Obituaries

Sep 27, 2021

John Forest Schafer, age 85 of Wauseon, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Monday morning, September 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 17, 1936 to Forest and Cleta (Heffley) Schafer in Covington, Kentucky. John proudly served our country in the National Guard. On July 29, 1994 he married Sally (McCormick) Schafer, who...

Sep 26, 2021

Russell Hayden, 77, of Cecil, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on March 4, 1944 to Barney and Patricia (Harvey) Hayden in Indiana. He was married to Patricia (Armenta) Hayden, who preceded him in death.  Russell was a member of Defiance Moose Lodge #2094, and was a...

Sep 26, 2021

Diane M. Weber, age 67 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on August 27, 1954 to Glenn and Rena (Clark) Coressel in Defiance, Ohio. Diane earned her Associated Degree from Northwest State Community College. She was a member of Defiance AmVets #1991. Diane enjoyed collecting owls, reading, doing...

Sep 23, 2021

Richard F. Berger, 71, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday morning, September 23, 2021 at his home in Defiance. He was born on June 19, 1950 to Frank and Phyllis (Hauter) Berger in Toledo, Ohio. In 1983 he married Barbara (Morgan) Berger, who survives. Richard proudly served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

Sep 23, 2021

L. Wayne Schaffer, 89, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday morning, September 23, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on September 25, 1931 to the late Lester and Ruth (Stevenson) Schaffer in Defiance, Ohio. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. On September 24, 1955 he married...

Sep 20, 2021

Angela M. Antoine, age 60 of Defiance, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Monday evening, September 20, 2021. She was born on January 5, 1961 to the late Harry and Ruthanna ( Spangler) Sharp in Albany, Georgia. On September 29, 1979 she married Randy Antoine, who survives. Angie was a member of First Church...

Sep 15, 2021

Armando Gene-Jose Castillo was silently born on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. He was the son of Samantha Bartley and Carmel Castillo Sr. of Oakwood, Ohio. He is also survived by three brothers; Carmel Castillo, Jr., Xavier Castillo, and Avant Loop, three sisters; Malia Castillo, Aryah Loop, and Amilya Puckett. Also surviving are his grandparents;...

Sep 15, 2021

Jeffery S. Chapman, age 63 of Defiance, Ohio, passed away September 15, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.

Jeffery was born September 15, 1958 to James and Lois Chapman. In July 2001 he married his soul mate Dawn Memmer Chapman. Jeffery enjoyed working along side his cousin John Jacques, being a mechanic to appliance repair man....

Sep 13, 2021

Ruby M. Akers, age 90 of Oakwood, Ohio, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on December 15, 1930 to the late Fred and Stella (Barrett) Murnahan in Lawrence County, Ohio. On October 5, 1964 she married John Akers, who preceded her in death on September 1, 2009.

Sep 11, 2021

Josefina Sensabaugh, age 73 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born on June 18, 1948 in The Philippines. On March 18, 1969 she married Gary Sensabaugh, who survives. Josefina enjoyed gardening, fishing, crocheting, shopping, crafts, and babysitting. She loved her canine "babies" Romeo and...

Sep 11, 2021

Gary Lee Shafer, age 75 of Defiance, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on August 27, 1946 to Marie (Kessler) and Donald C. Shafer Sr. in Defiance, Ohio. Gary proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam...

Sep 4, 2021

Steven Robert Johnson, 52, passed away on September 4, 2021 from injuries sustained in a car accident. Steven was born on August 1, 1969, to Sidney and Alice (Jean) Johnson. He made his home in Bryan, Ohio. He was employed at CK Technologies in Montpelier, Ohio. He had an amazing love for his family and grandchildren. He was an...

Sep 3, 2021

Gary Lee Gearhart, 76, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 3, 2021 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on November 13, 1944 to Carson and Maxine (Furney) Gearhart in Defiance.  On July 10, 1965 he married Sharon Dodson and she resides in Defiance. Gary worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Defiance County Highway...

Sep 2, 2021

Beverly J. Noffsinger, age 94 of Sebring, Florida, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 in Florida. She was born on January 12, 1927 to the late Victor "Butch" and Pansy (Kimberly) Marihugh in Holgate, Ohio. In 1949 she married Orville M. Noffsinger Jr., who preceded her in death in 1991. Beverly was a faithful member...

Sep 2, 2021

Carole J. Weaner, age 83 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday evening, September 2, 2021 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance. She was born on July 12, 1938 to Jacob and Alice (Wilson) Kreilach in Birch Run, Michigan. Carole was a 1956 graduate of West Bloomfield High School. In April, 1981 she married John Weaner, who survives.

Carole...

Sep 1, 2021

Kay E. Frost, 67, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Dublin Methodist Hospital. She was born on July 13, 1954 to Henry "Dick" and Mary (Layne) Frost in Paulding, Ohio. Kay was a 1972 graduate of Defiance High School. She worked for several years as an electrician at General Motors in...

Sep 1, 2021

Donald W. "Don" Retcher, age 63 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on March 28, 1958 to Donald C.and Clara (Kessler) Retcher  in Napoleon, Ohio. On February 5, 1977  he married Rolanda "Landy" (Conner) Retcher, who survives.

Don was a faithful member...

Aug 31, 2021

James P. Nusbaum, Jr., age 56 of Defiance, OH, passed away on Aug 31, 2021 at 11:39 am at his home from his one-and-a-half-year battle with brain cancer. He was born on June 8, 1965, to Roseann (Westrick) Nusbaum and James Nusbaum, Sr., of Sherwood, OH.  On February 12, 2006, he married Kristen (Andrews) Nusbaum, who survives.  He graduated...

Aug 27, 2021

Vicki E. Cauger, age 69 of Defiance, passed away on Friday evening, August 27, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on March 27, 1952 to Okey and Patsy (Wells) Talbert in Spencer Springs, West Virginia. On July 4, 1997 she married  Jeff Cauger, who survives. Vicki was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She...

Aug 26, 2021

Martin L. Bohn, age 58 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday morning, August 26, 2021 at his residence in Defiance. He was born on February 27, 1963 to Earl and Eva (Bauer) Bohn in Defiance, Ohio. Lifelong friend and mother of his children, Carol Castanien-Bohn of Florida, Ohio survives.

Martin worked for almost 20 years at Campbell's...