Bradley G. Ramsey
Jun 12, 2016
Bradley G. Ramsey, 34, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at his residence in Columbus. He was born on January 14, 1982 to Bruce and Joy (Buckles) Ramsey in Norman, Oklahoma. Bradley graduated from Defiance High School in 2000. He worked at Hirch-Vogel Automotive Group in Columbus. He loved music, and enjoyed fishing, playing video...
Kenneth A. Weber
Jun 12, 2016
Kenneth A. Weber, 65, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on October 10, 1950 to Henry and Flossie (Stoker) Weber in Defiance. Kenneth worked for 31 years for the City of Defiance as a Cemetery Sexton, retiring in 2001. He was a life member...
Chauncey I. Morse
Jun 9, 2016
Businessman, 91 year old Chauncey I. Morse, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Defiance Regional Medical Center. Also known as Chance or C.I., he was born in Defiance, the only child of Harry Roberts (H.R.) and Helen (Behringer) Morse, April 18, 1925. Entering this world prematurely-barely two and a half pounds-he was so tiny his...
Alberta Mae Page
Jun 5, 2016
Alberta M. Page Alberta Mae Page, 91, of Defiance, passed away Sunday night, June 5th, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born in Andover, Ohio on June 7, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Goldie Mae (Murray) Barker. On December 29, 1945 she married Lloyd Page who died in 1998, She had...
Angela K. (Schweitzer) Schuette
Jun 4, 2016
Angela K. Schweitzer-Schuette, 36, of Bowling Green, went home with her loving guardian angels, Donna and Herschel Schweitzer, on June 4, 2016 at the University of Toledo Medical Center. She was born on February 20, 1980 in Defiance, OH, the daughter of Kathy and Carl Blankenship. Angela graduated from North Central High School in 1999, and was currently taking...
Shawn D, Hoffman
Jun 4, 2016
Shawn D. Hoffman, 67, of Defiance, passed away with his wife by his side on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. He was born on June 4, 1949 to Donald and Lillian (Haney) Hoffman in Spencer, West Virginia. Shawn was a 1967 Graduate of Ayersville High School. On August 3, 1988 he married Bonnie Jean (Cape) Hoffman,...
Bernard Carpenter Jr.
Jun 4, 2016
Bernard Carpenter Jr. , 82, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Hospice Inpatient Center, Defiance, OH. He was born on June 26, 1933 to Bernard and Mildred (Hill) Carpenter Sr. in Defiance, OH. On July 28, 1964, he married Mary Hoffman, who survives. Bernard worked as a construction worker with Union Local...
Dorothy Marie (Flory) Gessner
Jun 3, 2016
D. Marie Gessner, 89, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Hospice Inpatient Center, Defiance, OH. She was born on July 29, 1926 to Edward and Cora (Lehman) Flory in Defiance Co., OH. On July 13, 1949 she married Robert L. Gessner, who survives. Marie was a member of St. John United Church...
Glennis E. "Bud" Horsey
Jun 2, 2016
Glennis Eugene "Bud" Horsey, 94, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at The Laurels in Defiance, in the presence of his family. He was born in Defiance on November 23, 1921 to Ernest and Florence (Speiser) Horsey. He married Velma Fay (Plumb) Horsey on December 23, 1941. He was a Veteran of WWII as a member...
Veronica (Gulas) Matvey
Jun 2, 2016
Veronica Matvey, 97, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance. She was born on March 19, 1919 to Peter and Maria (Lisczinski) Gulas in Czechoslovakia. On June 19, 1943 she married Michael Matvey, who preceded her in death in 2001. She was a member of St. Isidore Marysdale...
Ruth Marie (Leonhart) Baum
Jun 1, 2016
Ruth M. Baum, 95, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on July 20, 1920 to Harry and O'Tillie (Walter) Leonhart in Flatrock Township in Henry County, Ohio. She was a 1938 graduate of Florida Ohio High School. Ruth was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in...
Thelma E. (Smith) Ballreich Bowser
Jun 1, 2016
Thelma E. (Ballreich) Bowser, 85, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on January 4, 1931 to Ray O. and Beulah (Musselman) Smith in Cecil, Ohio. Thelma was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Defiance, the Eastern Star Lodge, and the Ohio Education Association. ...
Marilyn J. (Hahn) Mehring
May 31, 2016
Marilyn J. Mehring, 85, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance. She was born on July 25, 1930 to John and Beulah (Ice) Hahn in Defiance. On November 25, 1950 she married Nelson Mehring, who preceded her in death on June 29, 2010. Marilyn was a member of St. Paul Lutheran...
Dean Paul Wellman
May 29, 2016
Dean Paul Wellman, 78, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. He was born on October 23, 1937 to Dwight and Ermith (Eakins) Wellman in Defiance. Dean graduated from Defiance High School and Defiance College. On July 11, 1964 he married Eva "Evie" (Miller) Wellman, who resides in Defiance. Dean did his...
John Henry Tipping
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...
Diane M. Manley
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...
Michael N. Leitner
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...
Eugene E Ankney
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...
Rowland L. Cooper Jr.
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,...
Baby Double
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...
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