Gary J. Leach's obituary , Passed away on July 11, 2026 in Defiance, Ohio

Gary J. Leach

February 6, 1948 - July 11, 2026 (78 years old)

Defiance, Ohio

Gary J. Leach's obituary , Passed away on July 11, 2026 in Defiance, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schaffer Funeral Home Inc

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Gary J. Leach

February 6, 1948 - July 11, 2026 (78 years old)

Defiance, Ohio

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Gary J. Leach Obituary

Gary J. Leach, born on February 6, 1948, passed away on July 11, 2026. Gary leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary J. Leach to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Gale Leach and Josephine Leach (Schlegel); and his brother-in-law Dan Detter. He is survived by: his wife Carol Navin; his children, Emily Moore (Adam) of Tallmadge, OH, Elissa Siferd (Scott) of Akron, OH and Jacob Leach of Defiance; his grandchildren, Olivia, Chloe, Eli Moore and Rylin Leach; his siblings, Laura Newcomb (Tom) of Wilmington, NC, Susie Detter of Defiance and Dick Leach (Janice) of Defiance; his cousin Greg Brown of Defiance; and his pet Luna. He is also survived by many family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Holy Cross Catholic School, Fisher House Michigan (Box 130466, Ann Arbor MI 48113, 2387) or to St. Mary's Food Pantry.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schaffer Funeral Home Inc



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Fri

July 17

Visitation

Schaffer Funeral Home
529 Jefferson Ave, Defiance, OH 43512

Sat

July 18

Mass

St. John Catholic Church
510 Jackson Ave, Defiance, OH 43512

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