Obituaries

Aug 15, 2025

Pedro Bruno Maldonado Jr., age 73 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. He was born in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico on February 26, 1952 to the late Pedro Bruno Sr. and Bienvenida Maldonado. Pedro worked for 25 years at General Motors until his retirement. While living in Hondo, Texas he was...

Aug 14, 2025

Jeremy Ryan Thompson, age 50, of Defiance, went to meet his savior Jesus Christ on Thursday evening, August 14, 2025.

He was born on June 21, 1975, to Jim and Diane Thompson in Montpelier, Ohio. He was a 1994 graduate of Fairview High School and earned an associate's degree from Northwest State Community College. On December 2,...

Aug 12, 2025

Garry E. Carroll, age 71 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday evening, August 12, 2025. He was born in Fedscreek, Kentucky on February 21, 1954 to Dallas and Pearl (Taylor) Carroll. Garry was a 1973 graduate of Ayersville High School. On October 8, 1977 he married Carol Jude who preceded him in death in 2004. Garry had a very...

Aug 11, 2025

Louise E. Paschall, age 83 of Cecil, Ohio, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, August 11, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born in Defiance, Ohio on May 27, 1942 to Tom and Martha (Vanscooter) Little. Louise was married to Don Paschall who preceded her in death.

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Aug 10, 2025

Christopher W. Rassenfoss, age 65 of Holland, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Mercy Hospital of Perrysburg. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on June 17, 1960 to the late William and Eleanor (Fisher) Rassenfoss. Christopher was a 1979 graduate of Ayersville High school. He enjoyed working at Lowe's in Defiance for several years. He lived...

Aug 10, 2025

Carl H. Fry, age 82 of Defiance, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Shelby, Ohio on April 4, 1943 to the late Francis and Eleanor (Kimmel) Fry. Carl was a graduate of Tri-State University and received his Chemical Engineering Degree in 1966....

Aug 8, 2025

Brian Dale Emerling, age 51, of Defiance, passed away suddenly on August 8, 2025 at his residence. He was born on June 25, 1974 to David and Rebecca (Lloyd) Emerling in Defiance, Ohio. He was graduate of Defiance High School and he worked in customer service for Kroger in Defiance for many years. Brian loved to play darts and...

Aug 4, 2025

Trey Lee Reynolds, age 33 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on June 26, 1992 to Troy Reynolds and Tina Gollihue. Trey was a graduate of Archbold High School. He loved football and while in high school he was scouted for professional football....

Aug 3, 2025

Marion L. "Money" Retcher, age 92 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. He was born on December 4, 1932 to Alva and Matilda (Stork) Retcher in Defiance, Ohio. Marion attended LaSalle University in Chicago for two years. On June 27, 1958 he married Alice (Goller) Retcher who preceded him in death on...

Aug 2, 2025

Kathleen V. Engel, born July 4, 1944, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, peacefully and surrounded by family at CHP Hospice Care in Defiance, Ohio. She is survived by her sister Cindy (Terry) Lindsay, brothers Larry (Sue) Greenler and Mike (Jane) Greenler, her daughters Tonya (Don) Stetz and Tracy (Adrian) Baeza, and her grandsons Derek Long and Mitchell...

Aug 1, 2025

Shelley M. Kent, age 69, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio.

She was born on May 20, 1956 to the late Raymond and Marlene (Spengler) Buchman in Defiance, OH. She was a 1974 graduate of Defiance High School.  On February 27, 1993 she married...

Aug 1, 2025

Ann Lee Essex (Rickerd), age 90 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on August 1st at Glenn Park Senior Living Community of Defiance with her husband by her side.

She was born on January 18, 1935, to Louis and Ella (Myers) Rickerd in Defiance, Ohio. Ann graduated from DHS (Defiance High School) in 1952. On January 10th, 1954,...

Aug 1, 2025

James "Jim" A. Ankney, age 76, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on August 1, 2025 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

Jim was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who deeply loved his family and community. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Brenda Ankney; his son, Jeff (Christine)...

Jul 29, 2025

Kathy Diemer, 70, of Defiance, Ohio, was lovingly welcomed into Heaven on July 29, 2025, surrounded by her family and the music that carried her through life. In a moment that can only be described as heaven-orchestrated, she passed just as a recording of her own voice began to play, her singing I'll Fly Away, the very song she...

Jul 29, 2025

John R. Mack, age 89 of Defiance, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday evening, July 29, 2025. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on April 5, 1936 to Bernard "Bud" and Kathryn (Acus) Mack. On June 1, 1957 he married Mary Lou Fronk who survives. John was a faithful member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Marysdale....

Jul 26, 2025

Judy Davis, 77, of Defiance, passed away Saturday July 26, 2025 at St Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo. She was born on March 28, 1948 to Joseph and Edith (Hahn) Holek in Defiance. Judy was a 1966 graduate of Tinora High School.  After cosmetology school, she worked as a licensed beautician for 30 years where she shared laughter and...

Jul 23, 2025

Charles "Todd" Alan Evans, 76, of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 23, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Hospice Center. He was born on April 29, 1949 to James and Alice (Ladd) Evans in Mishawaka, Indiana. Todd grew up in Oakwood, Ohio where he developed the values and work ethic that shaped his life. He...

Jul 23, 2025

William "Bill" R. Moore, age 87 of Defiance, passed away at home with his wife by his side on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He was born in Greenup, Kentucky on June 30, 1938 to James and Julie (Hale) Moore. On September 17, 1955 he married Janet Stapleton who survives. Bill was a member of Defiance Eagles #372, Moose Lodge...

Jul 23, 2025

Timothy James Held, 67, died July 23rd at The Laurels of Defiance, where he was a resident since 2012. His health began declining recently.

Timothy was born June 11, 1958 in Defiance to Gerald and Mary Held. He attended Tinora High School, but instead of completing his senior year with the class of 1976, he joined the...

Jul 23, 2025

Nathaniel James Ray, age 29 of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Defiance. He was born on July 18, 1996 to Donovan and Christina (Archambeault) Ray in Defiance, Ohio. Nate was a 2015 graduate of Defiance High School. He loved baseball and enjoyed golfing and playing corn hole with his brothers. Nate was a huge...