Obituaries

Philip A. Johnston, age 68 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at his home in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on June 4, 1954 to the late Hilton "Doc" and Lucille (Gilgenbach) Johnston in Defiance. Phil worked for over 30 years at Metal Management until his retirement. He was a life … [Read more...] about Philip A. Johnston, 1954 – 2022

Dylan Andrew Ball, 22 years old, passed away unexpectedly Monday June 27th 2022 at his residence in Continental, Ohio. Dylan was born on a beautiful crisp fall morning on October 19th, 1999 to the late Nicole Marie Fowler and John Andrew Ball.  While growing up, he loved spending time on his … [Read more...] about Dylan Andrew Ball, 1999 – 2022

CLOVERDALE – Mary L. Barnhart, 87, of Cloverdale, died 9:08 a.m., Monday, June 20, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.  She was born October 3, 1934, in Ottawa to the late Frank and Louise (Maag) Miller.  On August 11, 1956, she married Harold R. “Barney” Barnhart and he preceded … [Read more...] about Mary L. Barnhart, 1934 – 2022

DEFIANCE – Gary L. Lloyd, 63, of Defiance, died at 11:21 a.m., Monday, May 30, 2022, at his residence. He was born August 22, 1958, in Defiance to the late Gaylon and Mabel (Jacques) Lloyd. On July 16, 1977, he married Monica Weible and she survives in Defiance.   Other survivors include a son, … [Read more...] about Gary L. Lloyd, 1958 – 2022

Lenny Joseph Burkhart, 57, husband of Mellany Davis Burkhart, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 10th, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Born June 3rd, 1964 in Defiance, Ohio. At a very young age Lenny decided to become a farmer and dedicated his life to that purpose. To … [Read more...] about Lenny Joseph Burkhart, 1964 – 2022

 LEIPSIC – Doris M. Bratton, 81, of Leipsic, passed away at 2:50 p.m., Monday, May 16, 2022, at The Meadows of Leipsic surrounded by her family.  She was born January 11, 1941, in Leipsic to the late Edwin and Emma (Barlage) Ellerbrock.    Survivors include a son, Tony Bratton of Ottawa; a … [Read more...] about Doris M. Bratton, 1941 – 2022

Connie H. Stearns, age 66 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on November 6, 1955 and was adopted by Raymond and Henrietta (Grodzicki) Arendt in Cook County, Illinois at the age of two. On January 31, 1976 she married Cpl. Robert C. … [Read more...] about Connie H. Stearns, 1955 – 2022

OTTAWA – Jean F. Schroeder, 97, of Ottawa died 2:07 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.  She was born December 26, 1924, in Toledo to the late John and Virginia (Tubbs) MacPhie.  On March 2, 1946, she married Richard J. Schroeder, who preceded her in death on … [Read more...] about Jean F. Schroeder, 1924 – 2022

Chadd Larry Holley, 50, of DeFuniak Springs, passed away April 27, 2022, among his family. He was born May 27, 1971 in Defiance, Ohio. Upon graduation from Ayersville High School in 1989, Chadd joined the Unites States Air Force. In his time at Moody Air Force Base, he met and married Melissa and … [Read more...] about Chadd L Holley, 1971 – 2022

CONTINENTAL - Richard L. Stauffer, 82, of Continental, died 10:40 p.m., Monday, May 9, 2022, at Vancrest of Holgate.  He was born October 12, 1929, in Continental to the late Clarence and Edna (VanScoyoc) Stauffer.  On February 2, 1964, he married Nancy Fricke, who survives in Continental.   … [Read more...] about Richard L Stauffer, 1929 – 2022