Obituaries

Sep 7, 2025

Phyllis Ann Plassman Homier went to her eternal home on September 7, 2025. She was greeted there by her husband Marvin J. Homier, parents Edwin Plassman and Glenadene Plassman-Koch, her dear sister Janice, her beloved son-in-law Pablo, and countless others.

Phyllis was a loving mother to Cynthia and Mike Heilshorn, Christine and Bill Webb, Ric and Barb...

Sep 6, 2025

Hillard "Edgar" McCloud, age 54 of Defiance, passed away on Early Saturday morning, September 6, 2025 at his residence.

He was born on August 26, 1971 to the late Hillard McCloud and Virginia McCloud (Prowant). Edgar had a lifelong love for dogs, who were a constant source of companionship and joy throughout his life. A talented auto...

Sep 6, 2025

Stephen L. "Steve" Santo, age 83 of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at CHP Defiance Areas Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born on March 9, 1942 to the late Stephen and Anne (Kastura) Santo in Detroit, Michigan. Steve was a graduate of Paulding High School and attended Wayne...

Sep 6, 2025

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Zimmerman, age 81, of Archbold, Ohio, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 3, 1944 to Gilbert and Odelia (Miller) Eisel in Berkey, Ohio. Betty attended St. Elizabeth grade school and was a 1962 graduate of...

Sep 3, 2025

Mark A. Flory, age 67 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born in Defiance, Ohio on January 30, 1958, to Kenneth and Donna (Snider) Flory. Mark was a 1976 graduate of Tinora High School and earned his Associate's Degree...

Aug 31, 2025

Debra M. "Deb" Walters, age 73 of Defiance, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 31, 2025. She was born in Beckley, West Virginia on August 22, 1952 to the late Charles and Katherine (Grahm) Floyd. On August 31, 1968 she married Thomas Walters who preceded her in death. Deb was a member of Eagles #372, VFW #3360...

Aug 31, 2025

June R. Skiver, age 83 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Wood Haven Healthcare Center in Bowling Green, Ohio. She was born in Oxford, England on October 7, 1941 to the late Leslie and Dorothy (Chaulk) Clarke, and moved to the United States in 1963. On June 14, 1963 she married Clyde Skiver, who preceded...

Aug 30, 2025

Velma L. Wineland, age 102 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Evergreen Healthcare in Montpelier, Ohio. She was born in Williams County on August 15, 1923 to the late Clarence and Dora (Funk) Stantz and was a graduate of Ney High School. On November 11, 1944 she married Donald Wineland who preceded her in...

Aug 30, 2025

John Paul Goldenetz, 83, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on August 30, 2025.

John was born on July 12, 1942, to Paul and Mildred (McCann) Goldenetz. He was the only child of Paul and Mildred, who owned and operated the Goldenetz Supermarkets in Defiance and Hicksville, Ohio. On March 14, 1965, he married Mary Spies at St....

Aug 30, 2025

Ronald William Bierly passed away in his home on August 30, 2025. Ron was a long time resident of Defiance, OH. On December 21, 1970 he married the love of his life Diane (Beardsley) Bierly.

Through the years they welcomed four daughters, Shawn (Joe) Barrera, Defiance, OH; Heather (Kevin) Browns, Defiance, OH; Amber Collins, Defiance, OH; and...

Aug 29, 2025

Heaven gained another angel on August 29th, 2025 when our Mother Gail I. Cameron passed away suddenly at the Cleveland Clinic as we tried desperately to save her life from a brain hemorrhage. She has now joined our Dad and Sister in heaven as she often told us she was ready to go do. We do find some comfort...

Aug 28, 2025

Dianna (Grant) Westrick, age 55 of Cecil, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at The Cleveland Clinic.

She was born in Defiance, Ohio to Ronald and Janie (Gallant) Grant on February 10, 1970. On December 30, 1992 she married the love of her life, Scott Westrick, who survives.  They met in 1987 at Burger King...

Aug 26, 2025

J. Roger Engel 87, Defiance, Ohio, and Macy (Nyona Lake), Indiana, passed away at 7:35 A.M., Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at CHP Hospice, Defiance, Ohio.

He was born on October 18, 1937 in Defiance, Ohio, the son of Ervin and Wilma (Whitney) Engel. He graduated from Ayersville High School in 1955 and attended Phoenix, Arizona Technical College...

Aug 25, 2025

William C. "Bill" Fox, age 72 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on August 12, 1953 to the late Paul and Helene (Mekus) Fox in Defiance, Ohio. Bill was a 1971 graduate of Defiance High School and was a lifelong and faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church....

Aug 20, 2025

Lee Roy Boggs Jr., age 54 of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 in Defiance, Ohio. He was born in Michigan on May 16, 1971 to the late Lee and Patricia (Mason) Boggs. Lee worked as a welder for MEC Mayville Engineering Company in Defiance. He was a member of Moose and AmVets in Defiance, and...

Aug 19, 2025

Susan C. Pixler, 92, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in her winter hometown of Seminole, Florida.

She was born on September 24, 1932, to James F. Ellsworth and Vera J. (Varner) Ellsworth in Defiance, Ohio. On February 24, 1951 she married Charles "Lou" Pixler who preceded her in death on June 20, 2013....

Aug 19, 2025

Walter W. Westrick, age 98, of Waterville, Ohio, formerly of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Walter was born in Marion Township on March 22, 1927 to Walter and Ellenora (Laubenthal) Westrick.  He was a 1945 graduate of Holgate High School. On January 15, 1951...

Aug 18, 2025

Patsy Lynn McDowell, age 83 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 peacefully in her home. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on May 16, 1942 to the late Charles and Geneva (Humes) Armstrong. Patsy was a 1960 graduate of Defiance High School. On June 26, 1986 she married Thomas A. McDowell who preceded her in death...

Aug 17, 2025

Bruce D. Wilhelm, age 66 of Defiance, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 in his residence.

He was born in Defiance, Ohio on October 13, 1958 to the late Benjamin and Mary (Bauer) Wilhelm. Bruce was a 1977 graduate of Defiance High School.

Bruce was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church....

Aug 15, 2025

Shirley Ann Lloyd, 86, of Defiance, passed away on August 15, 2025, with her family by her side at Majestic Care of Bryan.

She was born on September 26, 1938, to Gerald and Florence (Bohn) Boyd in Defiance, OH. On September 20, 1958, she married Murel Lloyd, who preceded her. Together, Shirley and Murel owned Lloyd's Appliance...