William M. "Bill"  Sponsler, 61, of Defiance, passed away on  December 14, 2019 at his residence in Defiance. He was born on February 27, 1958 to Howard and Dolores (Anderson) Sponsler in Alliance, Ohio. Bill worked as a carpenter in the construction industry. Bill is survived by his sister, Gina Fernbaugh of Bowling Green, Ohio, two nephews, Joshua Herr of Cypress, CA, and William (Kara) Herr of Boston, MA, and great-nephew, Thayer Herr of Boston, MA. He was preceded in death by his parents. There will be no visitation or services at this time. Schaffer Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Memorials are suggested to Research and Patient Care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA, 02284.