Obituaries

Feb 22, 2021

Dennis L. Engel, age 81 of Defiance, passed away on Monday morning, February 22, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on July 25, 1939 to Walter and Hope (Mollett) Engel in Defiance, Ohio. On October 17, 1964 he married Marilyn (Foss) Engel, who preceded him in death on October 11, 2011.

Denny was a member...

Feb 21, 2021

John Charles Richardson Sr., age 71 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Paulding, Ohio to Eugene and Pearl Richardson on August 12, 1949. He was a 1967 graduate of Continental High School. He worked in construction and as a truck driver, machine operator for Phillips...

Feb 18, 2021

Janet M. Hench, age 82 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on December 22, 1938 to the late Karl and Flossie (Hardy) Hench in Defiance, Ohio. Janet was a graduate of Defiance High School, and earned her Bachelor's Degree from Mary Mount College in Kansas. She was a...

Feb 16, 2021

Robert E. Thomas, age 95 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, February 16, 2021 at SKLD Care Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on May 27, 1925 to the late Frank and Lucinda (Comadoll) Thomas in Sandusky, Ohio. Bob was a 1943 graduate of Sherwood-Delaware High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Air...

Feb 16, 2021

Edith Ann Mulford, age 83 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born on June 1, 1937 to the late Howard and Ethel (Lehmann) Dull  in Kansas, Ohio. On July 6, 1958 she married Rev. Marvin Mulford, who preceded her in death on November 26, 2020. Edith was a faithful...

Feb 14, 2021

John M. "Cuzz" Schelling, age 74 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on June 7, 1946 to the late Clyde and Marion (Roedel) Schelling in Defiance, Ohio. John was a 1964 graduate of Defiance High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S....

Feb 14, 2021

Bonita L. "Bonnie" Anders, age 71 of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Bayfront Medical Center in Punta Gorda, Florida. She was born on May 20, 1949 to Melvin and Joan (Hohenberger) Schuller in Defiance, Ohio. Bonnie was a 1967 graduate of Ayersville H.S. On May 17, 1975 she married Arland...

Feb 13, 2021

Betsy A. Jesse, age 74 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on January 13, 1947 to Harold and Rosemary (Eitniear) Lang in Defiance, Ohio. On May 11, 1968 she married Frank Jesse, who survives. Betsy was a member of Eagles #372, Moose Lodge #2094, and VFW #3360 Auxiliary...

Feb 13, 2021

Mary A Temple, age 75, of Defiance, entered the gardens of heaven on Saturday, February 13, 2021. She was born on April 15, 1945 to Clarence and Edith (Beldon) Druhot in Defiance. Mary worked on the cookie line at Druhot Bakery and at  JC Penney for 35 years retiring in 2020. On September 8, 1995 she married Wilfred David...

Feb 13, 2021

Janice Colleen Feeney, age 58 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 surrounded by her family at her home in Defiance. She was born on July 12, 1962 to the late John and Vivian (Lawson) Littleton in Olive Hill, Kentucky. Janice worked for over 25 years at General Motors in Defiance. She enjoyed gardening, going to services...

Feb 13, 2021

Lillian K Griffith, 89, of Holgate, passed away on  February 13, 2021 at the Vancrest Health Care Center, Holgate, OH. She was born on April 4, 1931 to Sherd and Vernia (McGlothlin) Baldridge at Grundy,Virginia.. On March 15, 1950 she married Hearl Griffith who  preceded her in death on January 18, 1997. She was a member of the 2nd...

Feb 13, 2021

Marlon Gene Hoop, 66, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the Laurels of Defiance. He was born on December 21, 1954 to Lorn and Bernadine (Cooper) Hoop at Defiance, OH. In 1990 he married Peggy Castle at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Defiance and she preceded him in death in 2012. Marlon was a proud...

Feb 11, 2021

Thomas Alan Moninger, age 69 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 6, 1951 to Ted and Imelda (Kehnast) Moninger in Defiance, Ohio. Tom was a 1969 graduate of Tinora High School. On June 4, 1982 he married Diane (Kuhn) Moninger, who survives. Tom...

Feb 11, 2021

Glen Johnson, 88, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife of 56 years, Mary and his son Rick by his side on February 11, 2021. Glen was the third son born to Freeman and Juanita (Webb) Johnson of Hicksville, April 20, 1932.  Glen served in the United States Army for two years, was...

Feb 10, 2021

Laura Jean Evans, better known as "LJ", age 72 years of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at her home on Power Dam Road. Formerly a resident of her beloved state of Rhode Island, she then moved to Defiance to be with her friends at Friends of Felines' Rescue Center. She was an active chatter on...

Feb 9, 2021

Judy Lea (Brady) Patterson, 79, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, with loving family by her side. She lost a fifteen year battle with cancer. She was born on June 6, 1941 to Ansel and Virginia (Park) Brady in Homeworth, Ohio. She was married to Wayne Patterson, Fresno, Ohio...

Feb 8, 2021

Robert L. Fett, age 63 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on August 18, 1957 to the late Louis and Marilyn (Gratz) Fett in Lima, Ohio. Bob received his Bachelor's Degree in Science from The Defiance College, and his Master's Degree from St. Francis in Ft....

Feb 6, 2021

George Manuel Ponce Sr. was called home to our Lord on February 6, 2021. He was born August 3, 1946 to Juan and Catalina (Garcia) Ponce in San Antonio Texas.

At General Motors, he was a journeyman electrician and retired after 25 years. His favorite times were spent with his family and especially his grandchildren. George was...

Feb 6, 2021

Darline E. Cobb, age 77 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at ProMedica Defiance Hospital. She was born on September 12, 1943 to Robert and Blanche (Gidney) Lee in Miami, Florida. On February 24, 1962  she married Marvin B. Cobb, who survives. Darline was a member of Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, and...

Feb 6, 2021

Sandra Sue (Ferree) Schindler, age 71of Defiance, passed away on  Saturday, February 6, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

Born in Jackson, Michigan on January 9, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Mildred (Kinnaman) Ferree. On February 26, 1972 she married the late Richard L. Schindler. They were devoted in marriage...