Obituaries

Apr 7, 2023

Richard Mojica, Sr., age 72, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 10, 1950 in Leon Guanajuato, Mexico to Jenaro Perez and Juana Mojica. On October 6, 1968 he married Maria F. Rios and she survives. Richard worked as a Chief Machinist for Johns Manville....

Apr 6, 2023

Robert M. "Bob" Hatfield, age 67 of Cecil, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on June 27, 1955 to the late Jimmy and Sally (Streeter) Hatfield in Saline, Michigan. On January 31, 1994 he married Glenda Hicks who survives. Bob worked in the Molding Department at General Motors for several...

Apr 5, 2023

Eleanor A. "Ellie" Rassenfoss, age 90 of Waterville, Ohio, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday morning, April 5, 2023 at Story Point Senior Living Center in Waterville, Ohio. She was born on April 28, 1932 in Defiance, Ohio to Edmund and Theresa (Desch) Fisher.

Ellie graduated from Defiance High School in 1950. On June 20, 1959...

Apr 4, 2023

Marianne Courtaway, 69, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 after a very hard fought battle with cancer. She was born on February 15, 1954 in Lima, Ohio to Ray and Margaret Jean (Garver) Cattell. At the age of three she moved with her family to Ayersville, where she graduated from Ayersville High School in 1972.

Apr 3, 2023

Frederick L. "Freddie" Seal, Jr., age 66, of Ashland, Ohio,  passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 at his residence. He was born on August 26, 1956 to Frederick and Patricia (Rohda) Seal in Wauseon, Ohio. He obtained his Bachelor's degree from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and worked as a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer for over 10...

Apr 2, 2023

Ruth  E. Steinberger, age 86 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on April 30, 1936 to the late Leon and Edna (Huss) Mitchell in Paulding County. She was married to Paul Steinberger who preceded her in death on November 18, 2007. Ruth was a faithful member of St. John...

Apr 2, 2023

Ron L. Hard, age 86 of Hicksville, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on June 26, 1936 to the late Robert and Georgia (Pfeifer) Hard in Wooster, Ohio. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Coast Guard On August 21, 1966  he married Nancy Dewar,...

Mar 31, 2023

Daniel "Dan" Ankney, 68, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on October 19, 1954 to the late Simon and Violet (Goodwin) Ankney in Defiance, Ohio. Dan worked as a truck driver for H. E. Rudy Trucking for 20 years until his retirement in 2022. On July...

Mar 30, 2023

Lolita A. "Minnie" Wagner, age 99 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday morning, March 30, 2023 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance. She was born in Paulding County, Ohio on July 2, 1923 to the late Frank and Bertha (Dunkelbarger) Naveau. On June 29, 1941 she married Paul F. Wagner, who preceded her in death...

Mar 28, 2023

Christine Lynn Jones, age 70 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday evening, March 28, 2023 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on October 30, 1952 to the late David and Catherine (Shemansky) Slavik in Brownsville, Pennsylvania. She was a 1971 graduate of Avon Lake High School. Christine was married for several years to Robert Jones...

Mar 28, 2023

Paul E. Gearing age 69, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 in Defiance Ohio, the son of Paul W. and Joan (Hyatt) Gearing, who preceded his death. Paul was a 1971 graduate of Defiance High School and on June 23rd, 1973 he married Sharon S. (Parker) Gearing.  Sharon preceded him in death after being married...

Mar 26, 2023

Anthony "Tony" Speidell, age 47 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on April 11, 1975 to Gary and Sue (Lange) Speidell in Defiance. Tony was a 1994 graduate of Ayersville High School and a member of First Church of God in Defiance. He worked as an Electrician for Knueve &...

Mar 25, 2023

Bonnie L. Bertram, age 80 of Defiance, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on June 18, 1942 to the late John and Evelyn (Strickler) Rodak in Wheeling, West Virginia. On December 15, 1962  she married Gary Bertram, who survives. Bonnie was...

Mar 23, 2023

Robert Harry Goldenetz, aged 86, beloved dad, husband and brother, peacefully entered into the presence of our Savior on March 23, 2023.  He was known by family and friends as a sweet, loving man with an ornery sense of humor.

He served 5 years as an Aviation Electrician in the Navy, flying in a P2V Neptune antisubmarine...

Mar 23, 2023

Maria Melida "Mely" DeLeon, age 78 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on December 18, 1944 to the late Clemencia (Mora) and Maximino Medrano Sr. in Weslaco, Texas. On November 26, 1963 she married Arturo DeLeon Sr., who preceded her in death on July 8,...

Mar 22, 2023

Lisa C. Rau, age 59 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on July 17, 1963 to Albert "Butch" Rau Jr. and Penelope Yoh at Otis Air Force Base in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Lisa worked as a cook for several local restaurants. She was a loving and caring daughter, mother...

Mar 21, 2023

Julie Marie Waxler-Rennie, age 56 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on November 17, 1966 to Rose (Leininger) and William Waxler Sr. Julie was a 1985 graduate of Defiance High School. After college, she lived in Ft. Pierce, Florida for 20 years and worked at Tropicana...

Mar 21, 2023

Bernice L. "Bernie" Shock, age 87 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born in Wauseon, Ohio on August 28, 1935 to the late Samuel and Virginia (Hill) Goldsmith. On August 18, 1967 she married James Shock, who survives.

Bernie graduated from Wauseon High School...

Mar 20, 2023

Jason R. Dulaney, age 39 of Defiance, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 20, 2023 at his residence. He was born on March 15, 1984 to Rochelle (King) and Charlie Dulaney Jr. in Defiance, Ohio. On October 31, 2012  he married Deborah (Stechschulte) Dulaney who survives. Jason loved being outdoors, national parks, and taking vacations every summer with...

Mar 20, 2023

Vivian Rose Beerbower, age 90 of Defiance, passed away on  Monday morning, March 20, 2023 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on May 27, 1932 to the late Lester and Mildred (Collins) Okuley in Holgate, Ohio. Vivian was a graduate of Holgate High School. On September 13, 1952 she married Robert Beerbower, who preceded her in...