Obituaries

Nov 6, 2017

David L. Mohr, 71, of Defiance, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, at CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center. He was born July 21, 1946, to John and Violet (Varner) Mohr in Defiance, Ohio. On January 14, 1977, he married Doreen Lindeman, who survives. Dave proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps....

Nov 6, 2017

Maurice F.  Hancock, 83, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. He was born on October 17, 1934 to Richard and Gladys Ferne (Marsh) Hancock in Williams County, Ohio. He was a 1952 graduate of Ney High School. On January 31, 1953 he married Marguerite (Williams) Hancock, who preceded him in death...

Nov 2, 2017

Paul Joseph Hetz, 89, of Defiance passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Defiance on July 8, 1928 to George and Bridget (Smith) Hetz.  Paul was a 1946 graduate of Defiance High School.  He was a truck driver for several local trucking companies. Paul is survived by his...

Nov 2, 2017

Elevinia Sanchez, 93, of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on September 29, 1924 to  Jose and Francisca (Valverde) Perez in San Antonio, Texas. On April 9, 1943 she married Miguel Sanchez Sr., who preceded her in death on April 17,...

Oct 31, 2017

Judith Ann "Judy" Norden, 75, of Defiance, passed away on  Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at the Toledo Hospital. She was born on October 26, 1942 to Paul and Lolita "Minnie" (Peterson) Wagner in Defiance. She was a 1960 graduate of Defiance High School. On January 4, 1965 she married Ronald Norden, who resides in Defiance. Judy was a member...

Oct 31, 2017

Thelma M. Carnahan, 86, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born to Lyman and Bertha (Brown) Roehrig on December 13, 1930 in Defiance. Thelma graduated from Defiance High School on June 2, 1948, and then on July 4, 1948 she was married to Glen E. Carnahan,...

Oct 31, 2017

Dixie Lee Davis, 83, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Twin Rivers Care and Rehabilitation Center in Defiance. She was born on June 11, 1934 to Paul and Verla (Weisenburger) Brand in Defiance. She was a 1952 graduate of Defiance High School. Dixie was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She worked for the...

Oct 30, 2017

Ouida L. Johnson, 63, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017 at Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital. She was born on July 29, 1954 to Lewis and Ann (Wiggins) Johnson in Saginaw, Michigan. Ouida was a member of Galilee Baptist Church. She worked for several years as a bus driver for the Saginaw Public School District, and had...

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...