Maria "Mary" Smith's obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2025 in Defiance, Ohio

Maria "Mary" Smith

May 29, 1953 - October 9, 2025 (72 years old)

Defiance, Ohio

Maria "Mary" Smith's obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2025 in Defiance, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schaffer Funeral Home Inc

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Maria "Mary" Smith

May 29, 1953 - October 9, 2025 (72 years old)

Defiance, Ohio

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Maria Smith Obituary

The world bids farewell to Maria Smith of Defiance, Ohio, departing on October 9, 2025 at the age of 72. Maria leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Jesse Sanchez and Consuelo Sanchez (Hernandez). She is survived by: her husband Michael Smith; her sons, Eric Sandys of Reynoldsburg, Daniel Sandys (Emberly) of Fort Wayne and Clinton Sandys (Ali) of Columbus; her stepchildren, Travis Smith of Paulding, Brenda Smith of Paulding and Sheila Hunter (Keith) of Defiance; and her siblings, Jesse Sanchez Jr. of Defiance, Mario Sanchez of Defiance, Jose Sanchez (Angie) of Keller, Victor Sanchez (Tammy) of Defiance and Letty Rankin of Defiance. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren.

Memorials are suggested to the family or to The Ohio State University – The James Cancer Center.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schaffer Funeral Home Inc



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Wed

Oct 15

Visitation

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

Thu

Oct 16

Funeral service

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

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