Ronald "Ron" WheelerDefiance, OH
Ronald "Ron" Wheeler, 83, of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.He was born on November 23, 1940, to Lemon and Opal (Richardson) Wheeler in Menifee County, Kentucky. On September 26, 1959, he married Patricia O'Keefe who preceded him in death.Ron retired from General Motors in 1992 with 28 years of service. He was a member of the UAW and a Life Member of the Leipsic Gun Club. He loved NASCAR and NHRA. He...
Ronald "Ron" Wheeler, 83, of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.He was born on November 23, 1940, to Lemon and Opal (Richardson) Wheeler...
Gary Fairchild Sr.Defiance, OH
Gary W. Fairchild Sr., age 79 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.He was born on December 24, 1944 to the late Orville and Edna (Ellis) Fairchild in Portsmouth, Ohio. On June 11, 1966 he married Cheryl Hall, who survives. Gary worked at General Motors in Defiance for 37 years until his retirement in 2006. He took pride in his work and took joy in his family. He enjoyed working on cars,...
Gary W. Fairchild Sr., age 79 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.He was born on December 24,...
Phillip PanningDefiance, OH
Phillip Carl Panning, 69, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Man of FaithPhil Panning, aged 69, passed away peacefully on August 12th, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband to Cathy and a cherished father, Phil found his greatest joy in spending time with his family.Born on July 27th, 1955, Phil lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to both his family and his faith. His unwavering faith was a...
Phillip Carl Panning, 69, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Man of FaithPhil Panning, aged 69, passed away peacefully on August 12th, 2024, after a courageous battle with...
Carol SchuetteDefiance, OH
Carol E. Schuette, age 79 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on May 19, 1945, to the late Eldon and Fay (Thrasher) Manon in Bryan, Ohio. Carol was a 1963 graduate of Defiance High School. On June 11, 1966, she married Frederick "Fred" Schuette, who survives. Carol was an active and faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church and volunteered with the Fellowship...
Carol E. Schuette, age 79 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on May 19,...
Paul McCustyDefiance, OH
Paul R. McCusty, 75, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on June 26, 1949 to the late Paul and Elizabeth (Grundstrom) McCusty in Boston, MA. Paul was a 1967 graduate of Arch Bishop Randall High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Bentley College during his military service.On November 26,...
Paul R. McCusty, 75, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on June 26, 1949 to the...
Doris AmesOakwood, OH
Doris J. Ames, age 63, of Oakwood, peacefully passed away on August 9, 2024 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, with her family by her side.She was born on August 21, 1960 to Aaron and Doris Cheeseman in Reading, PA. Doris proudly served her country in the United States Army. On December 30, 2000 she married Chuck Ames and together they owned and operated Auction City in Oakwood, OH. Doris enjoyed gardening, playing games, watching movies and working at the...
Doris J. Ames, age 63, of Oakwood, peacefully passed away on August 9, 2024 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, with her family by her side.She was born on August...
Edward SealHamilton, IN
Edward Louis Seal, known affectionately as Ed, passed away on August 7, 2024, at the age of 64 in Auburn, Indiana in the presence of his daughters.Born on August 5, 1960, in Wauseon, Ohio. Ed was a loving father and a proud grandpa who filled his family's lives with laughter and joy. Ed's sense of humor was as legendary as his love for the Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Vikings.Ed's family was his favorite audience, and he leaves behind a troupe of loved ones: His daughters...
Edward Louis Seal, known affectionately as Ed, passed away on August 7, 2024, at the age of 64 in Auburn, Indiana in the presence of his daughters.Born on August 5, 1960, in Wauseon, Ohio. Ed...
Datha ThorpDefiance, OH
Datha "Dee" I. Thorp, age 86 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on July 22, 1938 to the late Virgil and Erma (Kennedy) Holman in Defiance, Ohio. Dee was a graduate of Ayersville High School and a member of First Baptist Church in Defiance. She worked as a secretary for Defiance College for several years. Dee enjoyed her involvement in community events and she always kept...
Datha "Dee" I. Thorp, age 86 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on July...
Joaquin "Jack" RamonDefiance, OH
Joaquin "Quino" Ramon, age 85 of Defiance, went to be with the Lord on August 2, 2024. He was born in McNeil, Texas on December 5, 1938 to Reynaldo Ramon and Jesusa (Dominquez) Ramon. On December 28, 1959 he married Jannie Smiddy in Tennessee and resided in Defiance. He worked at General Motors for over 42 years until his retirement in 1998. Joaquin enjoyed golfing and metal detecting, but his greatest love was spending time with his family.He leaves...
Joaquin "Quino" Ramon, age 85 of Defiance, went to be with the Lord on August 2, 2024. He was born in McNeil, Texas on December 5, 1938 to Reynaldo Ramon and Jesusa...
Ray SebringIndianapolis, IN
Ray Allen Sebring, age 67 of Indianapolis, Indiana, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on October 11, 1956 to the late Marvin and Patricia (Colegrove) Sebring in Wauseon, Ohio. Ray was a 1974 graduate of Fayette High School. On July 16, 1988 he married Tammy Armstrong, who preceded him in death on September 15, 2017. Ray worked at Rexnord in Indianapolis until the plant closed in...
Ray Allen Sebring, age 67 of Indianapolis, Indiana, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on...
