Obituaries

May 25, 2016

John H. Tipping John H. Tipping John H. Tipping, 80, of Defiance, passed peacefully into his heavenly Father's arms on Wednesday afternoon with his family around him. He was born May 16, 1936 John retired from Campbell's Soup Co. after 40 years in July 1998. John is survived by his wife of 13 years, Carma J. DeCair, his brother Chester...

May 25, 2016

Diane M. Manley Diane M. Manley, 68, of Defiance, passed away Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 in her home. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on October 15, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Helen (Boff) Houck. On Oct. 30, 1970 she married Donald Manley who survives. Diane was a 1967 graduate of Defiance High School. She...

May 25, 2016

Michael N. Leitner passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 in his sleep. He was born November 2, 1974 in Bay City, Michigan. Michael enjoyed skateboarding, snowboarding, traveling, making music, and his family. Michael was a talented artist that had the dream of working in the music industry. He was infinitely proud of what he believed was his...

May 24, 2016

Eugene E Ankney age 68 of Defiance, Ohio died may 24, 2016 at St. Lukes Hospital, Maumee, Ohio He was born on June 7, 1947 in Defiance, Ohio to Sylvester and Irenia Lillian (Kittle) Ankney Eugene a decorated Vietnam Army Veteran, retired after 34 years from General Motors and was a life-long farmer. He especially enjoyed farming, riding horses, attending...

May 23, 2016

Rowland L Cooper, Jr.  (Rollie/Junior), 74, of Defiance, went to his Heavenly home May 23, 2016 and is now at peace with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  He loved his children, grandchildren, wife of 52 years and Molly his precious Shih Tzu. He is celebrating a fully healed body in the arms of his Savior, and is saying,...

May 22, 2016

Baby Double passed away May 22, 2016 at the Fulton Country Health Center, Wauseon, Ohio. He was born on May 22, 2016 to Manuel Double and Natalia Cruz of Napoleon, Ohio. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2016, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc., Defiance, Ohio. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May...

May 21, 2016

Cynthia L (Ecker) Dohm , 52 of Defiance passed away Saturday May 21, 2016 in her home. She was born June 7, 1963 the daughter of Jimmie Lee and Joyce L (Hilliker) in West Branch, Michigan. Her affection for her Dad and Mom John and Joyce Restainer was never ending. Cynthia had previously worked as a counselor at Hope House...

May 21, 2016

Mary G. Batt, 97, of Defiance, went to be with her Lord on  May 21, 2016 at the Kingsbury Place in Defiance. She was born on April 4, 1919 to Joseph and Rose (Schindler) Desch in Defiance. Mary graduated from Defiance High School. On October 11, 1941she married Arthur Batt and he passed away on February 3, 1961. Mary  ...

May 20, 2016

Evelyn Miller, 55, of Camden SC, died Friday, May 20, 2016.  She was born in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late David Diaz and Angelina Guzman Diaz. She was an inventory supervisor for Pierce Inventory Distribution Center.

Evelyn is survived by her fiancé, Marvin Memmert of Camden; daughters Jennifer McKeever of Van Wert, OH and Jessica...

May 20, 2016

David  Richard Smith, Sr. 60, of Sherwood, passed away on  Friday May 20, 2016 in his home. He was born on May 5, 1956 to Raymond and Florence (Gordon) Smith in Defiance.  On  July 23, 1994 he married Jennifer Herd and she survives.  He graduated from Fairview High School in 1976.  Dave worked for Campbell Soup Company in Napoleon...

May 19, 2016

JACKSON, Mich. - Beulah "Bea" Rau passed away peacefully at Bethany Care Center, Jackson, Mich., on Thursday, May 19, 2016. She was born Dec. 4, 1936, in Paulding, Ohio, to Ralph D. Iler Sr. and Elsie (Keck) Iler. She and Donald "Duck' Rau were married July 24, 1954. He preceded her in death on June 30, 2000. She retired after...

May 18, 2016

Ada Dora  Arps, 100, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Glen Park in Defiance. She was born on July 17, 1915 to Henry and Anna (Schroeder) Arnos in Adams Township. She graduated from BGSU in 1935 with a teaching degree. On June 15, 1940 she married  Dorence H. Arps, who preceded her in death...

May 15, 2016

Jim "Jimmy" Deitrick Jim "Jimmy" Deitrick, 54 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born on July 21, 1961 to Albert "Bunch" and Helen "Sis" (Woodward" Deitrick. Jim is survived by his sister Jane Druhot and her fiancé Roger Shawley, two nephews Benjamin and Ryan Druhot, his great niece Lilly, who...

May 12, 2016

Mary Jane  Schroeder, 64, of Sherwood, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at her home in Sherwood. She was born on October 8, 1951 to Albert and Dorothy (Gutman) Coressel in Defiance. Mary Jane was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Defiance. She retired from the former Bryan Custom Plastics in Bryan. She enjoyed cooking, camping,...

May 11, 2016

Jody Renee Brown, 44, of Bryan, passed away on Wednesday,  May 11, 2016 in Bryan, Ohio. She was born on November 20, 1971 to George and Barbara (Speiser) Brown in Defiance. She enjoyed crafting, watching her hummingbirds and cardinals, and tending to her flower garden. Jody will be sadly missed by her children, Joseph (Chelsey) Brown of Charlotte, North...

May 10, 2016

James J. Ricker, 64, of Leipsic, surrounded by his loving family, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on July 16, 1951 to James and Mary (Verity) Ricker in Lima, Ohio. On February 23, 1973 he married Kay (Hubert) Ricker, who resides in Leipsic, Ohio. James worked...

May 9, 2016

James E. Ankney, 88, of Defiance, passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday, May 9, 2016 at his residence, The Kingsbury House. Jim was born on a farm in Paulding County on September 23, 1927 to the late Elsworth "Jim" and Coletta (Burkmeyer) Ankney. Jim retired from Johns- Manville after 25 years of service as a welder. Jim enjoyed his...

May 6, 2016

Ronnie LeRoy Marihugh, 75, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and formerly of Defiance, passed away on  May 6, 2016 at his home in Indiana. He was born on February 21, 1941 to Cyrus and Pearl (Schmitt) Marihugh in Defiance. Ronnie worked for several years at Nelson Global Products in Ft. Wayne. He was a huge fan of the Ft. Wayne...

May 6, 2016

Paula A. "Paulina" Martinez, 84, of Defiance, passed away on  May 6, 2016 at the CHP Defiance Area Hospice Inpatient Center, Defiance, OH. She was born on May 6, 1932 to Blas and Altagracia (Ceja) Anguiano at Ameca, Mexico.  On June 5, 1954 she married Ruben Martinez Sr.. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church, and enjoyed...

May 4, 2016

Jerry O. "T" Talbert, 61, of Defiance, passed away on  May 4, 2016 in Defiance. He was born on December 19, 1954 to Okey and Patsy (Wells) Talbert in Bluffton, Ohio. Jerry was a big motorcycle enthusiast. He enjoyed reading, making people laugh with his stories, and he never met a stranger. Jerry volunteered and served with Ney Church...