529 Jefferson Ave
| Defiance, OH 43512
| Tel: 1-419-784-2441

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Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc.
| 529 Jefferson Ave
| Defiance, OH 43512
| Tel: 1-419-784-2441
| Fax: 1-419-784-3968

Evelyn A. Roth, 96, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Hillside Country Living Center in Bryan, Ohio. She was born on August 24, 1921 to William E. and Villetta May (Taylor) Michael in Grover Hill, OH. She was a 1939 graduate of Grover Hill High School. On July 15, 1941 she married Gerald E. Roth, who preceded her in death on December 9, 1986. Evelyn was a faithful member of First Church of God in Defiance. She was full of love...

Evelyn A. Roth, 96, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Hillside Country Living Center in Bryan, Ohio. She was born on August 24, 1921 to...

Mary Swanson

Mary L. Swanson, 91, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born on November 15, 1926 to the late Richard and Estella (Weisheier) Harbaugh in Johnstown, PA. On September 21, 1946 she married Cleo Swanson, who preceded her in death on September 20, 1993. Mary was a member of St. John Catholic Church, and the VFW Women's Auxiliary. Before moving to the Defiance area she worked as a sales...

Mary L. Swanson, 91, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born on November 15, 1926 to the late...

Ruby Owens

Ruby Owens, 80, of Oakwood, entered the gates of heaven into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her family at home on Friday July 6, 2018. We rejoice knowing that her eternity is in Heaven. She is celebrating on the streets of gold in a joyous reunion with loved one's shouting, dancing and praising Jesus, how glorious it must have been. Ruby was born on November 17, 1937 in Big Rock, VA, the daughter of the late Harless and Exier-Belle (Swinny) Ratliff. She married...

Ruby Owens, 80, of Oakwood, entered the gates of heaven into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her family at home on Friday July 6, 2018. We rejoice knowing that her eternity is in...

Mackenzie Guilford

Mackenzie A Guilford, 22, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born on June 24, 1996 to Eric and Jodi (Wood) Guilford in Defiance, Ohio. Mackenzie was a 2014 graduate of Ayersville High School where she was active on the Track and Cross Country Teams. This past Spring, she graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Findlay and was beginning her Grad School studies there as...

Mackenzie A Guilford, 22, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born on June 24, 1996 to Eric and Jodi...

Liesbeth (Elisabeth) Wiebe

Liesbeth was born on April 13, 1927, in Mariawohl, Ukraine, the daughter of Franz and Margaret (Dirksen) Funk. She married Hermann Wiebe in 1947. He preceded her in death in 2006. Liesbeth led a life dedicated to learning and teaching. After obtaining her college degree from Defiance College in Defiance, Ohio, she taught at Defiance College and Continental High School in Continental, Ohio. Her and Hermann’s students were frequent guests in their...

Liesbeth was born on April 13, 1927, in Mariawohl, Ukraine, the daughter of Franz and Margaret (Dirksen) Funk. She married Hermann Wiebe in 1947. He preceded her in death in...

Alyce "Elaine" Harvey

Alyce "Elaine" Harvey, 78, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. Elaine was born on November 3, 1939 to Elvin H. and Ruth E. (Fortune) Musselman in Youngstown, OH. Elaine graduated from Rayen High School in 1957. In 1958, she married Jerry W. Harvey and they had three daughters: Jayne, Lori, and Cheryl. She was employed by Western Reserve Care...

Alyce "Elaine" Harvey, 78, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. Elaine was born on...

Edison "Ed" Beckett

Edison "Ed" L. Beckett, 82, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 surrounded by his family at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, OH. He was born on October 15, 1935 to Charles and Norma (Patterson) Beckett in Raceland, KY. On August 18, 1956 Ed married Barbara Berthold, who preceded him in death on June 3, 1997. Ed graduated from Ironton High School in 1954, and attended Defiance College on a football...

Edison "Ed" L. Beckett, 82, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 surrounded by his family at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance,...

Shirley Whitmore

Shirley J. (Kiessling) Whitmore, 56, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at her residents in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on August 30, 1961 to Louis and Rita (Miller) Kiessling in Defiance. On September 11, 1983 she married David Whitmore who preceded her in death in 2005. Shirley enjoyed crocheting and other yarn crafts. She also enjoyed doing hair. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Virginia Whitmore-Trueman and step-son, David L....

Shirley J. (Kiessling) Whitmore, 56, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at her residents in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on August 30, 1961 to Louis and Rita...

Ilene Williamson

Ilene M. Williamson, 93, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018, surrounded by her family at the CHP Defiance Area Hospice Inpatient Center, Defiance, OH. She was born on August 1, 1924 to Harley and LaDonna (Sheeks) Rau in Oakwood, OH. In 1946 Ilene married Vincent R. Williamson Sr, who preceded her in death in 1985. Ilene worked in the Cafeteria for Defiance City Schools, and for Defiance Milk Products. She was a member of St....

Ilene M. Williamson, 93, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018, surrounded by her family at the CHP Defiance Area Hospice Inpatient Center, Defiance, OH. She...

Pamela Marshall

Pamela M. (Hostettler) Marshall of Tiffin, Ohio, age 64, born to Daniel and Marie Hostettler on December 5, 1953, went to be with her Creator on Monday, June 25, 2018. She is survived by children: Christina (Jerrod) Augsburger, Jeremiah (Michelle) Marshall, and Ginger Marshall (Starr Coffman). She also leaves her beloved grandchildren, Arionna Marshall, Willow Marshall, Harmony Marshall, Jeremiah Johnson Marshall 2, Noah Weimerskirch, and Lincoln Augsburger. She is survived by...

Pamela M. (Hostettler) Marshall of Tiffin, Ohio, age 64, born to Daniel and Marie Hostettler on December 5, 1953, went to be with her Creator on Monday, June 25, 2018. She is survived by...