Obituaries

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...

Jun 11, 2024

Luke Michael Szabo, age 10 of Defiance, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, June 11, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, with his family by his side. He was born on February 20, 2014 to Michael and Catie (Christo) Szabo in Defiance, Ohio. Luke attended Good Samaritan School. He loved going to the zoo, everything SpongeBob, and...

Jun 9, 2024

Elliot James Nolan, age 19 of Defiance, passed away tragically from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with his family by his side. Elliot was born on September 18, 2004 in Maumee, Ohio to Anthony and Nicole (Scott) Nolan. He has two brothers, Michael Richard,...

Jun 5, 2024

Leroy C. Bayliss, 86, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2024, at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Leroy was born August 2, 1937 in Sherwood, Ohio, the son of the late J.V. "Vern" and Ruth R. (Renz) Bayliss. He was a 1955 graduate of Sherwood Delaware High School. As a co-op student, he attended General Motors Institute in...

Jun 4, 2024

Josie Martinez, 67, of Defiance passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at her home.

She was born August 10, 1956, in Defiance, Ohio. The daughter of Melitón and Jesusa (Garcia) Rodriguez. In 1972, she married Baudelio Martinez, who preceded her in death. After marrying, she devoted herself to raising her four children. She was a devoted...

Jun 4, 2024

Freda L. (Fleetwood) Gifford, age 75 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Kingston Care Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born in Hartville, Missouri on July 19, 1948 to the late Burl and Dorothy (Wimberly) Lawson. On November 11, 2022 she married Timothy Gifford who survives. Freda poured her heart and soul into...

Jun 1, 2024

John P. Mason, age 82, lifelong resident of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio with his family by his side.

He was born on July 15, 1941 to the late William and Mary (Hay) Mason in Defiance, Ohio. On September 29, 1962 he married Saundra Niec, who preceded him in death....

May 29, 2024

Joyce Marie Frank, 85, of Defiance passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Vancrest of Hicksville, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 1, 1938, to Jay and Loretta (O'Bringer) Lehman in Lebanon, Missouri.  Joyce was a 1956 graduate of Defiance High School.  In her younger years, Joyce held various jobs, working at...

May 27, 2024

Victor T. Lloyd, age 80 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. He was born on November 27, 1943 to Victor and Avyinelle (Hahn) Lloyd in Defiance, Ohio. Victor attended Ayersville High School. He married Rose Ann Schilt on June 22, 1963, who survives. They were married for several years, but later...

May 27, 2024

Donna M. Ferland of Defiance, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at the age of 91, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 16, 1932 to the late Joseph Sr. and Edith (Digby) Majeske. She was a 1950 graduate of St. Mary's Academy in Monroe, Michigan. On June 27, 1953 she married...