Obituaries

Jan 14, 2025

Dale Marvin Sebring, age 70 of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born on August 20, 1954 to the late Marvin and Patricia (Colegrove) Sebring in Wauseon, Ohio. Dale was a 1972 graduate of Fayette High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from...

Jan 14, 2025

Reda C. Helton, age 84 of Evansport, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Richmond, Virginia on July 4, 1940 to Lester and Margaret Eva (Solomon) Hughes. Reda was a 1958 graduate of Pikeville High School. On February 5, 1960 she married Foye...

Jan 13, 2025

Larry Gaskill, age 81, of Defiance, passed away on Monday evening, January 13, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on April 24, 1943 to Clarence and Fern (Stock) Gaskill in Defiance, Ohio. He married Cathy Skiver in 1967. Larry was a 1961 graduate of Defiance High School and served in the U.S. Navy from...

Jan 13, 2025

Essie Schindler, age 81 of Defiance, passed away Monday evening, January 13, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on October 14, 1943 to Thomas and Virginia (Duff) Powell. On May 25, 1968 she married John Schindler, who preceded her in death on January 6, 2012. Essie was a member of St...

Jan 12, 2025

Larry Michael Mekus, 72, of Venice, Florida went to his eternal rest peacefully at home on January 12, 2025. Larry was born on April 28, 1952 in Defiance, Ohio. He married his high school sweetheart, Susan (Zipfel) Mekus on May 15, 1970.

Larry started working at General Motors, Defiance, Ohio on December 7, 1970, retiring in 2001...

Jan 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James "Jim" B. Antoine, a devoted father, proud Marine, and steadfast man of faith. He departed this world on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the age of 94 at CHP Defiance area Inpatient Hospice Center. Despite his years, Jim was young at heart and full of life, so...

Jan 10, 2025

Ronald C. Hesselschwardt, known also as Ronnie, Ron, dad, Pop and grandpa by those who knew and loved him, passed peacefully January 10th at the age of 78 surrounded by those he loved.

Ron was born August 20th,1946 in Defiance, OH to Gilbert and Pauline (Gutman) Hesselschwardt. Ron was a graduate of Fairview High School class of...

Jan 9, 2025

Steven B. Schomaeker, age 66 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. He was born on March 29, 1958 to William and Arla (Sager) Schomaeker in Lima, Ohio. Steven proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy. He worked for AA Fire Extinguishers for several years. Steven enjoyed camping, watching football, and absolutely loved being with his...

Jan 6, 2025

James L. Smith, age 80, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 1, 1944 to Dallas and Mattie (Groll) Smith in Defiance, Ohio. Jim was a 1963 graduate of Ayersville High School. On December 31, 1983 he married Pamela (Peabody) Smith, who preceded him in death...

Jan 5, 2025

Jason M. Perdue, age 51 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was born on August 24, 1973 to Larry and Beverly (Burkhart) Lindthorst in Bryan, Ohio. Jason was a 1992 graduate of Defiance High School where he played baseball and football. He was very passionate about sports and loved owning his own business, S &...

Jan 4, 2025

Virgil W. Linebrink, Jr., age 82, of Defiance, Ohio, died peacefully and surrounded by his family on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. He was born on May 7, 1942 in Defiance County. On July 10, 1964 he married Pamela Kemper.

Virgil was a 1961 graduate of Ayersville High School where he was a teammate of the 1960 State...

Jan 1, 2025

Daniel Louis Ducatt was born October 2, 1939, in Defiance, Ohio, to Louis and Cleopha (Bernhardt) Ducatt, and died January 1, 2025, aged 85. He attended St. Mary's Catholic School and Defiance High School, where he played varsity basketball and was active in scouting, earning the highest rank of Eagle Scout in 1954. He graduated in 1957. He attended...

Dec 31, 2024

Timothy E. Kretz, age 57 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. He was born on February 26, 1967 to Walter and Shirley (Reed) Kretz in Defiance, Ohio. Tim was a 1985 graduate of Tinora High School. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and Defiance Eagles #372. He was employed at Johns Manville in...

Dec 30, 2024

Joanne E. (Hubbard) Pion, age 93, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born on September 15, 1931 to the late Robert and Elizabeth (Brown) Enos in Defiance, Ohio. On August 13, 1988 she married Rolly Pion, who preceded her in death on February 26, 2007. Joanne was a...

Dec 30, 2024

Doris I. Clemens, age 86 of Continental, Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024.

She was born on November 15, 1938 to the late James and Olive (Swann) Laney in Antwerp, Ohio. On March 13, 1967 she married George D. Clemens who survives.

Doris was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother who...

Dec 30, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty"  Haller, age 89,  passed away on  December 30, 2024 in Defiance, Ohio. The daughter of Anna (Minck) and John Leonard, she was the "baby" of her siblings, born on May 9, 1935 in Cecil, Ohio.   She graduated from Defiance High School with the honor of earning the prestigious Lenhart Award given to the best female athlete. She...

Dec 28, 2024

Phillip C. Rickard, age 77 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. He was born on March 22, 1947 to the late Herman "Bud" and Edna (Carter) Rickard in Hicksville, Ohio. Phil attended Defiance High School, graduated from Antwerp High School, and participated in several sports. He entered the Military and proudly served...

Dec 28, 2024

On Saturday, December 28, 2024, Harriet Ann (Oskey) Steel passed away from this earth. She was born on August 10, 1947, to Herman and Dolores (Drerup) Oskey. She graduated from Fairview High School in 1965 and from Mercy School of Nursing in 1968. She married Philip J. Steel on April 2, 1968.

Harriet was a faithful and...

Dec 27, 2024

L. Sue Bryant, age 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 27, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Turkey Creek, Kentucky on January 29, 1939 to her parents, John and Eva Meade Goble. She attended and graduated from Belfry High School in Belfry, Kentucky. After she graduated she...

Dec 25, 2024

Maria J. Sanchez, age 71 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.

She was born in La Flor de Jimulco, Coahulia, Mexico on September 23, 1953 to Bernardo and Enriqueta (Martinez) Aguilar. On June 13, 1971, she married Claudio Sanchez, who preceded her in death.

Maria was a member...