Obituaries

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...

May 23, 2014

Patricia Ann "Pat" Winkler, 62, of Defiance, passed away Friday, May 23, 2014, at her residence.

She was born December 11, 1951, in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of the late Paul  F. and Betty Lou (Burton) Manning.  She married Thomas  R. Winkler in 1970 and he preceded her in death in 2003. She was a Homemaker. She...

May 22, 2014

Donald A. Schatz, 88, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2014 in Twin Rivers Nursing Home.

Don was born November 1, 1925, in Defiance Co., OH, the son of Arthur and Julia (Duerk) Schatz.  He was a graduate of Defiance High School, and he served in the US Army during the Korean War.  Don was...

May 22, 2014

Waneta O. Baumgartner, 84, of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, May 22, 2014 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born on June 28, 1929 to Harvey and Ada (Harvey) Doyle in Paulding, OH.  On September 14, 1947 she married Donald  Baumgartner and he preceded her on March 3, 1989.

Waneta loved to bowl, play bingo and...

May 21, 2014

Jill S. Ross, 54, of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at her residence. She was born on August 1, 1959 to Paul and Peggy (Bolley) Grosenbacher in Defiance, OH. Jill was a past member of  St. Paul United Methodist Church.  She worked as a medical transcriptionist. Jill is survived by her daughters, Nicole Greene of Defiance, Melissa...

May 20, 2014

Michelle Ann Whitney, 25, of Defiance, passed away on  Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at her residence. She was born on June 16, 1988 to John and Linda (Relue) Whitney in Defiance.

She was working on her BA in Sociology.  Michelle loved to read horror stories and watch horror movies, write short stories, and enjoyed gardening.  She laughed...

May 18, 2014

Shawn Gregory Pollock, 36, of Cecil OH, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2014.  He was born to Gregory and Angeline (Reineck) Pollock on Sunday, April 30, 1978. Shawn was a graduate of Paulding High School, a past 4-H member, a former employee of Spartech Plastics, and an avid sports fan.  He was a member of...

May 15, 2014

Linda Lue Lytle, 69, of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, May 15, 2014 at the CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center. She was born on November 3, 1944 to  Ruby (Ferrill) Turley in Spring Hill, WV.   On January 24, 1977 she married Jim Lytle and he preceded her in death on August 9, 1986.

Linda worked at...

May 14, 2014

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give on that day." Timothy II 4:7-8 James Edward "Jim" Dingus, Defiance went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 surrounded by...

May 13, 2014

Melvin J. Myers, 72, of Oakwood, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at his residence.

He was born on March 6, 1942 to Ancel and Mildred (Coil) Myers in Paulding, OH. On June 27, 1998 he married Judith Warnke.

Melvin worked for Johns Manville and also farmed. He loved farming, fishing and attending auctions....