Obituaries

Aug 3, 2016

Betty J. Goller, 85, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2016, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born in Rice, Ohio, on May 28, 1931, to Ormal "Jack" Skiver and Illa (Matson) Skiver. Betty was a graduate of Continental High School, attended Defiance College and worked at Zeller Corporation in Defiance....

Aug 3, 2016

Ruth H. Arthur, 96, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Holgate, Ohio. She was born on October 26, 1919 to Harland and Estella (Houck) McClure in Defiance. Ruth was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Defiance. In 1940 she married Don H. Arthur, who preceded her in death in 1990....

Aug 3, 2016

Thelma F. Hiler, 88, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at her residence in Defiance.

She was born on July 5, 1928 to Edwin and Blanche (Bradford) Carnahan in Paulding County, Ohio. On February 23, 1946 she married the love of her life, Clifford N. Hiler, who preceded her in death on May 4,...

Aug 2, 2016

Alice M. Yant, 95, of Defiance, passed away on  Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Jeanes Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was born on May 2, 1921 to L.G. and Esther (Swartz) Robinson in Walbridge, Ohio. In 1940 she married O. LaVern Yant, who preceded her in death on January 30, 1987. Alice was a member of St. Paul's Methodist...

Jul 30, 2016

Daryl Lee Jones, 56, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at the Fulton County Health Center. He is survived by his wife, Loralee Jones of Defiance.

A private Graveside Service will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Defiance, with Military Honors accorded by VFW #3360. Memorials are suggested to the family, or to a...

Jul 27, 2016

James R. Greenler Sr. age 73 went home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2016 at his residence. He was born on November 7, 1942 in McComb, Ohio to Lawrence and Irene (Fox) Greenler. On June 10, 1961 he was united in marriage to Roberta R (Grimes) and they were married for 53 years. She preceded him in...

Jul 27, 2016

JoeAnn R. Foor, 84, of Defiance, passed away peacefully in her sleep JULY 27, 2016 at her residence, Brookview Healthcare Center. JoeAnn was born in Defiance, Ohio on July 14, 1932 to the late Boyd and Thelma (McGrath) Wiseman. JoeAnn married her high school sweetheart, Thomas W. Foor on December 2, 1950. Thomas passed on August 5, 993. JoeAnn retired...

Jul 27, 2016

Violet I. Vogelsong "G-ma", 85, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance. She was born on May 15, 1931 to Elzer and Katherine (Shertzen) Avery in Junction, Ohio. On May 5, 1956 she married James R. Vogelsong, Sr., who preceded her in death on January 12, 1993. Violet worked at General...

Jul 25, 2016

Beulah M. Becher, 77, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Twin Rivers Care and Rehabilitation Center in Defiance. She was born on August 14, 1938 in Van Wert, Ohio. On August 16, 1960 she married Ernest Becher, who preceded her in death on December 6, 2006. Beulah was a member of St. John Lutheran Church...

Jul 23, 2016

Marilyn Joan Coressel, 87, of Coldwater Michigan, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Brookdale Senior Living, Adrian, Michigan. She was born on June 2, 1929 to Eard and Edith (King) Henricks in Delta, Ohio.  On December 7, 1956 she married William F. Coressel, who preceded her in death on September 22, 2007. Marilyn was a member of...

Jul 17, 2016

Ronald E. Peio, Sr., 76, of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee, and formerly of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Cumberland House Hospice in Fairfield Glade, TN. He was born on April 29, 1940 to Frank and Lucille (Woolever) Peio in Toledo, Ohio. On July 24, 1961 he married JaHannah R. (Davis) Peio, who preceded him in death...

Jul 16, 2016

Justo Resendez II, 95, of Defiance passed away on July 16, 2016 at the Defiance CHP.

He was born on May 23, 1921 to Justo and Pioquinta (Martinez) Resendez in Cerralvo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. On June 11, 1944, he married Benita Salinas who preceded him in death on December 11, 2015. He was a member of St....

Jul 14, 2016

Glecia (Nix) Forrester Glecia Susan (Nix) Forrester, 58, of Bryan, passed away Thursday, July 14th, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, with her brother Mike at her side. She was born in Adrian, Michigan on March 4, 1958. Glecia was the daughter of the late John L. Nix and Nellie (Lewis) Nix, who survives. She was a member...

Jul 14, 2016

Wesley C. "Kite" Brown, 78, of Defiance, passed away on July 14, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance.

He was born on July 6, 1938 to Harry and Rosa (Warren) Brown in Defiance. On July 8, 1962 he married Connie (Ladd) Brown, who resides in Defiance.

Wesley was a member of...

Jul 13, 2016

Dorothy J. Meyer Dorothy J. Meyer, 94, of Defiance passed away Wednesday, July 13th, 2016 at Brookview Healthcare Center. She was born in Delaware Township, on December 9, 1921, she was the daughter of the late George and Bridget (Smith) Hetz. She was a member of St. John Catholic, Christian Mothers and Altar Society, CLC-55 Plus Club and St. Agnes...

Jul 13, 2016

Judith E. Detter, 78, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born on March 17, 1938 to Minor and Ora (Gorrell) Corron in West Leipsic, Ohio. She graduated from Leipsic High School in 1956. On September 21, 1958  she married Allen G. Detter, who preceded her in death on November...

Jul 13, 2016

Reba F. Breckler, 87, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Promedica Defiance Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 31, 1929 to Michael and Evelyn (Liska) Breckler in Defiance, Ohio.  She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Defiance. She worked as the Administrator for Defiance County Selective Services for many years....

Jul 11, 2016

James H. Gerschutz James Harold (Ray) Gerschutz, 39, of Defiance, Ohio died at 4:03 a.m. Monday, July 11, 2016 at Defiance Regional Hospital. He was born November 6, 1976 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Nancy (Cline) Ray Gerschutz and his father James H. Ray Sr. He also survived by his adopted father Eugene S. Gerschutz of Oakwood, Ohio. He is survived...

Jul 10, 2016

Helene M. Nolan Helene Marie Nolan, 87, of Defiance, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Brookview Healthcare Center. She was born October 18, 1928 to the late John E. Nolan Sr. and Lucy (Hammersmith) Nolan. She was an active member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Defiance. Ms Nolan was a graduate of International Business College in...

Jul 10, 2016

Jeanette E. Mays, 87, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at her daughter's home in Liberty Center, Ohio.

She was born on August 11, 1928 to Gaines and Lilly (Jesse) Helbert in Russel County, Virginia. Jeanette worked for several years at Campbell's Soup Company in Napoleon, retiring in 1991. In 19-- she married Riley...