Mary "JoJosie" Dowler's obituary , Passed away on January 20, 2026 in Defiance, Ohio

Mary "JoJosie" Dowler

November 7, 1945 - January 20, 2026 (80 years old)

Defiance, Ohio

Mary "JoJosie" Dowler's obituary , Passed away on January 20, 2026 in Defiance, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schaffer Funeral Home Inc

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Mary "JoJosie" Dowler

November 7, 1945 - January 20, 2026 (80 years old)

Defiance, Ohio

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Mary Dowler Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Mary Dowler of Defiance, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 80, on January 20, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Dowler to show support.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may Mary find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Lawson and Dorothy Lawson (Diehl); her grandmother Reagan; and her brother Terry Lawson. She is survived by: her husband Gary Dowler; and her brother David Lawson. She is also survived by 12 nieces and nephews.

Memorials are suggested to Ft. Defiance Humane Society or CHP Defiance Area Hospice Center.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schaffer Funeral Home Inc



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