Obituaries

Jul 11, 2024

Rita Mary Brown, 97, died peacefully on July 11, 2024.

Rita was born on December 25, 1926, in St. Michael's Ridge to Frank and Clara (Minck) Lenhart. She was the 4th of 12 children.

Rita attended St. Michael's Parochial School and graduated from Richland Adams High School in 1944. Her early years were spent working...

Jul 10, 2024

Richard "Rick/Ricky" Cleo Beebe passed away peacefully on July 10th, 2024, surrounded by his family. Rick was born on October 10th, 1954, to Richard "Dick" and Denise "Tyke" (Fitzenrider) Beebe. Richard married the love of his life Vivian Christine "Chrissy" (Yoh) Beebe on March 16th, 1990. Their marriage to each other was a testament to love, grace, forgiveness, respect,...

Jul 10, 2024

Angela K. Kline, age 55 of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. She was born on June 20, 1969 to the late Arthur and Emma (Miler) Deming in Paulding, Ohio. Angela was a 1987 graduate of Paulding High School. On October 20, 2018 she married Ron Kline, who survives. Angela earned her Bachelor's degree...

Jul 9, 2024

Steve Weber, a beloved husband, father, Pappy, and dedicated public servant passed away on July 9th, 2024 in his hometown of Defiance, Ohio. He was born on November 29th, 1968 to loving parents who instilled in him the values of hard work and compassion. Steve's legacy is one marked by selflessness and unwavering dedication to others. For over two...

Jul 9, 2024

Martha Mae Cooper (nee Pfahlert), 98, was born July 4, 1926 in Napoleon, Ohio (the fireworks were always for her), and passed through God's other door on July 9, 2024.

Martha met William Cooper in St. Paul's Lutheran Church choir in Defiance, Ohio and they were married there December 19, 1948. They were rarely apart, and had...

Jul 6, 2024

James M. Helland, age 62 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on  Saturday, July 6, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on September 1, 1961 to the late James and Joan (Melczak) Helland in Toledo, Ohio. James was a 1980 graduate of Defiance High School, and was a member of Defiance Eagles #372 and Moose...

Jul 5, 2024

Rita L. Wolfrum, 68, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born on November 15, 1955 to the late Thomas and Janet (Meyers) Revis. Rita married John Wolfrum on August 27, 1979.

Rita is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, John; children, Daniel (Tara) Wolfrum,  Bradley...

Jul 1, 2024

Stephen J. Addington, age 93 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on April 27, 1931 to the late Lawton and Bonnie (Kilgore) Addington in Nickelsville, Virginia. Stephen proudly served in the U.S. Army PFC3 during the Korean War from 1954-1955. On January 3, 1954 he...

Jul 1, 2024

Paula S. Johnson, age 85 of Defiance, peacefully passed away at home with her family by her side on Monday, July 1, 2024.

She was born in Defiance, Ohio on March 25, 1939, to the late Paul and Grace (Buntain) Mansfield. Paula was a graduate of Defiance High School. On July 21, 1956, she married Bill Johnson,...

Jun 30, 2024

Eric "Rick" Sheldon Elston, 73, was welcomed into his heavenly home on June 30, 2024. He was born on February 26, 1951 to the late Harold and Jane Elston. On August 26, 1968 he married his high school sweetheart, Karen Kay Shisler, who survives. They enjoyed almost 56 years of marriage.

Rick and Karen were blessed with...

Jun 25, 2024

Jeffery L. Maag, age 67 of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. He was born in Defiance on January 23, 1957 to the late Leonard and Patricia (Westrick) Maag. On October 10, 1992 he married Linda Oberlin, who survives.

Jeff worked at Johns Manville for 41 years until his retirement in 2016. He loved...

Jun 22, 2024

Our beloved sister, Patricia Ann Cook of Whitehouse, Ohio passed away in peace on Saturday, June 22, 2024.

Pat was born on July 19, 1948 to John E. and Josephine Kissner in Defiance, Ohio. After graduation she attended St. Francis College in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and received her degree in Elementary Education. Patricia married Floyd "Ginger" Cook...

Jun 22, 2024

Donna Ruth Rohdy, 68, of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024. Donna was born on May 3rd, 1956 to Ray and Lilly Irene (Henry) Hillman in Defiance, Ohio.

Donna worked for several years as an LPN and viewed the profession of nursing as a calling that allowed her to have a...

Jun 21, 2024

Shirley C. Moon, age 89 of Archbold, peacefully passed away on Friday morning, June 21, 2024 at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold, Ohio. She was born to the late Victor and Verda Potter in Barberton, Ohio on March 16, 1935. Shirley proudly earned her degree from Ohio University in 1957. On August 21, 1959 she married Allyn Moon, who preceded...

Jun 20, 2024

Robert D. "Butch" Gee, age 83 of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born on February 8, 1941 to the late Walter and Myrtle "Tillie" (Miller) Gee in Hicksville, Ohio. He was a graduate of Jewell High School. On January 6,...

Jun 18, 2024

Nancy Ellen Lively, 101, formerly of Defiance, Ohio passed peacefully on June 18th, 2024, in Lancaster, KY. She now resides in her heavenly home. Born June 19th, 1922, in Meadow Bridge, West Virginia, daughter of the late Kellis & Leona (Berry) Cox. Nancy was a longtime active member of Rock of Ages Church of God in Defiance, Ohio. Her...

Jun 18, 2024

Maxine V. Thieroff, age 93 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on June 27, 1930 to the late Glenn and Burdella (Engle) Hire in Defiance County, Ohio. Maxine was a graduate of Ayersville High School. On November 8, 1953 she married Marvin E. Thieroff, who preceded her in death...

Jun 17, 2024

Robert "Bob" L. Estle, age 64, passed away on Monday morning, June 17, 2024 in Defiance, Ohio.

He was born June 23, 1959 to Marvin and Joyce Estle of Oakwood, Ohio. He graduated from Paulding HS in 1978 where he was an outstanding football player, and joined the workforce. He enlisted in the US Army in 1981...

Jun 15, 2024

Dawn M. Carpenter, age 57 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with her family by her side. She was born on September 8, 1966 to Larry and Gail (Anderson) Cameron in Defiance, Ohio. Dawn was a 1985 graduate of Tinora High School, and proudly earned her...

Jun 12, 2024

Richard "Dick" K. Neuwirth, age 82 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on March 24, 1942 to the late Charles and Mildred (Kothe) Neuwirth in Fairview Park, Ohio. Dick proudly earned his Masters degree in Education at Indiana University. On August 3, 1968 he...