Obituaries

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...

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...