Obituaries

Apr 13, 2022

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend John R. Mohr, Jr., 82, died peacefully at his home in Defiance on April 13, 2022.

He was born in Defiance on June 6, 1939, the son of John R. and Violet M. (Varner) Mohr. On September 26, 1964 he married the love of his life, Ella Louise (Jacobson) Mohr....

Apr 12, 2022

Debra Sue Shirk, 66, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at St. Rita's Mercy Medical Center in Lima, Ohio, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 31, 1955 to William and Janice (Mohler) Leonard in Defiance, Ohio. Deb was a 1972 graduate of Defiance High School. On June 8, 1973 she married Richard Shirk...

Apr 12, 2022

Mary A. Johnston, age 90 of Defiance, passed away on  April 12, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born in Defiance on July 7, 1931 to the late Nelson and Dorothy (Link) Demland. Mary married Lewis R. Johnston on October 27, 1950. They were married for 69 years until his death in 2020.

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Apr 12, 2022

Beulah F. Benard, 95, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away at home with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. She was born on September 18, 1926 to Albert and Sarah (Moore) Lane in South Webster, Ohio. On December 21, 1951 she married William H.C. Benard, who preceded her in death on August 28, 1995. Beulah was...

Apr 11, 2022

Gary L. Westrick, age 73 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Majestic Care of New Haven, Indiana. He was born on December 31, 1948 to the late Florence (Coressel) and Vincent J. Westrick. Gary attended Richland Adams School and was a graduate of Tinora High School.

On April 2, 1968 he was...

Apr 9, 2022

Sandra J. Wurster, age 85 of Defiance, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Saturday morning, April 9, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on June 13, 1936 to the late Benton and Koneta (Moore) Packer in Chicago, Illinois. On June 25, 1955 she married Jack Lee Wurster, who survives.

Apr 3, 2022

Sylvia A. Garcia, age 64 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Certus Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on November 10, 1957 to the late David and Rita (Rodriguez) Ordaz in Defiance, Ohio.  Sylvia was a wonderful sister, mother and grandmother, and she loved spending time with her family and caring for...

Apr 3, 2022

Marc McBride, age 69 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and friends. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 42 years, Elaine (Smith) McBride; his children Judson (Kathryn) McBride and Kaycie (Brendan) Herrera; grandchildren Jordyn and Rylan McBride, Kade and...

Apr 2, 2022

Ellen K. Kuckuck, age 59 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at her residence in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on April 6, 1962 to the late George and Berta (Smith) Morris in Defiance, Ohio. On July 21, 1979 she married Bill C. Kuckuck, who survives.

Ellen was co-owner of Morris Floor Covering. She...

Mar 31, 2022

Robert E. Spath Sr., age 65 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on August 25, 1956 to Robert and Loretta (Folk) Spath in Andrews, Indiana. Robert worked for several years as a mechanic, and was a huge fan of the Indianapolis Colts. He enjoyed working on cars, playing lotto...

Mar 30, 2022

Janice "Jan" Mae (Nagel) Brown, 80, entered her eternal rest on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 5, 1942, in Adams Township, the youngest child of Edward and Mae (Rowe) Nagel. She married Theodore C. Brown Jr. on Nov. 21, 1959, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, the...

Mar 30, 2022

Janice M. (Nagel) Brown, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Hospice Center. Services will be held at a later date. Schaffer Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

Mar 30, 2022

Carlos M. Ramirez Sr., age 57 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at his home in Defiance. He was born on December 11, 1964 to Simon and Irma (Maldonado) Ramirez in Defiance, Ohio. Carlos worked at Campbell's Soup Co. in Napoleon for several years. Carlos is survived by his mother, Irma Gonzales of Defiance, his children;...

Mar 29, 2022

Jared J. Hernandez, age 29, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. He was born on April 17, 1992 to April Coressel in Defiance, Ohio. Jared was known by many for his contagious laugh and sense of humor. He loved spending time with his family, especially his daughter who was the love of his life. Jared will...

Mar 28, 2022

David R. Jones, age 76 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Glenn Park of Defiance. He was born on June 29, 1945 to the late Walter and Dorothy Jones in Buffalo, New York. On July 27, 1968 he married Barbara (Wyse) Jones, who survives.

Dave was a faithful member of Zion's Lutheran...

Mar 25, 2022

John Robert Brownlee Sr., age 83, of Englewood, Florida and formerly of Defiance, Ohio passed away on Friday March 25, 2022.

John was born on April 29, 1938, to the late Irven and Mildred Brownlee in Salem, Ohio. John was a 1956 graduate of Springfield Local School Petersburg, Ohio. John then attended Bowling Green State University where...

Mar 24, 2022

Brenda "Sissy" Bruce, age 71 of Defiance, passed peacefully into Heaven on Thursday, March 24, 2022, surrounded by loving family members at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born on September 18, 1950 in Vanceburg, Kentucky to Carl Sr. and Beulah (Scott) Monteith. She retired from GM Powertrain and Sears. On November 6, 1993 she married Gary W. Bruce, who...

Mar 22, 2022

Rey D. Villarreal, age 72 of Defiance, passed away on  Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at  ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. He was born on April 13, 1949 in Weslaco, Texas to the late Francisca Villapando. On February 24, 1968 he married Santos Garcia who survives. Rey worked for 32 years at General Motors in Defiance until his retirement in 2000....

Mar 22, 2022

Betty J. Mansfield, age 87 of Payne, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Vancrest of Payne. She was born on April 13, 1934 to the late George and Mabel (Hall) Wellman in Defiance County, Ohio. Betty was one of nine children. Her siblings were Bruce, Emerson, John, Kathlean, Arlene, George, Edwin and Marilean. On September...

Mar 22, 2022

Martha M. Wolfrum, age 89 of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday evening,  March 22, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on May 1, 1932 to the late Edward and Cora (Lehman) Flory in Jewell, Ohio. On December 9, 1950 she married Ralph W. Wolfrum, who preceded her in death...