Obituaries

Jul 28, 2024

Antonio "Tony" Rivas III, age 39 of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 28, 2024 in Defiance, Ohio. He was born in Defiance on January 27, 1985 to Penny (VanScoder) and Antonio Rivas Jr. Tony was a graduate of Defiance High School and proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He worked as a security guard at Titan...

Jul 26, 2024

Patrick James Relyea, 75, of Defiance, passed away on Friday July 26, 2024 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on January 24, 1949 to the late Glen and Norma (Burkhart) Relyea in Defiance, Ohio. Patrick graduated from Defiance High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army, stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam War. He...

Jul 25, 2024

Rilo Matthew, beloved son of Joey Schramm and Lorice Steel, and little brother to Wren, passed peacefully in his sleep on July 25, 2024. He was born May 17, 2024.

Even though his time here was short he will forever live on in all of our hearts. A beautiful happy baby boy that touched so many lives...

Jul 24, 2024

Gerald F. "Jerry" Bullinger, age 68 of Napoleon, peacefully passed away surrounded by close family on Wednesday morning, July 24, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on January 20, 1956 to the late Raymond and Mary (Horstman) Bullinger in Lima, Ohio. Jerry was a 1974 graduate of Paulding High School. On July 5, 1974...

Jul 23, 2024

Debra K. Crawford, age 70 of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at St. Anne Mercy Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, after a brief illness. She was born on February 13, 1954 to the late Dewey and Norma Jean (Smith) Ordway in Defiance, Ohio. She married Larry Crawford in 1991.

Deb lived and worked in...

Jul 23, 2024

William Jurcevich, age 80 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on August 20, 1943 to the late Adam and Ella Dora (Settlemier) Jurcevich in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. William proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. On July 20, 1968 he married...

Jul 19, 2024

Robert "Bob" Liffick age 73, of Defiance, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 19th, 2024 surrounded by family at CHP Inpatient Hospice in Defiance.

Bob was born on June 9, 1951 in Brocton, Illinois to the late Joseph and Clarine Liffick. He was a 1969 graduate of Continental High School.  In December of 1970, he married his...

Jul 15, 2024

Alberta "Bertie" L. Vogel, age 92 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, July 15, 2024. Born in Defiance, Ohio on August 17, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Rose (Carroll) Spangler. On May 12, 1956 she married Wilbur H. Vogel, who preceded her in death on September 17, 2008....

Jul 14, 2024

Delvin "Del" Chupa, a beloved resident of Defiance, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024. Born on November 10, 1955, in Gowanda, New York, to Anthony and Betty Chupa, Del was known for his kind heart, unwavering generosity, and dedication to his community.

Del spent his life nurturing relationships and making a positive impact on everyone...

Jul 13, 2024

William "Bill" L. Leach, age 86, of Bryan, Ohio, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Bryan Community Hospital. He was born on April 20, 1938 to the late Waldo and Luella (Hoschak) Leach in Defiance, Ohio. Bill was a 1957 graduate of Jewell High School. He worked for 43 years as a Coordinator at...

Jul 11, 2024

Kennith L. Lambert, 60, was surrounded by family when he passed away at 3:00 pm on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

He was born on May 9, 1964 in Cabell-Huntington, West Virginia to the late Elbert and Sylvia (Adkins) Lambert. On November 10, 1997 he married Rebecca Hammons-Roehrig, who survives in Defiance.

Kennith was a devoted...

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,...