Rita E. Layne's obituary , Passed away on August 24, 2026 in Defiance, Ohio

Rita E. Layne

July 14, 1928 - August 24, 2026 (98 years old)

Defiance, Ohio

Rita E. Layne's obituary , Passed away on August 24, 2026 in Defiance, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schaffer Funeral Home Inc

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Rita E. Layne

July 14, 1928 - August 24, 2026 (98 years old)

Defiance, Ohio

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Rita E. Layne Obituary

Rita E. Layne, born on July 14, 1928, passed away on August 24, 2026. Rita leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. 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, Ligouri Crumrine and Laura Crumrine; her husband Robert Layne; her son Doug Layne; and her granddaughter Alicia Layne.

She is survived by: her children, Tom Layne (Linda) of Defiance, Roger Layne (Dawn) of Oklahoma, Steve Layne (Erin) of Defiance, David Layne of Napoleon and Sandy McGill (Ken) of Westerville; and her daughter-in-law Nancy Layne of Defiance. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schaffer Funeral Home Inc



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Aug 28

Visitation

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

Fri

Aug 28

Mass of Christian Burial

St. John Catholic Church
510 Jackson Ave, Defiance, OH 43512

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