Obituaries

Aug 20, 2024

Michael T. McKibben, age 61 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. He was born on October 25, 1962 to the late Kenneth and Betty (Richard) McKibben in Defiance, Ohio. Mike was a 1981 graduate of Ayersville High School and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from Tri-State University in 1985. On May...

Aug 16, 2024

Liam Furian Cedric Bouldrey, age 18 of Defiance, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024. He was born on February 14, 2006 to Jessica Keiber in Napoleon, Ohio. Liam would have been a senior this fall at Defiance High School. He proudly played the trombone in the Defiance High School Marching Band. Liam also volunteered with the Boy...

Aug 16, 2024

Judy McGuire, 70, of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a battle with kidney disease at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio on August 16, 2024. She was reunited with her husband after 19 years apart.

Judy was born on September 28, 1953, to the late Joseph and Janice (Carpenter) Crandall. On March...

Aug 15, 2024

Linda Varano, affectionately known as "Grandma Linda", left this world August 15, 2024 at the age of 78, leaving behind a legacy of love and deep faith in Our Lord and Savior.

Born on July 17, 1946 to Lynn and Estella (Businger) Balser, Linda was the oldest daughter, growing up alongside her sister Wanda (Stan) Stuckey, and...

Aug 14, 2024

Ronald "Ron" Wheeler, 83, of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. He was born on November 23, 1940, to Lemon and Opal (Richardson) Wheeler in Menifee County, Kentucky.  On September 26, 1959, he married Patricia O'Keefe who preceded him in death.

Ron retired from General Motors in 1992 with 28 years of service. He...

Aug 13, 2024

Gary W. Fairchild Sr., age 79 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on December 24, 1944 to the late Orville and Edna (Ellis) Fairchild in Portsmouth, Ohio. On June 11, 1966 he married Cheryl Hall, who survives. Gary worked at General Motors in Defiance...

Aug 12, 2024

Philip Carl Panning, 69, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Man of Faith

Phil Panning, aged 69, passed away peacefully on August 12th, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband to Cathy and a cherished father, Phil found his greatest joy in spending time with his family.

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Aug 12, 2024

Carol E. Schuette, age 79 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born on May 19, 1945, to the late Eldon and Fay (Thrasher) Manon in Bryan, Ohio. Carol was a 1963 graduate of Defiance High School. On June 11, 1966,...

Aug 12, 2024

Paul R. McCusty, 75, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on June 26, 1949 to the late Paul and Elizabeth (Grundstrom) McCusty in Boston, MA. Paul was a 1967 graduate of Arch Bishop Randall High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army...

Aug 9, 2024

Doris J. Ames, age 63, of Oakwood, peacefully passed away on  August 9, 2024 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, with her family by her side. She was born on August 21, 1960 to Aaron and Doris Cheeseman in Reading, PA. Doris proudly served her country in the United States Army. On December 30, 2000 she married Chuck...

Aug 7, 2024

Edward Louis Seal, known affectionately as Ed, passed away on August 7, 2024, at the age of 64 in Auburn, Indiana in the presence of his daughters.

Born on August 5, 1960, in Wauseon, Ohio. Ed was a loving father and a proud grandpa who filled his family's lives with laughter and joy. Ed's sense of humor...

Aug 5, 2024

Datha "Dee" I. Thorp, age 86 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on July 22, 1938 to the late Virgil and Erma (Kennedy) Holman in Defiance, Ohio. Dee was a graduate of Ayersville High School and a member of First Baptist Church in Defiance. She...

Aug 2, 2024

Joaquin "Quino" Ramon, age 85 of Defiance, went to be with the Lord on August 2, 2024. He was born in McNeil, Texas on December 5, 1938 to Reynaldo Ramon and Jesusa (Dominquez) Ramon. On December 28, 1959 he married Jannie Smiddy in Tennessee and resided in Defiance. He worked at General Motors for over 42 years until his...

Aug 1, 2024

Ray Allen Sebring, age 67 of Indianapolis, Indiana, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on October 11, 1956 to the late Marvin and Patricia (Colegrove) Sebring in Wauseon, Ohio. Ray was a 1974 graduate of Fayette High School. On July 16, 1988 he married Tammy Armstrong, who...

Aug 1, 2024

David "Mike" Elford, age 74 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday morning, August 1, 2024 at Mercy Defiance Hospital.

He was born on July 11, 1950 to Howard "Jack" and Patricia (Huff) Elford in Flint, Michigan. Mike was a 1968 graduate of Ypsilanti High School. On October 5, 1974 he married Brenda Simpson, who survives. Mike proudly...

Jul 31, 2024

Johnny Lee Huff, age 64 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center surrounded by loved ones. He was born on May 11, 1960 to the late David and Betty (Scott) Huff in Defiance. John was a graduate of Defiance High School and worked at Campbell Soup Company for 40...

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...