Obituaries

Apr 20, 2021

Lyle Eugene Smith, Jr., 54, of Ney, passed away on  April 20, 2021 due to an automobile accident. He was born on June 30, 1966 to Lyle and Joyce (Riethmiller) Smith in Niagara Falls, New York. On December 9, 2000, he married Delicia (Foust) Smith who survives in Ney.

Lyle retired from the US Navy after 20...

Apr 19, 2021

Marilyn M. Greear, age 77 of Sherwood, Ohio passed away Monday April 19th 2021 at her residence.

Marilyn was born a twin on February 4,1944 in Defiance, Ohio to the late Wallace F. and Luella (Osborn) Relyea.  Marilyn graduated from Defiance High School. On June 23rd 1962 she married the love of her life, Homer L. Greear...

Apr 17, 2021

Robert M. Chapman Jr., 73, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on September 7, 1947 to Robert and Anne (O'Brien) Chapman in New York, NY. In  2003 he married Deborah (Siler) Chapman, who preceded him in death on January 18, 2017.

Bob was a...

Apr 16, 2021

Marvin E. Thieroff, 91, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2021 into the arms of Jesus.

The oldest of four children, Marvin was born on September 29,1929 to Richard and Elda (Tadsen) Thieroff in Holgate, Ohio. As a student at Holgate High School, he was involved in FFA, he raised spotted Poland China pigs for...

Apr 14, 2021

The love of Susan Secoy's life, Robert E. Secoy, 74, of Defiance, passed peacefully to his heavenly home on  April 14, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center following an extended battle with Leukemia. He was born on March 6, 1947 to Edwin and Zita (Moore) Secoy in Athens, Ohio.  He married Susan Newsom on September 14, 1969...

Apr 14, 2021

Lynn Keller, 74, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Lynn was born on December 15, 1946 in Defiance, Ohio to William and Valera (Schatz) Keller. After graduating from Defiance High School in 1964, he pursued a degree in Mathematics Education at Defiance College, graduating in 1970. He received his...

Apr 13, 2021

He was born on February 9, 1979 to Michael C. Goff and Carla A.(Watson) Goff in Berea, Ohio. On October 12, 2002 he married Carla (Heilman) Goff, who survives. Chad and Carla were high school sweethearts. They had the best 18 1/2 years of their lives together. He truly was the best devoted husband and father.

Chad...

Apr 12, 2021

John E. Nickels, 77, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 in Tennessee. John was born to the late Francis and Vera (Weber) Nickels in Defiance, Ohio on September 6, 1943.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army for two years. On May 8, 1968 he married Marianne (Anderson) Nickels, who preceded him...

Apr 12, 2021

Tyler Kunsman, 35, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Henry County Hospital in Napoleon, Ohio. Tyler was born on April 2, 1986 to Donald P. Hazlett and Darlene (Bowling) Peterson in Toledo, Ohio. He worked at Campbell's Soup Company in Napoleon. Tyler enjoyed lifting weights, he loved to laugh, and will be remembered for his...

Apr 12, 2021

Sonora A. Hasselswerth, 99, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at SKLD Care Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on November 21, 1921 to Harley and Mary (Brentlinger) Tatman in Continental, Ohio. She was the Valedictorian of her graduating class at Continental High School. On May 31, 1942 she married Robert E. Hasselswerth, who preceded...

Apr 12, 2021

Orville "Orv" Dickerson, 66, of Defiance, set sail for his final fishing trip on Monday, April 12th after a valiant fight with cancer.

He was born in Defiance to Mary Faye and William Dickerson, who preceded him in death. Orv married Karen Koppenhofer in January of 1976, who has been by his side in sickness and in...

Apr 12, 2021

Carolyn Kay Merritt, 72, of Paulding, passed away on  Monday, April 12, 2021 at Paulding County Hospital. She was born on September 28, 1948 to the late Willard and Mary (Richards) Fogle in Defiance, Ohio. On June 29, 1974 she married Lawrence Merritt, who preceded her in death in 1998.

Carolyn was a member of Defiance Christian...

Apr 11, 2021

Mildred Limber, 94, of Ayersville, passed on to her Heavenly Home in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 11, 2021.  She was born in Highland Township on September 21, 1926 , the daughter of the late Earl and Della Peck. She was a graduate of Ayersville High School. On May 19, 1951 she married George Limber, who died...

Apr 10, 2021

Mary Lee Gibson, 90, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday,  April 10, 2021 at ProMedica Defiance Hospital in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on March 5, 1931 to Edward and Mary (Figley) Weisenburger in Defiance. On June 10, 1952 she married John Gibson, who preceded her in death in 1990. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. Mary...

Apr 9, 2021

Rick L. Seifert, age 67 of Toledo, Ohio, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at The Lakes of Monclova in Maumee, Ohio. He was born on December 22, 1953 to Leo and Marjorie (Geiger) Seifert in Defiance, Ohio. Rick was a 1971 graduate of Ayersville High School. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Defiance College,...

Apr 9, 2021

Robert Charles Tadsen, 77, of Archbold, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon, Ohio. He was born on March 16, 1944 to Luther and Virginia (Rauth) Tadsen in Toledo, Ohio. He attended Slocum Elementary School and graduated  from Defiance High School in 1962.  On July 10, 1971 he married Janet Rinehart.  He...

Apr 7, 2021

Sheila Jean Black, age 63 of Defiance, entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. She was born on April 10, 1957 to the late Shelby (Clawson) and John A. Black Sr. in Defiance, Ohio.  Sheila was a member of Faith Tabernacle Church. She worked for several years at General Motors in Defiance until her retirement in...

Apr 6, 2021

Louis A. Herman, age 92 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Astoria Place in Waterville, Ohio. He was born on February 26, 1929 to the late Henry and Saloma (Byrnes) Herman in Paulding County, Ohio. Louis was a 1948 graduate of Oakwood High School. On February 11, 1956 he married Reba (Adkins) Herman, who survives....

Apr 6, 2021

Robert I. Eschedor, age 84 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born on June 15, 1936 to the late Clayton and Edna (Babcock) Eschedor in Wayne, Ohio. On June 15, 1956 he married Sharon (Lee) Eschedor, who survives. Robert was the owner and operator of  B & B Heating and...

Apr 4, 2021

Barbara E. Goble, age 73 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on February 24, 1948 to John and Eva (Meade) Goble in Turkey Creek, Kentucky. Barb was a graduate of Belfry High School. She was a member of The Family Christian Center, and Moose Lodge #2094. She enjoyed...