Obituaries

May 23, 2025

Norma Barber-Hurst went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Maumee Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Norma was born on April 8th, 1933, to Virgil and Alma (Fouty) Zachrich. She was a graduate of Napoleon High School.

Norma married the late Charles Barber on November 27,1954. Together, they...

May 23, 2025

Douglas "Doug" A. Harrow, 71, of Defiance, passed away on May 23, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on June 26, 1953 to Richard and Luetta (Brandt) Harrow in Norman, OK. Doug was a 1971 graduate of Defiance High School. He graduated from Owen's Community College in 1974 where he...

May 23, 2025

Edburt K. "Ed" Porter, age 87 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Friday morning, May 23, 2025 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on April 5, 1938 to the late Roland and Ruth (King) Porter in Defiance, Ohio. Ed was a 1956 graduate of Defiance High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to...

May 22, 2025

Susan V. Eisenberger, age 88 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday morning, May 22, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 6, 1937 to the late Miques and Ramona (Pacheco) Atencio in Red Messa, Colorado. On May 22, 1964 she married Walter Eisenberger who preceded her in death on May 9, 1999.

Susan...

May 19, 2025

Nancy J. Love-Mast, age 92, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025 at Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born on November 21, 1932 to the late Alvin and Mabel (Moore) Love in Columbus, Ohio. Nancy earned her Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University. On November 24, 1954 she married Walter J. Mast, who preceded...

May 19, 2025

Daniel Lee "Dan" Snyder, age 62 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025 at his residence. He was born on September 28, 1962 to William and Florence (Smith) Snyder in Napoleon, Ohio.  Dan was a 1981 graduate of Napoleon High School. He owned and operated his own business "Advanced Precision Tool" for several years. He loved cars,...

May 17, 2025

Richard "Dick" Siler, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the age of 73.

Born in Defiance on July 22, 1951 to the late Cletus and Ethel (Bushong) Siler, Richard was a life-long farmer who spent his life cultivating not just the land, but also the values of honesty and perseverance. Farming was more than...

May 17, 2025

James Eben Howard, age 87, passed away peacefully at The Laurels of Defiance on May 17, 2025. He was born on January 20, 1938 in Glouster, Ohio, the son of the late Donald A. and Dorothy (Gillespie) Howard. The family relocated to Defiance in 1951. James was a 1955 graduate of Defiance High School. He was proud to serve...

May 9, 2025

George Michael Lasley, 66, of Defiance, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, May 9, 2025.

He was born on February 22, 1959 to the late Hubert and Nell (Counts) Lasley in Defiance, Ohio. George attended Fairview High School and graduated from Four County Career Center for diesel mechanic work, becoming ASE certified. He worked as...

May 9, 2025

Robert W. Warncke, age 83 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on March 18, 1942 to the late Alvin Sr. and Emma (Michaelis) Warncke in Napoleon, Ohio. Robert was a graduate of Defiance High School and earned his Associate's Degree from...

May 7, 2025

Joanne Richardson, age 84 of Defiance, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on August 2, 1940 to the late John and Margaret (Heading) Stamper in Lawrence County, Ohio. Her legacy began with her first marriage to William "Bill" Pugh. Joanne is survived by her...

May 6, 2025

Helen I. Moser, age 98 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born in Slagle, West Virginia on July 19, 1926 to Oscar and Nevada (Farris) Nally. She was married to Leroy Henry in 1945 until his death in 1983. She married Bernard Moser in 1993 who passed away...

May 5, 2025

Emily Marie Druhot, age 48 of Leesville, Louisiana, entered the gates of heaven on Monday, May 5, 2025.  She is the beloved daughter of Lori (Druhot) Frederick and Tom Frederick. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on September 9, 1976.

Emily was a graduate of Defiance High School and a member of the Defiance High School Marching...

May 5, 2025

Zachery Daniel Billings, age 27 of Defiance, left his world too soon on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Ohio State Wexley Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on June 22, 1997 to Lance and Kimberely (Stephenson) Billings in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Zachery was a 2016 Defiance High School graduate and was a member of the choir and...

May 5, 2025

Brenda Kay (Lewis) Dotson, 68, of Defiance, Ohio, peacefully passed away while her children, husband, and sister were by her side on Monday, May 5, 2025.

Brenda was born on November 18, 1956, in Clay County, Kentucky, to Betty Louise (Killion) Lewis and Lawrence Pearl Lewis. She was the oldest of five and instinctively took on a...

May 5, 2025

John P. Taquino, age 78 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 at home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on June 6, 1946 to the late Claude and Bernice (Kirvin) Taquino in Schenectady, New York. John was a 1965 graduate of Defiance High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S....

May 4, 2025

Maria T. Esparza, age 66 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on April 24, 1959 to the late Charles and Anna (Ordaz) Esparza in Chicago, Illinois. Maria was a loving and caring mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Maria...

May 3, 2025

David Vernon "Dave" Pollock, 78, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday May 3, 2025 at his residence. He was born on November 13, 1946 to Stanley and Beatrice (Klienhen) Pollock at Defiance, OH. On September 25, 1971 he married Norma Baden and she survives.

After high school Dave went to Barber School in Florida then worked in...

May 3, 2025

Marlene Ellen (Meyer) Tonjes passed away suddenly on May 3rd, 2025 in her home in Mark Center, Ohio.

Marlene was a 1977 graduate of Tinora High School. She was a lifetime member of the Defiance County Historical Society - AuGlaize Village where she was known for her famous ice cream recipe. Marlene enjoyed assisting with garden tractor...

May 2, 2025

Brandon Michael Stiltner, age 44 of Defiance, passed away Friday May 2, 2025 at Northcrest Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Napoleon, Ohio. He was born on December 6, 1980 to Kenneth and Cheryl (Nixon) Stiltner in Defiance, Ohio.  Brandon was an avid Ohio State football fan, collected rocks and stones, and he was a motorcycle enthusiast. Brandon is survived...