Obituaries

Mar 4, 2022

Judith Roberta (Pearce) Puma R.G.N., O.N., R.N. On March 4, 2022, Judith Roberta Pearce Puma died peacefully, in her home after a 2 and 1/2-year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 82 years old. Mum was preceded in by death by her husband Albert "Dick" R Puma (2019). They had 3 children. Judith is survived by her three children...

Mar 4, 2022

David W. Mansfield, age 65 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. He was born on August 2, 1956 to Russell and Babe (Osborn) Mansfield in Defiance, Ohio. On July 16, 1991 he married Kathy (Call) Mansfield, who preceded him in death on October 25, 2019.

David worked for several years...

Mar 3, 2022

Nancy E. Burris, age 78 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on February 24, 1944 to Raymond and Elizabeth (Klein) Hoffman in Orange, New Jersey. On December 28, 1968 she married Dr. Robert O. Burris, who survives. Nancy was a faithful member of St. Paul's United...

Mar 2, 2022

Leo J. Florence, age 70 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at University of Toledo Medical Center. He was born on July 9, 1951 to Lavon and Loretta (Simmons) Florence in Defiance, Ohio. On August 27, 1976 he married Pam (Ripke) Florence, who survives. Leo worked at General Motors for 35 years until his retirement, then...

Mar 2, 2022

Leo C. Sholl, 84, of Oakwood, OH, passed away March 2, 2022, at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

Leo was born on February 19, 1938, to Theodore A. and Estella A. (Link) Sholl in Paulding County, Ohio. He graduated from Oakwood High School in 1956 and served in the Army from 1961-1963. He met the love...

Mar 1, 2022

Jeffrey A. Edwards, age 55 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022  at his home in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on August 7, 1966 to Warren and Judith (Tomlinson) Edwards in Bryan, Ohio. He worked for several years at Conagra in Archbold, Ohio. Jeff loved spending time with his children, his family and his friends. He...

Mar 1, 2022

Alberto Gonzales departed this earthly life on March 1st 2022 due to natural causes. Alberto was born on July 26th 1940 to Ester Trevino and Dad Benito Trevino Sr. in San Benito, Texas. Alberto was a devoted and loving Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend.

Alberto worked for 32 years at General Motors and retired April...

Feb 26, 2022

Julie Ann Meyer, age 47, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Julie "Jules" graduated from Fairview (Sherwood, OH) High School  in 1993. One of Julie's passions was sky diving, having several recorded jumps. She was especially proud of her family and enjoyed spending time with those she loved.

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Feb 26, 2022

Paul K. Meyer, 74, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on November 16, 1947 to the late Bernard and Irene (Squires) Meyer in McKeesport, PA. On August 13, 1973 he married Michelle Sharpe who preceded him in death on September 25, 1992. He was a founding...

Feb 23, 2022

Timothy Wade Weible, 62, of Defiance, Ohio died on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in a scuba diving accident while on vacation in Florida.

Born on June 16, 1959 in Van Wert, Ohio, he was the son of Larry and Louise (Williams) Weible.  Growing up in Defiance, he graduated from Defiance High School in 1977.  He graduated from...

Feb 21, 2022

Tracy A. Wagner, age 56 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on July 11, 1965 to William Hicks and Linda (Wagner) Johnson in Defiance, Ohio. Tracy was well-known for his talent as a tattoo artist. He was a wonderful son, father, and grandfather. Tracy will be sadly missed by his...

Feb 20, 2022

Joan G. (Mohr) Ullinskey, age 87 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at her home in Defiance, Ohio. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on February 24, 1934 to the late Gay (Courtney) and Bernard Mohr Sr. On September 7, 1975 she married Paul Ullinskey, who survives. Joan was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church....

Feb 18, 2022

Mark L. Ensign, age 61, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio, surrounded by his loving daughters. He was born on May 8, 1960 to Larry and Kathleen (Lesh) Ensign in Defiance, Ohio. Mark was a Defiance High School graduate and earned his Masters Degree from Bowling Green...

Feb 17, 2022

Torey M. Moser, age 32 of Camden, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 in Stryker from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Torey was born on June 15, 1989 to Gary and Kelly (Eis) Moser in Defiance, Ohio. He was a 2007 graduate of Defiance High School where he played varsity baseball and golf. He worked as...

Feb 16, 2022

James "Jimmy" D. Huebner went to Heaven peacefully surrounded by family the morning of February 16th, 2022. He was born August 12, 1941, in Paulding to the late William and Sylvia (Hallard) Huebner. He married Rita Singer June 26, 1965, who proceeded him in death on December 2, 2021. Jim was a 1960 graduate of Blue Creek High School...

Feb 14, 2022

Ethel Mae Miller, age 91 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday morning, February 14, 2022 at her home in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on August 29, 1930 to James and Judy Layne in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. On April 1, 1946 she married William H. Miller, who preceded her in death in 2017. Ethel worked for several years at...

Feb 13, 2022

Virginia Rose Wesche, age 71 of Defiance, passed away on  February 13, 2022 at Henry Co. Hospital in Napoleon, Ohio. She was born on December 30, 1950 to Howard and Lois (Wight) Weller in Defiance, Ohio. On December 17, 1982 she married Robert Wesche, who survives.

Virginia was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. She earned...

Feb 13, 2022

Shirley Jean Manriquez, 85, of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday evening, February 13, 2022 in Defiance. She was born on June 15, 1936 to David and Bessie (Perdiue) Castillo in Marion, Indiana. On September 16, 1950 she married Rafael Manriquez, who preceded her in death on September 23, 2016. Shirley was a former...

Feb 12, 2022

Jane A. Tressler, age 76 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Park View Care Center in Edgerton, Ohio. She was born on July 1, 1945 to Hazel (Ballew) and Flonnie D. Posey Sr. in Athens, Georgia. She worked for several years as a housekeeper at Twin Rivers Care Center in Defiance. Jane was a...

Feb 11, 2022

Ruth Alice Vinson Fitzenrider

A young girl who had dreams of owning a horse farm grew into a brave 18 year old high school graduate with the courage to move 350 miles from home, marry a WWII veteran and move again to a new city and state to start a family, and continue dreams of an exciting...