Obituaries

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...

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.