All Obituaries

Mary Theresa Snyder age 90, of Ottawa and formerly New Bavaria, died Saturday morning, January 18, 2020 at The Meadows of Ottawa. Her Legacy… Mary was born March 1, 1929 to Martin and Helen (Warniment) Klear in New Bavaria.  She graduated from Holgate High School in 1947.  On February 19, 1949 she married Robert Lee Snyder.  She was a homemaker and farmers wife.  Mary was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Bavaria.  She was in the Rosary...

Jerrell Don Cuniff was born on February 6, 1979, in Port Arthur, Texas. He passed from this life into the next on November 5, 2019, after a long battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis. He was 40 years old. He made friends wherever he went and was known by his friends as Jerry or JD. He was quick with a joke or funny story and loved to laugh. He was an avid fisherman and since moving to Ohio, had especially enjoyed fishing in the Maumee River. He was a lifelong fan of the Dallas Cowboys,...

James Edward Shiarla age 86, of New Bavaria, died late Tuesday morning, January 7, 2020 at Vancrest of Holgate. His Legacy… Jim was born September 26, 1933 to Allen and Alma (Haase) Shiarla in Okolona.   He graduated from Florida High School in 1952.  In 1952 Jim enlisted with the United States Army.  On May 18, 1957, he married Rita Seifert.  He worked for General Motors as a Millwright and retired in 1990.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic...

Gladys LuElla Baker age 94, of Holgate, died Thursday morning, January 2, 2020 at Vancrest of Holgate. Her Legacy…  She was born October 23, 1925 to Carl O. and Creda (Wheeler) Skiver in Defiance.  When she was 3, her mother died.  Her step mother was Ruby Werble Skiver.  Gladys graduated from Ayersville High School.  On April 6, 1946, she married Arnold Baker in St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Defiance.  She worked at Campbell Soup Company in...

Naomi Mae Engel age 92, of Holgate, died Wednesday morning, January 1, 2020 at the Henry County Hospital. Her Legacy… She was born August 7, 1927 to Lloyd and Sadie (Roe) Moneghan in Toledo.  Naomi graduated from Holgate High School in 1945.  On November 28, 1946, she married Robert Engel.  Naomi was a homemaker and member of Emanuel’s Christian Church, New Bavaria.  She was active in the church.  She sang in the choir, was the financial secretary, in...

Rose Marie “Rosie” Rentz age 65, died in her Holgate home on Saturday, December 21, 2019. She was born June 9, 1954 in Defiance County to Peter and Mary (Deitrick) Seifert.  She married Don Rentz.  Rosie was a STNA at Holgate Quality Care and she was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Holgate.  She is survived by a son Donnie (Melissa) Rentz, Malinta and two grandsons: Blake and Ethan.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her...

Leonard Ray Sizemore age 83, died in his Holgate home on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. His Legacy… Leonard was born in Kentucky to Willie and Mollie (Flannery) Sizemore on June 26, 1936.  On June 26, 1956, he married Carolyn Smith.  He worked very hard and never really retired.  He was a business owner, farmer and body man.  He enjoyed gardening, Holgate basketball, going to auctions and pawn shops. His Family… Leonard was very proud of his family that...

Laonna Elaine “Maisy” Rudolph age 93, died Monday afternoon, December 16, 2019 in her Holgate home. She was born May 17, 1926 to Floyd and Alice (Seaman) May in Fayette.  She married Kermit D. Rudolph.  Maisy was a Registered Nurse and   a member of the Holgate United Methodist Church.  She is survived by four children and a sister. There will be a private graveside service in Forrest Hill Cemetery, Napoleon.

Crista Leah Hillis age 45, passed away in her McClure home on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.  She was born in Defiance on February 7, 1974 to Greg and Cindy (Garrett) Pinson.  She graduated from Defiance High School and received her Associates Degree from Owens Community College.  Crista was a homemaker and part time help with Gerken Paving. Crista married David Charles Hillis and they had 3 children: Allen G. (Danielle) Hillis, Napoleon, Jenna E. Hillis, Haskins and Jaden C....

Donald Hoops age 84, of Holgate, died Thursday morning, November 28, 2019 at Vancrest of Holgate. His Legacy… Donald was born September 26, 1935 to Martin and Esther (Yungmann) Hoops in Deshler.  He graduated from Deshler High School.  On April 20, 1958, he married Nancy Gerken at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Defiance.  Don was a gas and fuel oil truck driver employed by Slattery Oil Company and other petroleum dealers for 43 ½ years.  Don was a...