It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lela G. Runyan of Defiance, Ohio, born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who passed away on April 22, 2024, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, John Scott and Martha Scott; her husband Audus Runyan; her sister Leah; and her grandson William Runyan.

She is survived by : her children, Rick Runyan (Chuck Heckler) of Rochester, NY, Randy Runyan (Barb Niese) of Defiance and Renee Runyan (Terry Capizzi) of Rochester, NY; and her grandsons, Noah Gurney, Jacob Runyan and Ronnie Silver. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc. (529 Jefferson Ave, Defiance, OH 43512). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 27th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the First Church of God (561 Carter Rd, Defiance, OH 43512).

The family requests memorials be made to the PATH Center.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schaffer Funeral Home Inc