Obituaries

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...

Apr 22, 2024

Fred H. Gruber, age 83, son of Janet and Fred W. Gruber, born February 16, 1941 in Waynesburg, Ohio died April 22nd, 2024 peacefully at CHP hospice after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Fred was a proud graduate of Ohio University.  It was there that he and Nancy Ann Gruber (Russell) met in the band and later married. ...

Apr 22, 2024

Lela G. Runyan, age 92 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on August 19, 1931 to the late John and Martha Scott. Lela was a graduate of Defiance High School. On March 20, 1955 she married Audus R. Runyan, who preceded her in...

Apr 20, 2024

David S. "Dave" Kellermyer, age 82 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Glenn Park of Defiance. He was born on December 8, 1941, to the late Lake and Gertrude (Grether) Kellermyer in Defiance, Ohio. Dave was a 1960 graduate of Defiance High School, and received his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio University in...

Apr 18, 2024

Rogelio "Roy" Presas, 83, was born in Texas on September 4th, 1941, and fell asleep peacefully in death, Thursday morning April 18th, 2024, at a hospice center located in Defiance, Ohio.

He enjoyed working many different jobs throughout the years, but mainly worked at Johns-Manville of Defiance as a maintenance supervisor for almost 25 years. He had...