Obituaries

Apr 19, 2015

Helen E. Zimmerman, 97, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center of Defiance, Ohio. She was born on November 11, 1917 to George and Irene Troutman in Brookville, Ohio. In 1935 she married Robert E. Zimmerman, who proceeded her in death in 2011. Helen assisted her husband with the family owned jewelry...

Apr 19, 2015

Jane L. Healy, 88, of Defiance, passed away on  April 19, 2015 at her residence. She was born on March 5, 1927 to Chancy and Mary Ann  (Nicely) Fair in Defiance, Ohio. On April 8, 1950 she married Marion A. Healy who proceeded her in death on August 20, 2005. Jane was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in...

Apr 18, 2015

Deacon Lesley Stanton, Sr. Born March 20, 1948 in Panola, Alabama to Guss and Ruby Stanton. He was baptized at an early age and attended St. John Baptist Church in he community. Affectionately known as "Les", he was a graduate of the 1966 class of North Sumter High School in Panola. "Les" served his country in the U.S. Army in...

Apr 18, 2015

Elsie M. Doan, 82, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on November 12, 1932 to Richard and Catherine (McDonough) Flynn in Boston, Massachusetts. On June 14, 1952 she married Charles F. "Fred" Doan who proceeded her in death on July 16, 1998. Elsie is a proud U.S....

Apr 15, 2015

Paul E. Bays, 44, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. He was born on September 20, 1970 to Estil and Linda (Walker) Bays in Lima, Ohio. Paul played the guitar and drums, and enjoyed fishing, motorcycles, and spending time with family and friends. Paul is survived by his sister, Regina Bays of...

Apr 15, 2015

James H. "Jesse" Fleming, 59, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at his residence. He was born on August 28, 1955 to Irwin and Opal (Cable) Fleming in Clintwood, Virginia. James loved building things and being outdoors. He loved spending time with his dog, Lizzy. James is survived by his father, Irwin Fleming of Clintwood, Virginia,...

Apr 13, 2015

William C. Fischer, 76, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio. He was born on January 27, 1939 to Paul and Dorothy (Heizer) Fischer in Defiance. On March 31, 1966, he married Janet (Florence) Fischer, who survives. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Defiance....

Apr 13, 2015

Doris J. Lawson, 64, of Defiance, entered heaven on Monday, April 13, 2015 with Jesus by her side, at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on June 5, 1950 to Burl and Dorothy (Wimberly) Lawson in Hartville, Missouri. Doris is survived by her brothers; Jimmie Lawson of Defiance, Robert Lawson of Bryan, Guy...

Apr 10, 2015

William C. Edgar Jr. William C. Edgar Jr. 79, of Defiance, passed away Friday, April 10th, 2015 in an auto accident near Lima, Ohio on his way back from Florida. Bill was born in Napoleon, Ohio on February 18, 1936, he was the son of the late William and Dorothy (Walters) Edgar. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp....

Apr 8, 2015

Michael D. Conner, 37, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away on  Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. He was born on December 12, 1977 to Alfred and Martha (Hudnall) Bonilla in Great Lakes, Illinois. Michael is survived by his father, Alfred B. (Beth) Conner, mother, Martha Ann Bonilla, sisters, Mandy Rae Conner, Jenni Marie (Julian) Zapata, Alexandria Faith...

Apr 7, 2015

Donald Lehman, 86, of Defiance passed away on Tuesday April 7, 2015 at his winter home in Mt. Dora, Florida.  Don was born in Defiance on April 4, 1929 to Sam and D'Nell (Spangler) Lehman.  On September 11, 1948 he married Joanne Cromley and she survives.

Don was a lifelong farmer in Tiffin Twp. and a truck...

Apr 7, 2015

Amy Kathryn (Moats) Brehm, 48, of Whitmore Lake, Michigan passed away in her home on Tuesday April 7, 2015.  She was born in Phoenix, Arizona on April 4, 1967 and her adopted parents Mark and Karen (Kline) Moats survive in Defiance.  On October21, 1995 she married Christopher Brehm and he survives.

Amy was a 1985 graduate of...

Apr 5, 2015

Anna M. Esparza, 85, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born on November 21, 1929 to David and Maria (Ramirez) Ordaz in San Antonio, Texas. In 1946 she married Carlos "Charles" Esparza, who proceeded her in death on February 8, 1986. Anna was a member of St. John Catholic...

Apr 3, 2015

Omaira Vega Torres, 45, of Defiance, passed away on April 3, 2015 at the Defiance Regional Medical Center. She was born on June 28, 1969 to Angel L.and Ernesta "Taty"(Otero) Vega in Puerto Rico. On July 27, 1991 she married Gilbert Torres.   Omaira was a former supervisor at the Defiance General Motors Powertrain. She was a fan of the...

Apr 1, 2015

Reetha Sheryl DeLong Barton, 71, of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Regency Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on December 20, 1943 to William and Effie (Dixon) Hemphill in Lima, Ohio. Reetha enjoyed traveling and going to the casino. She loved fishing, camping, bowling and baking. Reetha  is survived by her daughter, Christine (Daniel)...

Mar 28, 2015

Berniece Linebrink Mary Berniece Linebrink, 84, of Defiance, passed away Saturday, March 28th, 2015 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born in Pike County, Ohio on October 12, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Maude (Russell) Hunt. Berniece married Paul Linebrink Oct. 16, 1948 and he died July 18, 2009, She was a...

Mar 27, 2015

Marilyn Arleen Shaneyfelt, 84, of Defiance and formerly of Napoleon, passed away at home on Friday March 27, 2015.

She was born in McClure, Ohio on November 6, 1930 to Clifford and Neva May (Weaver) Hines.  On November 13, 1961 she married Willis George Shaneyfelt and he preceded her in death on August 9, 1983.  Marilyn was...

Mar 26, 2015

Stephen Roy Wonderly, Sr., 31, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at his home in Oil City, Pennsylvania. He was born on February 27, 1984 to Mark Wonderly of Sherwood, Ohio, and Debra (Zeedyk) Meyer of Defiance. Stephen was a member of  Eastland Baptist Church in Bryan, Ohio. He was a former member of the Montpelier Model Train...

Mar 26, 2015

Ray W. Meyers, 66, of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, March 26, 2015 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on November 21, 1948 to William and Leola "Dolly" (Vorhees) Meyers in Lima, Ohio. On May 26, 1972 he married Sue (Lautermilch) Meyers, who survives. Ray enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting. He was a...

Mar 25, 2015

Shirley T. Scott, 74, of Defiance, passed away on  March 25, 2015 at her home after a short battle with cancer. Shirley was born in Hamilton, Alabama on June 20, 1940 to Melvin and Ethel (Miller) Colburn. She retired from Campbell Soup Company. Shirley and her husband J.D. were Recreational Chairmen for 40 years with Easter Seals / D.A.S.H. ...