Obituaries

Jul 23, 2014

Gerald L (Jeff) Warnimont

Gerald L. (Jeff) Warnimont left this world to go to his home in heaven on Wednesday, July 23, 2014.

He entered this world on July 18, 1934 in Defiance, Ohio the son of Martin John Warnimont and Amelia Henrietta Friedhoff Warnimont. He married Elizabeth Joann Mays on June...

Jul 21, 2014

Larry B. "PawPaw" Engel Sr., 72, of Defiance, passed away Monday, July 21, 2014 in his home. He was born on September 10, 1941, in Holgate, OH, the son of the late Richard and Leone (Cruey) Engel.  Larry retired as a millwright at General Motors, where he worked for 25 years.  After retirement he worked as Home Owners Friend Handyman,...

Jul 19, 2014

David Gordon "Beastie" Lichty, age 48, of South Bend, IN passed away at 1:30 pm Saturday, July 19, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer.  David was born August 13, 1965 in Defiance, OH and lived there most of his life.  He moved to South Bend in 2012 to be near...

Jul 18, 2014

Jerry F. Bergeon, 72, of Greenwood, SC, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2014 in his residence. He was born on March 10, 1942 to George  and Unita (Peppers) Bergeon in Defiance, OH.  Jerry worked as a Laborer for DMP.  He also served in the US Air Force from 1961-1966. He was a member of Amvets Post 1991, and...

Jul 18, 2014

Our beloved mother Norma Savannah McCoy, 87, left her earthly home on this day July 18, 2014.  She was in the presence of her children and grandchildren at the time of her journey Home.  She was born December 18, 1926 to Walter and Lou Holbrook in West Dante, Virginia.  On January 17, 1948 she was united in marriage to her...

Jul 17, 2014

Charles Sholl 91 of Defiance Died July 17, 2014 at Laurels of Defiance. He was born March 17, 1923 to Theodore and Estella (Link) Sholl in Oakwood Ohio. On October 18, 1947 he married Jean Fair who survives. Chuck retired from Dinner Bell Foods of Defiance in 1988. He is a Veteran of the United States Navy and World War...

Jul 17, 2014

Louise Marie (Hunnewell) Griffin, 69 of Defiance, died at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center with her family at her side.

Louise was a member of Restoration Tabernacle Church of Defiance, Ohio.

She is survived by her son Duane (Carrie) Griffin of Bryan, Ohio, three grandchildren; Amanda, Kelsi, and Madden Griffen.

Funeral Services...

Jul 17, 2014

Earl  Rose, 77, of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, July 17, 2014 at the CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center.  He was born on March 9, 1937 to Hiram and Manie (Childers) Rose in Pikeville, KY.

On May 9, 1970 he married Ellen Ruth (Gilbert) Rose.

Earl is survived by his loving spouse of 44...

Jul 16, 2014

Betty Irene Bowling age 81 of Defiance, went to her heavenly home Wednesday July 16, 2014, surrounded by her family. She was born to Lewis and Mabel (Eitniear) Hardy on June 18, 1933 in Defiance County. On February 2, 1952 she married Leland Bowling who died October 1, 2002. Betty was employed at Campbell Soup for 25 years retiring in...

Jul 16, 2014

Janice Diller-Otto, 84, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Janice was born March 28, 1930 in Leipsic, Ohio to Charles and Mary (Dukes) Nemire.  She graduated from Blanchard High School, Gilboa, Ohio in 1948. she married Robert (Bob) R. Diller in 1950. Bob passed away in 1984. Janice married Kenneth L. Otto...

Jul 16, 2014

Margie Lou Slocum, 76, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at her residence. She was born on July 8, 1938 to John and Laverne (Cooper) Farris in Defiance.  Margie graduated from Defiance High School in 1956.  On June 23, 1956 she married David F. Slocum.

Margie was a life-time member of St. Paul's...

Jul 16, 2014

Bill R Clyburn, 86, of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at CHP Defiance Area In-patient Hospice Center. He was born on August 19, 1927 to Frank and Dorothy (Bryant) Clyburn in Albion, IN.  On March 23, 1968 he married Virginia (Schackow) Clyburn.

Bill was a member of  Defiance Christian Church. He served in the...

Jul 15, 2014

Gary A Saylor, 58, of Defiance, passed away on  Tuesday, July 15, 2014 from injuries sustained in a traffic accident. He was born on June 30, 1956 to Jay and Janice (Gustin) Saylor in Defiance.   On July 27, 2013 he married Tamara (Osborn) Saylor.

Gary was a truck driver for the Ney Oil Company 42 years.  He...

Jul 14, 2014

Life-long resident of Defiance, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother,  Patricia Ruth Andrews, 84, passed away on  July 14, 2014 at the Defiance CHP . She was born on March 22, 1930 to Vernon and Florence (Weippert) Hendricks in Defiance, Ohio.  She was a past member of the Defiance Hospital Auxiliary, and a  past Executive Director of the...

Jul 11, 2014

Pamela Susan Helf, 64, of Defiance, passed away on July 11th, 2014 at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on January 11, 1950 to Richard and Ruth (McDonald) Byers in Adrian, MI. On October 1, 1965 she married Arthur Helf in Adrian, MI. Pamela and Arthur lived in Defiance, Ohio. She was a former member...

Jul 9, 2014

John D. Guilford John D. Guilford, 65, of Defiance, passed away Wednesday, July 9th, 2014 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on September 16, 1948. He was the son of the late Donald W. and Clara C. (Wilhelm) Guilford. John married Linda K. Mack on June 10, 1977. He will be greatly missed...

Jul 8, 2014

Dr. Robert Raymond Southworth, 86, of Defiance, passed away on  Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at the University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born on August 17, 1927 to Charles and Eleanor (Hoysradt) Southworth in Beverly, MA.   On January 20, 1955 he married Alice Kathleen (Adams) Southworth He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was...

Jul 8, 2014

Richard "Dick" R. Ankney, 75, of Defiance, passed away peacefully at home, in his favorite chair, on July 8, 2014. He was born on January 19, 1939 to Rudy and Gertrude (Rosselet) Ankney in Defiance, OH. Dick was a farmer, but had also worked for Defiance Township for over 40 years. On June 11, 1960 he married Mary Font...

Jul 6, 2014

Jane Cameron Bochenek, 79, of Defiance, passed away on  Sunday, July 6, 2014 in Parkview Memorial Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN. She was born on November 14, 1934 to Dr. John and Elizabeth (Shelly) Cameron in Ann Arbor, MI.   On September 12, 1964 she married Robert L. Bochenek.

Jane graduated from Defiance High School in 1952 and attended...

Jul 4, 2014

Lillie B. Brown, of Defiance, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 4, 2014 at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, OH. She was born on December 15, to Burns and Roxie (Deel) Baldwin in Wilco, WV. In 1940 she married Frank Brown who preceded her in death. Lillie is survived by her three daughters; Jean Newberry...