Obituaries

Jun 18, 2021

Sandy Lee Scott, age 78 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on May 6, 1943 to John and Evelyn (Nolan) Davis in Columbus, Ohio. She was married Homer Scott, and although they had divorced, they remained close friends over the years. Sandy worked  for over 25 years at Campbell's...

Jun 17, 2021

Mary Dolores (Dee) Acomb, 94, of Defiance, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center following a 19 year battle with ovarian cancer.  She was born to Thomas and Ada (Fortman) McCann on May 16, 1927 in Cincinnati, Ohio where she spent the first 77 years of her life, moving to Defiance...

Jun 16, 2021

Chester Frank Brown Sr., 86, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on April 13, 1935 to Frank and Hettie (Stockard) Brown in Waynesboro, Tennessee. On February 14, 1956 he married Clytie (Berthay) Brown, who preceded him in death in 2015.

Chester was a member of Fulmer...

Jun 16, 2021

Ardith A Karnes, 93, of Defiance, passed away on  Wednesday, June 16, 2021 surrounded by her family at the CHP Defiance Area In Patient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio. She was born on July 2, 1927 and was raised by Pliny and Mathilda (Yackee) Crockett in Defiance County.  On September 8, 1946 she married Donald Karnes who preceded her on...

Jun 14, 2021

John D. Seele, age 71 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 in Sebring, Florida.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Friday, August 6, 2021 at Schaffer Funeral Home South, Lawson/Roessner Chapel (1753 S. Clinton St.) A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 6:00 pm at the funeral home....

Jun 14, 2021

Keith D Marty, 65, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at the Regency Hospital in the Cleveland, Ohio area. He was born on February 19, 1956 to Kenneth and Carolyn (Volk) Marty in Painesville, Ohio. On  April 23, 1998 he married Gloria Serda who survives in  Defiance.

Keith held a Bachelor's Degree.  He worked...

Jun 12, 2021

Angela  Birr, 29, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at her home. She was born on December 16, 1991 to Erik and Mickie (Kroeckel) Birr in Defiance. She attended school at Fairview High School and Four County Career Center in the STNA program.  Angela worked for Defiance Metal Products. She loved her children and family, enjoying...

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...