The Crescent-News

Robert "Bob" Evans was born on August 21st, 1944, to Ronald and Mary Kathryn (Oedy) Evans in Holgate, Ohio. He attended Holgate Local Schools and graduated in 1962. In 1962 he met the love of his life, Mary (Kimberly) Evans at a drive-in movie theater. Bob and Mary were later married on June 18th, 1966, at St. Patrick's Church in Grand Rapids, Ohio. Together they had three children, Eric (Nikki) Evans of Napoleon, Kimberly (Alan) Von Deylen of Napoleon and Gina (Jamey) Wellman of Defiance. Bob was a devoted family man, who worked 37 years at General Motors to provide for his family before his retirement. He was a member of the Holgate United Methodist Church, a UAW 211 retiree and a proud...

DEFIANCE - Elisha M. Phlipot, age 42, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday evening, August 10, 2022 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on October 23, 1979 to Ellis and Penny (Johnson) Boyd in Bryan, Ohio. Elisha was a 1998 graduate of Ayersville High School. On September 22, 2006 she married Dean Phlipot, who survives. Elisha worked for Campbell Soup Company in Napoleon, Ohio. Elisha was a wonderful mother and loved her children above all else. She liked to draw and read, and was truly a coffee "addict". Elisha collected bat trinkets and was an animal lover, especially her dog Dixon. Elisha will be sadly missed by her husband, Dean Phlipot of Defiance,...

David Bahler, 72, of Napoleon, Ohio and formerly of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Northcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Napoleon. Dave was born on June 15, 1950 to Leonard and Marie (Gerken) Bahler. Dave attended accounting school in Fort Wayne, Indiana and finished with a BA at Siena Heights University of Michigan. On March 27, 1982 he married the love of his life, Marilyn Smith, whom survives. Together they shared forty wonderful years together and had two sons. Dave loved math. He was able to answer finance problems that students are Harvard University could not solve. As an accountant, Dave would help ma and pop companies figure out their...

DEFIANCE - Robert C. Zeller Jr, age 78 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at his residence in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on March 19, 1944 to the late Robert and Virginia (Seibel) Zeller in Defiance. Robert was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Denison University. After retiring from his role as President of Zeller Corporation in the late 70s, he owned and operated Zeller Arabians, a premier horse ranch in Phoenix, Arizona. Rob had a deep interest in history, He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his animals. Robert will be sadly missed by his daughter, Betty Heim (Cornelis Van Elk) of Phoenix, AZ, three grandchildren,...

DEFIANCE - Doll K. Nihiser, age 79 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on November 14, 1942 to the late Earl and Cora (Demland) Grant in Defiance County, Ohio. Doll was a 1960 graduate of Fairview High School. On October 21, 1983 she married Richard E. "Slim" Nihiser, who preceded her in death on May 22, 2021. Doll worked for several years at Tenneco in Napoleon, Ohio until her retirement. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking. Doll was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She treasured her time spent with her family. Doll will be sadly missed by her children; Tonia (Mike) Sabo of...

Roy Lee Noggle, 79, of Haviland, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Dupont Hospital after an extended battle with cancer. Roy was born in Paulding, Ohio on May 17, 1943, a son of the late Mildred (Keys) & William Lee Noggle. Roy worked as a farmer, custom ditcher, and semi-truck owner-operator. He and his wife, Jo, loved being on the road. They had traveled to all the states except Hawaii and put over half a million miles on their motorcycle vacationing to different places. Roy also enjoyed camping, fishing, boating, and snowmobiling. He has been a member of the Payne Masonic Lodge for 50 years and was a part of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. Above all, Roy loved his...

PAULDING, OH: Phyllis I. "Perky" Hawkey, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Vancrest of Hicksville. Phyllis was born on August 7, 1933 in Sidney, OH to the late Ferris and Margaret (Rhodhammel) Elliott. She was a graduate of Sidney High School Class of 1951. On May 13, 1953 she married the love of her life, Tommie Joe Hawkey, who preceded her in death in 2005. Phyllis spent her life creating a loving home for her family. Phyllis is survived by her sons: Gary (Judith) Hawkey, Oakwood, OH; Douglas (Carol) Hawkey, Hicksville, OH; Kelvin (Lynne) Hawkey, Fort Wayne, IN; daughters: Jo (Steve) Daeger, Pierceton, IN; Brenda (Tim) Bigger, Paulding, OH; daughter-in-law, Terria...

PAULDING, OH: Dorothy Goyings, 88, passed away on Aug. 9, 2022 at the Gardens of Paulding after an extended illness. Dorothy Irene Todd was born Sept. 2, 1933 to Orville "Bud" and Blanche (Klingler) Todd. While attending Paulding School she was a flute player in the band and graduated with the Class of 1951. She married Ray Goyings on Oct. 26, 1952 and they were blessed with three children: Steve (Joanie) Goyings, Doug (Diane) Goyings of Paulding and Melinda (Chris) Walters of Antwerp. Dorothy especially loved spoiling her six grandchildren: Stephanie (Scott) Pier, Trent (Kelly) Goyings, Jeremy (Jessica) Goyings, Chelsie (Justin) Ross, Christina Burk and Brent (Brittney) Kauser. She was...

LATTY, OH: Othal Maynard "Sam" Carnahan, 95, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on August 8, 2022. He was born in Oakwood, Ohio, on May 16, 1927, to Laurel F. and Opal Maye (Grove) Carnahan, and graduated from Oakwood High School in 1945. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Blue Jacket Choir, then was shipped to the Philippines during World War II. On December 31, 1947, he married Arlene E. Riggenbach, who passed away in 2000. After working for the Norfolk Southern Railroad for 42 years, he retired in 1989. As a part-time hobby, he was a Journeyman electrician. He was a member of the Latty Friends UM Church and a member of Masonic Lodge #570, Continental, OH where he obtained...

Merna Ann Homier age 91, of New Bavaria, died August 7, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo with her family by her side. Her Legacy... Merna was born June 17, 1931 to Arthur and Mary (Parritt) Follett in Liberty Center. She graduated from Liberty Center High School in 1949. On July 15, 1950, she married Verl Homier. Merna was a homemaker. In 1994, at the age of 63, she received her associate's degree in Early Childhood Development from Northwest State Community College. She was a member of D.A.R., Hamler Heritage Society, Wide-A-Wake Club and New Bavaria Fire Department Auxiliary. She taught preschool religious classes, was a past Holgate Good Luck 4-H club advisor, a...

Violet Mary Eberly age 88, of Holgate, died Sunday morning, August 7, 2022 at Vancrest of Holgate. Her Legacy... She was born April 25, 1934 to William Henry Augastine and Mary (Eitenier) Barth. She owned and was the beautician at the Hen House in Holgate. Violet was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Holgate and the American Legion Auxiliary post 340. Her Family... She is survived by her children: Lynn (Luana) Schroeder, Ridgeville Corners, Debra (Junior) Plotts, Deshler and Skip (Carolyn) Eberly, Westerville, OH; 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Violet was preceded in death by her brothers: Virgil, Victor and Verlin. Her Farewell Services... Friends will be received in...

In the 3 o'clock hour on the morning of August 6, 2022, Linda Lou Shafer found peace and joy as she entered into the gates of heaven. She was surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born in Defiance, OH to Betty Jane and Jack Edwards Cummings. Upon the end of World War II, Linda finally met her father at age 3 who had left for war shortly after his wife had become pregnant. Linda was an only child. Throughout her childhood years, Linda spent time and developed an incredible bond with her mother and her grandparents, especially her grandmother (Mimi). Her father Jack, who was a chemist, moved his family closer to work in Bowling Green, OH where Linda attended Bowling Green public...

Jon A. Roesti, 80, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance. Jon was born July 22, 1942, in Defiance, Ohio, son of the late Lester and Pauline (Zachrich) Roesti. He was a 1960 graduate of Defiance High School. After graduation, Jon enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving until his honorable discharge in August 1963. Jon married Sylvia M. "Toby" Roesti on September 8, 1967, in Antwerp, Ohio, and she preceded him in death on November 22, 2015. Jon worked as a Brick Mason retiring after 40 years of service. Jon attended Sherwood United Methodist Church and did volunteer work for different activities there as well as...

Consuelo Villagomez age 77, of Holgate died Thursday, August 4, 2022 at the Toledo Hospital. Her Legacy... She was born April 25, 1945 to Erasmo and Manuala (Tijerina) Cuellar in Robstown, TX. She married Fernando Villagomez on September 30, 1966 in St. John's Catholic Church, Defiance. Consuelo was a homemaker and member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Holgate. Her Family... She is survived by her children: Ernesto (Karen) Gonzales, Toledo, Rachel (Steve) Foster, Holgate and Roland Villagomez, Holgate; grandchildren; sisters: Beatrice Morin and Cecilia Gutierres, both of Corpus Christi, TX. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Esmerelda Villagomez, brothers: Joe Garza, Francisco...

HICKSVILLE - Nancy S. Shock, age 96, formerly of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday morning, August 4, 2022 at VanCrest of Hicksville, Ohio. She was born on August 24, 1925 to the late Marvel and Eunice (Osgood) Miller in Toledo, Ohio. Nancy was a 1943 graduate of Defiance High School. On November 17, 1947 she married Kenneth L. Shock, who preceded her in death in September, 1999. Nancy was a member of American Legion Post #253 in Antwerp, OH. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Nancy was a proud homemaker, and her greatest love was her family. She enjoyed doing puzzles and spending time with her children and...

Thomas E. Patterson, 52, of Napoleon, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at the Toledo Hospital, surrounded by his family, on August 3, 2022. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on May 20, 1970, to Thomas A. and Patricia (Ford) Patterson. Tom was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Napoleon. He currently worked for Silgan Containers and previously for Triple Diamond Plastics for over 20 years. Tom collected baseball cards in his youth and continued to enjoy the hobby into adulthood. He was a fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes, New York Yankees, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. In his spare time, Tom liked to golf and spoil his nieces. His greatest joy, however, was spending time with his family, many of...

Kenneth E. "Kenny" Sailer, Sr., 86, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at The Gardens of Paulding, Paulding, Ohio. Kenny was born November 4, 1935, in Paulding County, Ohio, son of the late Rollie and Valene (Caryer) Sailer. He was the owner-operator of Sailer's in Hicksville, Ohio, which started in Mark Center, Ohio. Kenny attended Mark Center United Methodist Church. In his younger years, he enjoyed harness racing, and owned racehorses driven by Bill Gale. He raced in Toledo, Detroit, Windsor, and Chicago as well as in Florida. Kenny was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan and an ardent supporter of Hicksville High School Athletic teams. Kenny is survived by his four...

Mary E. Hatcher, 83, of Napoleon, Ohio died peacefully on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022 at CHP Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, Ohio. She was born June 25th, 1939 in Bryan, Ohio to the late Robert and Marvel (Fisher) Watson. On June 9, 1963, she married Leonard "Bud" Hatcher at Lick Creek Church - The Brethren, Bryan, Ohio and he preceded her in death on May 10, 2020. Mary was a 1957 graduate of Bryan High School. She was a homemaker and helped her husband on the farm. She was a member of the Napoleon Moose Lodge Auxiliary and enjoyed tending to her flowers. She is survived by her children, Mark Hatcher, Samuel (Jill) Hatcher, Mary Ann Winters, and William Hatcher; grandchildren, Taylor (Rich...

PAULDING, OH: Freda M. Pease, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne. Freda was born on August 21, 1942 in Oak Hill, OH to the late Denver and Mabel "Tip" (Craft) Howard. On September 13, 1958 she married the love of her life, Darrell Pease, Sr., who preceded her in death in 2016. Freda spent her life creating a loving home for her family. She also worked at the Paulding Post Office. Freda was a member of Paulding United Methodist Church and was also a member of the Red Hatters and Bunco Club. Freda is survived by her children: Mark (Diane) Pease, Mark Center, OH; Lisa (Roger) Rhonehouse, Paulding, OH; daughter-in-law, Peggy Pease, West...

Jane P. Dillinger LEIPSIC - Jane P. Dillinger, 55, of Leipsic, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at her residence. She was born January 9, 1967, in Findlay to James Dillinger, Sr. and Lilly Combs. Her father survives in Leipsic and her mother preceded her in death. She married Daniel Macias, who also preceded her in death. Other survivors include three children: Brittney Macias of Kenton, Brock (Erica Martin) Macias of Defiance and Bianca Macias of Leipsic; seven grandchildren: Daniel, Autiana, Roman, Brantley, Guillermo, Mason and Benny; fianc?, Jeff Schwab of New Bavaria; four siblings: James (Marcia) McCoy of Hamilton, Susan (Doyle) Niese of Leipsic, Michael (Shelly)...

Barbara J. Brown, age 84, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Barbara had worked at Symco Tech and Hayes Albion. She was a member of Union Chapel Church of God where she was very active in church life. Barbara's passions were cooking, making bread and canning. She enjoyed camping and wintered in Florida with her husband for many years. She was a giving person who would make quilts and often give them to veterans and adopted a family every year for Christmas. She enjoyed monthly get-togethers with a few of her classmates and their husbands. Her greatest joy was spending time with people and she especially loved spending...