Obituaries

Oct 2, 2022

Robert Adam "Bo" Leever, 41 passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 Bo had the biggest heart, an outstanding work ethic, and his smile was unforgettable. Bo enjoyed life's adventures full throttle, and if you spent any time with him at all, you likely experienced at least one of these moments! If you were lucky enough to get a...

Oct 2, 2022

Connie Sue Engler, 72, of Bryan, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on April 1, 1950 to Earl and Cora (Demland) Grant in  Ney, Ohio.  In 1986, she married Lonnie Engler who preceded her in 2012.

Connie enjoyed farming and spending time outside in...

Sep 30, 2022

Lawson Edward Willis, 74, of Deltona, Florida passed away on September 30, 2022.

Lawson was born in Freeburn, KY on October 6th, 1947 to Roy Willis and Nelly Dean.  He married Janet Miller on February 6, 1970 who survives.

He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, Desert Storm, and Desert Shield and he retired...

Sep 28, 2022

David Allen Leaman, age 70 of Defiance, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, September 28, 2022 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio. He was born on August 5, 1952 to the late Gerald "Grant" and Anna "Ann" (Lekka) Leaman in Paulding, Ohio. David was a 1970 graduate of Antwerp High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S....

Sep 28, 2022

Josephine Corrine Roehrig, age 82 of Defiance, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance. She was born on August 1, 1940 to the late Clifton and Amelia (Villareal) Martinez in Baton Rouge, LA. On April 18, 1960 she married Lynn R. Roehrig, who preceded her in death...

Sep 26, 2022

John D. Young, age 50 of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away with his family by his side on Monday, September 26, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on July 23, 1972 to the late Robert and Deborah (Davis) Young in Anderson, Indiana. On June 6, 2014 he married Amy (Sindel) Young, who survives. John enjoyed...

Sep 25, 2022

David P. Unisko, age 68 of Defiance, passed away on  Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. He was born on May 6, 1954 to the late Frances and Mildred (Kulczak) Unisko in Toledo, Ohio. David enjoyed his job driving his tow motor at Sauders in Archbold. He was a member of Defiance Eagles #372 and Moose Lodge...

Sep 24, 2022

Anthony L. Smith, age 74, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at his home. He was born May 27, 1948 to the late Robert and Mary (Matthew) Smith in Detroit, Michigan. Anthony retired from Johns Manville where he worked as an Operator. He was a member of VFW Post 3360. He enjoyed spending time with family, fishing, golfing,...

Sep 24, 2022

Phyllis J. Bussing, age 75 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at  Kingsbury Place in Defiance. She was born on January 21, 1947 to the late Burl and Dorothy (Wimberley) Lawson in Hartville, Missouri. On June 9, 1963 she married William Bussing Sr., who preceded her in death on May 19, 1997. Her world revolved around...

Sep 19, 2022

Helen L. Webb, 85, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 surrounded by her family. Born May 14, 1937 in Ohio City, Ohio, Helen was the daughter of the late Ernest and Osie (Brown) Walls. In 1956 Helen married Donald Keber, who preceded her in death in 1987. In 1997 she married Olen (Jim) Webb, who preceded...

Sep 19, 2022

Diana J. Froelich was born on September 12, 1956 has passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 19, 2022.  She was the wife of Alex J. Froelich, Defiance, married July 5, 1975 and built a beautiful life together. Diana was the daughter of Bill and Janet Moore of Defiance.

She was employed at John's Manville...

Sep 18, 2022

Arthur L. Miller, age 87 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on April 15, 1935 to the late Virgil and Ruby Miller in Paulding County, Ohio. On December 31, 1955 he married Rosalee (Barnhart) Miller, who preceded him in death in 2016. Arthur proudly served...

Sep 18, 2022

Waunita L. Badenhop went to be with her heavenly maker on Sunday, September 18, 2022. She was born on January 22, 1933 in Henry County to the late Alva H. and Lorena (Scheele) Hahn. She was baptized on February 12, 1933, and confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Florida, Ohio. She was a 1952 graduate of Florida High...

Sep 17, 2022

Richard L. Robeson, age 78 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. He was born on November 10, 1943 to the late Ora and Virgil (Ansley) Robeson in Paulding, Ohio. Richard was a 1963 graduate of Fairview High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1970 during...

Sep 17, 2022

Paul S. Ullinskey, 93, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on June 26, 1929 to John and Helen (Zima) Ullinskey in Cleveland, Ohio. On September 7, 1975 he married Joan (Mohr) Ullinskey who preceded him on February 20, 2022. Paul served his country in the U.S. Navy from...

Sep 16, 2022

Karen Anne Weaks age 72, passed away September 16th at St Luke's Hospital in Maumee, Ohio. She was born November 27, 1950 in Napoleon, Ohio. She graduated from Defiance High School in 1968. Karen attended the University of Toledo with a degree in Primary Education. She had a career in retail starting at the Lion Store and retiring from...

Sep 16, 2022

Violet I. Chapman, age 71 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at her residence in Defiance. She was born on July 16, 1951 to the late Auddie and Marvel (Boggs) Robbins in Defiance, Ohio. On April 6, 1968 she married James L. Chapman, who preceded her in death on February 12, 2012.

Violet was...

Sep 15, 2022

Shirley Jean Schlosser passed away at Brookview Healthcare of Defiance, Ohio on September 15, 2022 after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. She was the daughter of the late Oscar and Glenna (Hudnall) Forren; born July 24, 1937 in Alderson, West Virginia. She was a true Appalachian girl who loved her mountain heritage. She was married to Donald...

Sep 15, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce Irene (Marckel) Mohr. Joyce was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on September 15, 2022, at her home in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Joyce had suffered from normal pressure hydrocephalus for the past eight years and is now...

Sep 15, 2022

Donald J. Hubert, age 71 of Defiance, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday evening, September 15, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on June 16, 1951 to the late Donald and Ruth (Thrasher) Hubert in Van Wert, Ohio.  Don proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1970...