Obituaries

Jan 18, 2018

Robert  E. "Bob" Yaros, 87, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on March 4, 1930 to Edward and Sophie (Serwatka) Yaros in Washington, PA. Bob proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. On April 29, 1951 he married Hazel (Mounts)...

Jan 18, 2018

Lavona E. Coressel, 79, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on May 9, 1938 to Edward and Pearl (Spurgeon) Riebesehl in Holgate, OH. Lavona operated Royal Mart Carryout for over 40 years. She loved flowers, and enjoyed working outdoors. Lavona loved her family dearly, and...

Jan 15, 2018

Linda Kay (Mack) Guilford 1951-2018 Linda K. Guilford, 66, of Defiance, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018, peacefully at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center, surrounded by her family. Linda Kay Mack was born on October 11, 1951, in Bryan, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Victor and Rose Mary Mack. On June 10, 1977, Linda married John D....

Jan 15, 2018

William C. "Liam" Reeves, 35, of Napoleon, suddenly passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Henry County Hospital in Napoleon, Ohio. He was born on December 1, 1982 to William and Kathleen (O'Neill) Reeves in Des Moines, Iowa. He was a 2000 graduate of Carson City-Crystal High School in Carson City, Michigan. On December 4, 2017 he married...

Jan 14, 2018

Rodney L. Bechtol, 66, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee, Ohio. He was born on August 19, 1951 to Elmer and Betty (Brownell) Bechtol in Adrian, MI. Rodney proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era, and was stationed in Germany. On October 6, 1995 he...

Jan 13, 2018

Danielle L. Willmarth, 29, of Defiance, passed away on  Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital. She was born on August 26, 1988 to Ronald and Jill (Stetter) Willmarth in Toledo, Ohio. She was a 2007 graduate of  Bowling Green High School. Danielle was a manager at The Pretzel Shop at the Northtowne Mall in Defiance. She...

Jan 12, 2018

Jay Michael Epple, 67, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 at The Toledo Hospital, Toledo, OH. He was born on September 22, 1950 to Jay D. and Nancy (Lee) Epple at Toledo, OH.  On July 7, 1973, he married Sheryl Peffley, whom survives. Jay worked at GM in Defiance, and was a Life Member of VFW...

Jan 11, 2018

Dallas G. Carroll, 83, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018, and is now rejoicing in heaven with his Lord and Savior. He was born on June 1, 1934 to Millard and Bertha (McCoy) Carroll in Thacker, WV.  On March 24, 1953 he married Pearl (Taylor) Carroll, who resides in Defiance. Dallas was an active member...

Jan 10, 2018

Debra K. Norden, 63, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance. She was born on March 24, 1954 to Stanley and Eloise (Fackler) Thomas in Defiance. She was a florist by heart, a former realtor for Sigg Realty, and was a Home Health Aid in the Defiance area. She enjoyed shopping...

Jan 9, 2018

Barbara A. Kajfasz Barbara Ann Kajfasz, 62, of Defiance, passed away Tuesday, January 9th, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on December 28, 1955, the daughter of the late Earl and Mary (Thrasher) Carroll. On Oct. 21, 1978, she married Tom Kajfasz, who survives. Barb was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and its...

Jan 9, 2018

Obituary for Mildred "Millie" Johnson Glick Mildred "Millie" Johnson Glick, age 73, of Defiance, Ohio, formerly of Morehead, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at the Laurels of Defiance. Born April 7, 1944, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Burley and Zella Kegley Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two...

Jan 9, 2018

Joseph Louis "Joe" Dabila, 77, of Defiance, peacefully passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on September 11, 1940 to Jesus and Tomasa (Romero) Dabila in Cameron, TX. On June 28, 1960 he married Elvia (Castillo) Dabila, who resides in Defiance. Joe worked...

Jan 9, 2018

Sharon F. Deatrick, 70, of Sherwood, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at her residence. She was born on August 31, 1947 to Kenneth and Naomi (Bishop) Blosser in Defiance. She was a member of Poplar Ridge Church of the Brethren. Sharon worked as a Supervisor at the former Bryan Custom Plastics for over 30 years, retiring...

Jan 8, 2018

Arthur Cleo  Helf, 74, of Defiance, passed away on  Monday, January 8, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born on November 17, 1943 to Marvin and Beatrice (Marrow) Helf in Adrian, MI. He was a 1962 graduate of Adrian High School. Art proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam...

Jan 8, 2018

Shirley Ann Baldwin, 83, of Defiance, passed away on  Monday, January 8, 2018 at The Toledo Hospital. "I want to be with Jesus!" was her last wish. She was full of love, hope, and faith, and will be missed by so many that loved her. She was born on September 20, 1934 to Duane and Luella (Krause) Peters in...

Jan 6, 2018

Kurt N. Bachellor Kurt Nolan Bachellor, 59, of Defiance, passed away Saturday, January 6th, 2018. He was born in Defiance, on September 14, 1958, he was the son of the Roland and the late Dorothy (Mack) Bachellor. Kurt was a devoted husband, father and brother. Kurt saw the positive in people and always lived life to the fullest. He had...

Jan 5, 2018

Daniel A. Haley, Sr., 60, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. He was born on April 26, 1957 to Robert and Mary (Kent) Haley in Defiance. On April 25, 1984  he married Annabell (Fraley) Haley, who resides in Defiance.  Daniel enjoyed camping, fishing, and playing cards. He loved spending time with...

Jan 5, 2018

Robert L. Retcher, 85, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on October 26, 1932 to Henry and Anna ( Hohenberger) Retcher in Arthur, OH.  On June 30, 1956  he married Shirley (Vogel) Retcher, who resides in  Defiance.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, formerly...

Jan 5, 2018

Earl L. Fry, 91, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on June 30, 1926 to Ralph and Lavina (Walz) Fry in Edon, OH.  On September 26, 1946  he married Naomi (Jacoby) Fry, who preceded him in death on May 27, 2002.  Earl proudly served our...

Jan 3, 2018

Gary L. Smith, 61, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at his residence. He was born on January 7, 1956 to Benton and Betty (Brown) Smith in Defiance. Gary worked in the maintenance department for TimCor Corporation for over 40 years. He was a member of Defiance Eagles #372. He liked motorcycles, camping, and spending time...