Obituaries

Nov 8, 2021

Sarah J. Epple, age 43 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 at her home in Defiance. She was born on October 5, 1978 to the late Terrance and Kim (Ankney) Epple in Defiance, Ohio. Sarah graduated from Good Samaritan School. She worked for Quadco for several years as a material handler, and was a member of...

Nov 6, 2021

Karen A. (Elberson) Tubbs, 76, passed away on November 6, 2021, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she has resided for 10 years. Born October 14, 1945 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, she was the daughter of Elwood and Jean (Pressler) Elberson. In 1966, she married Joe Tubbs, her high school sweetheart.

Karen was a parishioner of St Elizabeth...

Nov 5, 2021

Carolyn M. Becker, age 70 of Defiance, passed away on Friday morning, November 5, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born on December 12, 1950 to the late John and Alta (VanCuren) Warner. On February 13, 1971 she married Larry Becker, who survives. Carolyn was a faithful member of Independence United Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading and traveling...

Nov 4, 2021

Kenneth E. Trump, age 92 of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Genacross Lutheran Services in Napoleon, Ohio. He was born on March 17, 1929 to the late P.V. and D.M. (Brown) Trump in Darke County, Ohio. Ken proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954 during the Korean War. He was married...

Nov 3, 2021

Lori M. Behringer, age 66 of Defiance, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. She was born on May 1, 1955 to Betty (Bilderback) and Fred Behringer Sr. in Toledo, Ohio. Lori attended St. John's Catholic Church.  She will be remembered by many for her free spirit and her gift of...

Nov 1, 2021

Mary C. L. Bauer Bergman entered her heavenly home on Monday, November 1, 2021. She was born on November 18, 1942. She was the daughter of Edward C. "Bud" and Bernice (Rhoades) Lambertson. She married Jay Bauer. They divorced in 1972. They had one daughter, Christina Bauer, Long Beach, California. She Married Gary Bergman on May 22, 1994 at...

Nov 1, 2021

Paul C. Relyea, 82, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Flower Hospital in Sylvania, Ohio. He was the 7th son of 14 children to the late Wallace and Luella (Osborn) Relyea. Paul proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from August 29, 1962 to August 28, 1964. He married his high school sweetheart Betty...

Nov 1, 2021

Thomas M. Hulbert, 67, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on October 1, 1954 to Homer and Margaret (Westrick) Hulbert in Defiance, Ohio. On October 7, 1977 he married Lynette (Sonnenberg) Hulbert, who survives. Tom graduated from Tinora High School in 1973. He was...

Nov 1, 2021

Pamela J. Adams, 79, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday morning, November 1, 2021 at her home in Defiance. She was born on March 23, 1942 to Betty (Pollock) and Howard J. Beardslee Jr. in Defiance, Ohio. Pam was a 1960 graduate of Defiance High School. On October 21, 1972 she married Phillip Adams, who survives. Pam was...

Oct 31, 2021

Angela J. Lloyd, age 50 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born on July 30, 1971 to David and Patricia (Doster) Galyk in Bellefontaine, Ohio. On August 8, 1992 she married Joseph Lloyd, who survives. Angie enjoyed helping her husband with farming and construction projects. In her leisure...

Oct 29, 2021

Micky Lynn Colburn, age 54 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on June 28, 1967 to the late George and Diane (Miller) Colburn in Defiance, Ohio. Micky appreciated the help from all his family and friends. He was especially grateful for his best friend Randal Perkins, who was the brother...

Oct 28, 2021

Irene Perez, age 78 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday morning, October 28, 2021 at SKLD Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on April 5, 1943 to Jose and Francisca (Valverde) Perez in San Antonio, TX. Irene was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She was a real people person and had many good...

Oct 27, 2021

Michael J. "Mike" Holtsberry, age 67 of Holgate, Ohio, passed away onWednesday, October 27, 2021 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on December 20, 1953 to the late John and Shirley (Bauman) Holtsberry in Defiance, Ohio. Mike was a 1971 graduate of Ayersville High School. On August 25, 1973 he married Becky (Bergeon)...

Oct 26, 2021

Rosemary Roberts, age 85 of Defiance, OH, formerly of Alma, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Rosemary was born April 25, 1936 in Saginaw, the daughter of Edward and Herma (Flory) Rivers. On November 27, 1972 she married Richard "Dick" Roberts in Chicago, Illinois. Rosemary helped run Fordney Hotel in Saginaw. She later moved to Illinois to run...

Oct 26, 2021

Jason L. Breininger, age 37 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on October 8, 1984 to Thomas and Tammy (Johnson) Breininger in Bryan, Ohio. He enjoyed taking pictures, fishing, being outdoors, and taking drives in the country. Jason was a caregiver for his loved ones. He was loved by everyone...

Oct 26, 2021

Harry  L. Fry, age 89 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on August 30, 1932 to the late Ralph and Lavina (Walz) Fry in Defiance, Ohio. He graduated from Defiance High School in 1951.

On June 18, 1961 he married the love of his life,...

Oct 24, 2021

June T. Carr, age 76 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Hospice of NW Ohio in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on June 24, 1945 to the late John and Mary (Euman) Hanifan in Zanesville, Ohio. OnMay 15, 1965 she married George Carr, who survives.

June was a faithful member of St. John's...

Oct 21, 2021

Dr. Paul R. Siler, age 67 of Defiance, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Paul was a well respected and highly regarded doctor of chiropractic care, practicing in Defiance for 45 years. Paul was a member of the Defiance Aerie #372. He enjoyed golfing and bowling, as well as spending lots of time with his...

Oct 20, 2021

Florian J. "Flo" Swanson Sr., age 53, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on July 10, 1968 to Callie and Eugene L. Swanson III in Denver, Colorado. He attended Park Hill Elementary, Smiley Middle School, and East High School, and played football for Prince Hall...

Oct 20, 2021

Robert L. Vandemark, age 87 of Ayersville, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday evening, October 20, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Bob was born on May 12, 1934 to the late Clarence and Augusta (Brandt) Vandemark in Lima, Ohio. He was a 1952 graduate of Ayersville High School. On July 23, 1954 he...