Obituaries

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...

Mar 22, 2022

Dennis "Denny" J. DeSota, age 61 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 in Defiance. He was born on April 28, 1960 to Joseph and Donna (Howard) DeSota. On September 20, 1986 he married the love of his life Joan (Wirick) DeSota, who survives. He worked at Titan Tire in Bryan until his retirement in 2010. Denny...

Mar 21, 2022

Helen Webber, age 70 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on December 15, 1951 to Roy and Mary (Throop) Trowbridge in Defiance, Ohio. On August 11, 1984 she married Patrick Webber, who preceded her in death on July 13, 2015. Helen came from a...

Mar 20, 2022

Troy L. Hall, age 74 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. He was born on April 5, 1947 to Acie and Lena (Bain) Hall in Christiansburg, Virginia. On December 12, 1970 he married Sandra (Miller) Hall, who survives. Troy proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp. from 1964 to 1968. He worked...

Mar 15, 2022

Douglas L. Eitniear, age 65 of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 in Wauseon, Ohio. He was born on April 13, 1956 to the late Willard and Marilyn (Busch) Eitniear in Defiance County, Ohio. On August 22, 2009 he married Amy (Horn) Wildermuth Eitniear, who survives.

Doug loved being self employed as a mechanic....

Mar 11, 2022

Craig F. Hoffman "Digger" died Friday, March 11, 2022 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance, Ohio. He was born February 27, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio, to Nelson and Virginia "Ginny" (Marzec) Hoffman.

He attended Defiance College, Bowling State University, and graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Craig was a partner in Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home, INC as a...