Obituaries

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...

Oct 19, 2021

Robert G. "Bob" Kline, age 79 of Ney, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on October 12, 1942 to Otto and Vera (Ball) Kline in Sherwood, Ohio. On August 26, 1961 he married Annette (Mansfield) Kline, who survives. Bob was a faithful member of St....

Oct 19, 2021

Randall L. King, age 60 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on November 17, 1960 to Alfred and M. Deloris (Lahr) King in Fort Wayne, Indiana. On August 31, 1985 he married Leslie (Grogg) King, who survives. Randy was a faithful member of St. John...

Oct 18, 2021

Jackie E. Killion, 51, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on December 21, 1969 to Robert and Shirley (Mooney) Sanders in Defiance, Ohio. Jackie was a faithful member of Defiance Christian Church. She worked as a manager for Hobby Lobby. She enjoyed traveling with...

Oct 18, 2021

Ruth A. Keys, age 59 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on July 11, 1962 to Ernest and Cheryl (Priest) Birtcher in Napoleon, Ohio. In 1996 she married her best friend Macel Keys, who resides in Defiance.

Ruth worked at Teneco for twelve years...

Oct 18, 2021

Donald J. Bendele, 72, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on June 20, 1949 to Hubert and Thelma (Baumgarte) Bendele in Ottoville, Ohio.  Donald served his country in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He retired from General Motors with 25...

Oct 17, 2021

James L. Ingle Jr, age 64 of Holgate, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. He was born on August 30, 1957 to the late James and Joyce (Cook) Ingle in Bryan, Ohio. James was a 1975 graduate of Defiance High School. He worked at Campbell's Soup Company in Napoleon for over 40 years...

Oct 17, 2021

Mary S. "Sue" Owens, age 76 of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on  Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Meadows of Kalida. She was born on October 21, 1944 to Dennis and Inez (Yates) Bowman in Grundy, Virginia. On January 6, 1961 she married Carl "Gene" Owens, who survives. Sue, a devoted wife and mother, was a faithful member of Restoration...

Oct 16, 2021

Richard J. Zaborowski, age 73 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on February 25, 1948 to the late Anthony and Helen (Moulton) Zaborowski in Jackson, Michigan. On September 29, 1997 he married Ella (Allen) Zaborowski, who preceded him in death on August 10, 2015.

Oct 14, 2021

Timothy S. Baker, 54, of Chewey, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at North Eastern Health Systems in Tahlequah, OK. He was born on May 8, 1967 to Allan and Lois (Fast) Baker in Defiance, Ohio. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army attaining the Rank of E-4. He received honors in Good Conduct and...

Oct 13, 2021

Richard A. Smith Sr., age 79 of Sherwood, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on November 10, 1941 to Robert and Mary (Matthews) Smith in Detroit, Michigan. On August 25, 1976 he married Carolyn Smith, who preceded him in death on December 6, 2020. Richard proudly...

Oct 10, 2021

Larry Hawkins, age 63 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on  October 10, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center following complaints of Covid.

Larry was born in Defiance, Ohio to Harold and Thelma (Fuller) Hawkins on March 19, 1958. He was a 1977 graduate of Defiance High School. Larry worked at his parent's business B&H Trucking...

Oct 5, 2021

Patricia Ann (Kroeckel) Mayer passed away peacefully on October 5, 2021 at the Hospice Center of Defiance following a short decline in her health.  Patricia was born in Defiance to Robert and Ruth (Parker) Kroeckel on December 4, 1926.  On November 28, 1945, she and Lowell Mayer were married at St. John's Catholic Church and celebrated each of their...

Oct 4, 2021

Sylvia M. Lloyd, 83, of Butler, Indiana, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She was born on November 30, 1937 to the late Charles and Emma (Wagner) Lloyd in Defiance, Ohio. Sylvia worked as the head custodian at Breeze Elementary School in Vista, CA until her retirement. She loved spending...