With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Patricia A. Cleaves of Defiance, Ohio, who passed away on April 8, 2024 at the age of 92. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Patricia A. Cleaves to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Ray Dazey and Florence Dazey (Harruff); her husband Ralph Cleaves; her son Max Cleaves; and her daughter-in-law Judy Cleaves.

She is survived by : her daughters, Janette Brown (Jim) of Defiance and Pamela Barber (William) of Bowling Green, OH. She is also survived by six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Thursday, April 11th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Schaffer Funeral Home (529 Jefferson Ave, Defiance, OH 43512). A funeral service was held on Friday, April 12th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Memorials are suggested to Ayersville School Library.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schaffer Funeral Home Inc