Obituaries

Nov 26, 2025

Glen Arthur Diven, 67, of Defiance, passed away on November 26, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Defiance. He was born on January 3, 1958 to George and Mary (William) Diven in Defiance, OH. He graduated from Paulding High School. Glen worked as a farm hand for Cooper Farms for many years. Glen was an avid country music listener, especially...

Nov 26, 2025

Pamela Ann VanDyke, age 57, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Toledo Hospital.

She was born on July 13, 1968, to John and Karen Young in Defiance. She was a 1986 graduate of Defiance High School and worked as a laborer for General Motors for many years. On September 19, 1987, she married...

Nov 25, 2025

Dolene A. Keeterle, 91, of Bryan, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born in Defiance County, Ohio on December 23, 1933, to the late Roy and Evadna (Grant) Limbaugh. Dolene was a 1952 graduate of Sherwood-Delaware High School where she was a cheerleader and majorette. She...

Nov 24, 2025

Betty Lou Relyea, 84, of Defiance, passed away on November 24, 2025, at Vancrest of Holgate. She was born on May 19, 1941, to Cecil and Ethel (DeTray) Shock in Paulding, Ohio. Betty worked as a baker for Chief Supermarket for many years before her retirement. On November 24, 1962, she married Paul Relyea who preceded her on November...

Nov 22, 2025

Amelia F. Kellermyer, age 66, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Brookview of  Defiance, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 9, 1959 to Donald and Ruperta (Solis) Roehrig in Defiance. Amy was a 1977 graduate of Defiance High School. In March of 2025, after 36 years, she retired from Spangler Candy Company....

Nov 20, 2025

Charles C. Whiteford, age 63 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.

He was born in Chilton, Wisconsin on December 17, 1961 to Charles W. and Marilyn J. (Myers) Whiteford. Charles was a 1980 graduate of Ayersville High School.

Chuck was the life of the party and loved  making...

Nov 18, 2025

Patsy Ann Myers, age 80 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, November 18, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born in Wauseon, Ohio on April 19, 1945 to the late Clyde and Stella (Waxler) Burdue. On October 23, 1987 she married Wayne H. Myers who preceded her in death on January...

Nov 18, 2025

Dolores Leone Hammon, 97, of Defiance, died on November 18, 2025 in Defiance, Ohio.

She was born on May 30, 1928 to Edgar and Leona Lantow in Defiance.

She was a graduate of Defiance High School. She married Richard Hammon. They had three children, Linda (Joseph) Westrick, Cheryl (Gary) Devine, and Jeffrey (Linda) Hammon of...

Nov 18, 2025

Steven L. Addington, age 68 of Defiance, passed away on Monday evening, November 17, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on May 18, 1957 to the late Stephen and Phyllis (Blankenbeckler) Addington. He was a 1976 graduate of Napoleon High School. He was married to Pamela (Karr) Addington who preceded him...

Nov 17, 2025

Sally K. Yocklin, age 78 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, November 17, 2025 in Defiance. She was born on February 13, 1947 to the late Paul and Donelda (Dirr) Lang in Defiance, Ohio. Sally was a graduate of Defiance High School. Sally was a member of Defiance AmVets #1991 and Moose Lodge...

Nov 17, 2025

Robert Joseph Ryan, age 100 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025 at CHP In-Patient Hospice Center, Defiance, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on April 22, 1925 to the late John T. and Frances M. (Moser) Ryan. Bob was a 1943 graduate of Jewell High School and president of his senior...

Nov 16, 2025

Larry L. Colgan, age 75 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones at home. He was born on October 12, 1950 to Mable Irene Colgan and Martin John Colgan in Defiance, Ohio. On March 31, 1972 he married the love of his life, Sandra (Kiessling) Colgan who survives.

Larry loved...

Nov 14, 2025

Johnny Ray "JR" Begley, age 45 of LaFollette, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday November 14, 2025 at his residence.

JR was born on August 2, 1980 to Gilford and Mary (Goble) Begley in Defiance, Ohio. He earned an Associate Degree at Findlay College and worked at various factories. JR also obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree...

Nov 12, 2025

Lois M. Holman-Kile, age 95 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on February 26, 1930 to the late Walter and Marie (Bowman) Graf in Waterville, Ohio. Lois was a 1948 graduate of Defiance High School. On November 19, 1949 she married William Holman who preceded...

Nov 10, 2025

Esther M. Reimund, 93 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025.

She was born on October 3, 1932 in Defiance, Ohio, the daughter of Lester and Alta Ankney. In 1951 she married Donald G. Reimund who preceded her in death.

Esther worked for Krutsch Cleaners, Davis Cleaners, Zellers, and Tip Top, where she...

Nov 7, 2025

Edgar Bowling, age 76, of Defiance, passed away on November 7, 2025.

He was born on November 28, 1948, in Hyden, Kentucky to Mitchel and Zuba (Woods) Bowling. He graduated from Leslie County High School in 1968. In July of 1968, he married Martha Sue Bailey, who survives. Together they had two sons and were married for...

Nov 7, 2025

Randy G.F. Fortman, age 69 of Defiance, passed away on Friday morning, November 7, 2025 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on January 23, 1956 to George and Carolyn (Liska) Fortman. Randy was a 1974 graduate of Tinora High School. He worked for over 45 years at General Motors in Defiance until his retirement. Randy...

Nov 6, 2025

Daniel T. Wareham, age 67 of Holgate, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Danny was born on January 30, 1958 to Halden and Bonnie (Doody) Wareham in Defiance, Ohio. On June 30, 1977 he married Tracy (Asher) Wareham who preceded him in death on December 31, 2019. Danny worked...

Nov 4, 2025

Ronda B. Yates, age 68 of Paulding, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Parkview North Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born in Alexandria, Indiana on July 8, 1957, to Myles and Stella (Hamilton) Carter. On April 12, 1974, she married Richard Yates, who survives.

Ronda was a member of Defiance...

Nov 1, 2025

Homer Edward Rudy, 64, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, November 1, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, with his mother and sister by his side. He was born on September 25, 1961 in Huntington, Indiana to Patricia (Harney) Sweinhagen.

Ed was a 1980 graduate of Tinora High School and Four County Career Center with...