Obituaries

Mildred Carol (Harmon)  Ludwig

Mildred Carol (Harmon) Ludwig

Dec 7, 2015

Mildred C. Ludwig, 71, of Defiance, passed away on  Monday, December 7, 2015 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance. She was born on October 8, 1944 to Willie and Maxine (Fairchild) Harmon in Bonanza, Kentucky. On June 8, 1963 she married James Ludwig, who resides in Defiance. Mildred owned and operated Klip & Curl Beauty Salon in...

Geraldine  M. Gutman

Geraldine M. Gutman

Dec 6, 2015

Geraldine M. Gutman Geraldine M. Gutman, 86, of Defiance, passed Sunday morning, December 6th, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Ft. Wayne. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on March 6, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Aloysius 'Hap" and Agnes (Hurtt) Coressel. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church and had worked in Central Supply...

Joyce L. (King)  Lichty

Joyce L. (King) Lichty

Dec 6, 2015

Joyce L. Lichty, 88, of Defiance, passed away on  Sunday December 6, 2015 at Vancrest of Holgate. Joyce was born in Jewell, Ohio on August 9, 1927 to I. Jay and Hildred (Hammer) King. She was a 1945 graduate of Defiance High School.  On February 21, 1946 she married E. Ward Lichty and he preceded her in death on February...

Nicholas David Fry

Nicholas David Fry

Dec 5, 2015

Nicholas D. Fry, 20, of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Parkview Memorial Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born on January 20, 1995 to Jon Fry and Shelly Justice in Auburn, Indiana. Nicholas was a student. Nicholas will be sadly missed by his father, Jon (Roberta) Fry of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, mother, Shelly...

Janice  J. Spangler

Janice J. Spangler

Dec 4, 2015

Janice J. Spangler, 85, Defiance, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015, at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio. She was born in Defiance on October 5, 1930, the daughter of the late Alfred and Agnes (Steinberger) Schlembach. Janice's greatness passion was service. Service for others, service for family and service to her faith. She was a member of St....

Edna  May Solether

Edna May Solether

Dec 3, 2015

Edna May ( Mount) Solether, 87, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance. She was born on May 13, 1928 to Dorothy (Mount) Pendleton in Newark, Ohio. On June 9, 1952 she married Dee Kent Solether, who preceded her in death on October 23, 2006. Edna was a member...

Joanne Mary (Piacentini)  Goerlitz

Joanne Mary (Piacentini) Goerlitz

Dec 2, 2015

Joanne M. Goerlitz, 66, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, December  2, 2015 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born on June 29, 1949 to Mario and Mary (Krajci) Piacentini in New York City, NY.  On May 20, 1972 she married John A. Goerlitz, at St. Lucy's Catholic Church in Bronx, NY. John currently resides in...

Marjorie D. (Lloyd)  Siler

Marjorie D. (Lloyd) Siler

Dec 2, 2015

Marjorie D. Siler, 94, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance. She was born on March 30, 1921 to Lot E. and Laura (Edwards) Lloyd in Defiance, Ohio. Marjorie was a 1939 graduate of Ayersville High School, the first graduating class at Ayersville. She was a member of  St....

Jeffrey A Schaffer

Jeffrey A Schaffer

Dec 1, 2015

Jeffrey A. "Jeff"  Schaffer, 58, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on November 5, 1957 to Wayne and Sally (Gardner) Schaffer in Defiance. Jeff was a 1976 graduate of Defiance High School. On June 2, 1979  he married Sarah (Karnes)  Schaffer, his high school...

Glennis Dale Stantz

Glennis Dale Stantz

Nov 30, 2015

Glennis D. Stantz,  94, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance. He was born on May 4, 1921 to Dorca and Pearl (Koch) Stantz in Defiance. On February 7, 1946 he married Yvonne (Chase) Stantz, who proceeded him in death on May  4, 2002. Glennis was in the U.S....

Lily Mae (Henderson)  Decker

Lily Mae (Henderson) Decker

Nov 28, 2015

Lily Mae Decker, 77, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2015 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on April 28, 1938 to Theodore Henderson and Flossie (Lawson) Bond in Beckley, WV. Lily was employed at Johns Manville, Campbells Soup Company, Ames Department Store, and Walmart. On December 26, 1985, Lily married Nelson...

Gary D.  Smith

Gary D. Smith

Nov 25, 2015

Gary D. Smith, 63, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at his residence. He was born on December 24, 1951 to Dale and Geraldine (Patterson) Smith in Clyde, Ohio. Gary lived in Defiance for 18 years. He was very creative and enjoyed drawing. Gary also enjoyed fishing, gardening, and volunteered at the Fort Defiance Humane Society. Gary...

Karol A (Overmier)  Beilharz

Karol A (Overmier) Beilharz

Nov 25, 2015

Karol "Kay" A. Beilharz, 75, of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday, November 25, 2015 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on May 27, 1940 to Frank and Zora (Murry) Overmier of Liberty Center, Ohio. Kay was a member of  Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Okolona and was active in the Altar Care Committee. She worked for the...

Donald L. Boday

Donald L. Boday

Nov 22, 2015

Donald L. Boday, 77, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at CHP Defiance Area Hospice Inpatient Center, Defiance, OH. He was born on September 15, 1938 to Martin and Arleta (Hohenberger) Boday in Defiance Hospital.  On September 16, 1960 he married Ruth Smith, who survives, together they celebrated 55 happy years. Donald was an Automatic Tapper at...

Alva 'Bud' O. Rosebrock

Alva 'Bud' O. Rosebrock

Nov 21, 2015

Alva 'Bud' Rosebrock Alva 'Bud' O. Rosebrock, 85, of Defiance died suddenly Saturday night, November 21, 2015 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital E/R. He was born on April 18, 1930 to William Frederick Rosebrock and Augusta (Birkhahn) in a farmhouse in Henry County. He was the youngest of six children and also had six siblings from his father's first marriage....

Phillip "Phil" E. Brown

Phillip "Phil" E. Brown

Nov 20, 2015

Phillip "Phil" E. Brown, 62, of Defiance, passed away on  Friday, November 20, 2015 at The Toledo Hospital, Toledo, OH. He was born on March 26, 1953 to Emanuel and Thelma (Marshall) Brown in Defiance, OH. Phil worked as a Pressman for Hilltop Printing , was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, and enjoyed bowling and golf. He is survived...

Madonna "Donna" Mae (Delarber)  Robbins

Madonna "Donna" Mae (Delarber) Robbins

Nov 18, 2015

Madonna "Donna" Mae Robbins, 70, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, in the comfort of her home. She was born on June 18, 1945 to Joseph and Ruth (Kleinhen) Delarber in Defiance. On December 20, 1963 she married Aaron Paul Robbins, who resides in Defiance. Donna was a member of The...

Larry Roger Rowe

Larry Roger Rowe

Nov 15, 2015

Larry R. Rowe, 68, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015, surrounded by his family at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance. He was born on January 3, 1947 to Rachel (Rowe) Rook in Pikeville, Kentucky. On September 7, 1967 he married Linda (Smith) Rowe, who resides in Defiance. Larry was an active member of North...

David 'Country' L. Williams

David 'Country' L. Williams

Nov 14, 2015

David 'Country' L. Williams David 'Country' L. Williams, 62, of Oakwood, OH, passed away Saturday, November 14th, 2015 suddenly at Paulding Hospital E/R. He was born in Napoleon, Ohio on August 9, 1953, he was the son of the late Donald F. and Mary E. (Woodward) Williams who survives him of New Bavaria. Dave just retired from John Manville in...

Marvin L.  Ankney

Marvin L. Ankney

Nov 13, 2015

Marvin L. Ankney, 79, of Defiance, died at the Toledo Hospital on Friday evening surrounded by his family.   He was born in Defiance on January 5, 1936 to Victor & Juanita (Edwards) Ankney.  On April 30, 1955 he married Sue Cereghin who preceded him in death on November 28, 2006. Survivors include two daughters, Cindy (Doug) Heller of Cecil, and...