Joanne Richardson, age 84 of Defiance, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. She was born on August 2, 1940 to the late John and Margaret (Heading) Stamper in Lawrence County, Ohio. Her legacy began with her first marriage to William "Bill" Pugh. Joanne is survived by her three daughters; Tammy (Dallas) Taylor, Pamela Hahn and Kristi (Brian) Eitniear, her son, William "Bill" (Alicia) Richardson, 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren, brother, Jim Stamper, sister, Evelyn Bruce, and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Isam, Charles, Homer, Johnnie, Carroll, Kenneth and Rick, and her sisters Mandy, Virginia, Mary and Doris. Visitation for Jo will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm at the funeral home, with Rev. Ron Monteith officiating. Joanne will be laid to rest in Riverview Memory Gardens. Memorials are suggested to the family.