Obituaries

Jun 10, 2025

Bonnie J. Boff, age 68 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at The James Cancer Hospital at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on November 14, 1956 to Lowell and Wilma (Burk) Speiser in Defiance, Ohio. Bonnie was a 1974 graduate of Tinora High School. On June 14, 1975 she married...

Jun 9, 2025

Vickie Lynn (Donley) Joice of Defiance, and recently from Bryan, Ohio, died on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Mercy Toledo Heart and Vascular Center, where she had been a patient since May 31st after a tragic fall in her home causing serious injuries and life ending complications.

Vickie was born on November 5, 1958 to Leo and...

Jun 9, 2025

Edna Mae Ruscigno, age 93 of Archbold, Ohio, passed away on Monday evening, June 9, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Edna was born on October 1, 1931 to John and Evelyn (Walford) Hesketh in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. On September 13, 1952 she married Richard Ruscigno who preceded her in death. Edna is survived by her loving...

Jun 8, 2025

Tammy Taylor, 66, of Defiance, passed away at her home with her family and friends by her side on June 8, 2025.

Tammy was born on June 4, 1959. She was originally from Ironton, Ohio and later as a young child, her family moved to Defiance, Ohio. At the age of 18, she married her soul mate,...

Jun 6, 2025

Mark O. "Z-Man" Zinser, 59, of Defiance, Ohio, joined his heavenly father after a hard fight for many years. Born on September 20, 1965, in Defiance, Mark remained deeply rooted in the town that shaped him.

He was born to his mother, Janet (Royal) Hofacker of Defiance, and the late Louis Zinser of Defiance. Mark was a...

Jun 4, 2025

Former County Health Commissioner Lucy Marckel Passes Away at 91 Lucy Weaver Marckel, a devoted advocate for public health and community well-being, passed away peacefully on June 4th, 2025, in Sarasota, Florida. She was 91.

Lucy was born in Defiance, Ohio, in October 1933, the only child of Erma and Harold Rulman. Her lifelong dedication to helping...

Jun 1, 2025

Ismael Rodriguez, age 86 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico on March 20, 1939 to Manuel and Mercedes (Arce) Rodriguez. On November 14, 1964 he married Olga Perez who survives.

Ismael worked...

Jun 1, 2025

Hillard McCloud Sr., age 81 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday evening, June 1, 2025 at his residence. He was born on February 16, 1944 to the late Edgar and Clista (Stollings) McCloud in Harts, West Virginia. On June 28, 1973 he married Virginia R. McCloud who preceded him in death on June 3, 2007. Hillard worked at Campbell's...

May 27, 2025

Myrtle, "Myrt" Brownson, at the age of 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully on Tuesday, May 27th at 6 pm at her home at Otterbein Senior Living Community, Pemberville, Ohio surrounded by her family and beloved staff who cared for her the past 6 years. The last few months of her life she was greatly...

May 27, 2025

James T. Barney passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was born on July 10, 1943 to Burnard and Blanche (Murphy) Barney in Toledo, Ohio. On January 21, 1967 he was wed to Frances Rogge. From his teenage years on, James was an avid enthusiast of all things related to motor vehicles. He was...

May 26, 2025

Dewey E. Nagel, age 67 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 in Defiance from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born on October 15, 1957 to the late Wilbert and Betty (Karnes) Nagel in Defiance, Ohio. Dewey retired from Titan Tire in Bryan, Ohio in 2022 after 46 years of dedicated service. He was...

May 23, 2025

Norma Barber-Hurst went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Maumee Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Norma was born on April 8th, 1933, to Virgil and Alma (Fouty) Zachrich. She was a graduate of Napoleon High School.

Norma married the late Charles Barber on November 27,1954. Together, they...

May 23, 2025

Douglas "Doug" A. Harrow, 71, of Defiance, passed away on May 23, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on June 26, 1953 to Richard and Luetta (Brandt) Harrow in Norman, OK. Doug was a 1971 graduate of Defiance High School. He graduated from Owen's Community College in 1974 where he...

May 23, 2025

Edburt K. "Ed" Porter, age 87 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Friday morning, May 23, 2025 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on April 5, 1938 to the late Roland and Ruth (King) Porter in Defiance, Ohio. Ed was a 1956 graduate of Defiance High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to...

May 22, 2025

Susan V. Eisenberger, age 88 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday morning, May 22, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 6, 1937 to the late Miques and Ramona (Pacheco) Atencio in Red Messa, Colorado. On May 22, 1964 she married Walter Eisenberger who preceded her in death on May 9, 1999.

Susan...

May 19, 2025

Nancy J. Love-Mast, age 92, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025 at Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born on November 21, 1932 to the late Alvin and Mabel (Moore) Love in Columbus, Ohio. Nancy earned her Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University. On November 24, 1954 she married Walter J. Mast, who preceded...

May 19, 2025

Daniel Lee "Dan" Snyder, age 62 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025 at his residence. He was born on September 28, 1962 to William and Florence (Smith) Snyder in Napoleon, Ohio.  Dan was a 1981 graduate of Napoleon High School. He owned and operated his own business "Advanced Precision Tool" for several years. He loved cars,...

May 17, 2025

Richard "Dick" Siler, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the age of 73.

Born in Defiance on July 22, 1951 to the late Cletus and Ethel (Bushong) Siler, Richard was a life-long farmer who spent his life cultivating not just the land, but also the values of honesty and perseverance. Farming was more than...

May 17, 2025

James Eben Howard, age 87, passed away peacefully at The Laurels of Defiance on May 17, 2025. He was born on January 20, 1938 in Glouster, Ohio, the son of the late Donald A. and Dorothy (Gillespie) Howard. The family relocated to Defiance in 1951. James was a 1955 graduate of Defiance High School. He was proud to serve...

May 9, 2025

George Michael Lasley, 66, of Defiance, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, May 9, 2025.

He was born on February 22, 1959 to the late Hubert and Nell (Counts) Lasley in Defiance, Ohio. George attended Fairview High School and graduated from Four County Career Center for diesel mechanic work, becoming ASE certified. He worked as...