Donald L. Steele
Oct 24, 2026
Donald Leon Steele, age 88, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Legacy Living of Defiance.
He was born in Napoleon, Ohio on January 6, 1938 to the late Claris "Bob" and Dorothy (Boyd) Steele and was a 1955 graduate of Napoleon High School. Don proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1958. On November 30,...
Edward A. Hohenbrink
Oct 22, 2026
Edward Albert Hohenbrink, age 85, of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday morning, October 22, 2026 at The Meadows of Ottawa in Ottawa, Ohio.
He was born on December 5, 1940, in Fostoria, Ohio to the late Norbert and Eileen (Giesige) Hohenbrink. Ed was a graduate of Defiance High School and continued his studies at Defiance...
Sharon K. Wilt
Oct 22, 2026
Sharon K. Wilt of Defiance, OH, formally of Continental, OH, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Sharon was born May 2, 1949, in Troy, Ohio to Walter "Dan" and Virginia Ball. She graduated in 1967 from The Great Miami East High School of Casstown, OH. She married her high school sweetheart Larry...
Larry L. Hill Sr.
Oct 22, 2026
Larry L. Hill Sr., age 85, of Defiance, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
He was born in Napoleon, Ohio on July 31, 1941 to the late George and Cora (Flint) Hill. Larry proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1961. On May 24, 1966 he married Ruth Hubert, who survives.
Larry worked for...
Gary L. Mast
Oct 19, 2026
Gary Mast, age 80 of Cecil, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, October 19, 2026.
He was born in Defiance County to the late Gerald and Susan (Kern) Mast. On October 24, 1970, he married Marjorie Curtis, the love of his life. Together, they built a life in Cecil, Ohio, where they raised their four children: Gary...
Dorothy V. Smith
Oct 17, 2026
Dorothy Smith entered the gates of heaven on October 17, 2026. Jesus welcomed her into his kingdom on a beautiful autumn day. As beautiful as that day was, Dorothy’s new home is a place whose beauty far exceeds anything we can conceive of on this earth. Dorothy was born to Robert and Dorothy Powell on October 12, 1947, in Meadville,...
Virginia L. Retcher
Oct 15, 2026
Virginia "Ginny" Retcher, age 64, of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening, October 15, 2026 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital.
She was born in Lafayette, Indiana on April 27, 1962 to the late Kenneth and Betty Jo (Compton) Hancock. Ginny was a 1980 graduate of Tinora High School. On April 23, 1988 she married the love of her life Randy...
Eva M. Wellman
Oct 14, 2026
Eva Marie “Evie” Wellman, 85, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on October 14, 2026.
Evie was born on November 5, 1940, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Clara (Beaulieu) and Raymond Miller. She graduated from Oakwood High School in 1958. On July 11, 1964, she married the love of her life, Dean P. Wellman, in Defiance. He preceded her in death...
Cindy L. Newman
Oct 13, 2026
Cindy L. Newman, age 70, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital.
She was born on February 17, 1956 to the late James and Nancy (Brewer) Eitniear. On April 27, 1974 she married Wayne S. Newman, who survives.
Cindy was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and was the heart and soul of her family....
Diana A. Harmon
Oct 12, 2026
Diana A. Harmon, age 70, of Defiance, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 12, 2026 at Ohio Health Doctor's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in San Juan, Texas on November 22, 1955, to the late Rumaldo and Maria (Fonseca) Villarreal. On October 9, 2003, she married Claude Harmon, who survives. Diana worked as a nurses...
Patty Ann Linebrink
Oct 10, 2026
Patty Ann Linebrink, 88, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.
She was born on August 31, 1938 to the late Loren and Bernice (Franz) Thieroff in Defiance, Ohio. She was a 1956 graduate of Defiance High School. On February 22, 1958, she married Jerry Fisher, who preceded her on January 4,...
Sharon Kay Walker
Oct 9, 2026
Sharon Kay Walker, age 80 of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, October 9, 2026 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.
She was born in Napoleon, Ohio on May 16, 1946 to the late Elmer and Mary (Nicholls) Sweinhagen. Sharon was a 1964 graduate of Defiance High School. On September 25, 1965 she married John...
Sherry Branham
Oct 8, 2026
Sherry Branham, age 74, of Defiance, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Steel Health & Rehab in Defiance, Ohio.
She was born on March 31, 1952 in Pikeville, KY to the late Billy and Clara (Mullins) Belcher. On November 4, 1968 she married Dean Branham who preceded her in death.
Sherry worked for several years...
Maryann Delphine Thanasiu
Oct 6, 2026
Maryann Delphine (Olszewski) Thanasiu
10/30/1956 - 10/06/2026
Beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. She lived simply and loved deeply.
At peace in Heaven's end zone, forever in our hearts.
In loving memory of Maryann. Maryann was born in Toledo, Ohio and was called home in the city of Defiance, Ohio. She loved Michigan and the 49ers, snowmen, and anything to do with the ocean....
Michael Allen McCullough
Oct 5, 2026
Michael "Mike" McCullough, 64, passed away at home unexpectedly on Monday, October 5, 2026. He was born on April 30th, 1962 in Bowling Green, Ohio. Mike had an avid love of cooking and was a cook for over 30 years.
In his free time Mike enjoyed fishing and being "Pay Pay" to his grandchildren, who were his pride and joy. On...
Phyllis K. Lero
Oct 4, 2026
Phyllis K. Lero, age 70, of Defiance, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday evening, October 4, 2026 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.
She was born in Weston, West Virginia on May 1, 1956 to the late Herbert and Lydia (Donaldson) Sprouse. On May 19, 1979 she married George Lero, who survives.
Phyllis dedicated much of her life...
Ferrel “Cork” Wesley Lee Jr.
Oct 3, 2026
Ferrel “Cork” Wesley Lee, age 80, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at The Laurels of Defiance.
Cork was born on September 7, 1946, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Ferrel Wesley and Effie Bell Lee.
He was a 1964 graduate of Defiance High School. Cork later returned to school and graduated as...
Miguel "Mike" Sanchez Jr.
Sep 30, 2026
Miguel “Mike” Sanchez Jr, age 81, of Defiance, peacefully passed away, on September 30, 2026, at Promedica Toledo Hospital with his family by his side.
He was born on November 24, 1944, to the late Miguel Sr and Elevinia (Perez) Sanchez in San Antonio, Texas. Miguel was a 1963 graduate of Columbus Grove High School and a proud Army service member...
Ann L. Bidlack
Sep 27, 2026
Ann Lynn Bidlack, age 74, of Defiance, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.
She was born in Defiance, Ohio on March 26, 1952 to the late Charles R. and Wilma J. (Eitniear) Bidlack, and was a 1970 graduate of Defiance High School.
Ann was a faithful member of St....
David Leo "Dave" Steel
Sep 27, 2026
David Leo Steel, age 77, of Cecil, Ohio, passed away on Sunday morning, September 27, 2026.
Dave was born on April 4, 1949 in Defiance, Ohio. He was the late son of Leo "Bud" and Marjorie (Groh) Steel. Dave proudly served in the United States Army where he served two tours in the Vietnam War. He earned several commendations, including two...
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