Obituaries

Anthony Vincent D'Ambrosia

Anthony Vincent D'Ambrosia

Feb 12, 2017

Anthony Vincent  D'Ambrosia, 7 Days old, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at The Toledo Children's Hospital. He was born on February 5, 2017 at The Toledo Children's Hospital to Vincent and Olivia (Cozzolino) D'Ambrosia. Anthony will be sadly missed by his parents, Olivia and Vincent D'Ambrosia of Defiance,  grandparents, Kimberly and William Cozzolino of  Defiance,...

Linda L. (Bussing)  Miller

Linda L. (Bussing) Miller

Feb 11, 2017

Linda L. Miller, 76, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on January 4, 1941 to Russell and Blanche (VanScoder) Bussing in Defiance. On September 5, 1959 she married Larry Miller, who preceded her in death on April 28, 2007. She loved spending time with her...

Franci Zimmerman

Franci Zimmerman

Feb 10, 2017

Franci Zimmerman Mary 'Franci' Zimmerman, 70, of Defiance passed away Friday, February 10th, 2017 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo. She was born in Delaware Township Defiance County, OH on May 20, 1946. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Anne (Hesselschwardt) Shininger. Franci graduated from Fairview High School in 1964 and worked for Lincoln Life in...

Luella Marie (Geren)  Spencer

Luella Marie (Geren) Spencer

Feb 9, 2017

Luella M. Spencer, 87, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on January 12, 1930 to Charles and Revella (Osborn) Geren in Defiance. She was married for 61 years to Warren E. Spencer, who preceded her in death in 2008. Luella was an auxiliary member of...

Cheryl M. (Diemer)  Burroughs

Cheryl M. (Diemer) Burroughs

Feb 9, 2017

Cheryl M.  Burroughs, 61, of Defiance, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at her home in Defiance. She was born on August 25, 1955 to Delbert and Jeannine (Mehring) Diemer in Defiance. On August 7, 1992 she married Larry Burroughs, who resides in Defiance. Cheryl was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church,...

Paulette E. (Hamman)  Jensen

Paulette E. (Hamman) Jensen

Feb 8, 2017

Paulette E. Jensen, 36 , of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. She was born on September 2, 1980 to Floyd and Linda (Honaker) Hamman in Paulding, Ohio. On April 4, 2013 she married Richard Jensen, who resides in Defiance. Paulette loved spending time with her family, especially her son, and she...

Carrie Ann "Sis" (Vazquez)  Hyre

Carrie Ann "Sis" (Vazquez) Hyre

Feb 7, 2017

Carrie Ann "Sis" Hyre, age 38 of Gahanna, OH died suddenly on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at her home. She was born in Defiance, OH to Francisco G. Vazquez and the late Dyna "Diane" L. Vazquez. Carrie is survived by her son, Joseph "Joey" Michael Hyre II; father, Francisco G. (Jane) Vazquez; sister, Kristina E. (Dave) Curl; sister-in-laws, Kristina...

Josephine  C. Bilyew

Josephine C. Bilyew

Feb 5, 2017

Josephine C. Bilyew Born to Joseph and Jean Rabdau in Bonners Ferry, Idaho on August 11, 1930, died on February 5, 2017 at the age of 86. God has brought her home to be an angel watching over her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. One of 11 children, Josephine spent her childhood in La Grande, Oregon before moving to Tacoma, Washington....

Jean Arlene (Johnson)  Rieke

Jean Arlene (Johnson) Rieke

Feb 5, 2017

Jean Arlene Rieke, 84, of Sherwood, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Sedyebrooke-Bradford-Green Nursing Home in Lincolnshire, Illinois. She was born on October 13, 1932 to Harry and Eunice (Sonningsen) Johnson in Paulding, Ohio. On June 6, 1952 she married Kenneth Ray Rieke, who preceded her in death on June 18, 2008. Jean was a member of...

Jeannine "Gert" (Murphy)  Wagner

Jeannine "Gert" (Murphy) Wagner

Feb 4, 2017

Jeannine "Gert"  Wagner, 87, of Defiance, passed away on  February 4, 2017 at the Glen Park of Defiance. She was born on January 25, 1930 to Russel and Helen ( Rath) Murphy in Defiance, OH. Jeannine worked as a Volunteer for Defiance Hospital Auxiliary. On November 1, 1947 she married Howard "Ike" Wagner who preceded her in death on...

Raymond Deleon, Jr.

Raymond Deleon, Jr.

Feb 3, 2017

Raymond  DeLeon, Jr., 52, of Defiance, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday, February 3, 2017. He was born on April 6, 1964 in Morton, Texas, to Gloria (Ysasaga) Ramon and Raymond (Chris) DeLeon, Sr., who survive him. Following his graduation from Defiance High School in 1983, he moved to Texas and remained there until he...

George "Vic" Ellison

George "Vic" Ellison

Feb 1, 2017

George "Vic" Ellison, 68, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at his home in Defiance. He was born on October 11, 1948 to William and Ozelia (Austin) Ellison in Jellico, Tennessee. On July 11, 1969 he married Betty (Martin) Ellison, who resides in Defiance. George attended Trinity United Methodist Church. He worked at General Motors for...

Charles J. Jennings

Charles J. Jennings

Jan 31, 2017

Charles Jacob Jennings, 84 , of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at his home in Defiance. He was born on October 18, 1932 to Charles Raymond and Mary (Fillman) Jennings in Defiance. On February 14, 1953 he married Mary K. (Hess) Jennings, who resides in Defiance. Charles was a member of  St. Mary Catholic Church in...

Marcia Ann (Riebesehl)  Drinnon

Marcia Ann (Riebesehl) Drinnon

Jan 31, 2017

Marcia (Marty) Ann Drinnon, 64, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on September 8, 1952 in Defiance, Ohio, to Howard and JoAnne (Otto) Riebesehl. Marcia worked for several years as a bartender at Five Span Inn and Marjorie's Tavern, and also for several years at...

Walter  R. Sholl

Walter R. Sholl

Jan 30, 2017

Walter R. Sholl Walter R. Sholl, 83, of Defiance, passed away Monday, January 30th, 2017 at his home. He was born in Oakwood, OH on February 19, 1933, he was the son of the late Theodore A. and Estella A. (Link) Sholl. Walter was a member of St. John Catholic Church and served in the Army from 1953 -1955, serving...

N. Ruth (Hornish)  Bauer

N. Ruth (Hornish) Bauer

Jan 30, 2017

N. Ruth Bauer, 93, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 at  Mercy Hospital of Defiance. She was born on July 8, 1923 to Jay and Nellie (Shock) Hornish in Defiance County. In 1946 she married Robert E. Bauer, who preceded her in death in 1993. Ruth was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church in...

Matthew Scott Wurster

Matthew Scott Wurster

Jan 30, 2017

Matthew Scott Wurster, 57, of Defiance, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, January 30, 2017 at his home in Defiance. He was born on August 6, 1959 to Jack and Sandy (Packer) Wurster in Defiance. On September 28, 2002  he married Kim (Hinesley) Wurster, who resides in Defiance. Matt worked with the Maintenance Department with Defiance City...

Robert  C. Sarka

Robert C. Sarka

Jan 28, 2017

Robert C. Sarka Sr. Robert C. Sarka Sr. 74, of Defiance, passed away Saturday morning, January 28th, 2017 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on October 29, 1942, he was the son of the late Vern and Rita (Boff) Sarka. On July 30, 1988 he married Phyllis J. Borck who survives. Bob had...

Victor Albert Gerken

Victor Albert Gerken

Jan 27, 2017

Victor Albert Gerken, 82, of Defiance passed away on Friday January 27, 2017 at his residence. He was born on March 4, 1934 to Albert and Anna (Behnfeldt) Gerken in Toledo. On May 29, 1960 he married Mildred Wachtmann and she survives. Vic attended Peace Lutheran Church, Defiance.  He was a retired farmer; he also worked for the Defiance...

Teresa L. Bok

Teresa L. Bok

Jan 26, 2017

Teresa L. Bok, 60, of Defiance, passed away surrounded by family, on Thursday, January 26, 2017, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on December 1, 1956, to H. Gene and Joyce (Glick) Bok in Defiance. Teresa earned her Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Defiance College. She taught music at Hicksville Exempted Village...