Obituaries

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...

Sep 12, 2022

Janetta Ann Martinez, age 60 of Defiance, passed away on Monday evening, September 12, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on September 23, 1961 to John and Diane Kline in Kendallville, Indiana. On December 31, 2001 she married Juan Martinez, who survives. Janetta was a member of Temple of Praise Church in...

Sep 11, 2022

R. Teresa "Terry" Bird, age 73 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at her home in Defiance. She was born on June 20, 1949 to the late Jack and Roberta (Hillegas) Byers in Kingman, Arizona. Terry was a 1968 graduate of Warsaw Indiana Community High School. On April 26, 1969 she married Russel Bird, who survives....

Sep 11, 2022

Gene Alan Seiple, 69, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on February 24, 1953 to the late Gail and Thelma (Egler) Seiple in Defiance, Ohio. He graduated from Defiance High School, and earned his Associates Degree from The Academy of Art in Chicago, IL. Gene...

Sep 8, 2022

Dr. Gerald H. Weidenhamer, age 87 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Glenn Park of Defiance. He was born on November 7, 1934 to the late Walter and Josephine (Hiler) Weidenhamer in Defiance, Ohio. Gerald proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. In 1958 he married Betty J. (Coppes)...

Sep 7, 2022

Stella Jean Ellis, age 71 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on May 2, 1951 to the late Glenn and Dallas (Hale) Wright in Jewell Ridge, Virginia. Stella enjoyed watching horror films, and was very talented with her cross stitch and needlepoint projects. She...

Sep 7, 2022

Murel  Lee Lloyd, age 81 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at his home in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on September 21, 1940 to the late Charles and Emma (Wagner) Lloyd in Stryker, Ohio. On September 20, 1958 he married Shirley (Boyd) Lloyd, who survives. Murel was a faithful member of Defiance Church of the...

Sep 5, 2022

Donald P. Osborn, age 86 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022 at his home in Defiance, Ohio. Don was born on September 3, 1936 to the late Ralph and Irma (Kerber) Osborn in Defiance. On July 16, 1983 he married Carolyn (Becker) Osborn, who preceded him in death on January 15, 2003. Don worked for several...

Sep 4, 2022

Chief Robert L. "Bob" Marihugh, 76, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on October 8, 1945 to the late Amos and Gladys (Frisinger) Marihugh in Defiance, Ohio. Bob proudly served his country as a Fire Protection Specialist in the U. S. Air Force from...

Sep 3, 2022

William R. "Rob" Yates, age 52 of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio. He was born on September 18, 1969 to Eugene and Margie (Charles) Yates in Defiance. Rob enjoyed riding his motorcycle and liked his tattoos.  He was a friend to everyone, he never met a stranger.

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Aug 31, 2022

Alice M. Zoll, age 89 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at her residence. She was born on December 13, 1932 to the late Glen and Harriet (Merrifield) Lautermilch in Camden, Michigan. On March 7, 1959 she married Andrew "Andy" Zoll, who survives. Alice was known for making beautiful rag rugs and she loved to sell...

Aug 29, 2022

Amy Jo Glysz, age 56 of Defiance, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, August 29, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on August 2, 1966 to the late Robert Manley and Cindy Smith. Amy earned her Master's Degree from the University of Cincinnati. She worked as...

Aug 28, 2022

Shirleyann LeMaster, 86, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday morning, August 28, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. Shirleyann Jordan LeMaster was born on Dry Run in Portsmouth, Ohio on March 13, 1936. On a sunny Sunday afternoon in October, 1955 she married Marvin LeMaster. The two nineteen year old newlyweds drove to Defiance, arriving...

Aug 27, 2022

Pedro Ramos, age 84 of Defiance, went to be with The Lord on Saturday morning, August 27, 2022 at Defiance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on February 23, 1938 to his late parents, Jose and Frustudosa (Hernandez) Ramos. On November 12, 1985 he married Esther (Fuentes) Ramos, who survives. Pedro...