Obituaries

Feb 12, 2023

Martha M. Worthington, 86, of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Hillside Country Living in Bryan, Ohio. She was born on December 6, 1936 to the late Marjorie Gearing in Defiance, Ohio. On October 5, 1964 she married Roger Worthington, who preceded her in death in 1984. Martha worked for several restaurants and nursing homes...

Feb 10, 2023

Thomas R. Dombroff, age 42 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on July 7, 1980 to Thomas E. Dombroff and Santos "Sandie" (Heredia) Reyes in Sylvania, Ohio. Thomas was a very talented and passionate music producer and songwriter. Thomas was a huge fan of the LA Lakers, Detroit Lions,...

Feb 8, 2023

Diana J. Branham, 63, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at her residence. She was born on November 12, 1959 to the late Paul and Sharon (Greenler) Healy in Defiance, Ohio. Diana worked at Campbell's Soup Company in Napoleon for several years. She enjoyed motorcycles, trucks, guns and being outdoors. Diana is survived by her son,...

Feb 8, 2023

Justin L. Hogan, age 32 of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at his home. He was born on September 4, 1990 to Frederick "John" and Kathy (Russell) Hogan in Paulding, Ohio. Justin was a 2009 graduate of Fairview High School and Four County Career Center. He worked at Five Acre Mill in Hicksville, Ohio....

Feb 7, 2023

Karen J. Mangas, age 79 of Defiance, left us suddenly on Tuesday evening, February 7, 2023 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was surrounded by her family. She was born on December 28, 1943 to the late Willard and Ethel (Sanford) Stuckey in Defiance, Ohio. On May 23, 1964 she married Jerome "Jerry" Mangas, who survives. Karen was a faithful...

Feb 5, 2023

Donald L. Cocke, age 85 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Sunday morning, February 5, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on May 30, 1937 to the late Donald Paul and Audrey (Harmon) Cocke in Henry County, Ohio. On August 14, 1972 he married Sue Ellen (Fitzenrider) Cocke, who survives.

Don was...

Feb 4, 2023

Norman Russell Tadsen, age 84 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on October 10, 1938 to the late Vernon and Leona (Yenser) Tadsen in Defiance, Ohio. Norman was a 1956 graduate of Defiance High School. On February 25, 1960 he married Vicki Smith, who survives. He proudly served...

Feb 1, 2023

Otto L. Nicely, age 79 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center with his family by his side. He was born on March 29, 1943 to the late John and Lena (Kiessling) Nicely in Defiance, Ohio. Otto proudly served our country as a veteran of the U.S. Army in...

Feb 1, 2023

Janice Verna Lloyd, age 84 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on December 28, 1938 to the late Carl and Edna (Kolbe) Thielman in Defiance, Ohio. Janice was a 1957 graduate of Jewell High School. On April 6, 1958 she married Gary C. Lloyd, who preceded her in...

Jan 31, 2023

Kenneth Wayne Seiple, age 73 of Defiance, peacefully passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday morning, January 31, 2023 at the Laurels of Defiance. He was born on October 18, 1949 to the late Kenneth and Jeananne (Smith) Seiple in Defiance, Ohio. On April 24, 1971 he married Hedwig "Hedy" Lasek, who survives. Ken was a...

Jan 30, 2023

John Ross Carman Sr., 72 of Defiance, Ohio formally of Toledo, Ohio passed away January 30, 2023 at his home following a long battle with cancer.

He was born in Toledo Ohio on March 11, 1950, the son of the late Anita Kouch and Robert Carman.   After moving to Defiance, he met and married Bonita Carman who...

Jan 30, 2023

Donald H. Roehrig, 88, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at the Laurels of Defiance. He was born on June 18, 1934 to Olin and Veronica (Cupp) Roehrig in Defiance. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. On November 26, 1955, he married Ruperta "Ruby" Solis who preceded him...

Jan 29, 2023

Dennis B. Stoller, age 87 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his home in Defiance, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 10, 1935 to the late Roy and Beulah (Christman) Stoller in Van Wert, Ohio. Dennis was a 1953 graduate of  Auglaize Brown Local School.  On April 11, 1954 he married Nola...

Jan 29, 2023

Joann K. (Rettig) Schroeder, 86, of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away peacefully at CHP Hospice Center of Defiance on Sunday morning, January 29, 2023. She was born on April 12, 1936, to the late William and Maggie (Huber) Rettig in Holgate, Ohio. She grew up on the family farm, five miles outside of Holgate on Route 108.  After completing high...

Jan 26, 2023

Rollie J. Prowant, age 80, formerly of Ayersville, passed away on  Thursday, January 26, 2023 at the Park View Care Center in Edgerton, Ohio.

He was born on January 20, 1943 to Galen and Thelma (Leatherman) Prowant in Putnam County, Ohio.  Rollie worked for General Motors in Defiance.

Rollie loved cars and like to add...

Jan 26, 2023

Lucille Marie Erbskorn, age 96 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on October 27, 1926 to the late George and Annette (Nagel) Schliesser in Defiance, Ohio. In 1948 she married Delbert Erbskorn, who preceded her in death in 1993. Lucille was a devoted wife to her husband,...

Jan 26, 2023

There's a little less magic in the world today. Timothy Hutchinson was born July 10, 1951 and lived most of his life in Defiance, Ohio, a community he loved and in which he formed many deep connections. He participated in community life through serving on the board of the Public Library and the Tuttle Museum and as a member...

Jan 20, 2023

Mary Jane Ellison, 79, of Defiance, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday morning, January 20, 2023. She was born on January 30, 1943 to the late Wilbur and Kathryn (Feeney) Baldwin in Defiance, Ohio. On September 19, 1964 she married Horace W. "Bill" Ellison Jr., who preceded her in death on August 15, 2020....

Jan 20, 2023

Anna M. Marchant, age 82 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Friday morning, January 20, 2023 at VanCrest Healthcare Center of Holgate. She was born on October 23, 1940 to the late Ira and Lorinda (Retcher) Brink in Defiance, Ohio. She was a 1958 graduate of Holgate High School. On November 13, 1976 she married Charles Marchant, who preceded...

Jan 17, 2023

Doctor Marshall Edward Fry, age 75 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 6, 1947 to the late James and Lillian Fry in Strasburg, Virginia. Marshall graduated from Martinsburg High School in West Virginia, received his Bachelor's Degree from Washington Bible College, his Masters...