Obituaries

Dec 18, 2022

Jeffry S. Green, age 61 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on November 21, 1961 to Jack and Rita (Frankenberry) Green in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. He was a Defiance High School graduate and proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force. Jeff worked as an Electronic...

Dec 17, 2022

Bernardo Reyes, Sr., age 71, of Defiance Ohio, passed away on December 17, 2022, at Promedica Toledo Hospital, Toledo, Ohio.  He was born on October 9, 1951, in Lima, Ohio to the late Simon and Otilia (Ortega) Reyes.  On October 6, 2001, he married Sandie (Heredia) Reyes, and she survives him. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa (Reyes)...

Dec 16, 2022

Carol A. Dingus, 73, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on April 20, 1949 to Glen and Thelma (Roehrig) Carnahan at Defiance, Ohio. On February 18, 1969 she married Vernon Dingus and he preceded her in death on August 27, 2013.  Carol was a...

Dec 16, 2022

Marilyn Ruth (Loar) Mallott, 91, died on December 16, 2022 at Glenn Park Assisted Living, surrounded by loving family members.

Marilyn was born in Emmaus, PA to Townsend (Hilton) and Geraldine (Minier) Loar on January 1, 1931. After many moves in her elementary school years because of her dad's changes of jobs in the depression, the family...

Dec 16, 2022

Sandy E. Goings, 61, of Defiance peacefully passed away on Friday December 16, 2022  at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania, Ohio.

Sandy was born on August 7, 1961 to William and Gladys (Wichman) Antoine in Defiance, Ohio. On January 13, 2003 she married Kim Goings and he survives in Defiance.

Sandy worked for several...

Dec 16, 2022

Lee Ann  Mendoza, age 64, of Oakwood, passed away on  December 16, 2022 at the Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on May 1, 1958 to Carlton and Connie (Vermillion) Weber in Kenton, Ohio.  Lee Ann worked as a Millwright for General Motors for many years. In  1979 she married Jessie Mendoza and he survives. Lee Ann enjoyed cooking...

Dec 14, 2022

Gabriel Chairez Castanon, age 58, of Defiance, passed away on  December 14, 2022 at his residence. He was born on March 24, 1964 to Hector and Alfonsina Chairez Castanon in Gomez Palacio, DGO, Mexico . He attained his Bachelors degree in Engineering and worked for 21 years. Gabriel was a member of Iglesia Bautista Nueva Vida church. He was...

Dec 14, 2022

Virgil L. Yetter, age 97, of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at the Laurel's of Defiance. He was born on September 6, 1925 to Arnold and Leota (Brecht) Yetter in New Bavaria, Ohio. He served his country in the US Army during World War II in occupied Japan from 1945-1946.  On February 19, 1950  Virgil married...

Dec 14, 2022

Johnny Dale Scott, age 62, of Defiance, passed away on  December 14, 2022 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo. He was born on May 19, 1960 to Albert and Grace (Hackney) Scott in Grundy, Virginia. Johnny worked in manufacturing for many years. He enjoyed music and playing guitar. Johnny loved hunting and fishing. He will be missed by...

Dec 6, 2022

Allen D. Flynn, age 65 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday evening, December 6, 2022 at his home in Defiance. He was born on July 2, 1957 to the late Robert and Willa (Akers) Flynn in Pikeville, Kentucky. On November 8, 1978 he married Rebecca (Stewart) Flynn, who survives. Allen worked for 20 years as a Senior Systems Analyst...

Nov 28, 2022

Edna M. Roehrig, age 90 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2022. She was born on March 2, 1932 to the late Fred and Edith (Williamson) Rau in Paulding, Ohio. On February 24, 1954 she married Paul Roehrig, who survives. Edna was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church, and VFW #3360 Auxiliary. She enjoyed...

Nov 27, 2022

Gary W. "Bill"  Fairchild Jr., age 54 of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at his home in Sherwood, Ohio. He was born on August 10, 1968 to Gary and Cheryl (Hall) Fairchild in Defiance, Ohio. Gary was an EMT and firefighter for Delaware and Ney Fire Departments. He worked as a Foreman for MEC, Inc....

Nov 26, 2022

David J. Hohenberger, age 72 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Center. He was born on June 4, 1950 to the late Forest and Louise (Dailey) Hohenberger in Defiance, Ohio. On June 12, 1970 he married Bev (Loeffler) Hohenberger who resides in Defiance. Dave was a member of The Friends...

Nov 26, 2022

Celia "Kay"  Zachrich, age 75, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Saturday,  November 26, 2022 at the Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on April 8, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio and adopted by Raymond and Bonnie (Kohl) Smith. On October 4, 1965 she married Gary Zachrich who survives. Kay enjoyed crocheting, traveling with her husband, cooking,...

Nov 25, 2022

JoAnn Carol Arens, 87, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at CHP Hospice Inpatient Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on June 28, 1935 to the late Floyd and Emma (Drexler) Scheele in Jewell, Ohio. She was a 1953 graduate of Jewell High School. JoAnn worked as a secretary for 43 years at Erwin L....

Nov 22, 2022

Flossie (Elliott) Chafin was born July 12, 1931 in McCarr, KY. The daughter of Wilburn and Maggie (Williams) Elliott, Flossie was one of five children. One brother and sister died in infancy. After her father died in 1939, the family moved to Matewan, WV, where the children attended Matewan Schools. Preceding Flossie in death were her parents and two...

Nov 21, 2022

Judy Ann Shawver, age 75 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday morning, November 21, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on April 13, 1947 to the late Edna (Champion) and Donald Dodson Sr. in Defiance, OH. On July 17, 1965 she married Richard C. Shawver Sr., who preceded her in death on February...

Nov 21, 2022

James Allen "Jim" Hageman, age 92 of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday evening, November 21, 2022 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on June 7, 1930 to the late Oliver and Nola (Woodward) Hageman in Wauseon, Ohio. Jim was a 1948 graduate of Wauseon High School. He proudly served our country...

Nov 20, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of our sweet Jessica Lynn English, age 35 of Defiance, Ohio.

Jessie was an amazing mother to her daughter Mariah. She was an even better daughter, sister, aunt, niece, and just a friend to everyone! Jessie had such a heart of pure kindness! She touched the hearts...

Nov 18, 2022

Kaye C. Money, age 85 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Glenn Park of Defiance surrounded by her family. She was born on September 7, 1937 to the late Herbert and Nellie Krohn in Grelton, Ohio. Kaye served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1956. On July 14, 1956 she married Jack L....