Obituaries

Mar 15, 2023

Barbara J. "Barb" Barham, age 74 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on June 27, 1948 to Lowell and Theresia (Stuckey) Kennedy in Defiance, Ohio. She earned her Associates Degree from The Amimal School of Science. Barb was a member of the AKA American...

Mar 15, 2023

Joshua Gambler, age 34 of Defiance, Ohio passed away on March 15, 2023 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on January 25, 1989 in Defiance.

He is survived by his mother, Sheliah Tipton (Stiltner) of Defiance, Ohio; sister Shannon (Jack) Krienen of Twinsburg, Ohio; grandparents Art and Gerri Miller of Defiance, Ohio;...

Mar 15, 2023

Darrell Jones peacefully entered heaven on March 15 at 92 years young.  He was preceded in death by the love of his life, wife Hazel; parents, Anna (McKibben) and Earl Jones; brothers Rolland, Frank, Marvin, and Keith; sister Mary (Brown).

Cherishing his memory are his son, Scott (Joellen) Langdon; daughter, Rexann (John) Wagner; and grandson, Jeff (Melanie)...

Mar 14, 2023

Kathleen L. Britton, age 90 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on May 25, 1932 to the late Curtis and Delta (Lang) Geren in Defiance, Ohio. Kathleen was a faithful member of Defiance Christian Church. She worked in the food service department at the Defiance College for...

Mar 13, 2023

Nancy Jane Mock, age 79 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Monday evening, March 13, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Center. She was born on April 3, 1943 to the late Carl and Evelyn (Blosser) Fockler. On December 23, 1961she married James "Bud" Mock, who preceded her in death on December 17, 2013. Nancy...

Mar 13, 2023

Wilfred David Temple, age 82 of Defiance, peacefully passed away with his family by his side on Monday morning, March 13, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on March 6, 1941 to the late Wilfred and Dorothy (Colley) Temple in Antwerp, Ohio. On September 8, 1995 he married Mary (Druhot) Temple, who preceded him...

Mar 8, 2023

Adam J. Bauer, Sr., 38, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at his residence. He was born on November 3, 1984 to Clifford and Sandra (Santos) Bauer in Defiance. Adam was a member of the former VFW Men's Auxiliary Post 3360 where he serviced as past president, Life member of the VFW Auxiliary, Eagles Aerie 372...

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...