Obituaries

July 16, 2017

Pastor Irvin C. Leidy, age 68, died Sunday night in his Stryker home.  He was born January 29, 1949 to Irvin Ridgely Leidy and Dorothy Mildred (Duty) Leidy.  He was preceded in death by his father.  He is survived by his wife, Judith (Scharer) Leidy, mother, sister Rita (Les) Rogers, brother Rick (Faye) Leidy, brother Doug (Kathy)...

July 1, 2017

Burnell “Barney” F. Rettig age 91, of Holgate, died Saturday night, July 1, 2017 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

His Legacy… He was born January 26, 1926 to Richard and Matilda (Arps) Rettig in Flatrock Township.  He attended Holgate High School.  Barney was a United States Army veteran...

June 25, 2017

Lavina M. Hoellrich age 89, of Holgate, died Sunday afternoon, June 25, 2017 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born October 20, 1927 to Henry and Golda (Dancer) Lero in Holgate. In 1945, she graduated from Ayersville High School.   She married Lester Hoellrich March 15, 1947 and he died...

June 14, 2017

Jonathan Bernard Snowden age 49, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in his Defiance home.

He was born September 9, 1966 to Bernard and Mary (Tidwell) Snowden in Bowling Green, OH.  Jon was able to obtain his GED and attend some classes at Northwest State Community College.  He had been employed as a truck driver in...

June 4, 2017

Joanne Blankemeier age 83, of Continental, died Sunday afternoon, June 4, 2017 at Vancrest Healthcare Center of Holgate after a brief illness.

Her Legacy… She was born August 11, 1933 to Albin and Barbara “Tillie” (Kustra) Wierbicki in Ashland, Ohio.  Joanne graduated from Ashland High School.  On October 9, 1954 she married Bernard...

May 16, 2017

August C. “Jerry” Holzer, Jr. age 76, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017 near his Napoleon home.

His Legacy… He was born August 11, 1940 to August Carl, Sr. and Flo McMillan in Napoleon, Ohio. He married Millie Shisler on June 5, 1965 in Oakwood. Jerry has lived in Napoleon all of his life....

May 15, 2017

Gary Lee LaVoy, Jr. age 30, of Holgate was tragically killed in a motor vehicle crash on May 15, 2017.

His Legacy… He was born March 3, 1987 to Gary LaVoy, Sr. and Diana Rouiller in Toledo.  He graduated from Holgate High School in 2005.  Gary received his Associates degree from Owens Community...

April 21, 2017

Lillian Ann (Schwab) Chinni age 96, of Auburn, Indiana died in her sons Auburn home on Friday afternoon, April 21, 2017 surrounded by family.

Her Legacy… She was born October 8, 1920 to Herman and Frances (Wagner) Okuly in New Bavaria.  On August 23, 1939, she married Elmer Schwab.  He died on November...

April 10, 2017

Judith Jo Walters age 72, of Napoleon died Monday morning, April 10, 2017 surrounded by her family at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

Her Legacy… She was born October 8, 1944 to William H. and Mildred V. (Van Horn) Gerdeman.  On April 4, 1987 she married Larry D. Walters.  She was a...

March 28, 2017

Harold A. Brubaker age 87, of Hamler, died Tuesday morning, March 28, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee.

His Legacy… He was born November 9, 1929 to Raymond J. and Elnora (Mack) Brubaker in Hamler.  In 1948 he graduated from Hamler High School.  On February 16, 1957 he married Cleo VanAtta. Harold was...

March 25, 2017

John Sheldon "Red" Burke age 86, of Holgate, died Saturday morning, March 25, 2017 at Genacross, Napoleon.

His Legacy… John was born February 22, 1931 to Robert U. and Goldie (Collins) Burke in Van Lear, KY.  On November 20, 1957 he married Minnie Ellen (Trusty). They had 4 children Alfreda (Don) Silva, Defiance,...

February 16, 2017

Keith R. Brown age 57, of Edgerton, died Thursday, February 16, 2017 as the result of a traffic crash in Edgerton.

His Legacy… He was born October 11, 1959 to Vincent and Margaret Mae (Crumrine) Brown in New Bavaria.  He graduated from Holgate High School and the Muskingum Area...

February 12, 2017

Charles Wolkiewicz age 60, of Holgate, died Sunday morning, February 12, 2017 at Vancrest of Holgate.

His Legacy… Chuck was born January 24, 1957 to Bernard Wolkiewicz and Irmalea Weigold in Pittsburgh, PA.  On June 27, 1980, he married Carine “Cari” Derr in Pittsburg.  Chuck received his associate degree from Northwest State Community...

January 28, 2017

Doris Jean Brubaker age 85, of Hamler, died Saturday evening, January 28, 2017 at Vancrest of Holgate.

Her Legacy… She was born February 3, 1931 the daughter of Frederick and Henrietta (Badenhop) Drewes in Hamler.  Doris graduated from Hamler High School in 1949.  She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Deshler and...

January 28, 2017

Santos Q. Orozco age 64, died Saturday, January 28, 2017 in his Holgate home.

His Legacy… He was born on August 24, 1952 to Santos and Guadalupe (Quintana) Orozco in Chihuahua, Mexico.  On August 30, 1980, Santos married Odile “Lilly” Casarez in Cleveland.  Santos worked at Campbell Soup Company for 41 years retiring in 2014.  He was...

January 27, 2017

Clifford James Simon was born in Junction, Paulding County, Ohio, on July 4, 1932, and the son of James Simon and Allie B. Shirey) Simon.  He attended Continental-Palmer High before entering the U.S. Army in 1950.  He served in the Korean War 1950-1953.  On February 20, 1954 he married Nona Rae Grant at Wisterman E. U. B. Church in...

January 23, 2017

Glenda F. Matney age 66, of Defiance died Monday morning, January 23, 2017 at the Toledo Hospital.

Her Legacy… She was born July 11, 1950 to Richard and Magdalene (Layne) Matney in Patterson, VA.  She graduated from Grundy Senior High in 1968.  On December 25, 1969, she married Fred Matney.  Glenda has always...

January 8, 2017

Vincent B. Klingshirn age 83, of Holgate, died early Sunday morning, January 8, 2017 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo.

His Legacy… Vince was born October 23, 1933 to Clarence and Clara (Frey) Klingshirn in Hamler.  He graduated from Hamler High School in 1951.  Vince was drafted into the U.S. Army where...

December 14, 2016

Carolyn Sizemore age 76, of Holgate, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee.

Her Legacy… She was born May 30, 1940 to Lee and Addie (Brink) Smith.  On June 20, 1956  she married Leonard Ray Sizemore, of Martin, KY.  Carolyn was a life long member of Zion Church of God,...

December 14, 2016

Frank Blake age 68, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016 in his Napoleon home.

His Legacy… He was born November 11, 1948 to Harold and Claire (Cate) Blake in Battle Creek, MI.  After high school, Frank obtained his BA from Spring Arbor College.  He was a police officer working in Toledo, Jackson and Battle...