Obituaries

Jun 12, 2021

Lisa Renee Cosentino, 60, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at the ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born on June 21, 1960 to Arnold  and Theda (Hogue) Alsip in Akron,Ohio.  Lisa received her Bachelors of Arts Degree from Miami University.  On May 22, 1982, she married Tony Cosentino, who survives at Defiance. Lisa was a Homemaker....

Jun 12, 2021

Jeffrey Allen "Jeff" Mast, Sr. 60, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at his residence in Defiance.

He was born on July 19, 1960 to Richard and Bonnie (Beck) Mast at Defiance.  Jeff was a graduate of Tinora High School Class of 1978.  On June 30, 1979 he married Shirley Shreve, who survives at...

Jun 11, 2021

Keri E. Steffan, 54, Bradenton, FL, passed away early Friday morning, June 11, 2021, in her home following a years-long battle with lung cancer.

She was born on May 2, 1967, along with her twin brother in Defiance, OH. They were adopted one week later by their loving parents, Marva & Alan Clingaman.

Keri enjoyed...

Jun 11, 2021

Andrew Anthony Jimenez, 25, of Defiance, left his earthly home on  Friday, June 11, 2021. He was born on June 10, 1996 to Elias Jimenez, Jr. and Angela Leever in Defiance, Ohio. He had a love of life to the point where he was a trailblazer, impacting people's view on disabilities by his nature and smile.  He was a...

Jun 10, 2021

Phyllis Ann Bowers, 64, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on December 1, 1956 to William and Betty (Hohenberger) Sabo in Defiance.  On May 27, 1992 she married Kent Bowers, who survives at Defiance.  Phyllis was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, yard work and being a grandma.  She also liked...

Jun 10, 2021

Jeffrey Ray Craft, 62, of Defiance, passed away onThursday, June 10, 2021 at his home in Defiance with his family by his side. He was born on January 15, 1959 to Benjamin and Karen (Wyandt) Craft in Van Wert, Ohio. Jeff proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1980 to 1986. On June 29, 1991 he married Susan (Bechtol)...

Jun 10, 2021

Ron T. Cupp, age 73 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday evening, June 6, 2021 at his home in Defiance. He was born on July 13, 1947 to the late Harry and Hilda (Wolf) Cupp in Defiance, Ohio. Ron was married to Diane (Van Poppel) Cupp, who preceded him in death on January 22, 1987. Ron worked for over...

Jun 8, 2021

Grayling L. "5-5" Hatfield, 63, of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on July 23, 1957 to the late George and Verna (Duncan) Hatfield  in Findlay, Ohio. Grayling earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business from Findlay College, and he minored in Psychology.

Grayling worked...

Jun 6, 2021

Reynaldo "Rey" DeLeon, 54, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on August 7, 1966 to Raymond DeLeon Sr. and Gloria (Ramon) Ysasaga at Morton, Texas. Rey was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Defiance. He worked for several years at Campbell's Soup...

Jun 5, 2021

Keith D. Lang Sr., 62, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on May 18, 1959 to David and Martha (Mock) Lang in Defiance, Ohio. On June 19, 2000 he married Theresa Leininger. Keith enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Keith is survived...

Jun 3, 2021

David L. Fronk, age 74 of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his home with his loving wife by his side.

He was born on December 31, 1946 to the late William L Fronk Jr. and Mary Slough in Defiance Ohio. Dave was a 1965 graduate of Tinora High School....

Jun 3, 2021

NATALIE MANSFIELD Natalie Ellen (Ladd) Mansfield, 85, of Defiance passed away June 3, 2021 at The Laurels of Defiance.

She was born on November 11, 1935 to the late Franklin and Datha (Halbgewoks) Ladd, Continental Ohio. She was a 1953 graduate of Continental High School. Natalie married Keith D. Mansfield on June 9, 1957 and he preceded...

Jun 2, 2021

Rosalie Ruth Harris, 81, of Jewell passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 27, 1939 in Defiance Ohio to the late John and Ruth (Lymanstall) Cameron.  Rosalie was a 1957 graduate of Jewell High School and a 1960 graduate of...

Jun 1, 2021

SHARON "SUSIE" LYNN ANKNEY, Cecil, OH

Sue was born on June 27, 1949 to Walter Eugene Strong and Hazel May (Lones) Strong in Logansport, Indiana. She graduated from Hicksville High School in 1968. She was employed at Dana Weatherhead in Antwerp, Ohio. This is where she met and fell in love with someone special in the maintenance...

May 31, 2021

Shirley E. Sholl, 81, of Oakwood, Ohio, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, May 31, 2021 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on May 12, 1940 to Meldan and Gladys (Shaffer) Arend in Defiance, Ohio. On November 24, 1967 she married Vincent Sholl, who survives.

Shirley was a faithful member of St.Mary Junction...

May 31, 2021

Ordis Hahn, 79, of Defiance, died peacefully on Monday, May 31, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on March 14, 1942 in a farmhouse at the corner of St. Rt. 281 and 65 in Henry County to the late Alva and Lorena (Scheele) Hahn. On September 29, 1962 he married Phyllis (Stuckey) Hahn, after...

May 30, 2021

William J. Gerger, age 85 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at his home in Defiance. He was born on April 1, 1936 to the late Anthony and Theresa (Prinz) Gerger in Mansfield, Ohio. He graduated from Mansfield High School, and proudly served our country in the U.S. Marines. He was married to Davinie (Dunn) Gerger,...

May 28, 2021

Sally Jo Grosenbacher, age 65 of Defiance, passed away on Friday morning, May 28, 2021 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on November 21, 1955 to Elmer and Mary (Nicholls) Sweinhagen in Defiance, Ohio. On November 28, 1998 she married Kim Grosenbacher, who survives. Sally formerly worked as a social worker for several years....

May 25, 2021

Jesus Orona, 58, of Sherwood, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at his home in Sherwood, Ohio. He was born on November 24, 1962 to Miguel and Rosario (Hernandez) Orona in La Flor de Jimulco, Mexico. On November 13, 2009 he married Amber Orona, who survives. Jesus lived in the moment and loved spending time with his family....

May 24, 2021

John H. Layman, age 90 of Peoria, Arizona, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 in Surprise, Arizona. He was born on October 17, 1930 to Virgil and Wava (Driver) Layman in Toledo, Ohio. In 1949 he married Gwendolyn (Klima) Layman who preceded him in death on July 25, 2015.

John was a member...