Obituaries

Jun 9, 2023

Nancy Rose Brinkman, 72, of Fort Jennings, Ohio, passed away Friday June 9, 2023 at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima. She was born on April 10, 1951 to Robert  and Rita (Weaver) Okuly at Defiance. Nancy was a 1969 graduate of Holgate High School. She worked as a Housekeeper for the Filling Home of Mercy in Napoleon for 20...

Jun 8, 2023

Lettie Jean (Parker) Hale, 93, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2023 at Kingsbury Place Assisted Living, Defiance, surrounded by her loving family. Lettie was born in Napoleon, OH, on May 16, 1930 to the late Frederick E. Parker and Josephine E. (Parker) Dolan. On July 1, 1950, she married Eugene C. Hale.

Lettie attended Defiance High...

Jun 5, 2023

Darrell John Ordway, age 75 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on December 27, 1947 to the late Lloyd and Beryl (Ridgley) Ordway in Defiance, Ohio. Darrell proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1967-1968 during the Vietnam War. On September 19, 1969 ...

Jun 4, 2023

Lisa J. Buchenberg, 64, of Deshler, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side after a short battle with liver cancer. She was born on July 16, 1958 in Defiance, Ohio to the late Richard Jackman and Judy McBride. On July 11, 2002 she married the love of her life Jerry Buchenberg who survives....

Jun 3, 2023

Louise Gaynell  Riley, age 86, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on April 28, 1937 to Royst and Margaret (Cheek) Sutley in Tampa, FL. On January 20, 1958 she married Clyde Riley and he preceded her in death on October 24, 2014.  Louise worked in the Deli for Chief...

May 31, 2023

Kevin Lloyd Davis, age 61 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. He was born on November 7, 1961 to the late Gale and Lottie (Hanefeld) Davis in Lima, Ohio. Kevin earned his Associate's degree and enjoyed his job as a CNC Machinist. He enjoyed working on computers, fishing, boating and hunting....

May 31, 2023

Mary C. Shaffer, age 64 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on September 28, 1958 to Frank and JoAnn (Daddino) Morawski in Illinois. On March 28, 1999 she married Roger A. Shaffer, who preceded her in death on August 18, 2017. Mary was a...

May 30, 2023

Nancy A. Fetters, age 77 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Evergreen Manor in Montpelier, Ohio. She was born on July 6, 1945 to the late Mabel (Smolenske) and Jim L. Fetters Sr. Nancy worked for over 20 years as a secretary for Defiance Grocery. Nancy is survived by her companion of 53 years,...

May 27, 2023

Janis L. Kinder, 75, of Defiance, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on January 28, 1948 to the late William and Moneita (Yetter) Conkright in Defiance, Ohio. On September 11, 1965 she married Thomas E. Kinder Sr. who survives. Janis was...

May 25, 2023

Yolanda Marie (Runco) "Loni" Raimonde, 89, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023 at The Laurels of Defiance.  The family will celebrate her life in a private funeral mass at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church on May 30, 2023 followed by interment at Defiance Riverview Memory Gardens.

Yolanda was born in Yorkville, Ohio on...

May 24, 2023

Mary Ellen Runk, 68, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday morning, May 24, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 28, 1955 to Robert and Rita (Kernan) Hickey in Dayton, Ohio. On July 21, 1978 she married Paul W. Runk, who survives. Mary Ellen was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She...

May 23, 2023

John E. Peoples, age 83 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday morning, May 23, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Defiance, Ohio on October 9, 1939 to John and Gertrude (Burke) Peoples. On October 25, 1958 he married Maribeth Smith. They were married for 64 years. John was a...

May 23, 2023

Velia V. Garcia, age 88 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at ProMedica Defiance Hospital.

Velia was born on March 11, 1935 to the late Jose and Refugia Valenzuela in Rice, Texas. On January 19, 1956 she married Pete G. Garcia who preceded her in death on October 31, 1986.

Velia was...

May 20, 2023

Kevin Eugene Bosh, 67, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday May 20, 2023 at the CHP Inpatient Defiance Area Hospice Center, Defiance. He was born on March 19, 1956 to Jack and Laura (Grimes) Bosh at Mansfield, Ohio.  Kevin worked as a carpenter for several years.

Kevin is survived by his sister, Dawn Bosh of Littleton, CO....

May 17, 2023

Margaret Ann Melton, 76, passed away May 17, 2023, at 7:05 am surrounded by her family.  She was a cherished wife, devoted mother and nana, beloved teacher, and active community member. Ann was born on April 20th, 1947, in Defiance, Ohio, the daughter of Leonard and Margaret (Lamb) Bauer.

Ann's journey in education began with her attendance...

May 14, 2023

Marilyn Alyce Buchman (Patterson) passed away peacefully at Glenn Park on May 14, at the age of 93 years. Marilyn married Randall Buchman on August 16, 1952. Marilyn and Randall had three children, daughter, Deborah Coffman and husband Tom, eldest son Randall Buchman II and wife Sonia, and youngest son Kevin Buchman. Her grandchildren are Jonathon and Benjamin Coffman,...

May 13, 2023

Roger Lee Jackman, age 81 of Defiance, passed away on  Saturday, May 13, 2023 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on August 8, 1941 to the late Alfred and Marjorie (Breckler) Jackman in Defiance, Ohio. Roger was a 1957 graduate of Defiance High School. On February 26, 2011 he married Ellen Cunningham who survives. Roger was a member...

May 10, 2023

Robert Dean Purdy, formerly of Ann Arbor, Michigan, died peacefully at his home in Auburndale, Florida on May 10, 2023.

Dean to those who knew him, was born November 3, 1928 in Glenmont, Ohio to Herman and Cecil Purdy. He had one brother, Milt, and one sister, Eva, all who preceded him in death. Sixty-six years ago...

May 10, 2023

Frances Sue McCoy, age 80 of Ney, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Wednesday morning, May 10, 2023 at Bryan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Bryan, Ohio. She was born on August 14, 1942 to the late Cecil and Eunice (Justice) Gilliam in Fishtrap, Kentucky. On July 2, 1962 she married Soloman McCoy who preceded her in death on April...

May 7, 2023

In the early morning hours of May 7th, Anthony "Tony" J. Richman passed in his home holding the hand of his wife and in the company of his family.

Tony was born in Defiance hospital on November 28, 1941, to Raymond and Eleanor Richman. He spent most of his working life as an electrician at GM of...