Obituaries

Nov 24, 2020

Violetta Marlene Poston, age 86 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Defiance. She was born on May 27, 1934 to James and Lilley (Stallard) Donahue in Coeburn, Virginia. On April 5, 1952 she married Kermit Ray Poston, who preceded her in death on August 23, 2020. Violetta...

Nov 23, 2020

Pablo A. "Paul" Castillo, age 54 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green, Ohio from complications due to Covid-19. He was born on December 14, 1965 to Alfredo and Maria (Villarreal) Castillo in Defiance, Ohio. Paul was a 1985 graduate of Defiance High School. He proudly served in the U.S....

Nov 23, 2020

Rita Mae Kratzer (91) mother and grandmother, went peacefully to be with the Lord and reunited with her soulmate of 61 years Lowell "Bud" W. Krazter, early on the morning of November, 23. She was born on September 18, 1929 in Defiance, Ohio. Rita is survived by her five children Keith (Karen) Kratzer of Defiance; Deb (Jim) Burkhart of...

Nov 22, 2020

Dennis Charles Fedderke, age 71 of Defiance, died at Mercy Hospital in Defiance, Ohio on November 22, 2020. He was born in Wauseon, Ohio on November 8, 1949, to the late Charles and Ruth (Kinsman) Fedderke. He married the love of his life, Elaine Kay McMaster, on August 11, 1972; she survives him in Defiance. Together, they welcomed their...

Nov 22, 2020

Ronald Edward Shock, age 79 of Evansport, Ohio, passed away early Sunday morning, November 22, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Oregon, Ohio. On April 30, 1961 he married Velma (Carnahan) Shock, who resides in Evansport, Ohio. They were married 59 years...( to the same woman... he used to say. ) He was born on February 10, 1941 in Defiance...

Nov 20, 2020

David Diaz, Jr., age 65 of Bryan, Ohio, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away from pancreatic cancer on Friday, November 20, 2020 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on March 12, 1955 to the late David Sr. and Angelina (Guzman) Diaz in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On July 11, 1997 he married Robin (Gilliland) Diaz,...

Nov 20, 2020

Rickie L. Miller, age 64 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on October 29, 1956 to Art and Rosalee (Barnhart) Miller in Van Wert, Ohio. Rickie worked at Campbell's Soup Company for several years until his retirement in 2018. Rickie was a Boy Scout...

Nov 20, 2020

Ramon "Smiley" Gill, age 78 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on August 30, 1942 to Felix and Adelaida (Del Los Santo) Gill in Raymondville, Texas. Ramon worked at General Motors from 1964 until his retirement. He was a social member of AmVets #1991. Ramon is...

Nov 20, 2020

Joseph W Majors, 78, of Defiance passed away on  November 20, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on September 23, 1942 to Carl and Flossie (Wise) Major in Akron, Ohio.  Joseph worked as a Skilled tradesman for GM Foundry in Defiance. On  April 23, 1962, he married Nancy Back who preceded him in death...

Nov 18, 2020

Shirley Ann Retcher, age 83 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on June 22, 1937 to Ralph and Gladys (Leathers) Vogel in Defiance, Ohio. Shirley was a 1956 graduate of Defiance High School. On June 3, 1956 she married Robert L. Retcher, who preceded her in death on...

Nov 18, 2020

Larry Daniel Sparks, age 68 of Holgate, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on August 2, 1952 to Flavis and Mary (Derry) Sparks in Osceola, Arkansas. Larry graduated from Napoleon High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1970 to 1972 during...

Nov 17, 2020

Sandra S. Peterson,  age 76 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on April 15, 1944 to James and Mae (Uetterling) Gray in Defiance, Ohio. Sandy was a 1962 graduate of Defiance High School. On July 7, 1962 she married Gerald Peterson, who preceded her in death...

Nov 16, 2020

Mary D. Wagner, age 73 of Defiance, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Waterville Healthcare Center in Waterville, Ohio. She was born on May 30, 1947 to the late Gerald and Agnes (Lero) Batt in Defiance, Ohio. Mary attended St. John's Catholic Grade School and graduated from Defiance High School in 1965. On...

Nov 15, 2020

Robert H. Fleming, age 78 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on January 3, 1942 to the late Tolby and Clara (Short) Fleming in Grundy, Virginia. He was a 1960 graduate of Grundy High School. Bob proudly served our country in the U.S. Marines from 1960 to 1964....

Nov 15, 2020

David W. Emmel, age 69 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on April 22, 1951 to the late Maynard and Mildred (Hohenberger) Emmel in Defiance, OH. He was a 1969 graduate of Defiance High School. On December 12, 1970 he married Betty (Shaffer) Emmel of Defiance. Dave was...

Nov 14, 2020

Francis E. Weber age 93, a life-long resident of Defiance, Ohio passed away peacefully in his sleep on Nov. 14, 2020 at SKLD in Bryan.  He was born November 19, 1926, to Frank and Helen (Goller) Weber, and lived his life as a true gentleman.

On June 24, 2008 Francis was preceded in death by his loving...

Nov 14, 2020

Clifford E. Bauer, age 73 of Defiance, was called to his Heavenly home on Saturday, November 14, 2020 after a long illness. He was born on January 31, 1947 to Vernon and Velma (Osborn) Bauer in Defiance, Ohio. On October 8, 1984 he married Sandra (Santos) Bauer, who survives in Defiance. Cliff worked as an electrician and had 40...

Nov 13, 2020

Helen L. Long, age 93 of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on February 20, 1927 to Alva and Blanche (Fockler) Schaffer in Paulding, Ohio. On February 24, 1946 she married Arthur Long, who preceded her in death on November 2, 2009. Helen enjoyed gardening, and loved her...

Nov 12, 2020

Barbara Jean Kochensparger, Age 80 passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at her residence in Defiance. She was born on January 12, 1940 to Royal and Cleo (Fix) Ward in Defiance, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her son Tracy, granddaughter Jessica, her parents, her brother Fuzz and her husband Clarence. She is survived by her...

Nov 12, 2020

Monty L. Vandemark, 71, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at his home in Defiance. He was born on January 13, 1949 to Harold and Frances (Schaffer) Vandemark in Defiance, Ohio.  Monty was in the U.S. Navy with the Seabees from 1968 to 1970. He worked as a Millwright for General Motors in Defiance for over...