Obituaries

Mar 6, 2023

Joyce M. Griggs, age 84 of Paulding, Ohio, peacefully passed away at home with her family by her side on Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born on September 4, 1938 to the late Clinton and Mildred (Iceman) Shuman in Mansfield, Ohio. In 1982 she married her devoted husband James B. Griggs, who survives. Joyce enjoyed her gardens and...

Mar 6, 2023

Constance Stover, age 88 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Brookview Healthcare Center. Schaffer Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mar 4, 2023

Betty Louise Lewis, age 83, of Defiance, sadly passed away at The Laurels of Defiance on Saturday, March 4, 2023 after finishing the battle of COPD and the evil Dementia. Rest in peace you beautiful soul. Betty was born on January 5, 1940 in Twin City, Idaho to the late James and Eunice Killion. She was married to Lawrence...

Mar 1, 2023

Carolyn Ann Flory, age 75 of Defiance, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Hospice Center. She was born on March 8, 1947 to the late Charles and Annabelle (Pfahler) Boff in Defiance, Ohio. Carolyn was a 1965 graduate of Tinora High School. On August 21, 1965 she...

Feb 27, 2023

Samantha Lynn "Sam" Salyers, age 32 of Evansport,Ohio, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 in Hicksville, Ohio. She was born on June 1, 1990 to Thomas and Julie (Johnson) Salyers in Bryan, Ohio. Sam was a nursing assistant with Parkview Care Center in Edgerton, Ohio. She was very family-oriented and loved spending time with her boys, and...

Feb 25, 2023

John  Ray Clemens, age 59 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. He was born on May 30, 1963 to the late Clayton and Catherine (Burkhart) Clemens in Defiance, Ohio. John was a 1981 graduate of Defiance High School.  He was a member of St. John Catholic Church. He was a huge...

Feb 24, 2023

Patsy A. Gilligan, 76, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born on April 28, 1946 to Martin and Vera (Rhody) Gilligan in Napoleon, Ohio. Patsy earned her Bachelor's Degree from Defiance College. She worked as a secretary for Defiance Precision Products for 35 years, then for Chief Supermarket as a...

Feb 23, 2023

Charles Dennis Beard, age 74, passed away on February 23, 2023 at Lake Waynoka, Ohio in his home surrounded by his family.  Charlie was a loving husband, father, pawpaw, brother, and friend.  Charlie was born on December 31, 1948 in Defiance, Ohio to the late Charles D. Beard and Kathryn (Moore) Beard.  Charlie married Sandra (Reineke) Beard on July...

Feb 21, 2023

JoAnne C. Barton, age 75 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday morning, February 21, 2023 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on June 11, 1947 to the late Francis and Magdalene (Krejcik) Westrick in Columbus, Ohio. On October 19, 1971 she married Gary L."Art" Barton, who preceded her in death on October 16, 2010. JoAnne was...

Feb 20, 2023

Gregory L. "Bru" Brubaker, 77, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 with his family by his side at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on October 5, 1945 to the late Virgil and Irene (Zwifelhofer) Brubaker in Napoleon, Ohio. Greg proudly served our country as a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force...

Feb 18, 2023

Rene Salinas, age 53 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at ProMedica Defiance Hospital.

He was born on September 27, 1969 to the late Pascuala (Salinas) Rubio in Defiance, Ohio. Rene worked at several area factories, and most recently at Marshall's and Defiance Area YMCA. He was a member of VFW Post #3360. Rene...

Feb 17, 2023

Edward "Ed" Virgil Batt, 85 of Defiance, Ohio passed away peacefully in his home Friday, Feb 17th after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.

Ed was born on September 15th, 1937, in Defiance Ohio to Virgil and Rosa Batt. He graduated from Sherwood Delaware High School in 1955 and proudly served our county...

Feb 16, 2023

John W. Schatz, age 82 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on December 19, 1940 to the late Edward and Mildred (Roehrs) Schatz in Defiance County, Ohio. John was a faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church in Defiance. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Defiance College and was...

Feb 16, 2023

Alan D. Deatrick, of Defiance passed away on February 16, 2023, at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center after injuries sustained in an accident.

He was born on January 25, 1947, to the late Donald and Marian (Bidlack) Deatrick in Defiance, Ohio. Alan was a 1965 graduate of Defiance High School. On December 13, 1986, he married...

Feb 15, 2023

Martha C. Vaughn, age 87 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at home with her family by her side. She was born on January 6, 1936 to the late William and Frances (Povenmire) Maddock. Martha was married to Jimmie Ray Vaughn in 1969 until his death in 2004.

Martha was a member of St....

Feb 15, 2023

Pascuala Rubio, 78, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Fairlawn Haven Care Center in Archbold, Ohio. She was born on May 17, 1944 to the late Vincente and Tomasa (Cisneros) Salinas in Fostoria, Ohio. In August, 2018 she married Robert Rubio, who preceded her in death in April, 2020. Pascuala treasured her time spent...

Feb 14, 2023

Jarod F. Kammeyer, age 48 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Mercy St. Rita's Hospital in Lima, Ohio, after a courageous and extensive 820 day battle from Covid 19 complications and was tabbed as "The Miracle Man." He was born on January 24, 1975 to James and Judy (Feeney) Kammeyer in Defiance, Ohio. Jarod...

Feb 13, 2023

Victor Lee "Vic" Dunlap, 74, of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Monday evening, February 13, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on February 21, 1948 to the late Victor and Joan (Robnolte) Dunlap in Defiance, Ohio. On August 9, 1986 he married Sandra Withers who survives.

Vic earned...

Feb 12, 2023

Anselmo "Sam" Gomez, age 76, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Sunday morning, February 12, 2023 at The Laurels of Defiance surrounded by his family. He was born on September 10, 1946 to the late Salvador Gomez and Paula Aguilar in Los Fresnos, Texas. On December 31, 1970 he married Marianna Garcia who survives. He proudly served our country...

Feb 12, 2023

Gertrude M. Potts, age 92 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Sunday morning, February 12, 2023 at Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born on March 16, 1930 to the late Harlan and Thelma (Darling) Madden in Dekalb County, Indiana. In 1950 she married Walter E. Potts, who preceded her in death in January, 1983. Gertrude was a devoted...