Obituaries

Oct 30, 2017

Ramona 'Jean' Derricotte, 86, passed away Monday, October 30th at her home in Moreland Hills, Ohio. Beloved wife of Raymond of 66 years, and loving mother of Ramona (Don) Slocum; Raymond 'Chip'; Susan (Joe) DiNardo; Schon (Michelle); Laura (Peter) Chapman; Charles 'Chuck' (Christine); Thomas (Danding); and Tamara (Joshua)  Watts.  Grandmother of Cortnee (Kimani), Danielle (Jeff), Christopher, Lauren, Audra, Devan,...

Oct 27, 2017

Judy Rae Jennings, 74, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at her home in Defiance. She was born on September 4, 1943 to Roy and Ruth (Grimes) Grunden in Defiance. On February 16, 1963 she married Ray Jennings, who resides in Defiance. Judy worked for Fort Defiance Community Credit Union for over 20 years, and...

Oct 27, 2017

Philip L. "Chunko" Hall, 59, of Defiance, passed away on  Friday, October 27, 2017 at his residence in Defiance. He was born on March 5, 1958 to Mahlon and Jean (Haas) Hall in Defiance. Phil was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. He attended St. Mary's Catholic School, and was a 1976 graduate of Defiance High School. Phil...

Oct 27, 2017

Berta L. Morris-Bott, 86, of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, October 27, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on December 14, 1930 to Eugene and Alberta (Kummerant) Smith in Defiance. On April 22, 1950 she married George W. Morris, who preceded her in death on February 11, 1988. On...

Oct 26, 2017

Martha Mae Rothenberger, 85, of  Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Twin Rivers Care and Rehabilitation Center in Defiance. She was born on May 9, 1932 to Chris and Mamie (Willwrath) Behm in Celina, Ohio.  On February 24, 1951 she married Kenneth A. Rothenberger, who preceded her in death on May 21, 1991. Martha was...

Oct 24, 2017

Robert (Bob) A. Froelich, 96, of Defiance passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Bob was born in Defiance, Ohio on May 18, 1921 to the late Andrew and Anna (Desch) Froelich. He married Clara Louise Weber September 13, 1947 and she died October 4, 1994. He was a lifetime member of St. John's Catholic...

Oct 22, 2017

Phyllis J. Snyder Phyllis J. Snyder, 90, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away Sunday, October 22nd, 2017 at Laurels of Defiance. She was born in Darke County, Ohio on October 20, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Norma (Teaford) Lindamood She was the widow of Vernon 'Pickle' Snyder. They were married June 2, 1951 and he died...

Oct 21, 2017

Dr. Robert A. Shaw, age 80, passed away on October 21, 2017 with his family by his side at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. Robert was born in Fostoria, Ohio on February 11, 1937.   He graduated from Fostoria High School and went on to Ohio Wesleyan University graduating in pre-med.  Robert then received his medical degree at The Ohio State...

Oct 20, 2017

Deanna K. Basquez Deanna K. Basquez, 64, of Oakwood, Ohio passed away suddenly Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at her home. She was born in Findlay, Ohio on April 23, 1953. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Judith (Montgomery) Singer. On May 7, 2011 she married Philip Basquez. He survives her. Since 1995, Deanna had worked at G.M....

Oct 20, 2017

Leo James "Jim" Swary, 89, beloved father and grandfather, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at The Laurels of Defiance.

He was born on May 6, 1928 to Cletus J. Swary and Viola M. (Theisen) Swary. On September 30, 1950 he married Donna M. Meyer in Angola, and she preceded him in death on September 11,...

Oct 19, 2017

Edna Louise Hammersmith, age 90 of Defiance, passed into Eternity on October 19, 2017 at Glenn Park in Defiance where she resided since 2016.

She was born on August 27, 1927 in Pleasant Bend, Ohio, the daughter of Forrest G. and Edna (Smith) Carlson.  She graduated from Highland-South Richland High School on May 17, 1945 and the...

Oct 19, 2017

Robert L. "Buzz" Lantow, 80, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Twin Rivers Care and Rehabilitation Center in Defiance surrounded by his family. He was born on September 16, 1937 to Edgar and Leona (Speaker) Lantow in Defiance. On September 13, 1960 he married Sandy (Burmeister) Lantow, who resides in Defiance. Robert served our country...

Oct 18, 2017

Vera M. Breckler, 90, of Mark Center, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on June 29, 1927 to  Elmer and Lesta (Neiswander) Hahn in Lenawee County, Michigan. On August 16, 1945 she married Robert I. Breckler, who preceded her in death...

Oct 16, 2017

Miguel Reyes, 85, of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, October 16, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on September 19, 1932 to Leon and Julia (Sertuche) Reyes in Cotulla, Texas. Miguel married Merry (Behling) Reyes, who preceded him in death on April 28, 1995.  He worked for several years...

Oct 14, 2017

Eric Lee Teegarden Eric Lee Teegarden, 44, of Defiance, Ohio died Saturday, October 14th, 2017. He was born in Clintwood, VA on August 1, 1973, he was the son of Charles and Jenny (Fleming) Teegarden of Sneads Ferry, NC. Eric was self employed at Eric's Paint Works. He is survived by his parents, daughters: Cortney Teegarden of Defiance, Zoe Kelly...

Oct 13, 2017

Carolyn Kay Mitchell, 76, of Defiance , passed away Friday, October 13th, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center . Carolyn was born in Defiance, Ohio on September 28, 1941. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Alfreda (Boff) Brenner. Carolyn was a 1959 graduate of Defiance High School and a member of St. John Catholic Church....

Oct 12, 2017

Frank  Hurtt, 77, of Defiance, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, from a two-year battle with prostate cancer. He was born on November 11, 1939 to Albert and Dorothy (Hemenway) Hurtt in Defiance. Frank was a 1957 graduate of Defiance High School and a 1967 graduate of...

Oct 12, 2017

Kenneth B. Steingass, 92, of Defiance, peacefully passed away, with his family by his side on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at The Lutheran Home in Napoleon, Ohio. He was born on March 8, 1925 to George and Nora (Hornish) Steingass in Defiance County. On June 19, 1947 he married Helen (Frederick) Steingass, who preceded him in death on December...

Oct 7, 2017

John B. Wirick Sr. John B. Wirick Sr., 85, of Defiance, passed away Saturday, October 7th, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on January 3, 1932. He was the son of the late Warren 'Bill' and Camilla G. (Sonnett) Wirick. On Oct. 22, 1955 he married Patricia H. Froelich who survives,...

Oct 7, 2017

Melissa C. Bramble, 46, of Defiance, passed away at her home on Saturday, October 7, 2017. She was born on June 10, 1971 to Douglas and Hyla (Wilson) Fellner in Dover, NJ. On November 7, 1993 she married Michael A. Bramble, Sr. who resides in Defiance. Melissa earned her Associates Degree and worked at The Filling Home in Napoleon....