Mary Ellen Hoffman, age 74 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 at her residence.

She was born in Paulding, Ohio on October 9, 1951 to the late Rando and Mary Lou (Overmyer) Beatty. On May 24, 1974 she married Philip M. Hoffman, who preceded her in death on February 12, 2011.

Mary was a member of Kings Cross Church in Defiance. She proudly earned her Associate's Degree from California College of Science and Medicine, and loved her career as a Respiratory Therapist. Above all she loved her time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary was devoted to her family and her memory will be treasured forever.

Mary is survived by her loving daughters, Myra (Branden Johnson) Hoffman and Kristina Hoffman, all of Defiance, Katie Martinez of Van Wert, Ohio, and Amber (Andy Martinez) Hoffman of Lima, Ohio. She also leaves behind 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, her sisters, Margaret Dunbar of Antwerp, Ohio, and Sharon (Tim) Greutman of South Carolina, one niece and two nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers-in-law, Bruce Dunbar and Mark Hoffman.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 29, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. A funeral service will immediately follow at 5:00 pm at the funeral home with Jeremy Rupp officiating. Mary will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the family. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.