Obituaries

Apr 17, 2025

Belmar Lee Reliford, age 90 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday morning, April 17, 2025. He was born in Trammel, Virginia on January 9, 1935 to the late Leon and Clara (Grizzle) Reliford. On February 20, 1960 he married Jenny Hill who preceded him in death on June 16, 2004. Belmar worked for...

Apr 13, 2025

Chad R. Shock, age 55 of Defiance, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Fulton Co. Health Center in Wauseon, Ohio. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on March 14, 1970 to William and Bonnie (Lang) Shock. Chad was a 1988 graduate of Tinora High School. He was an employee of Defiance Metal Products for 25 years....

Apr 9, 2025

James E. "Slogo" McCorkle Sr., age 72 of Paulding, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at his home. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on June 6, 1952 to the late William and Rosie (Damon) McCorkle. James was a member of  Defiance AmVets #1991, Eagles #372, Moose Lodge #2094, VFW #3360 and UAW #211. He worked at...

Apr 7, 2025

Lawrence "Larry" Urban Wagner, age 76 of Defiance, passed away in his home surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, April 7, 2025. He was born in Napoleon, Ohio on November 18, 1948 to the late Urban and Edith (Seifert) Wagner. He attended Sacred Heart School and was a 1967 graduate of Holgate High School. Larry proudly served our...

Apr 6, 2025

Karen Sue Blanchard, 81, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born in Defiance, Ohio on January 19, 1944, to John and Luella Blanchard. Karen lived in Ayersville most of her life and was a 1966 graduate of Defiance College. She earned her Master's Degree...

Apr 5, 2025

William V. "Bill" Perdue, age 76 of Defiance, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, April 5, 2025. He was born In Defiance County, Ohio on April 23, 1948 to the late Ralph and Esta (Dunlap) Perdue. On June 28, 2003 he married Karen Kile, who survives. Bill proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy. Bill...

Apr 4, 2025

Guy E. Reed, age 66 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on December 24, 1958 to the late Dana and Ellen (Baldwin) Reed. Guy was a 1977 graduate of Ayersville High School and worked for Johns Manville and Campbell's Soup Company. He was...

Apr 4, 2025

Evelyn L. Baker, age 92 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on June 25, 1932 to the late Donald and Jennie (Fitzwater) March in Defiance, Ohio. On November 25, 1976 she married Philip J. Baker who preceded her in death on July 30, 2005. Evelyn...

Apr 4, 2025

Linda D. "Lynn" DeTray, age 74 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, April 4, 2025 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born in Defiance, Ohio to the late Richard and Garnet (McCoy) Miller on February 11, 1951. On June 6, 1987 she married Dennis R. DeTray who preceded her in death on August 28, 2000.

Apr 4, 2025

Janet R. Hardy, 92, of Defiance, OH, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven peacefully at Hospice in the early hours of April 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on November 18, 1932, in Windber, PA to James C. Dietrich (Windber, PA) and Jane Hopkins (England).  Janet was a 1950 graduate of Richland Township...

Apr 3, 2025

Steven Allen Corwin, age 73 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, April 3, 2025 in Woodburn, Indiana. He was born on March 30, 1952 to the late Clarence and Mary (Hohenberger) Corwin in Defiance, Ohio. He was a 1970 graduate of Defiance High School, attended Bowling Green State University and received his Bachelor's Degree from Northwest State...

Apr 3, 2025

Kathryn "Sharon" Powell, age 79 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio.

She was born in Casa Grande, Arizona on January 1, 1946 to the late William and Lela (Harris) Pease. On April 30, 1966 she married Henry Powell, who preceded her in death on September...

Apr 3, 2025

Pauline K. Shadrach, age 88 of Archbold, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home in Archbold, Ohio. She was born on July 17, 1936 to Harold and Lucille (Werth) Killion in Defiance, Ohio. Pauline worked at Meek's Bakery for many years. She enjoyed attending various church services and was very secure...

Mar 29, 2025

Patrick J. Fillman, 67, of Defiance, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday evening, March 29, 2025. He was born on February 6, 1958 to the late William and Monica (Justinger) Fillman in Defiance, Ohio. On May 18, 1984 he married Martha Smith, who survives. Pat was a member of Defiance Eagles #372, Moose Lodge #2094, Bryan...

Mar 28, 2025

Deena L. Karnes, age 64 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born on September 25, 1960 to the late John and Vivian (Gallant) Mitchell in Defiance, Ohio. Deena was a 1978 graduate of Defiance High School, earned her Bachelor's Degree from Defiance College and...

Mar 28, 2025

Margaret J. Simonis, age 95 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, March 28, 2025 at VanCrest of Holgate. She was born on January 23, 1930 to Oliver and Clara (Sieren) Beaubien in Fairfield, Michigan. On August 5, 1950 she married Francis "Frank" Simonis who preceded her in death on July 19, 2008.

A lifelong and...

Mar 27, 2025

Bernard L. "Bernie" Shock, age 91 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at VanCrest of Holgate.

He was born in Defiance, Ohio on August 4th, 1933 to the late Henry and Bertha (Rettig) Shock, the youngest of eight children. Bernie graduated from Jewell High School in 1951. He was a 1955 graduate of Defiance...

Mar 26, 2025

George C. Ray Jr., age 71 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 26, 1954 to the late George and Martha (Silvers) Ray in Fort Wayne, Indiana. On February 9, 1980 he married Janice Densmore, who survives.

Mar 20, 2025

Donald Edward Wilhelm, 95, passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday, March 20, 2025 at his home in Kingsbury Place, Defiance, Ohio. He was born November 25, 1929 in Defiance, Ohio to Edward F. Wilhelm and Beatrice T. Steffel. On April 14, 1956 Don married his forever Valentine, Grace B. V. Meyer, at St. Stephens Catholic Church, Delaware...

Mar 18, 2025

Michael "Mike" Patterson, age 78 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Mercy Defiance Hospital.

He was born in Napoleon, Ohio on December 4, 1946 to the late Kenneth and Catherine (Holmes) Patterson. Mike was a 1964 graduate of Defiance High School. On May 31, 1969 he married Beth (Mumy) Patterson who preceded him...