Obituaries

Dec 2, 2025

Gerda Louise Shreve, of Holgate, Ohio passed away peacefully at VanCrest Healthcare in the early morning hours of December 2nd, 2025, with family by her side. Born in Erie, PA on November 11th, 1936, Gerda lived a life marked by love and devotion to her family. She will be remembered for her kindness, her strength of spirit, and the...

Dec 1, 2025

Alfred Wayne "Slim" Forester, 83, of Defiance, OH, passed away December 1st in the ultimate act of Grinchiness.

Wayne was born October 12, 1942, to Ray (1967) and Toy (Newton, 2013) Forester. He married Karen Craker on November 27, 1965. Together, they had two children, Kelly (Wendy) Forester and April (Rob) Pike. He leaves behind his younger...

Nov 30, 2025

Barbara Jean Hancock, age 81, of Defiance, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 30 at Kingsbury Place surrounded by her loving children.

She was born on November 5, 1944, to the late Raymond A. and Mapha L. (Lamb) Schaadt, in Paulding, Ohio and passed away on what would have been her parent's 86th wedding anniversary. She grew up...

Nov 29, 2025

Marvin D. Yoder, 84, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away Saturday, November 29th surrounded by his loving family while cheering on the Buckeyes. Born in Bryan, OH on October 25, 1941, to Jonas and Iva (Smead) Yoder, Marvin grew up with strong values of family, service, community, and hard work. He proudly graduated with the first class from Fairview High...

Nov 29, 2025

Mary Ann Call, age 81 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Napoleon, Ohio on December 2, 1943 to the late Ralph and Nellie (Stout) Glore. Mary was a 1961 graduate of Ayersville High School. On April 1, 1961 she...

Nov 29, 2025

Larry L. Szabo, age 86 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Hospice of NW Ohio in Perrysburg, Ohio.

He was born in Defiance, Ohio on September 6, 1939 to the late Edward and Marvelle Szabo. Larry was a 1957 graduate of Defiance High School. After high school he went to work at Defiance...

Nov 28, 2025

Lisa J. (Schlosser) Long, age 63, of Defiance, passed away on  November 28, 2025 at the St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on May 25, 1962 to Tom and Joan (Kittle) Schlosser in Defiance. She was a 1980 graduate of Defiance High School and worked for General Motors in Defiance for 10 years. Lisa...

Nov 27, 2025

Jane E. (Tuohy) Minsel, age 88, of Defiance, passed away on  November 27, 2025 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on April 17, 1937 to John and Maude (Clemens) Tuohy in Defiance County, OH. She was a 1955 graduate of Defiance High School. Jane worked as a secretary for Arthur Law Firm for over 40 years. On October...

Nov 27, 2025

Wiley E. Haynes, aged 85 of Defiance OH passed away on November 27, 2025, at home, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born January 26, 1940, to Wiley and Myrtle (Moulton) Haynes in Peoria, IL. Wiley was a 1958 graduate of Woodruff High School. After high school, Wiley served in the U.S. Navy, where he learned computer...

Nov 26, 2025

Mary Jane  Davis, 95, of Defiance, passed away on  November 26, 2025 at the Laurels in Defiance, OH. She was born on September 19, 1930 to Carl and Freida (Houck) Klein in Defiance, OH. Mary Jane worked as an administrator for Dinner Bell for 20 years until her retirement in 1995. On  December 10, 1948, she married Wilfred  "Bill"...

Nov 26, 2025

Nelson Lawrence Okuley, 99, of Ayersville, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Glenn Park Senior Living in Defiance, Ohio. He was born in Northcreek, Ohio on March 14, 1926 to Albert and Monica (Roof) Okuley.

He was proceeded in death by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy (Bauer) Okuley and his daughter, Karen Clemens.  He is...

Nov 26, 2025

Glen Arthur Diven, 67, of Defiance, passed away on November 26, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Defiance. He was born on January 3, 1958 to George and Mary (William) Diven in Defiance, OH. He graduated from Paulding High School. Glen worked as a farm hand for Cooper Farms for many years. Glen was an avid country music listener, especially...

Nov 26, 2025

Pamela Ann VanDyke, age 57, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Toledo Hospital.

She was born on July 13, 1968, to John and Karen Young in Defiance. She was a 1986 graduate of Defiance High School and worked as a laborer for General Motors for many years. On September 19, 1987, she married...

Nov 25, 2025

Dolene A. Keeterle, 91, of Bryan, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born in Defiance County, Ohio on December 23, 1933, to the late Roy and Evadna (Grant) Limbaugh. Dolene was a 1952 graduate of Sherwood-Delaware High School where she was a cheerleader and majorette. She...

Nov 24, 2025

Betty Lou Relyea, 84, of Defiance, passed away on November 24, 2025, at Vancrest of Holgate. She was born on May 19, 1941, to Cecil and Ethel (DeTray) Shock in Paulding, Ohio. Betty worked as a baker for Chief Supermarket for many years before her retirement. On November 24, 1962, she married Paul Relyea who preceded her on November...

Nov 22, 2025

Amelia F. Kellermyer, age 66, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Brookview of  Defiance, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 9, 1959 to Donald and Ruperta (Solis) Roehrig in Defiance. Amy was a 1977 graduate of Defiance High School. In March of 2025, after 36 years, she retired from Spangler Candy Company....

Nov 20, 2025

Charles C. Whiteford, age 63 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.

He was born in Chilton, Wisconsin on December 17, 1961 to Charles W. and Marilyn J. (Myers) Whiteford. Charles was a 1980 graduate of Ayersville High School.

Chuck was the life of the party and loved  making...

Nov 18, 2025

Patsy Ann Myers, age 80 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, November 18, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born in Wauseon, Ohio on April 19, 1945 to the late Clyde and Stella (Waxler) Burdue. On October 23, 1987 she married Wayne H. Myers who preceded her in death on January...

Nov 18, 2025

Dolores Leone Hammon, 97, of Defiance, died on November 18, 2025 in Defiance, Ohio.

She was born on May 30, 1928 to Edgar and Leona Lantow in Defiance.

She was a graduate of Defiance High School. She married Richard Hammon. They had three children, Linda (Joseph) Westrick, Cheryl (Gary) Devine, and Jeffrey (Linda) Hammon of...

Nov 18, 2025

Steven L. Addington, age 68 of Defiance, passed away on Monday evening, November 17, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on May 18, 1957 to the late Stephen and Phyllis (Blankenbeckler) Addington. He was a 1976 graduate of Napoleon High School. He was married to Pamela (Karr) Addington who preceded him...