Obituaries

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"...

Aug 4, 2022

Nancy S. Shock, age 96 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday morning, August 4, 2022 at VanCrest of Hicksville, Ohio. She was born on August 24, 1925 to the late Marvel and Eunice (Osgood) Miller in Toledo, Ohio. Nancy was a 1943 graduate of Defiance High School. On November 17, 1947 she married Kenneth...

Jul 28, 2022

Randall L. Buchman passed away peacefully at Glenn Park of Defiance on July 28, at the age of 93 years. "Randy" is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Marilyn, his daughter, Debby Coffman and husband Tom, eldest son Randy Buchman and wife Sonia, and youngest son Kevin Buchman. His grandchildren are Jon and Ben Coffman, children of...

Jul 26, 2022

John F. Hanenkratt, age 79 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on August 4, 1942 to the late John and Rosella (Arend) Hanenkratt in Paulding, Ohio. In 1997 he married Colleen (Rothenbuhler) Hanenkratt, who preceded him in death on January 9, 2019. John was a...

Jul 23, 2022

Ryan M. Moll, age 35 of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Defiance. He was born on December 20, 1986 to Timothy and Shelia (Roche) Moll in Yonkers, New York. Ryan was a 2005 graduate of Defiance High School. On June 30, 2019 he married Danielle (Silva) Moll, who survives. Ryan was a member of...

Jul 22, 2022

Dolena A. Bergman, 86 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on March 17, 1936 to William and Christina Ball in Defiance, Ohio. On February 1, 1953 she married Carroll R. Bergman who preceded her in death on April 8, 2016.

Dolena retired from the...

Jul 21, 2022

Beverly A Miller, 87, of Defiance, passed away on  Thursday, July 21, 2022  at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 3, 1935 to Earl and Cora (Demland) Grant in Defiance County.  On  February 14, 1953, she married William "Bill" Miller who survives. Bev was a homemaker and enjoyed having fun and laughing.  She and...

Jul 20, 2022

Deloris Sue Hackworth, age 86 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on February 24, 1936 to the late Carl and Rebecca (King) Patrick in Salyersville, Kentucky. On October 12, 1952 she married Joe Hackworth, who survives.

Sue attended Mt....

Jul 17, 2022

Cora G. Athy, age 87 of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at her home in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on February 4, 1935 to the late Burl J. and Lena (Dick) Turner in Toledo, Ohio. On December 24, 1952 she married Robert Athy, who preceded her in death on May 5, 1990. Cora was...

Jul 16, 2022

Mary L. Frost, age 93 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on January 1, 1929 to the late Ollie and Hazel (Hill) Layne in Defiance County, Ohio. Mary was a faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and was active with the Women's Circle. She worked at Tip Top...