Fay Ellen Manon, 91, of Defiance, passed away on  Sunday, November 17, 2013 at the Vancrest Health Care Center of Holgate.

She was born on January 16, 1922 to William and Goldie (Blaine) Thrasher in Oakwood.  On April 30, 1943 she married Eldon L. Manon and he passed away on October 9, 1991.

Fay was a member of St. John Lutheran Church.  She enjoyed playing bingo, crocheting, playing cards and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Fay is survived by her sons, Eldon "Rick" (Beverly) Manon of Defiance, Dana (Cynthia) Manon of Defiance, Neal (Lori) Manon of Defiance, Brian (Sharon) Manon of Defiance, daughters, Carol (Fred) Schuette of Defiance,  Linda (Gene) Weidenhamer of Defiance,  Sandra (Mike) Sommer of St. Petersburg, FL,  Deb (Bill Foss) Manon of Defiance, Leslie (Bill) Frysinger of Defiance, Mary (Melvin Bok) Wallischeck of Defiance, 20 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren and sister-in-law, Janice Manon , Bryan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Eldon L Manon, brothers, Dennis, Russell, Ray & Pat Thrasher, sisters, Gertrude Thrasher, Evelyn Harter, Gladys Burkhart, Bessie Parrish, Opal Pessefall, and Mary Carroll.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 22, 2013, at St. John Lutheran Church, Defiance with Rev. Donald L. Luhring and Rev. Joshua Schmidt officiating.  Burial will follow at Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance.  Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Schaffer Funeral Home, and 10-11 a.m. Friday at the church.

The family suggests memorials be made to St. John Lutheran Church.