Obituaries

Dec 16, 2021

Pamela Kaye Tressler, age 64 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on December 27, 1956 to Allan  and Lois (Fast) Baker in Celina, Ohio. Pam was a 1975 graduate of Ayersville High School. On February 25, 1998 she married Bruce Tressler, who survives. Pam was a loving and caring...

Dec 16, 2021

Mackenzie James "M.J." Moore, age 35 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at St. Anne's Mercy Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on July 17, 1986 to Larry and Jimmie (Pawgatoak) Moore in San Jose, California. MJ was a talented auto mechanic and worked at Sharp's Auto Care Center. He loved being outdoors, and enjoyed...

Dec 16, 2021

Michael J. Meyer, age 63 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday morning, December 16, 2021 at Mercy Defiance Hospital with his family at his bedside. He was born on August 24, 1958 to James and Nancy (Armbruster) Meyer in Bedford, England. On May 13, 2010 he married Marly (Taylor) Meyer, who survives. Mike was the National Sales Manager for...

Dec 15, 2021

Otto Joseph Gerdeman, Jr., 87, of Defiance, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at his home. Born July 24, 1934 in Landeck, Ohio (near Delphos), he was the first son of the late Otto Joseph Gerdeman, Sr. and Marcella (Kroeger) Gerdeman. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years,...

Dec 15, 2021

Cecilio M. Robles, 57, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday morning, December 15, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born on December 13, 1964 to Manuel and Maria (Ramon) Robles in Defiance, Ohio. Cecilio was a member of The Gathering Place. He had a passion for art and was well-known for his artistic talents. He...

Dec 14, 2021

John George Rupright, age 79 of Ney, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Tuesday morning, December 14, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on July 3, 1942 to the late Donald and Lauretta (Gerber) Rupright in Washington Township, Ohio. He attended Ney School, and on May 19, 1972 he married Donna (Offerle) Rupright, who survives....

Dec 13, 2021

Ryan Keith Parrish, age 40 of Defiance, passed away on Monday evening, December 13, 2021 at his home in Defiance. He was born on March 26, 1981 to Dennis and Karen (King) Parrish in Piqua, Ohio. Ryan was an avid Cleveland Browns fan, and had a chance to meet his favorite quarterback, Bernie Kosar. His time spent with his...

Dec 12, 2021

Bobby E. Westerfield II, age 67 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Regional Hospital. He was born on February 6, 1954 to Bobby and Thelda (Renfrow) Westerfield in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Bobby was a 32nd Degree Mason in Defiance, and was a member of Masonic Shrine. He worked for several years at Defiance...

Dec 8, 2021

Judy D. Johnson (Canfield), age 80 of Archbold, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on November 3, 1941 to the late Kenneth and Evelyn (Ball) LeVeck in Morenci, Michigan. Judy was a very giving person and always helped those in need. She was a foster parent and took in...

Dec 8, 2021

Richard "Rick" Medina, 61, of Defiance, passed away on  December 8, 2021 at Mercy Hospital. He was born on August 28, 1960 to Juan and Porfiria (Aguilar) Medina in Defiance, OH.  Rick worked in maintenance for Island Parkway for four years. On  August 26, 2004 he married Carol Lawson, who survives.

He was a member of Living...

Dec 8, 2021

David C. Kunz, 72, of Defiance, passed away on  December 8, 2021 at the Brookview Healthcare Center. He was born on June 14, 1949 to Richard and Geraldine (Fronk) Kunz in Defiance, OH.   David retired from Campbell Soup in Napoleon, Ohio.  On March 13, 1976 he married Diana Huebner Kunz who preceded him on September 18, 2017. He was...

Dec 5, 2021

Thomas L. Bowers, 69, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the Mercy Defiance Hospital. He was born on September 16, 1952 to Robert and Rita (Weaner) Bowers in Defiance, Ohio. Thomas worked for DOTCO in Hicksville for 35 years before retiring. He was a member of St Mary Catholic Church.  Thomas was a big Detroit...

Dec 4, 2021

Jack L. Money, 87, of Defiance, passed away on  December 4, 2021 at the Glenn Park in Defiance,Ohio He was born on January 24, 1934 to Fred and Ruth (Bacon) Money in Knoxville, TN. He attended and graduated from Purdue University in 1963 with a degree in electrical engineering. On  July 14, 1956 he married Kaye Carolyn Krohn who...

Dec 3, 2021

Emmajean  M. Stork, 99, of Defiance, passed away on  December 3, 2021 at the CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on October 7, 1922 to Orville and Blanche (Eitniear) Hohenberger in Defiance, Ohio. She was a Defiance High School Class of 1940 graduate.   Emmajean worked as a secretary for Toledo Edison for 36 years, retiring in...

Dec 3, 2021

Robert J. "Bob" Wortkoetter, age 89 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday evening, December 2, 2021 at Glenn Park of Defiance. He was born on April 26, 1932 to Andrew and Sarah (Thiel) Wortkoetter in Florence Twp, Ohio. Robert was a graduate of Edon High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954 during the...

Dec 2, 2021

Rita C. Huebner, 78, of Sherwood, passed away unexpectedly at home on  December 2, 2021. She was born on November 7, 1943 to Daniel and Beatrice (Fisher) Singer in Sherwood, Ohio. She was a 1963 graduate of the St Francis Convent. On June 26, 1965 she married James Huebner who survives. Rita drove bus for Quadco Rehab Center for...

Dec 1, 2021

Elvia Dabila, 82, of Defiance, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at her home in Defiance. She was born on October 14, 1939 to Cleofas and Genoveva (Peña) Castillo in Salineño, Texas. On June 28, 1960 she married Joseph Dabila, who preceded her in death on January 9, 2018. Elvia was...

Nov 30, 2021

Shannon M. Beaverson, age 44 of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born on February 11, 1977 to Danny Wallen and Karen Hahn in Napoleon, Ohio. Shannon worked at Johns Manville in Waterville, Ohio for several years. She loved to travel and watch soap operas. Shannon adored her granddaughter and...

Nov 30, 2021

Ann F. Miller, 87, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on June 1, 1934 to the late Millard and Bertha (McCoy) Carroll in Thacker, West Virginia. In 1975 she married Glenn Miller, who preceded her in death in 2015. Ann worked at The State Bank, and Barnes...

Nov 28, 2021

Diana M. Steffel, age 71 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on June 23, 1950 to Charles and Betty (Wilmer) Meyer. She was born and raised in Defiance, Ohio. Diana attended and graduated from Fairview High School in 1968. She married Glen Steffel on May 1, 1971....