Obituaries

Feb 8, 2024

In the grace of our Lord, we bid farewell to Celia Ovalle, nee Montemayor, who was called to the Lord's embrace on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in Defiance, Ohio. Celia, age 92, lived a life marked by humility, a profound respect for all God's creation, and an unwavering commitment to her faith.

Celia is lovingly survived by...

Feb 3, 2024

Francis Edward "Ed" Pessefall, age 85 of Sherwood, Ohio, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 3, 2024. He was born on August 24, 1938 to the late Francis and Opal (Thrasher) Pessefall in Oakwood, Ohio. On January 24, 1959 he married the love of his life, Dorothy Coressel, who resides in Sherwood. Ed was a...

Jan 29, 2024

Earl "Ed" Brown of Ney, Ohio, passed away on Monday evening, January 29, 2024 at his residence. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 5, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at the funeral home, with Celebrant Deb...

Jan 28, 2024

Kerrie Ann Tressler, age 50 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on April 14, 1973 to Kay (Glass) and Donald "Donnie" Dodson Jr. in Paulding, Ohio. On September 28, 2011 she married Brian Tressler, who survives. Kerrie worked for several years...

Jan 26, 2024

James "Jim" Frederick Kammeyer, age 81 of Defiance, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on January 26, 2024 Jim was born on January 11, 1943, to Fred and Ameilia (Huner) Kammeyer in a log cabin on the family farm north of Defiance. He graduated from Defiance Highschool in 1961 and then attended meat cutting school...

Jan 26, 2024

Larry G. Cameron, husband of Gail Cameron, passed away at St. Vincent's Hospital in Toledo, on January 26, 2024, at the age of 86 as he was being prepped for emergency surgery.

He was born to Laird and Vera (Boyd) Cameron on September 3, 1937.  Larry was the oldest of seven siblings.  Gerald (Jerry) Cameron, Beverly Minck,...

Jan 26, 2024

JoAnn M. Hall, age 80 of Defiance Ohio, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on November 21, 1943, to the late Gilbert and Madonna (Kunesh) Limpach in Defiance, OH.  JoAnn was a member of Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church in Junction....

Jan 23, 2024

Lindsay K. Newman, age 41 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born on January 26, 1982 to Wayne and Cindy (Eitniear) Newman in Defiance, Ohio. Lindsay was a 2000 graduate of Defiance High School. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, pontoon boat rides, and motorcycle rides with her father. She was a...

Jan 23, 2024

Gerald A. Bock, age 68 of Defiance, formerly of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on May 17, 1955 to the late Charles and Gretchen (Weidenhamer) Bock in Defiance. In 1978 Gerald earned his Bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University. Gerald lived in Tucson for...

Jan 23, 2024

Sandra Kay Carnahan, age 78 of Continental, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at St. Rita's Mercy Medical Center in Lima, Ohio - surrounded by her family. She was born on May 9, 1945 to Cleatis and Carrie (Morrison) Dotson in Lima, Ohio. She treasured spending her time with her five children, fifteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren,...

Jan 23, 2024

Donald "Don" Hanefeld, 80, of  Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio.

He was born August 12, 1943 in Vaughnsville, Ohio to the late George and Mildred (Parker) Hanefeld.

Don was a 1961 graduate of Continental High School. He was a lifetime construction Millwright Journeyman...

Jan 23, 2024

Frances J. Mack, age 92 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on July 14, 1931 to Joseph and Ruth (Kleinhen) Delarber in Noble Township, Ohio. On November 28, 1953 she married Lyle Mack, who preceded her in death in 2001. Frances was a faithful member of St....

Jan 22, 2024

Craig C. Hammersmith, age 73 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on April 13, 1950 to Ralph and Louise (Carlson) Hammersmith in Defiance, Ohio. On May 6, 1983 he married Chris Knowlton, who survives. Craig and Chris owned and operated Defiance Truck Sales and...

Jan 22, 2024

Joanne Bonnett, age 87 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born November 24, 1936, to Wayne M. and Goldie C. (Yarrington) Crosser in Defiance, Ohio. Joanne graduated from Defiance High School in 1954. She was married to Albert C. Bonnett, who preceded her in death in 2007....

Jan 22, 2024

Grant Richard Muncy, age 73, was born in Holden, West Virginia, and passed away in Defiance, Ohio on January 22nd, 2024, with his loving wife, Kay, by his side.

Grant was born on November 2nd, 1950, to the late Quincy and Emogene Muncy in Holden, West Virginia. After graduating from Lenore High, He left his hometown in...

Jan 19, 2024

Joseph "Joe" Wayne Martin, age 56, of Defiance, passed away on January 19, 2024, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center with his loving significant other, Juantia, by his side. He was born on March 3, 1967, to Delbert Martin and Joyce Kiessling in Lima, OH. Joe worked in shipping and receiving for Old Castle in Napoleon for over...

Jan 17, 2024

Local historian and former city councilwoman Sally A. Myers, Ph.D., died Jan. 17, 2024, at her home. She was 82.

Born June 26, 1941 to Keith and Mary (Carey) Tustison, her family's civic-mindedness inspired both Sally's career and her lifelong passions for politics, music, and historic preservation. Her father co-founded the Northwesternaires barbershop chorus, and her mother...

Jan 17, 2024

Abraham Flores, Jr., age 90, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 4, 1933, to Abraham and Eudelia (Jones) Flores in Eagle Pass, TX.  On November 4, 1961, he married Margaret Godoy who survives in Defiance. He was a member of St Mary Catholic Church and the...

Jan 16, 2024

Josephine E. Fick, age 97 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Vancrest of Holgate.

She was born on February 8th, 1926 to Otto Melberg and Winnifred (McAllister) Cromett in Pine River, Minnesota. On July 9, 1943 she married Kenneth Fick, who preceded her in death in 2003.

Josephine enjoyed playing cards,...

Jan 16, 2024

Dontae Maurice Smith Jr. passed from this world into the arms of his Savior at 6 years old in Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus OH.  Dontae told his mom that he knew God was going to heal him, and God did just that in providing eternal healing. We cry here, but also praise God that Dontae is rejoicing in the...