Joanne M. Font, 85, of Paulding, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance. She was born on July 12, 1930 to James and Elizabeth (Hartoon) Doan in Defiance, Ohio. In September, 1950 she married David Elmer Font, Sr., who proceeded her in death in 2006.  Joanne was a member of Bible Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School. She  retired from Paulding County Hospital, where she worked as a Nurse's Aide. Joanne is survived by her daughters, Mary Saylor of Paulding, and Deborah (Bruce) Stutz of Van Wert, son, David (Gretchen) Font, Jr. of Dayton, 18 Grandchildren, 8 Great-grandchildren, and sister, Hazel Kleinhenn of Wauseon. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Elizabeth Doan,  husband David Font, son, Timothy L. Font, Sr., 3 great-grandchildren, brothers, Charles Doan and Andrew Doan, sisters, Clarabelle Rau, Catherine Kail, Marilyn Stuckey, and Ruth Doan. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, November 6, 2015 at Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance. Funeral services will be held at  1:00 pm on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the funeral home, with Rev. Patrick Holt officiating. Burial will follow at Sherman Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to CHP Defiance Hospice Center. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.