Janice L. "Jan" Sharp, 77, of Defiance, passed away after a short battle with leukemia, surrounded by her loving family at her home on Tuesday, December 13, 2016.     
  
She was born on May 25, 1939 to John (Jack) Charles Schwartz and Mary Elizabeth (Humbert) DeWeese in Lima, Ohio. On December 27, 1968 she married Robert Sharp, who resides in Defiance. 
  
Jan was a member of the Defiance Eagles #372, and the DAV Auxiliary. She enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren.
  
Jan is survived by her loving husband of  47 years, Robert Sharp of Defiance. Her children;  Deborah (David /Volley) King of Defiance, Daniel (Susan) Rader of Sidney, Ohio, Donna Rader, Kerry (Eric) Rosebrook, and  Stacy (Jorge) Martinez, all of Defiance, 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, sister, Jeannie (Ron) Jones of Findlay, and brother, Ron (Frances) DeWeese of Alabama. 
  
She was preceded in death by her parents, daughters Holly and Robyn Sharp, son Christopher Collins, sister Connie (DeWeese) Abbott, and granddaughter Jennifer Burkhart.
  
Visitation will be held from  2:00 to 4:00 pm, and from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, December 16, 2016 at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Schaffer Funeral Home, with  Fr. Eric Mueller officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
  
Memorials are suggested to The American Cancer Society, or Defiance CHP Home Care & Hospice. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.