Obituaries

May 23, 2024

Melvin L. Corwin, age 89 of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Brunersburg on July 17, 1934 to the late William and Verna (Bruner) Corwin. Melvin was a 1952 graduate of Sherwood High School with 13 students in his graduating class. He proudly served our...

May 22, 2024

Jessica M. Sowers, age 33 of Defiance, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on July 22, 1990 to Todd Sowers and Michelle (Hinkle) Peggs in Bryan, Ohio. Jessica was a 2009 graduate of Bryan High School and Four County Career Center....

May 22, 2024

Loretta K. Jones, age 83 of Cecil, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 28, 1940 to the late Arthur and Etta (Tweedale) Terwilliger in Good Hope, Illinois. On February 25, 2000 she married Lonnie D. Jones who survives. Loretta was a member of American Legion in...

May 16, 2024

Heather A. Ward, age 39 of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 16, 2024 in Indiana. She was born on January 31, 1985 to Scott Ward and Robin Temple in Defiance, Ohio. Heather was a 2003 graduate of Tinora High School, and earned her Associate's Degree from Northwest State Community College in 2008. She worked at Therma-Tru for...

May 14, 2024

Shirley Ann (Amsbaugh) Morris was born on April 29, 1933, the daughter of Kenneth and Ruth Amsbaugh. On May 14, 2024 at the age of 91, Shirley passed away at home with her daughters by her side.

Shirley grew up in Defiance, Ohio, where she met her forever sweetheart Kenneth Morris. They started their amazing journey together...

May 11, 2024

Margaret G. Flores, age 94 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday May 11, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on November 4, 1929 to Daniel and Beatrice (Zapien) Godoy in Texarkana, Texas. On November 4, 1961 she married Abraham Flores, who preceded her in death on January 17, 2024.  Margaret was a member of...

May 11, 2024

Howard W. "Howie" Brown Jr., 72, of Defiance, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Brookview Nursing Home in Defiance. Howie was born on December 11, 1951 to Howard and D'Nelle (Heilshorn) Brown in Defiance. He was a graduate of the Defiance High School Class of 1969.  Howie worked as a welder for Defiance Metal Products for 15 years...

May 8, 2024

Gino Santino Silvestri, 81, of Defiance, Ohio peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Born on November 14, 1942, in Brewster, Ohio, he was the son of the late Dominico and Lina (Leonetti) Silvestri.

Gino is survived by his loving wife of 62-years, Janet (Remenaric) Silvestri, whom he married on June...

May 6, 2024

David R. Wilson, 64, of Stryker, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Monday, May 6, 2024. David was born on August 23, 1959 to Glen and Jessie Marietta (Moore) Wilson.

He graduated from Ayersville High School in 1977 and served in the U.S. Army for several years, stationed in Korea providing Medevac on Huey Helicopters....

May 5, 2024

Leon Larry Froelich, age 76 of Ney, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on August 5, 1947 to Edward and Agnes (Berryman) Froelich in Defiance, Ohio. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army. On April 1, 1983 he married Barbara Calvin, who preceded him...

May 5, 2024

John Hampton Wagner became a member of the Angelic Choir of Heaven on May 5, 2024 at Glenn Park Assisted Living facility in Defiance. He was received into the arms of Jesus and is enveloped in His Divine love of which there is no end. With the grace of an angel, John endured years of serious medical issues with...

May 5, 2024

Michael A. "Mikee" Hill, age 56 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born on March 12, 1968 to Michael and Diane (Varner) Hill in Defiance, Ohio. Mikee was a graduate of Defiance High School and Four County Career Center, where he majored in the Electrical...

May 2, 2024

Obituary will be updated as available from the family.

May 2, 2024

Richard Wesley Wright, 95, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Brookview Healthcare Center. Dick was born on January 10, 1929 to the late Harvey and Elsie (Starkey) Wright in Liberty Center, Ohio. He was a 1947 graduate of Defiance High School. On January 28, 1950  he married Leona Ashbaugh, who preceded him in death...

May 1, 2024

Terry S. Elberson 82, of Bonita Springs, Florida died on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Terry was born on October 11, 1941 in Fort Wayne, IN a son of the late Elwood L. and Jean (Pressler) Elberson. He had been a resident of Bonita Springs since 2017 coming from Fort Wayne.

Terry was...

Apr 30, 2024

Amy (Horn) Wildermuth Eitniear, age 62 of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on August 27, 1961 to Robert and Beth (Getts) Horn in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In 1986 she was married to Raymond "Butch" Wildermuth until his death in 2005....

Apr 30, 2024

Gary D. Siler, age 69 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on March 14, 1955 to Cletus and Ethel (Bushong) Siler in Defiance, Ohio. Gary was a 1973 graduate of Defiance High School. On May 27, 1977 he married Christine "Tina" Morris, who survives....

Apr 29, 2024

Melvin Lee Hoch, age 88 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Laurels of Defiance. He was born on September 4, 1935 to Carl and Mary Gail (Wolford) Hoch in Bluffton, Ohio. On January 22, 1956 he married Phyllis Scott, who preceded him in death on July 1, 2020. Melvin was a faithful member...

Apr 28, 2024

Nicholas Mason Haver, age 16 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on October 2, 2007 to Thomas and Melissa (Hill) Haver in Maumee, Ohio. Nick was a Sophomore at Tinora High School, where he played football and was a member of FFA. He loved to work on vehicles, especially his...

Apr 28, 2024

Irene G. Zipfel, age 98 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on December 2, 1925 to the late Francis and Anna (Siler) Sheets in Defiance, Ohio. Irene was a 1944 graduate of Jewell High School. On April 21, 1947 she...