Obituaries

Feb 24, 2013

Marjorie Ann Dirr, 82, of Defiance, passed away on  February 24, 2013 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born on September 2, 1930 to Edward and Anna (Schatz) Franzdorf in Defiance, OH. On May 2, 1954 she married Alonzo "Lonnie" Dirr at St. John Lutheran Church. Marjorie and Alonzo lived in Defiance, Ohio. She was the Valedictorian of...

Feb 23, 2013

Russell A. Ross Russell A. Ross, 90, of Defiance, passed away Saturday, February 23rd, 2013 at his home. He was born in Paulding County, OH on March 4, 1922, he was the son of the late Madison and Hazel (Hauschlater) Ross. Russell was a graduate of Paulding High School, an Army veteran of World War Two a life member of...

Feb 21, 2013

Eugenia Gail Crane, 55, of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, February 21, 2013 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. She was born on August 19, 1957 to Billy and Wilma (Arnold) Long in Norton, VA.  On February 22, 2005 she married Wayne Crane. Eugenia was a dedicated mother and enjoyed spending time with her grandkids.  She worked at GM Powertrain...

Feb 21, 2013

Sheri Ann (Hartnett) Welling, 43, of Defiance, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at the CHP Defiance In-Patient Hospice Center.

She was born in Doylestown, PA on August 16, 1969, to William and Joyce (Massinger) Hartnett of Holden Beach, NC.

Sheri  is survived by her husband, Gary Welling Jr., whom...

Feb 20, 2013

Gerald L. Ludwig Gerald "Jerry" Leonard Ludwig, 75, of Elkhart, Indiana died Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Jerry died after a brave 3 1/2 year struggle with lung cancer,he passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and wife. He was born October 25, 1937 in Isabella County, Mt Pleasant, MI. the son of the late Leonard Frank Ludwig...

Feb 17, 2013

Marvel L Engel, 88, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at the CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center. She was born on October 26, 1924 to James and Lena (Buckland) Hoffman in Continental, OH. She married Marion R. Engel in 1946 and he passed away in 1997.

Marvel was a member of St. John...

Feb 16, 2013

Infant Jensen Evan Almanza, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Toledo Hospital.

He was born on February 16, 2013 to Santiago Almanza Jr. and Jennifer Adkins in Toledo, OH, and they survive along with his grandmother, Sanjuanita Almanza of Defiance, grandfather Thomas Adkins of Defiance, and Peggy Stebleton of Lakeview, Ohio.

Feb 16, 2013

Martha E. Max, 91, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital, Defiance, OH. She was born on April 9, 1921 to Delbert and Emma (Bostelman) Gebhart in Henry Co., OH. Martha worked for Compo Corporation, Defiance, OH. On July 2, 1948 she married Rolland C. Max, who preceded her in death. Martha...

Feb 14, 2013

Alice "Arty" E. Karr, 87, of Defiance, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Glenn Park of Defiance surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 23, 1925 to Carl and Bertha Thomas in Holgate, OH.  On October 23, 1949 she married Durward "Red" A. Karr and he passed away on February 10, 1990.

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Feb 11, 2013

G. Harry "Kayo" Ladik G. Harry "Kayo" Ladik, age 97, of Defiance, Ohio , passed away Monday, February 11th, 2013 at Sterling House Assisted Living Community, Bowling Green, Oh. Harry was born in Camden, NJ on September 14, 1915, he was the son of Italian immigrants, the late Donato and Rosaria (Curale) Ladik. On his birthday in 1940 he married...

Feb 11, 2013

Ralph  Dellinger, 84, of Defiance, passed away on  Monday, February 11, 2013 at the CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center.

He was born on February 7, 1929 to William and Lillie Dellinger in Lima, OH.   On  March 27, 1950 he married Patricia Ann McGue and she passed away on May 28, 1974.

Ralph was a...

Feb 9, 2013

Eileen M. Hanker, 83, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at St Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, OH. She was born on July 6, 1929 to Merle and Bonita (Winover) Church at Liberty Center, OH. Eileen worked as a Machinist for SK Handtool, Defiance OH, for 42 yrs. On Aug 9, 1952 she married Richard W. Hanker,...

Feb 8, 2013

L. Leroy Knipp, 83, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2013 at the CHP Defiance Area Hospice Inpatient Center, Defiance, OH. He was born on October 16, 1929 to William and Clara (Rettig) Knipp in Henry Co., OH. Leroy worked as a Laborer for Brown's Bakery, retiring in 1992. On June 5, 1949 he married Sarabell Hammon, who...

Feb 7, 2013

Rex M. Musselman, 88, of Defiance, passed away on February 7, 2013 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance, Defiance, OH. He was born on June 5, 1924 to Royal and Hazel (Donley) Musselman in Paulding Co., OH. Rex worked as a Set-up man for Defiance Precision Products for 42 years retiring in 1986. On June 27, 1948 he married Norma Duerk,...

Feb 3, 2013

Marilyn I Zimmer, 85, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at the Laurels of Defiance.

She was born on April 3, 1927 to Daniel and Laura (Sickmiller) Grove in Malinta, OH. On June 6, 1953 she married James C.Zimmer.

Marilyn was a member of St. John's Catholic Church.

She is...

Feb 2, 2013

Arabella Faith Biliti, went to be with Jesus Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the Toledo Clildrens Hospital.

She was born February 1, 2013 to Salvator and Sierra (Branham) Biliti both of Paulding.

Arabella is survived by her brother Salvator II, her three sisters; Julieana, Adrieana and Bristol, her paternal grandparents, Samuel (Carol) Biliti of Warren,...

Feb 1, 2013

Russel L "Joe" Steele, 91 formerly of Oakwood passed away Friday, February 1, 2013 in the Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky where he had been a resident for the past 5 1/2 years. He was born July 23, 1921 in Paulding County and was the son of William and Melvia (Cramer) Steele. On June 23, 1944 he married Willie "Billie"...

Jan 28, 2013

Helen M. Christy Helen M. Christy, 92, of Defiance, OH , passed away Monday, January 28th, 2013 at Twin Rivers Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 10, 1920, she was the daughter of the late James and Eva (Kline) Hill. Helen was married December 12, 1936 to Charles Christy who died in 1990. She...

Jan 28, 2013

Long-time Defiance businessman, City Safety Director Ralph J. Baringer dies.

Ralph J. Baringer, 88, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away Monday, January 28.

Ralph was born on October 6, 1924 in Defiance, Ohio, the son of RalphV. and Emma G. (Stork) Baringer.  He attended St. John Lutheran School during grades one through eight and was a...

Jan 26, 2013

Theresa R. Celestino, 77, passed away at home on Saturday, January 26, 2013 surrounded by her family. Theresa was born May 13, 1935 in Austin, Texas to the late Reynaldo and Jesusa (Dominques)Ramon. She was married to Carlos M. Celestino on August 28, 1953. He survives her. Theresa had been a resident of Defiance since 1965. She was a member...