Obituaries

Feb 12, 2015

Frieda E. Miller, 99 & 1/2 years old, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday,  February 12, 2015 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on July 2, 1915 to Herbert and Alda (Driver) Gustin in South Scipio, Indiana. In February of 1938, she married John Frederick Miller.  Frieda and Fred lived in Defiance, Ohio....

Feb 11, 2015

Rose Rifenbark, 80, of Ney, passed away on  Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. Rose was born on June 14, 1934 to Steven and Helen (Pahl) Lawrence in Flint, Michigan. On November 8, 1985 she married William "Buck" Rifenbark, who survives. She was a member of the Moose Club in Defiance....

Feb 9, 2015

Kay J. Morris, Kay Jeanne Morris, 58, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Pauline (Sue) Schwarz Morris died at her residence in Wayne, Michigan on Monday February 9, 2015. She was born April 16, 1956 in Delaware, Ohio. Kay will be missed by her brother Ben James Morris of Wayne, Michigan. Among her other survivors is Carolyn (Richard) Small...

Feb 9, 2015

Esther C. Linebrink, 84, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center of Defiance, Ohio. Esther was born on August 31, 1930 to Orange and Elsie (Matson) Bidlack in Paulding County, Ohio. On May 22, 1947 she married James Linebrink, who proceeded her in death on February 15, 2011. She was a...

Feb 8, 2015

Forest Glenn Pierce, 59, of Defiance, passed away on  Sunday, February 8, 2015 at his residence. He was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming. He was a marine for several years. Forest is survived by his domestic partner, Pat Fischer of Defiance, daughter, Aunna Pierce of Wyoming, son Dominic Pierce of Florida, numerous siblings of the Santini and Pierce...

Feb 7, 2015

Jerry  J. Andrews, 94, of Defiance, passed away on  February 7, 2015 at the Laurels' of Defiance. He was born on October 24, 1920 to Jerry  and Nora (Grant) Andrews in Paulding County, OH. On  June 30, 1951 he married the love of his life Patricia Hendricks who preceded him in death on July 14, 2014. Jerry loved his...

Feb 6, 2015

Wayne Loren Erickson, 67, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015, peacefully at his home, surrounded by family

He was born on August 25, 1947, to John Gerald and Faye (Hart) Erickson in Chanute, Kansas.  In December of 1973, he married Claudia (Leuthold) Erickson, who passed away in 1983.  On June 15, 1985,...

Feb 6, 2015

Charles "Charlie" Warner Dales, 77, of Defiance, passed away on  Friday, February 6, 2015 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. Charlie was born on October 16, 1937 to Winston and Alta (Coleman) Dales in Grundy, Virginia. He married Barbara (Boehm) Dales, who survives. Charlie worked as a driver for Kellermyer, Inc. He was a member of...

Feb 5, 2015

Gregory L. Burkholder, 61, of Bryan, passed away on  February 5, 2015 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on August 4, 1953 to Dean and Eldoretta (Miller) Burkholder in Elkhart, Indiana. Greg loved spending his time playing video games. Gregory is survived by his mother, Eldoretta Miller of Elkhart, Indiana, son, Matthew (Angela) Burkholder of...

Feb 5, 2015

Steven "Steve" Allen DePew, 63, of Defiance, passed away on  February 5, 2015 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio. He was born on April 17, 1951 to William and Lillian (DeLisle) DePew in Temperance, Michigan. Steve worked for 37 years at Zeller Corporation in Defiance. He also worked at the Wooden Indian Pawn Shop for 14 years....

Feb 5, 2015

Antonia  Leal, 81, of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, February 5, 2015 at her residence. She was born on May 6, 1933 to Eugenio and Angelina (Santiago) Torres in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.  Antonia worked at General Motors for 29 1/2 years, retiring in 1998. In 1954 she married Epifanio Leal, who passed away in1969. She was a member...

Feb 5, 2015

Gerald "Jerry" Lynn Griffith, 61, of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, February 5, 2015 at the CHP  Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio with his family at his side. He was born on November 22, 1953 to Gerald and Evelyn (Casey) Griffith in Lebanon, Virginia. On April 7, 1972 he married Brenda (Foor) Griffith, who survives. Gerald worked...

Jan 31, 2015

Mary J. Mehring, 65, of Defiance, passed away on  Saturday, January 31, 2015 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio. She was born on July 6, 1949 to Lester and Lodilla (Herr) Schmunk in Defiance, Ohio. In 1970 she married Victor L. Mehring, who proceeded her in death in 1992. She was a member of St. John Lutheran...

Jan 31, 2015

Douglas R. Federinko, 41, of Defiance passed away on Saturday January 31, 2015 at home.  He was born on December 28, 1973 in Tampa, Florida to George R. "Bob" and Michele (Mignot) Federinko.

Doug was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Defiance and a 1992 graduate of Defiance High School.

Surviving him are his...

Jan 30, 2015

Daniel Alvarado, 56, of Defiance passed away  on Friday January 30, 2015 in Defiance.  He was born to Jose and Martha (Crouse) Alvarado, Sr. on September23, 1958 in Lima, Ohio.

He was a loving father and brother.

Daniel is survived by two daughters Tasha and Martina Alvarado both of Paulding; siblings Ana Hernandez of Defiance,...

Jan 27, 2015

Barbara A Porter, 80, longtime resident of Ayersville, passed away on  Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at the Gardens of Paulding in Paulding, Ohio. She was born on September 29, 1934 to Everett and A. Pauline (Conrad) Tobias in Malinta, Ohio. She graduated from Hamler High School in 1952. On October 4, 1953 she married Melvin Porter, who proceeded her...

Jan 24, 2015

David "Dave" J. Ockuly, 77, of Defiance, passed away on  January 24, 2015 at the CHP Defiance In-Patient Hospice Center following a long battle with cancer. Dave was born on June 9, 1937 to Eugene and Marie (Newman) Ockuly in Chicago, IL. He was a retired business owner in Defiance, operating Circle D & Transmotor Leasing Trucking Company. Dave...

Jan 23, 2015

Leah Helen Andrist, 83, formally of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on  January 23, 2015 at Country View of Sunbury in Sunbury, OH. She was born on August 19, 1931 to John and Martha (Campbell) Scott in Fort Wayne, IN. On November 26, 1950 she married Wright L. Andrist, who preceded her in death. Leah spent her final years in...

Jan 19, 2015

Sophia Froelich, age 68, of Belleville, MI, passed away Monday, January 19, 2015 at Regency of Canton, Canton, MI. She was born September 14, 1946 in Germany, daughter of Gerhard & Helena (Powella) Pietrykowski. She moved to the United States with her family after World War II. Sophia is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 47 years, Charles...

Jan 19, 2015

Manuel G. Sanchez Jr., 73, of  Holgate, Ohio, passed away on  Monday, January 19, 2015 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio. He was born on May 11, 1941 to Manuel Sr. and Luisa (Gamino) Sanchez at Rosenberg, Texas. Manuel was in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965. On November 5, 1966 he married Santos (Rodriguez) Sanchez,...