Richard M. Small
Feb 16, 2016
Richard M. Small Richard M. Small, 91, of Defiance, passed away a Tuesday, February 16th, 2016 at Laurels of Defiance. He was born in Defiance on May 7, 1924. He was the son of the late Roger F. and Ruth (Goldenetz) Small. Surviving are his wife Carolyn, daughters Judy (Herman) Dally and Robyn Small, and his sister Ann Small all...
River Avery Mahan
Feb 15, 2016
River Avery Mahan, a newborn from Defiance, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016 at the Toledo Children's Hospital. She was born on February 8, 2016 to Austin Mahan and Kayla Matney of Defiance. River will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her parents, Austin and Kayla of Defiance, grandfathers, Gregory Mahan of Defiance,...
Mary M. (Breckler) Mansfield
Feb 13, 2016
Mary M. Mansfield, 91, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital, with her family at her side. She was born on May 11, 1924 to Michael and Evelyn (Liska) Breckler in Brooksville, FL. On October 15, 1946 she married Edward V. Mansfield, who preceded her in death on January 17, 1996....
Betty Jean (Reichenbach) Whitaker
Feb 11, 2016
Betty Jean Whitaker, 74, of Defiance, Oh, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2016 at the Defiance ProMedica Regional Hospital, with her family by her side. She was born on September 12, 1941 to Robert and Mary Ellen (Baney) Reichenbach in North Baltimore, OH. On August 30, 1986 she married David Wendell Whitaker. Betty and David Wendell would have celebrated...
Richard D. Sheffel
Feb 9, 2016
Richard D. Sheffel, 57, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on August 23, 1958 to Richard and Marjorie (Dible) Sheffel in Verona, Pennsylvania. Richard worked as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Cloverleaf Design Group in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed golfing. Richard will...
Joyce Ann (Frederick) Commisso
Feb 6, 2016
Joyce Ann Commisso, 73, of Defiance, was reunited with her husband, and her heavenly father on Saturday, February 6th at the Defiance CHP. She was born on April 21, 1942 to Harold and Audrey (Lloyd) Frederick in Defiance, OH. Joyce was a self employed appraiser/real estate agent and owned 5 County Appraisal Services. Was a Notary Public for the State...
Mark Ballard Spacht Ii
Feb 5, 2016
Mark B. Spacht II, 57, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016 at Twin Rivers Rehabilitation Center in Defiance. He was born on November 15, 1958 to John and Ilene (Snodgrass) Spacht in Defiance. Mark served our country in the U.S. Army in Germany for many years. He owned and operated a shrimp boat in Florida.. Mark is...
Vandee Lori (Smith) Dennis
Feb 2, 2016
Vandee Lori (Smith) Dennis Vandee Lori (Smith) Dennis, 59 succumbed after a valiant battle to chronic liver disease on February 2, 2016 at the Cleveland Clinic. She had been married to Jim Dennis for 36 years. together they raised two sons; Andrew and Jack. Vandee graduated from Defiance High School and attended the University of Toledo, The Ohio State University...
Terry A. Bodenbender
Feb 2, 2016
Terry A. Bodenbender, 50, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on August 12, 1965 to Jerry and Linda Bodenbender in Defiance. Terry was a graduate of Ayersville High School, and he served our country in the U.S. Navy from 1983 to 1989. Terry was a member of UAW Local #211, and...
Althea L. (Berning) Koenig
Feb 1, 2016
Althea Louise Koenig of Defiance, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on October 1, 1928 to Henry and Louise Berning in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Defiance and was active in its Ladies Aid, Lutheran Women's Missionary League,...
Bonnie Jean (Beck) Mast
Jan 30, 2016
Bonnie J. Mast, 80, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born on March 5, 1935 to Peter and Leota (Bullie) Beck in Henry County, Ohio. On June 25, 1955 she married Richard R. Mast, who preceded her in death on January 18, 1999. Bonnie was a member of Heritage Baptist...
Bernadine W.E. (Behnfeldt) Fry
Jan 29, 2016
Bernadine W.E. Fry, 81, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016 at the Lutheran Home in Napoleon, Ohio. She was born on March 13, 1934 to John and Hilda (Panning) Behnfeldt in Henry County, Ohio. In 1955 she married Harold L. "Pork" Fry, who preceded her in death in 2008. Bernadine was a member of St. Paul Lutheran...
Richard 'Dick' F. Mccann
Jan 28, 2016
Richard F. McCann Richard F. McCann, 87, of Defiance, passed away Thursday, January 28th, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on January 11, 1929, he was the son of the late Wilbur and Catherine (Breckler) McCann. On Oct. 25, 1952 he married Marilyn Compo who died July 10, 2009. They had 3...
John L. "Jack" Bertwell
Jan 28, 2016
John L. "Jack" Bertwell, 76, of Cecil, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at his residence. He was born on April 26, 1939 to John and Bernadine (Wirth) Bertwell in Defiance. On June 23, 1973 he married Beverly (Bunke) Bertwell, who resides in Cecil, Ohio. Jack was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Sherwood, Ohio. He served...
David D. Mckenzie
Jan 28, 2016
David D. McKenzie, 60, of Defiance, and formerly of Albany, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. He was born on July 29, 1955 to Joe and Rose McKenzie in Columbus, Ohio. On March 18, 1983 he married Patricia Ann Roddy McKenzie. David served our country in the U.S. Army, and worked at Johns...
Michelle M. Rivas
Jan 27, 2016
Michelle M. Rivas Michelle M. Rivas, 55, of Defiance, Oh passed away Wednesday, January 27th, 2016 in the fire at her residence. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 21, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Ray William and Marie Camille (Lobb) Brown. She was the wife of Jose Rivas. Also surviving are brothers: Ken Brown, Fred...
Michael A. Schalk
Jan 27, 2016
Michael A. Schalk Michael Allen. Schalk, 62, of Defiance, Oh , passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 27th, 2016 at Van Wert County Hospital E/R, in Van Wert, OH. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on January 2, 1954, he was the son of the late Edwin and Evelyn (Yelle) Schalk. Mike married Waneta R. (Aston) Schalk who died Nov....
Dana L. Hudnall
Jan 27, 2016
Dana L. Hudnall, II, 63, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on April 18, 1952 to Dana and Marie (Adkins) Hudnall in Norfolk, Virginia. On March 23, 1999 he married Lee Ann (Mansfield) Hudnall, who resides in Defiance. Dana drove a semi truck for...
Betty Jean (Brummitt) Rasnake
Jan 24, 2016
Betty Jean Rasnake, 74, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at her residence. She was born on June 10, 1941 to Robert and Hazel (Dixon) Brummitt in Mendota, Virginia. On April 2, 1965 she married Atheny Ray Rasnake, who preceded her in death on September 14, 1995. Betty attended the Family Christian Center in Defiance. She enjoyed...
Glenn D. Harp
Jan 21, 2016
Glenn D. Harp Glenn DeWayne Harp, 67, of Defiance, OH, died at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 21st, 2016 at Flower Hospital, Sylvania, OH after a long illness. He was born in Paulding, Ohio on January 16, 1949, he was the son of the late Charles Lewis and Doris Jeanette (Hearring) Harp. He was a 1969 graduate of Tinora High School....
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