Obituaries

May 10, 2022

Shane A. Mohr, age 22 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in Defiance. He was born on October 21, 1999 to Joseph and Vanessa (Mortemore) Mohr in Bryan, Ohio. Shane was a 2017 graduate of Fairview High School. He was attending Northwest State Community College and nearly completed his degree in Criminal Justice. He worked at ...

May 8, 2022

Mary B. "Pup" Brubaker, age 61 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 in Defiance. She was born on August 8, 1960 to the late Leland and Marian (Knepley) Brubaker in Napoleon, Ohio. Mary loved tending to her gardens and was a former President of Defiance Garden Club. She enjoyed watching birds and going to the...

May 8, 2022

Joan B. Kissner,  95, of Defiance, passed away May 8, 2022. She was born March 16, 1927 to Clara and Calvin Clark in Detroit, MI.  Joan graduated from Defiance High School in 1945 and spent her whole life in Defiance. She married James R. Kissner of Defiance May 8, 1948. Preceding her in death were husband James, 1999. a...

May 5, 2022

Norma L. Wittler, age 88 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born on April 5, 1934 to the late Albert and Lucinda (Becker) Hohlbein in Ottoville, Ohio. On August 27, 1955 she married Eugene J. Wittler, who survives.

Norma was a faithful member of St. Mary...

May 4, 2022

William Joseph "Joe" Leever, age 71 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

Joe was wildly hilarious and quick-witted. He was one-of-a-kind with a gregarious laugh and a smile that lit up every room. Joe was a kind soul with a loving spirit who enjoyed all the classics... cars,...

May 3, 2022

Mary Marcelina Flores, age 62 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on August 17, 1959 to Joseph and Irene (Cruz) Flores in Saginaw, Michigan. Mary was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She loved life and enjoyed gardening, fishing, and being outdoors. She loved spending...

May 3, 2022

Bernard F. Hahn Sr., age 74 of Bryan, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Tuesday morning, May 3, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on September 12, 1947 to Chalmer and Betty (Riebesehl) Hahn in Napoleon, Ohio. In 1992 he married Ruth (Battin) Hahn, who preceded him in death in 2015. Bernard was a wonderful...

May 2, 2022

Mark A. MacFarlane, age 66 of Napoleon, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Mark was born on November 18, 1955 to the late Ronald and Dorothy (Klinger) MacFarlane in Toledo, Ohio. He enjoyed golf, and was a huge football fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and Dallas Cowboys. Mark...

Apr 30, 2022

Tracy Lynn (Jewell) Perez, age 55 of Defiance, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on May 11, 1966 to LeRoy and Patricia (Zimmerman) Jewell in Defiance, Ohio. On February 14, 1993 she married John Perez.

Tracy worked at Tom's donuts for several years, and Holiday...

Apr 29, 2022

Lester H. Sauer, 100, of Defiance, passed away on  April 29, 2022 at the Mercy Defiance hospital. He was born on November 27, 1921 to George and Zelma (Laubenthal) Sauer in Holgate, Ohio. On January 13, 1943, he married Rita Mohr who preceded him on Oct 2,1964.  On June 10, 1965, he married Dorothy Holley who preceded him in...

Apr 27, 2022

James A. Thomas, 76, tragically left us while protecting his daughter, April 27, 2022, in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.  He was born January 26, 1946, In Marion, Ohio, a son of Adelbert and Helen (Lee) Thomas, who predeceased him.

Jim graduated from Upper Sandusky High School with the class of 1964 and then received a Certificate of...

Apr 26, 2022

Concepcion "Chon" Hernandez, age 90 of Miamisburg, Ohio, and formerly of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on April 26, 2022, at the Dayton Veterans Administration Hospice, "Victory Ridge," surrounded by his family. He was born on April 13, 1932, in Reynosa, Tamp., Mexico, to Francisco and Faustina (Martinez) Hernandez. He was a migrant worker in Texas, Indiana, California, Arkansas, Washington,...

Apr 26, 2022

Debra Lynn Vargo, age 63 of Defiance, peacefully passed away at home with her family by her side on Tuesday evening, April 26, 2022. She was born on May 10, 1958 to Hubert and Elta (Ream) Hancock in Defiance, Ohio. On November 28, 1989 she married Timothy Vargo, who survives. Debra was a faithful member of  Ney Church of...

Apr 25, 2022

James E. "Ed" Brown, age 86 of Defiance, passed away at his residence on Monday morning, April 25, 2022 with his wife by his side. He was born on September 11, 1935 to Harry and Rosa (Warren) Brown at Defiance, Ohio. Ed proudly served our country in the U.S. Army. In 1958 he married Beverly (Carlin) Brown, who survives....

Apr 24, 2022

Frederick R. Batt, age 73 of Defiance, passed away early Sunday morning,  April 24, 2022 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. He was born on April 25, 1948 to Alphonse and Helen (Justinger) Batt in Defiance, Ohio. Fred proudly served our country in the U.S. Army Military Police from January 4, 1967 to September 7, 1968 during the Vietnam War....

Apr 21, 2022

Okie Lee Fitch, age 74 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on October 29, 1947 to the late Okie and Elsie (Collins) Fitch in Handshoe, Kentucky. On July 16, 1966 he married the love of his life, Phyllis (Gasser) Fitch, who survives. Okie was...

Apr 20, 2022

Michelle J. Lacey, age 57 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 surrounded by her family at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on April 24, 1964 to Victor and Felipa (Medrano) Perez in Celina, Ohio. On June 10, 2017 she married James Lacey, who survives. Michelle was a loving wife and...

Apr 18, 2022

Patricia A. "Patty" Anderson, age 63 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on January 8, 1959 to Jay and Garnet (Worden) McCoy in Defiance, Ohio. Patty was a very loving and caring mother and grandmother and she treasured her time spent with her family....

Apr 17, 2022

Rebecca J. Strom, age 60 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on November 13, 1961 in Defiance, Ohio to the late Paul and Dorothy (Hammon) Krontz. On June 23, 2007 she married Edmond Strom, who survives.

Rebecca was a life member of...

Apr 15, 2022

MaryJo Pickering, age 70 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Good Friday evening, April 15, 2022 at Certus Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on December 14, 1951 to the late Kenneth and Catherine (Anksorus) Gillespie in Coon Rapids, Iowa. On October 14, 1972 she married Kirk Pickering, who survives. MaryJo was a member of Family Christian...