All Obituaries

Clifford Thomas Raines Sr, 93, died unexpectedly September 2, 2021, at Alvarado Hospital. He was born July 18, 1928, in New York, the son of Herbert Walton and Catherine Christina (Myers) Raines. Cliff attended Franklin K. Lane High School in New York and Syracuse University.  The computer world fascinated him early on.  His computer career started with police work out of Criminal Courts in New York City.   There he got to work with them.  Cliff attended every...

June Violet Bostelman age 87, of Defiance, died Sunday, September 5, 2021 at the Defiance Area In-patient Hospice Center. Her Legacy… June was born “June” 4, 1934 to Earl and Bessie (Wallace) Smith in McClure.  On July 19, 1952, she married LeRoy “John” Bostelman.  John died on October 5, 2003.  She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Defiance.  She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family: daughter,...

Joe Salaz age 66, of Holgate died Thursday morning, August 26, 2021 at the Defiance Area In-patient Hospice Center. His Legacy… Joe was born July 13, 1955 to Jose and Calletana (Cabrera) Salaz in Lima.  He graduated from Holgate High School in 1974.  Joe served with the United States NAVY.   He was employed by Campbell Soup, Napoleon.  He was a member of the American Legion, Holgate and Napoleon and the AMVETS, Defiance. His Family… He is...

Daniel Ray “Dusty” Richard age 74, of New Bavaria, passed away Tuesday evening, August 17, 2021 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. His Legacy… Dan was born in Defiance on March 29, 1947 to Ora and Wilma (Jackman) Richard.  On March 9, 1966, Dusty married Carolyn Faye Pfau in Fairfax, VA.  He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Defiance.  He served in the US Army in Butzback Germany.  He lived in Ayersville, OH from 1966...

John D. Purdy age 51, died Monday, August 16, 2021 in his New Bavaria home.  John was born August 14, 1970 to Robert and Carol (Butler) Purdy in Lima.  He graduated from Holgate High School/Four County Career Center in 1988.  He was employed by Campbell Soup Company for 30 years. John is survived by his brother Gary Purdy, New Bavaria and a special friend of nearly 30 years. A family memorial service for John will be held in the Zachrich Family Funeral Home on Friday,...

Janice Cain age 77, of New Bavaria, died Thursday, July 15, 2021 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical in Toledo. Her Legacy… Janice was born 1943 to Byron and Ruth (Steingass) Bauer in Napoleon.  She graduated from Holgate High School in 1961.  On September 22, 1962 she married Eugene Cain.  She graduated from Holgate High School and was then an aid at Heller Hospital.  After attending NW Tech, she received her degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  Janice was...

Edward C. Pilger, age 76, of Hamler, received his Heavenly wings on Friday, July 2, 2021.  His Legacy… Ed was born October 20, 1944 in Syracuse, NY to Edgar A. and Mary H. (Jurecki) Pilger.  Ed graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Syracuse, NY.  He unselfishly served our great country from 1962-68 with the United States Navy.  He married Martha Wilhelm on August 12, 1972.  In the early days, Ed was a ball boy for the Syracuse Nationals. Ed enjoyed Tap dance...

Dominic Vincent passed peacefully in the arms of family on June 29, 2021 at St. Rita's Mercy Health, Lima, OH. He was born at 12:02 a.m. when he met the eyes of the Lord and became the family's guardian angel. Dominic was the son of Lukas and Christine Schroeder (Rieman). He is survived by two siblings, Logan and Oliver. Dominic is deeply loved by his mommy and daddy, big brothers, his grandparents, his great-grandparents, his aunts and uncles, his cousins...

Bob was born June 20, 1928 to Elmer and Laurena (Zachrich) Baker in the same house that he lived in all his life.  He had 3 brothers and 2 sisters.  Arthur (Florence) Baker; Erma (William) Schliesser; Arnold (Gladys) Baker; Lester (Marilyn) Baker; Leora (Fred) Helmke. He graduated from Holgate High School in 1946.  In 1950, he met, and married, the love of his life.  Bob married Gladys Sanford on January 8, 1950 in St. Stephen Lutheran Church South Ridge –...

Harold Ellsworth Leiter, III age 71, of Sylvania, died Thursday evening at the Defiance In-patient Hospice Center. His Legacy… Harold was born August 17, 1949 to Harold Ellsworth, Sr. and Lillian Frances (Sradeja) Leiter in Toledo.  He graduated from Start High School.  On April 27, 1985, he married Tina M. Szymanski at St. Mark’s Episcopal.  He retired from World Tire Corp. and Michel Tire. His Family… Surviving is his wife Tina; children: Keri (Doug)...