Jennifer M. Graham
Jul 13, 2026
Jennifer M. Graham, age 53 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, July 13, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Hicksville, Ohio on January 22, 1973 to Gary and Luanne (Bechtol) Hoddap. Jennifer was a 1991 graduate of Napoleon High School, and on June 1, 1991 she married Craig Graham who...
Frances B. Roddy
Jul 11, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Frances (Basquez) Roddy, who was welcomed into God’s loving embrace on July 11, 2026 at the age of 84.
Frances was born on May 3,1942, in Waxahachie,Texas, to the late Guadalupe and Guadalupe (Garza) Basquez. She graduated from Defiance High School and on November 9,1963, she married the love of...
Gary J. Leach
Jul 11, 2026
Gary J. Leach, age 78, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on February 6, 1948 to Gale and Josephine (Schlegel) Leach in Defiance. He was a 1967 graduate of Defiance High School. Gary proudly served his country in the Marine Corps from 1967-1970. He worked for General...
Timothy Glen Grunden
Jul 7, 2026
Timothy G. "Tim" Grunden Sr., passed away July 7th, 2026 at the age of 46. Tim spent his life alongside his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Natalia, building a life full of love and family.
He was born in Paulding, Ohio on September 9, 1979 to Rebecca (Marvin) Grunden. Tim was a 1997 graduate of Defiance High...
Dr. Robert J. Foldvary
Jul 7, 2026
Dr. Robert J. "Bob" Foldvary, age 80, of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday morning, July 7, 2026.
He was born on November 8, 1945 to the late Alexander Sr. and Elizabeth Foldvary in Youngstown, Ohio. On November 25, 1983 he married the love of his life Marilyn Justinger, who survives.
Bob was a faithful member of St. John's Catholic...
David C. Strock
Jul 6, 2026
David C. Strock of rural Defiance died Monday, July 6, 2026 in Defiance, Ohio, just 2 two weeks before his 81st birthday. He was born to Cecil and Louisa (Mires) Strock of Liberty Center, Ohio on July 25, 1945. He was active in choir, band and FFA in Liberty Center High School, where he graduated in 1963 with classmates who...
Helen J. Delventhal
Jul 5, 2026
Helen J. Delventhal, 97, of Defiance, passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
She was born on December 10, 1928 to the late William and Myrtle (Elliott) Hedrick in Defiance, Ohio. She was married to Nelson "Bud" Miler and Herbert Delventhal, who have both preceded her in death.
Helen was a loving wife, mother and...
Nicole Marie Roughton
Jul 5, 2026
Nicole M. Roughton, age 64 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio, following an extended illness.
She was born in Defiance on November 18, 1961 to the late Ronald and Faye (Wolf) Ehrman. Nicole was a 1980 graduate of Ayersville High School. She gracefully navigated through several health setbacks for many years.
Nicole...
Robert D. Bell
Jul 4, 2026
Robert D. Bell, age 74 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at his residence.
He was born in Grant County, Indiana on May 18, 1952 to the late Jeffrey and Phoebe (Penn) Bell. Robert was a proud veteran. He worked for over 35 years at General Motors in Defiance until his retirement in 2000. He was an avid...
Matthew Clay Vardinakis
Jul 2, 2026
Matthew Clay Vardinakis, 55, of Evansport, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at his residence.
He was born on November 7, 1970 to Emanuel and Mary (Reiber) Vardinakis in Toledo, Ohio. Matthew attended school at Swanton HS and graduated from Penta Career Center. He proudly served and worked for The United States Air Force from March 1991 to April...
John L. Dale
Jul 2, 2026
John L. Dale, age 84 of Defiance, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday evening, July 2, 2026 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.
He was born in Holgate, Ohio on May 6, 1942 to the late Ronald and Helen (Dachenhaus) Dale, and was a 1960 graduate of Holgate High School. On June 25, 1961 he married his...
Michael Jeffrey Rhodes
Jul 1, 2026
Michael Jeffrey Rhodes, 31, of rural Napoleon, Ohio transitioned into the arms of Jesus on July 1, 2026, following a year-long battle with leukemia. Michael was born in Overland Park, Kansas on November 19, 1994 to Jeff and Judy Rhodes.
Michael loved working outside, both at home and in the parking lot at Defiance Walmart. He chose to work part-time there...
Kathy J. Jewell
Jun 30, 2026
Kathy Jean Jewell, age 71 of Defiance, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.
She was born in Defiance, Ohio on December 29, 1954 to Dana and Ellen (Baldwin) Reed. Kathy was a 1973 graduate of Ayersville High School. On August 29, 1998 she married Earnest A. Jewell, who preceded her in...
George A. Essex
Jun 28, 2026
George Asa Essex, age 91 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on June 28th, 2026, at Glenn Park Assisted Living in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on March 27,1935 to Lawrence and Margret (Burgess) Essex in Defiance. On January 10,1954 he married Ann (Rickerd) Essex, who preceded him in death after 71 years of marriage.
George went to Defiance High School and...
Maria Victoria Lopez
Jun 27, 2026
Maria Victoria "Victoria" Lopez, age 95 of Defiance, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Saturday June 27, 2026 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.
She was born on July 19th, 1930 to Carlos Neira and Maria Victoria Fernandez in La Coruña, Spain. On September 6, 1952 she married Tomas Lopez in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Victoria immigrated from Spain to Argentina in 1952...
Marlene Sue Mercer
Jun 26, 2026
Marlene Sue Morris-Mercer, age 64 of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN.
She was born in Defiance, Ohio on November 12, 1961 to the late Warren and Ann (Fry) Morris. Marlene was a 1980 graduate of Defiance High School and worked for several years as an...
Paul A. Travis Sr.
Jun 25, 2026
Paul A. Travis Sr., 89, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Brookview Healthcare Center, Defiance, OH.
He was born on February 23, 1937 to Herbert and Luella (Baden) Travis in Defiance, OH. On February 23, 1959 he married Jackie Burke, who preceded him in death on March 20, 2026.
Paul was a member of the Napoleon Eagles....
William E. Lloyd
Jun 25, 2026
William E. Lloyd, age 92, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026 surrounded by his family at his home.
He was born on January 22, 1934 to Lot and Laura (Edwards) Lloyd in Defiance, Ohio. He was a 1953 graduate of Ayersville High School. William served his country for four years in the United States Army. On August 11,...
Christopher Matthew Carroll
Jun 24, 2026
Christopher “Chris” Matthew Carroll, 53, of Huron, OH, passed away on June 24, 2026, in Sandusky, OH.
He was born on June 28, 1972, to Thomas R. and Cheryll M. (Higley) Carroll at the Pensacola, FL Naval Hospital. Chris was a 1990 graduate of St. Francis De Sales High School, a 1994 graduate of Bowling Green State University, and a 2004...
Mary Ellen Hoffman
Jun 22, 2026
Mary Ellen Hoffman, age 74 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 at her residence.
She was born in Paulding, Ohio on October 9, 1951 to the late Rando and Mary Lou (Overmyer) Beatty. On May 24, 1974 she married Philip M. Hoffman, who preceded her in death on February 12, 2011.
Mary was a member of Kings Cross Church...
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