Joseph "Bob" Armstrong's obituary , Passed away on September 28, 2025 in Defiance, Ohio

Joseph "Bob" Armstrong

June 7, 1942 - September 28, 2025 (83 years old)

Defiance, Ohio

Joseph "Bob" Armstrong's obituary , Passed away on September 28, 2025 in Defiance, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schaffer Funeral Home Inc

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Joseph "Bob" Armstrong

June 7, 1942 - September 28, 2025 (83 years old)

Defiance, Ohio

Joseph Armstrong Obituary

The world bids farewell to Joseph Armstrong of Defiance, Ohio, departing on September 28, 2025 at the age of 83. Joseph leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his mother Marjory E. Armstrong (Evans); and his granddaughter Shannon Elizabeth Mattocks. He is survived by: his father Robert L. Armstrong; his wife Sharon Armstrong (Andrist) of Defiance; his children, Deborah J. Mattocks of Defiance and Michael J. Armstrong (Sally) of Defiance; his grandchildren, Erin Mattocks, Jody Bradford (Levi), Kira Armstrong, Isabella Armstrong, Elliott Armstrong and Liam Armstrong; his great grandchild Lyla Bradford; and his siblings, Jim Armstrong (Andrea) of Sandusky, OH, Jerry Armstrong of Ft. Wayne, IN and Susie Zimmerman (Paul) of Defiance. He is also survived by father and grandfather.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Lawson-Roessner Chapel (1753 S Clinton St, Defiance, OH 43512). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary Catholic Church (715 Jefferson Ave, Defiance, OH 43512).

Memorials are suggested to Ft. Defiance Humane Society or St. Mary Food Pantry.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schaffer Funeral Home Inc



Fri

Oct 03

Visitation

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Lawson-Roessner Chapel
1753 S Clinton St, Defiance, OH 43512

Sat

Oct 04

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 AM

St. Mary Catholic Church
715 Jefferson Ave, Defiance, OH 43512

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