Obituaries

Bedford Lee Dubree Sr.

Bedford Lee Dubree Sr.

Jul 12, 2015

Bedford Lee Dubree, 91, of Ney, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on May 23, 1924 to Arthur and Minnie (Humes) Dubree in Tompkinsville, Kentucky. Bedford was the head of maintenance for the Village of Ney for many years. On February 6, 1946 he married Matilda Kingery and she...

Joe H. Tubbs

Joe H. Tubbs

Jul 5, 2015

Joseph Howard Tubbs, 70, former resident of Defiance, Ohio, died in his home on  Sunday, July  5, 2015 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he lived with his family since 2011.  Joe was born on May 16, 1945, in Defiance to Nelson and Agnes Tubbs, who preceded him in death.  On September 10, 1966, he married Karen Elberson, who survives him...

Daniel Lee Gill

Daniel Lee Gill

Jul 5, 2015

Daniel Lee Gill, 76, of Ridgeville Corners, Ohio passed away on  July 5, 2015 at his residence. He was born on July 31, 1938 to Irvin and Kathlynn (Lyons) Gill in Metz, IN. He graduated from Stryker High School. Daniel worked as a Laborer for Franks Sawmill. Daniel is survived by his loving children, Douglas (Yolanda) Gill of Ridgeville Corners,...

Connie  S. Stretker

Connie S. Stretker

Jul 4, 2015

Connie Stretker Constance "Connie" S. Stretker passed away Saturday morning, July 4, 2015 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on March 21, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Dolores (Gutman) Leopold Jenkins. She was the widow of Robert J. Stretker who died March 16, 1998. Surviving are a brother Tom Jenkins,...

Patricia  A. Gillis

Patricia A. Gillis

Jul 4, 2015

Patricia Ann (Brunsman) Gillis, 84, of Defiance, died Saturday morning, July 4, 2015 in her home. She was born in Cincinnati, OH on October 30, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Julian and Marguerite (Poole) Brunsman. She moved to Detroit, MI in 1933. Graduated from St. Charles Borromeo High School in 1948. worked as a supervisor for the...

Audelia (Martinez)  Serda

Audelia (Martinez) Serda

Jul 2, 2015

Audelia Serda, 83, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at her residence in Perrysburg. She was born on October 24, 1931 to Juan and Guadelupe (Hernandez) Martinez in Gonzales, Texas. On October 16, 1958 she married David Serda, who preceded her in death in 2011. Audelia is survived by her sons, Henry Martinez of Bowling Green,...

Nancy  L. Wilson

Nancy L. Wilson

Jun 30, 2015

Nancy L. Wilson, 84, of Defiance, died Tuesday, June 30th 2015 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born in Columbus, OH on March 7, 1931, she was the daughter of the late John and Louise (McDonald) Loder. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, the Altar and Rosary Society, the Shepherd's of Christ prayer group...

Estella I. (Shafer)  Frost

Estella I. (Shafer) Frost

Jun 30, 2015

Estella Ilene Shafer Frost, 92, of Defiance, passed away on  Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance. She was born on October 26, 1922 to James and Amelia (Stork) Shafer in Paulding County. Estella was a lifelong member of the Brethern Church and graduated from Oakwood High School. During her lifetime she worked on...

Mary Jane (Wolff)  Kittle

Mary Jane (Wolff) Kittle

Jun 28, 2015

Mary Jane Kittle, 59, of Hicksville, passed away on  Sunday, June 28, 2015 at her residence in Hicksville, Ohio. She was born on June 2, 1956 to Gerald and Rosemary (Jervis) Wolff in Defiance, Ohio. On February 20, 1971 she married Stephen D. Kittle, who survives. Mary Jane was a past Regent at the Defiance Moose Lodge. She loved to...

Arlene M. (Ice)  Burson

Arlene M. (Ice) Burson

Jun 27, 2015

Arlene M. Burson, 99, of Elkhart, Indiana,  passed away on Saturday, June  27, 2015 at the East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart, Indiana. She was born on February 25, 1916 to Floyd and Faye (Matson) Ice in Paulding, Ohio. On August 16, 1939 she married Harry F. Burson, who proceeded her in death on January 6, 1997. Arlene...

Alfred F.  King

Alfred F. King

Jun 27, 2015

Alfred F. King, 81, of Defiance, passed away on  June 27, 2015 at the Defiance CHP. He was born on March 18, 1934 to Carey Sr. and Louise V. (Bear) King in Ft. Wayne, IN. On September 1, 1956 he married Margaret Deloris Lahr who survives in Defiance. He was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church and was...

Marcella Mae (Rozevink)  Gerschutz

Marcella Mae (Rozevink) Gerschutz

Jun 26, 2015

Marcella Mae Gerschutz, 85, of Holgate, passed away on  June 26, 2015 at The Toledo Hospital. She was born on January 1, 1930 to Jacob and Sarah (Wagner) Rozevink in Standley, OH. Marcella worked as a homemaker, housekeeper, and for Campbell's Soup for 20 years. Enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking and baking, feeding her birds, and daily devotional...

"Bonnie" (Whitmore)  Wagner

"Bonnie" (Whitmore) Wagner

Jun 25, 2015

Bonnie (Whitmore) Wagner Yvonne Marie "Bonnie" (Whitmore) Wagner, 70, of Defiance, entered into God's eternal care Thursday, June 25th, 2015 in her residence. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on April 28, 1945, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Rose L. (Cornwell) Wagner. Bonnie was a lifelong resident of Defiance and a Defiance High School graduate....

David A. Sherry

David A. Sherry

Jun 25, 2015

David A. Sherry, 59, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at his residence, with his family by his side. He was born on May 6, 1956 to Rex and Betty (Bair) Sherry in Paulding, Ohio. On May 20, 2005 he married Paula (Irwin) Sherry, who survives. David was the Soil and Water Conservationist for Fulton County, Ohio....

Marjorie M. (Curtis)  Mast

Marjorie M. (Curtis) Mast

Jun 25, 2015

Marjorie Marie Mast, 60, of Cecil passed away at home, on Thursday, June 25th, 2015. She had one passion in life, family. On October 24th, 1970 she married the love of her life Gary Mast. Gary and Marjorie were a very happy couple and shared a love that carried them through the ups and downs of life. Gary and Marjorie...

Donald R. Hammon

Donald R. Hammon

Jun 24, 2015

Donald R. Hammon, 81, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at his residence, with his family by his side. He was born on March 22, 1934 to Raymond and Laura (Meyer) Hammon in Florida, Ohio. On November 20, 1955 he married Arleta (Littlejohn)  Hammon, who survives. Don was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church in...

Robert L. "Snuffy" Smith

Robert L. "Snuffy" Smith

Jun 20, 2015

Robert L. "Snuffy" Smith, 60, of Bryan, passed away on  June 20, 2015 at CHP Defiance Area Hospice Inpatient Center. Snuffy was born on August 1, 1954 to Benton and Betty (Brown) Smith in Defiance.  He was a 1972 graduate of Defiance High School. Snuffy worked for Titan Tire Company, Bryan for 38 years retiring in 2010. He was a...

Ted  B. Garmyn

Ted B. Garmyn

Jun 17, 2015

Ted B. Garmyn, 82, of Defiance, died at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital, Wednesday afternoon, June 17, 2015. He was born in Convoy, OH on October 1, 1932 to the late Prosper J. Garmyn and Wanda (Keeler) Garmyn. On February 7, 1953 he was married to Holly (Bissell) Garmyn at St. Mary's-Antwerp, OH. He is survived by his wife Holly, two...

Mazie Delene (Noffsinger)  Cooper

Mazie Delene (Noffsinger) Cooper

Jun 17, 2015

Mazie Delene Cooper, 90, of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on August 20, 1924, the daughter of Obert M. and Mazie (Etter) Noffsinger. She was married on June 23, 1944 in Pensacola, Florida to Ernest J. Cooper, who proceeded her in death in 1993. Mazie was a member of St....

James Weisgerber

James Weisgerber

Jun 17, 2015

Dr. James Weisgerber, DDS, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at the age of 67. He was born on June 24, 1947.  He graduated high school from Gilmour Academy in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Marquette University for Undergraduate and Dental School. Upon graduation he served as a dentist with the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam....