Obituaries

May 10, 2020

Wendy S. Ryan, 60, of Defiance, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at her home in Defiance. She was born on February 27, 1960 to Thomas and Shirley (Font) Plummer in Defiance, Ohio. On  January 27, 1979 she married Mark Ryan, who resides in Defiance.

Wendy was a member of St....

May 9, 2020

Cohen Matthew Greve, infant son of Joseph and Sara (Shock) Greve of Columbus, Ohio, passed away soon after his birth on Saturday evening, May 9, 2020 at Dublin Methodist Hospital in Dublin, Ohio.

Private services will be held with the assistance of Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance, Ohio. Memorials are suggested to the family. Online condolences can...

May 9, 2020

Bessie Lee Warren, age 88 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on May 12, 1931 to Roy and Mae (Powers) Farris in Harts, West Virginia. On June 13, 1954 she married William Warren, Sr., who resides in Defiance. Bessie had a strong connection to The Lord. She was...

May 9, 2020

James "Jim" Mossoney, age 65 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday evening, May 9, 2020 at his home in Defiance, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 13, 1954 to the late William and Mary Ann (Core) Mossoney in Defiance, Ohio. On January 21, 1983 he married Becky (Endsley) Mossoney, who resides in Defiance.

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May 6, 2020

Thomas "Tom"  Haaser, age 79 of Bryan, Ohio,  passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at SKLD Care Center in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on October 26, 1940 to the late Franklin and Alma (Lawhead) Haaser in Tiffin, Ohio. Tom proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He earned his Bachelor's Degree and worked as a nurse anesthetist...

May 4, 2020

Karen  I. Ordway, age 73 of Defiance, passed away on Monday morning, May 4, 2020 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on September 5, 1946 to the late Elmer and Betty (Brownell) Bechtol in Adrian, Michigan. She married Robert Seibold and they later divorced. On September 18, 1992 she married Leo E. Ordway, who preceded her in death...

May 4, 2020

Erma Mae (Lantow) DeTray, age 95 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at Hillside Country Living in Bryan, Ohio.

Today the most wonderful mother that had ever existed, as declared by her children, has passed from this life to the next. She taught her children strength, kindness, Christian morals, and love; she will be...

May 4, 2020

Eugene "Pork" William Weaver, age 87 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, May 4, 2020 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance, Ohio, with his loving family by his side. Pork was born on April 9, 1933 in Defiance, Ohio to the late Floyd and Cevilla J. (Lenhart) Weaver. He married Charlene "Weenie" Weaver on September 6, 1958. Weenie...

May 3, 2020

Sandra Sue (Seigman) Morehead, age 78 of Payne, Ohio, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020. She was born on June 28, 1941 to Elmer and Dora (Niswander) Seigman in Defiance, Ohio. Sandra was a graduate of Ayersville High School. On May 28, 1960 she married Vernon Morehead, who resides in Payne, Ohio. Sandra was an...

May 1, 2020

Thomas R. Ganoe, 81, of Defiance, passed away in his residence surrounded by his loving family on  May 1, 2020. He was born on April 8, 1939 to Earl and Catherine (Lidwell) Ganoe at Heilwood, PA.  On September 15, 1962 he married Marlene Bence, whom survives.

Thomas served his Country in the US Air Force from 1957-1961. ...

Apr 27, 2020

Kathryn A. Dicke, age 89 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2020 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on February 17, 1931 to Charles and Norma (Schneider) Springer in St. Marys, Ohio. On April 30, 1951 she married Dale Dicke, who resides in Defiance.

Katie was a faithful and active...

Apr 25, 2020

Ernest L. "Butch" Butler, age 61 of Delta, Ohio, passed away on Saturday evening, April 25, 2020 at Fulton Co. Health Center in Wauseon, Ohio. He was born on October 11, 1958 to Thornt and Ruth (Woodrum) Butler in Ashland, Kentucky. Butch was a graduate of Delta High School, he proudly served in the U.S. Army, and he lived...

Apr 23, 2020

Cole A. Bennett, age 21 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at his home in Defiance. He was born on October 23, 1998 to Edward and Barbara (Bellis) Bennett in Defiance. Cole was a 2017 graduate of Defiance High School and Four County Career Center, and he received his Associate's Degree from Northwest State Community College...

Apr 22, 2020

Michael J. Brellahan, age 26 of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 10, 1993 to Amy Jo Behm and Edward M. Brellahan in Defiance, Ohio.  Michael was a graduate of Defiance High School, and he worked at Campbell's Soup Company in Napoleon. He was a huge fan of...

Apr 20, 2020

Joann I. Perez, age 65 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio, after a battle with Covid-19.

She was born on March 20, 1955 to Eugene and Marie (Zipfel) Wolff in Defiance, Ohio. Joann was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She worked maintenance for...

Apr 20, 2020

Karen Marie Brown, 86, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Defiance on January 9, 1934 to Elizabeth and Donald Slough. She graduated from Defiance High School.

Karen was married to the love of her life, Robert, on September 27, 1952; they were married...

Apr 19, 2020

Betty Lou Batt, age 85 of Defiance, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, April 19, 2020.

She was born on July 8, 1934 to Harold "Pal" and Sylvia (Bloomer) Stevens in Defiance, Ohio. Betty graduated from Defiance High School in 1952. After high school she spent time in Chicago where she studied fashion design and...

Apr 19, 2020

Shirley Mae Stiltner, 83, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on January 29, 1937 to Robert and Gladys (Carico) Salyers in War, West Virginia. On February 21, 1959 she married Charlie Stiltner, who resides in Defiance.

Shirley was a member of First...

Apr 19, 2020

George A. Retcher, age 76 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Sunday morning, April 19, 2020 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance. He was born on April 29, 1943, the son of the late Elmer and Lorena (Hahn) Retcher. George is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Carol (Hoop) Retcher.

George was a proud 1961...

Apr 16, 2020

Manford Ray Carnahan, age 81 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on March 12, 1939 to Manford and Alberta (Balmer) Carnahan in Oakwood, Ohio. Ray proudly served our country in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1957 to 1963. On November 26, 1960 he...