Obituaries

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....

Nov 16, 2022

DEFIANCE — Our wonderful and beautiful mother Betty Varner sadly passed November 16, 2022, at the age of 96.

She was born August 29, 1926, to Isadore and Elva (Burt) Breckler. She was a 1944 graduate of Highland-South Richland High School. In May of 1945 she married Raymond Varner. She is survived by sons, Jerry (Ginny), Dick...

Nov 16, 2022

Carol Ann Wiemken, 72, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Cletus and Irene (Wagner) Baker on February 22, 1950 in Defiance, Ohio. Carol was a 1968 graduate of Ayersville High School. On her birthday, February 22, 1974 she married Jerry Wiemken...

Nov 15, 2022

David O. Bidlack, age 78 of Cecil, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday morning, November 15, 2022. He was born on July 9, 1944 to the late Olan and Myrtle (Miller) Bidlack in Defiance, Ohio. On July 13, 1963 he married Sharon (Fockler) Bidlack who survives. David was a truck driver for Maxey Trucking...

Nov 11, 2022

Rosemary Casarez, age 66 of Defiance, passed away in her home with her family by her side on Friday, November 11, 2022. She was born on June 24, 1956 to the late Albert and Rose (Gutierrez) Figueroa in Lima, Peru. On October 21, 1972 she married Sarepio Casarez Jr and he survives. Rosemary was a homemaker and a loving...

Nov 11, 2022

Shirley Ann Embry Knight Crawford, age 85 of West Unity, Ohio, entered into Heaven on Friday, November 11, 2022. She was born on July 4, 1937 in Butler County, Kentucky to the late Mal and Ruby Embry. Shirley grew up in Louisville where she loved riding the bus downtown to watch movies or go skating. She was a 1955...

Nov 9, 2022

Herbert L."Herb" Mack Jr., age 79 of Ney, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on July 16, 1943 to the late Herbert and Ruth (Sieg) Mack in Defiance, Ohio. Herb was a 1961 graduate of Defiance High School and attended International Business College. He proudly served...

Nov 8, 2022

Roland "Rollie" C. Cameron, age 72 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on July 29, 1950 to the late Larid and Vera (Boyd) Cameron in Defiance, Ohio. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded a Bronze...

Nov 8, 2022

Joseph Dallas Messerman, age 93 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on October 10, 1929 to the late Joseph and Louise (Murschel) Messerman in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Joe proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Penn State. On June...

Nov 5, 2022

David A. Riggenbach, age 74 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born on December 16, 1947 to the late Clarence and Ruth (Thompson) Riggenbach in Paulding, Ohio. David was a 1966 graduate of Paulding High School. He worked for over 44 years at General...

Nov 4, 2022

Timothy Ward, age 62 of Defiance, passed away on  November 4, 2022 at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 30, 1959 to the late Thomas and Joan  (Hohenberger) Ward in Henry County, Ohio. On April 16, 1982 he married Kathleen Mansfield and she preceded him in death on May 19, 2002. Timothy worked for...

Oct 30, 2022

Vernon L. Morehead, age 85 of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Evergreen Village of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born on September 30, 1937 to the late Paul and Florence (Doenges) Morehead in Paulding County, Ohio. On May 28, 1960 he married Sandra (Seigman) Morehead, who preceded him in...

Oct 28, 2022

Henry J. "Hank" McCartney, age  92 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, October 28, 2022 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on July 8, 1930 to the late Henry and Ruth (Ruppert) McCartney in Hicksville, Ohio. On August 6, 1949 he married Barbara (Merz) McCartney, who preceded him in death on May 22, 2015....

Oct 26, 2022

Gerald Allen "JJ" Mansfield, Jr., age 59 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. He was born on June 19, 1963 to Gerald and Janice (Yeager) Mansfield in Defiance, Ohio. Jerry was a 1981 graduate of Ayersville High School. On May 31, 2014 he married Kristi (Newberry) Mansfield, who survives. Jerry was...