Obituaries

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....

Oct 6, 2017

Richard Nelson "Baby Face" Yeager, 59, of Defiance, passed away on  Friday October 6, 2017 in his home. He was born on June 4, 1958 to Gale and Patricia (Leonard) Yeager in Defiance.  He married the love of his Sherry (Sisco) Yeager.  An electrician by trade he also worked construction and installed traffic signals.  Richard loved life and enjoyed...

Oct 5, 2017

Doris Anita Shawley, 97, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on February 16, 1920 in Defiance, the daughter of Forrest and Mildred (Moran) Shawley. She attended the eighth grade at St. Mary Catholic School. She graduated from Defiance High School in 1938, graduated from Defiance College in...

Oct 4, 2017

Ruperta  "Ruby" Delores Roehrig of Defiance passed away on Wednesday,  October 4, 2017 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance. She was born on May 14, 1934 in Cotulla, Texas to Antonio and Elena (Mendez) Solis. On  November 26, 1955 she married Donald Roehrig, who resides in Defiance. Ruby will be greatly missed by her loving husband of 62 years....

Oct 4, 2017

Robert E. Hanker, 89, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, October  4, 2017 at  CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on June 30, 1928 to Earl and Sophia (Ricica) Hanker in Defiance. Robert served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and earned four Bronze Stars. Robert was a member of St. John...

Sep 30, 2017

Patricia A. Moore, 74, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio.

She was born on December 2, 1942 to Manly and Ann (Maenle) Carnahan in Ottawa, Ohio.  Pat was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Defiance. She worked at Campbell's Soup Company in Napoleon...