Obituaries

Dec 7, 2020

Paul Junior Warnimont, age 89, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at ProMedica Defiance Hospital, with his daughter by his side.

He was born on August 23, 1931 in Defiance, the son of Martin and Amelia (Friedhoff) Warnimont. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954 during the Korean...

Dec 6, 2020

Carolyn A. Smith, age 73 of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Community Hospital and Wellness Center in Bryan, Ohio. She was born on March 29, 1947 to Richard and Bernice (Patton) Healy in Defiance, Ohio. Carolyn was a 1965 graduate of Defiance High School. On August 25, 1976 she married Richard Smith, who survives....

Dec 6, 2020

Carolyn A. Scantlen, age 81 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on July 15, 1939 to Albert and Angela (Dietrick) Kissner in Defiance, OH. On November 27, 1958 she married Russell P. Scantlen, who preceded her in death on May 20, 2013.

Carolyn was a...

Dec 6, 2020

Michael P. Scott, age 71 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on September 10, 1949 to Paul and Marion (Thompson) Scott in Dayton, Ohio. On June 11, 1971 he married Doris Hamblin, who survives in Defiance. Michael worked for over 35 years at Johns Manville until his retirement...

Dec 6, 2020

Betty G. Hohenberger, age 100 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at SKLD of Defiance. She was born on October 27, 1920 in Defiance, Ohio to George and Bessie Fay (Snyder) Viebach. On November 17, 1939 she married Marvin O. Hohenberger, who preceded her in death on December 23, 1992.

Betty is survived by...

Dec 5, 2020

Cheryll Mae Carroll, age 72 of Pemberville, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born on July 21, 1948 to Clifford and Zelda (Spangler) Higley in Bryan, Ohio. On January 27, 1972 she married Thomas R. Carroll, who survives.

Cheryll was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Bowling...

Dec 4, 2020

Homer L. Greear, age 82 of Sherwood,Ohio, passed away Friday December 4, 2020 at ProMedica Defiance Hospital.

Homer was born June 17, 1938 in Coeburn, Virginia, the son of James Howard Greear and Mossie (Harmon) Greear. Homer went to Dungannon VA School in Coeburn,VA. Homer was a wonderful husband, great provider,and awesome Dad and Papaw. He loved...

Dec 4, 2020

Luther T. Hofacker, 86, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. He was born on December 30, 1933 to Charles and Iva (Taylor) Hofacker in Paulding County, OH. On December 31, 1954 he married Deloris Froelich who survives in Defiance. He was a member of the 1st Church of Christ, Defiance. Luther worked...

Dec 3, 2020

Ralph Allen "Al" Schnitz, age 91 of Napoleon, Ohio, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Genacross Lutheran Services in Napoleon, Ohio. He was born on October 30, 1929 to the late Merl and Florence (Snyder) Schnitz in Decatur, Indiana. Al was a 1936 graduate of Decatur High School. He proudly served our country in...

Dec 2, 2020

Kenneth G. "Butch" Blosser, age 78 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on November 26, 1942 to the late Kenneth and Clara Mae (Merz) Blosser in Toledo, Ohio. Ken was a graduate of Fairview High School, he earned his Associate's Degree in Business Administration from International...

Dec 2, 2020

Robert J. Bond, age 98 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance. He was born on February 5, 1922 to Elmer and Marie (Flentji) Bond in Defiance, Ohio.  Robert proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during WWII. On June 25, 1945  he married Violet Emmons, who survives in Defiance. Robert...

Nov 29, 2020

Brenda Gail Mays, age 61 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at her home in Defiance. She was born on November 6, 1959 to Riley and Jeanette (Helbert) Mays in Wise, Virginia. Brenda worked as a Nurses Assistant at Brookview Care Center in Defiance. She enjoyed being outdoors, jigsaw puzzles, and she collected unicorns, dolls, and...

Nov 29, 2020

Donald Gene Dunbar, age 87 of Napoleon, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Genacross Lutheran Services in Napoleon, Ohio. He was born on December 6, 1932 to the late Lawrence and Elise (Drexler) Dunbar in Defiance, Ohio. He was a 1950 graduate of Jewell High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1953...

Nov 28, 2020

Don P. Hampshire, 66, Defiance, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, entered eternal life on the early evening of November 28th, 2020. Don was born January 22, 1954, in Defiance, OH, to Don L. and Glenda Hampshire.  On August 8, 1987, he married Sandy (Riley) Beck.  Together they raised two sons, Garrett and Shawn, and one daughter, Shannon. Don...

Nov 27, 2020

Daniel E. Siler, age 69 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on August 31, 1951 to the late Herman and Esther (Nagel) Siler in Defiance County, Ohio. On March 27, 2004 he married Peggy (Baker) Siler, who survives. Dan was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church, and...

Nov 26, 2020

Wayne Michael Crane, age 75 of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of Defiance, OH, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at VA Northern Indiana Medical Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN. He was born on November 14, 1945 to the late Myron and Joyce (Smith) Crane in Sonoma, California. Wayne was a member of The Pentecostals of Ft. Wayne Indiana....

Nov 26, 2020

Rev. Marvin Mulford, age 86 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Glenn Park of Defiance. He was born on June 16, 1934 to the late Dwight and Ellen (Young) Mulford in Toledo, Ohio. On July 6, 1958 he married Edith Dull, who survives in Defiance. Marvin received a Bachelor's Degree from The University of Toledo...

Nov 26, 2020

Leroy L. Vance, 73, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at SKLD Care Center in Defiance, Ohio He was born on March 1, 1947 to the late Leo and Vanda (Kunesh) Vance in Defiance, Ohio. Leroy was a 1966 graduate of Ayersville High School. He proudly  served in the U.S. Army. Leroy was a member of...

Nov 26, 2020

William C. "Bill" Keller, age 95 of Leo, Indiana, formerly of Defiance, passed away to join his family and friends on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Parkview Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born on October 17, 1925 to the late Dallas and Bessie (Shock) Keller in Defiance, Ohio. On November 7, 1948 he married Mary Cooper at...

Nov 25, 2020

Barbara L. (Daoust) Hasselschwert, age 81, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday morning, November 25, 2020 at Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born on November 11, 1939 to the late William and M. Maxine (Stoll) Daoust in Defiance, Ohio. In 1984 she married Bernard Hasselschwert, who preceded her in death in 1997. Barb was a member of St....