Obituaries

Jun 9, 2014

Thomas David Baldwin, 80, of Defiance, passed away on  June 9, 2014 at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center surrounded by his family. He was born on January 29, 1934 to Thomas and Marie (Stultz) Baldwin in Defiance, OH. He attended school at Paulding High School and worked as a Tow Motor Driver for GM until retiring in July...

Jun 9, 2014

Franklin James Toth, 82, of Defiance, passed away on  Monday, June 9, 2014 at Mercy St.Vincent's Medical Center, Toledo. He was born on April 18, 1932 to Alex and Irene (Kovach) Toth in North Baltimore, OH.  On July 31, 1965 he married Lois (Hanke) Toth.  They were married 48 and one half years.

Franklin is a member...

Jun 8, 2014

Dorwin "Tom"  Donley Jr., 81, of Defiance, passed away on  Sunday, June 8, 2014 at the CHP Defiance Area In-patient Hospice Center. He was born on July 12, 1932 to Dorwin Sr.and Sylvia (Martin) Donley in Napoleon.  On October 8, 1955 he married Kathryn Froelich, who survives.

Tom was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, Auglaize...

Jun 8, 2014

William Thomas Mendenhall age 87, died with his loved ones by his side on June 8, 2014. Born July 20, 1927 in Celina, Ohio, to the late Ruth and Belva Mendenhall. He is preceded in death by brothers Jerry and Don. Sixty years ago on June 7, 1954 he married the love of his life, Phyllis Jane Guyer. He...

Jun 5, 2014

Robert  H. Serrick, 98, of Defiance, passed away on  June 5, 2014 at the Glen Park of Defiance . He was born on August 15, 1915 to Leo and Margaret (Ziegler) Serrick at Toledo, OH.  On April 2, 1934 he married June Mercer who preceded him in death on May 22, 1995. He was a former member of the...

Jun 4, 2014

Jack Seibel "Jack" Charles F. Seibel, 85, of Defiance, passed away Wednesday, June 4th, 2014 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance Emergency Room. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on August 28, 1928, he was the son of the late Charles K. and Mary (Klein) Seibel. Jack was employed at G.M. Central foundry for 36 years, retiring in 1986. He married...

Jun 4, 2014

Magdalene A. (Lennie) Westrick passed away Wednesday June 4, 2014 at Glenn Park in Defiance.  She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 20, 1921 to Albert and Johanna (Klicka) Krejcik.  On September 18, 1946 she was married to Francis C. Westrick of Defiance At St. Mary's Catholic Church by Father Gerald Connelly.

She had previously worked...

Jun 4, 2014

Everett Moses Carder, 97 went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at the CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

On January 20, 1917, he was the first-born to Robert C. Carder and Zelma May Prowant in Putnam County, Monroe Township, Ohio.

Helen Proxmire of Cecil, Ohio, became his wife on March...

Jun 4, 2014

Betty Eakins Tanner, age 89, died at Genesis Nursing Home in Circleville, Ohio on June 4, 2014.  She was born in Paulding County, Ohio on October 30, 1924. She is the daughter of Ray and Martha Ann Eakins. In 1948 she married Joseph W. Tanner who passed away on December 24, 1970. Betty is proceeded in death by her son,...

Jun 4, 2014

Henrietta "Dickie"  Mack, 94, of Defiance, passed away on  June 4, 2014 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born on July 7, 1919 to August and Philomena (Heidenescher) Wallen in Ft. Jennings, OH. Dickie worked as a Dental Hygienist for Dr. Wilcott in Defiance, Ohio. On April 19, 1941 she married Edward J. Mack in Ney, Ohio. They...

Jun 3, 2014

Eugene R Richmond, 46, of Montpelier, passed away on  Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at the Community Hospitals and Wellness Center, Bryan. He was born on August 4, 1967 to Charles and Elizabeth (McDaniel) Richmond in Oak Hill, OH.  On May 17, 1997 he married Hope A. (Lang) Richmond. He was a cook for several area restaurants including The Kettenring...

Jun 3, 2014

Thomas C Potts, 73, of Defiance, formerly of E. Liverpool, OH, passed away on  Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at the Laurels of Defiance. He was born on September 1, 1940 to Thomas, Sr. and Betty (Logan) Potts in Wellsville, OH.  On January 14, 1971 he married Carol (McCormick) Potts. Thomas was a US Army veteran serving in Viet Nam...

May 31, 2014

Andrew E.  Doan Sr., 79, of Defiance, passed away on  May 31, 2014 at the St. Joseph Hospital , Ft. Wayne, IN . He was born on July 15, 1934 to James A. and Elizabeth (Hartoon) Doan in  Defiance, OH. . Andrew worked as a Union Construction Worker for the Local 500. He was a Korean war veteran of...

May 31, 2014

Avyinelle L. Lloyd, 92, of Holgate, passed away on May 31, 2014 at the Vancrest of Holgate . She was born on May 3, 1922 to Elmer Sr. and Lesta (Neiswander) Hahn in Adrian, MI. . Avyinelle worked as a Homemaker. On January 21, 1940 she married Victor Lloyd Sr. who preceded her in death on April 30. 1997....

May 30, 2014

Doris J. Harp Doris Jeannette Harp, 88, of Defiance, passed away Friday night, May 30th, 2014 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. She was born in Miami, FL on July 25, 1925, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Mary M. (Roberts) Hearring. Doris was a very creative and talented artist, enjoyed painting and craft projects. She had...

May 30, 2014

Joyce  M. Johnson, 82, of Defiance, passed away on  May 30, 2014 at the Laurels of Defiance . She was born on February 16, 1932 in Bryan, OH, to Herbert & Mable (Stenger) Lewis. Joyce worked as sales clerk for Hill Department Store. Joyce  is survived by her son, Troy (Tina) Johnson of Defiance, OH, daughter, Cindy (Todd) Smith...

May 25, 2014

Joann B. Wichman Joann B. Wichman, 85, of Defiance, passed away Sunday, May 25th, 2014 at her home being lovingly cared for by her daughters with guidance from CHP of Defiance. She was born in Defiance on May 11, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Goldie (Hanenkrath) Stork. She loved to cook and bake for family...

May 25, 2014

Virginia Maria Arce, 78, of Dothan passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL.

Mrs. Arce was born January 6, 1936 in Cidra, Puerto Rico and lived there until the age of 18 and moved to Defiance, OH where she lived until 1996 when she moved to...

May 25, 2014

Norman T Baker, 80, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2014 at the Brookview Healthcare Center, Defiance.

He was born on August 11, 1933 to Clark and Lucille (Cotton) Baker in Montpelier. On July 28, 1956 he married Barbara Ann Ort who preceded him in death on January 29, 2009.

Norman worked for...

May 24, 2014

Richard "Dick" Ray Rockey, 84, of Defiance, passed away on May 24, 2014 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky. He was born on January 7, 1930 to Edgar and Helene (Eastman) Rockey in Continental, OH. He attended school at Continental High School graduating with the class of 1948. Dick worked as a Engineer for SK Tool. On November...