Obituaries

Aug 28, 2022

Shirleyann LeMaster, 86, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday morning, August 28, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. Shirleyann Jordan LeMaster was born on Dry Run in Portsmouth, Ohio on March 13, 1936. On a sunny Sunday afternoon in October, 1955 she married Marvin LeMaster. The two nineteen year old newlyweds drove to Defiance, arriving...

Aug 27, 2022

Pedro Ramos, age 84 of Defiance, went to be with The Lord on Saturday morning, August 27, 2022 at Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on February 23, 1938 to his late parents, Jose and Frustudosa (Hernandez) Ramos. On November 12, 1985 he married Esther (Fuentes) Ramos, who survives. Pedro...

Aug 25, 2022

Dolores M. Jacob, age 98 of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born on May 29, 1924 to the late Frederick and Louise (Kolb) Wonderly in Defiance, Ohio. Dolores was a 1942 graduate of Mark Center High School. On April 22, 1950 she married Francis...

Aug 25, 2022

John G. Mack, age 88 of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on November 1, 1933 to the late Leonard and Cecelia (Cussen) Mack in Delaware Township, Defiance County. John was a 1951 graduate of Defiance High School. He proudly served our...

Aug 22, 2022

Johnny H. Carroll, age 62 of Defiance, passed away on Monday evening, August 22, 2022 at his residence. He was born on May 21, 1960 to the late Lois and Mona (Hartford) Carroll in Grundy, Virginia. In 1989 he married Deborah Carroll, who preceded him in death in 2020. Johnny worked as an auto mechanic for several years. Johnny...

Aug 20, 2022

Sharon M Greear, 75, of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Bryan Healthcare Center. She was born on March 7, 1947 to John and Blanche (Wetzel) Antoine in Defiance. On November 2, 1963 she married Colin K. Greear, who preceded her in death on May 20, 1999. Sharon previously worked as...

Aug 18, 2022

Terri Lynn (Kroeckel) Apt, age 59 of Stryker, Ohio, passed away at home on Thursday, August 18, 2022. Terri was born on September 12, 1962 in Defiance to her parents, Sharon (Ludwig) Kroeckel and Roger Kroeckel. She was a 1981 graduate of Vicenza American High School in Italy. Terri had a big heart and cared for all animals, however...

Aug 18, 2022

Floyd A. "Skip" Stites, age 86 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2022 with his family by his side at his home in Defiance. Floyd was born on October 3, 1935 to the late Floyd and Anna (Hiler) Stites in Defiance County, Ohio. On October 22, 1960 he married Donna (Hulbert) Stites, who survives.

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Aug 15, 2022

Craig L. Smith Sr., age 64 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on  Monday, August 15, 2022 at Laurels of Defiance. He was born on January 31, 1958 to the late Leroy and Mary (Hook) Smith in Defiance, Ohio. Craig worked for several years in the landscaping industry. He enjoyed listening to and playing music, and was a huge fan...

Aug 14, 2022

Robert W. "Bob" Wesche, age 85 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on March 16, 1937 to the late Orville and Mildred (Relue) Wesche in Ridgeville Corners, Ohio. Bob proudly served our country in the U.S. Army National Guard for nine years. On December...

Aug 14, 2022

Nancy M. Steel, 82, of Paulding, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on June 29, 1940 to the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Conley) Parr in Paulding, Ohio. On October 24, 1959 she married James L. Steel, who preceded her in death on July...

Aug 13, 2022

Debra S. Sherry, age 58 of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at her residence. She was born on September 21, 1963 to the late Fred and Louise (Oberlin) White in Hicksville, Ohio. On January 15, 1982 she married Jeffrey Sherry, who preceded her in death on July 31, 1997. Deb worked for several...

Aug 13, 2022

Loretta L. "Toddy" Simmons, age 78 of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on  Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Evergreen Manor in Montpelier, Ohio. She was born on September 14, 1943 to the late Earl and Loretta (Williams) Howe in San Diego, California. In November, 1969 she married James B. Simmons, who preceded her in death. Toddy was a member of...

Aug 13, 2022

Carl "Gene" Owens, age 79 of Defiance, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at The Meadows of Kalida. He was born on September 7, 1942 to the late James and Inis Owens in Harman, Virginia. On January 6, 1961  he married his soul mate Sue (Bowman) Owens, who preceded him in death on October 17, 2021....

Aug 12, 2022

Jeffrey Scott Deming, 63, of Napoleon, entered heaven to meet Jesus on  August 12, 2022 from The Laurel's of Defiance.  He was able to greet his daughter there on her birthday. He was born on December 13, 1958 to Arthur and Emma (Miler) Deming in Defiance, Ohio.   On September 23, 1983, he married Jane Sobota. Jeff worked as a...

Aug 11, 2022

Connie M. Lloyd, age 75 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on May 16, 1947 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. On September 24, 1983 she married Victor Lloyd, who survives.

Connie was a member of Defiance AmVets #1991, Eagles #372, and VFW #3360. She worked...

Aug 10, 2022

Elisha M. Phlipot, age 42, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday evening, August 10, 2022 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on October 23, 1979 to Ellis and Penny (Johnson) Boyd in Bryan, Ohio. Elisha was a 1998 graduate of Ayersville High School. On September 22, 2006 she married Dean Phlipot, who survives.

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Aug 9, 2022

Melissa June (Waxler) Hernandez, age 45 of Defiance, sadly passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born on March 4, 1977 to George "Skip" Waxler Jr. and Lisa (Jackman) Buchenberg. Many knew her by "Misty". She married Jamie Hernandez Sr. and together they had 4 children. She loved music, rock hunting, her family...

Aug 9, 2022

Robert C. Zeller Jr, age 78 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at his residence in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on March 19, 1944 to the late Robert and Virginia (Seibel) Zeller in Defiance. Robert was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Denison University. After retiring from his...

Aug 9, 2022

Doll K. Nihiser, age 79 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on November 14, 1942 to the late Earl and Cora (Demland) Grant in Defiance County, Ohio. Doll was a 1960 graduate of Fairview High School. On October 21, 1983 she married Richard E. "Slim"...