Betty Relyea's obituary , Passed away on November 24, 2025 in Defiance, Ohio

Betty Relyea

May 19, 1941 - November 24, 2025 (84 years old)

Defiance, Ohio

Betty Relyea's obituary , Passed away on November 24, 2025 in Defiance, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schaffer Funeral Home Inc

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Betty Relyea

May 19, 1941 - November 24, 2025 (84 years old)

Defiance, Ohio

Betty Relyea Obituary

We bid farewell to Betty Relyea of Defiance, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 24, 2025 at the age of 84. Betty touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Relyea to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Cecil Shock and Ethel Shock (DeTray); her husband Paul C. Relyea; her son Jim Relyea; and her siblings, Bonnie Nagel and Bill Shock.

She is survived by: her son Joe Relyea (Carrie) of Defiance; her grandchildren, Jessica Relyea, Colton Relyea (Brenna) and Aubrey Relyea; and her great grandchildren, Henson, Adelyn and Beckett Relyea.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, December 4th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Bethel Christian Church of Arthur (14988 Co Rd 209, Defiance, OH 43512).

Memorials are suggested to the organization of the donors choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schaffer Funeral Home Inc



Wed

Dec 03

Visitation

Schaffer Funeral Home
529 Jefferson Ave, Defiance, OH 43512

Thu

Dec 04

Visitation

Bethel Christian Church of Arthur
14988 Co Rd 209, Defiance, OH 43512

Thu

Dec 04

Funeral service

Bethel Christian Church of Arthur
14988 Co Rd 209, Defiance, OH 43512

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