Rose A. LaFountain, 68, of Paulding, Ohio, passed away on Friday morning, December 6, 2019 at The Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on October 25, 1951 to Donald and Barbara (VanScoder) Ankney in Defiance. On July 26, 1994 she married Thomas LaFountain, who resides in Paulding. Rose was a member of Moose Lodge #2094 in Defiance. She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was a great cook, and she enjoyed painting and cryptography. Rose is survived by her loving husband of  25 years, Thomas LaFountain of Paulding, children; Barbara Blair, Jennifer (Ryan) Herr, and Ronald Blair, and step-children; Travis (Dawn) LaFountain, and Amanda (Mike) Mullins. She also leaves behind her grandchildren; Danielle Blair, Noah Hasch, and Jeremiah Roberts, step-grandchildren; Linsey and Caleb LaFountain and Allissia (Wade) Matthews, great-grandchildren; Joshua Blair, Josie Schuette, and Juno Schuette, and her siblings; Rebecca Osborne, Bernard (Cynthia) Ankney, Shelby (William) Southam, and Samuel Ankney. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Donald Ankney, and sister Sarah Ankney. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Schaffer Funeral Home, with Celebrant Deb Miller officiating. Burial will take place at Sherman Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.