Obituaries

Mar 10, 2022

Samuel Gilbert Stork Jr., age 65 of Liberty Center, Ohio, passed away on March 10, 2022, at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice Center in Sylvania, Ohio. Sam was born on July 13, 1956, to Iris (Boggs) and Samuel Stork Sr. in Defiance, Ohio.  Sam was a 1974 graduate of Continental High School. On September 19,1986 he married Nancy (Musshel) Stork, who...

Mar 10, 2022

Angela M. Brown, 42, went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2022.

Angie was born November 2, 1979 to Gloria Gerschutz Brown and Michael Druhot. Angie will be remembered for her heart of gold, her laugh, hugs, and infectious  smile. The Lord blessed her with three beautiful children who are loved dearly; Kaitlyn M. Holthaus,...

Mar 8, 2022

Jeannette C. (Carder) Mesker, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at home. On August 12, 1938 she was #9 of ten children born at home to Frank and Elsie Carder who  have preceded her in death. Jeannette was united in marriage to Donald Mesker on February 15, 1958.

They have five children: Daniel...

Mar 7, 2022

Clyde L. "Skip" Skiver, age 86 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on June 24, 1935 to Clyde and Florence (Sherer) Skiver in Defiance, Ohio. On December 14, 1963 he married June (Clarke) Skiver, who survives. Clyde proudly served in the United States Air Force from...

Mar 5, 2022

Bernard Andrew Herr, age 93 of Defiance, passed away into the arms of his Savior on Saturday, March 5, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born at home on June 4, 1928 in Defiance, the son of John and Margaret (Keller) Herr. Growing up on a farm in Defiance, he graduated from Jewell High School in...

Mar 5, 2022

Martin P. Gilligan, age 74 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on December 30, 1947 to the late Martin and Vera (Rhody) Gilligan in Holgate, Ohio. On July 7, 1972 he married Mary (Boff) Gilligan, who survives. Martin proudly served our country in the U.S....

Mar 5, 2022

Hortencia "Tencha" (Torres) Sierra, age 85 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 surrounded by her children and loving family.

She was born on September 7, 1936 in Agujita Coahuila Mexico to Pedro and Enedina Torres. She married Juan Veloquio Sierra in 1954, who preceded her in death on December 18, 1994. She remarried Cresencio...

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...