Schaffer Funeral Home South, Lawson-Roessner Chapel

Schaffer Funeral Home South, Lawson-Roessner Chapel

Defiance, Ohio
Schaffer Funeral Home South, Lawson-Roessner Chapel

1753 South Clinton Street
Defiance, Ohio 43512

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Recent Obituaries posted by Schaffer Funeral Home South, Lawson-Roessner Chapel

Donelda Roggenkemper Obituary from Schaffer Funeral Home South, Lawson-Roessner Chapel
Donelda Roggenkemper

Donelda L. "Pinky" (Schafer) Roggenkemper death notice and obituary, Monday October 28, 2024. Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc. Defiance, OH 43512

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Nelson Hahn Obituary from Schaffer Funeral Home South, Lawson-Roessner Chapel
Nelson Hahn

Nelson J. Hahn 89 of Defiance passed away on Friday October 25 2024 at Glenn Park Senior Living Community Defiance Ohio. He was born on March 13 1935 ...

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Margaret Keck Obituary from Schaffer Funeral Home South, Lawson-Roessner Chapel
Margaret Keck

Margaret E. (Wisda) Keck death notice and obituary, Wednesday October 23, 2024. Schaffer Funeral Home South, Lawson-Roessner Chapel Defiance, OH 43512

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Ramona Burkhart Obituary from Schaffer Funeral Home South, Lawson-Roessner Chapel
Ramona Burkhart

Ramona Jean Burkhart age 86 of New Bavaria passed away on Tuesday October 22 2024 at Genacross of Napoleon surrounded by her loving family. She was bo...

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Rita Beck Obituary from Schaffer Funeral Home South, Lawson-Roessner Chapel
Rita Beck

Rita M. Beck age 91 of Ridgeville Corners passed away on Monday October 21 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Archbold Ohio on...

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David Roth Obituary from Schaffer Funeral Home South, Lawson-Roessner Chapel
David Roth

David A. Roth age 71 of Defiance peacefully passed away on Saturday October 19 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center following a 23 year ...

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Harold Cavin Obituary from Schaffer Funeral Home South, Lawson-Roessner Chapel
Harold Cavin

Harold Wayne Cavin age 73 of Defiance passed away at his home on Thursday October 17 2024. He was born on December 5 1950 to the late Wilburn and Maud...

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Santos Sanchez Obituary from Schaffer Funeral Home South, Lawson-Roessner Chapel
Santos Sanchez

Santos R. Sanchez age 88 of Holgate Ohio peacefully passed away on Tuesday October 15 2024 at Mercy Medical Center in Lorain Ohio. She was born on Dec...

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Roger Grogg Obituary from Schaffer Funeral Home South, Lawson-Roessner Chapel
Roger Grogg

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roger Grogg a beloved retired firefighter devoted family man and cherished friend. He departed...

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Keith Hardy Obituary from Schaffer Funeral Home South, Lawson-Roessner Chapel
Keith Hardy

Keith A. Hardy age 96 of Defiance passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday October 16 2024. He was born on October 10 1928 to John and Joey Busch H...

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Doris Mekus Obituary from Schaffer Funeral Home South, Lawson-Roessner Chapel
Doris Mekus

Doris M. Mekus age 92 of Defiance passed away peacefully on Sunday October 13 2024 at Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born on January 11 1932 to the l...

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William "Bill" Messmann Obituary from Schaffer Funeral Home South, Lawson-Roessner Chapel
William "Bill" Messmann

William "4Barrel" Messmann age 81 of Defiance passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday October 13 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hos...

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Understanding Funeral Prices at Schaffer Funeral Home South, Lawson-Roessner Chapel
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Arranging a funeral can be both emotionally challenging and financially burdensome. Many people have little knowledge about the funeral industry, and in such difficult times, they may be vulnerable to being deceived or taken advantage of.

To protect consumers, Schaffer Funeral Home South, Lawson-Roessner Chapel is obligated to follow the guidelines outlined in the "Funeral Rule". Failure to comply with this rule could result in complaints being filed against the funeral home by the Federal Trade Commission.

The "Funeral Rule" was established in 1984 to ensure that all funeral homes, including Schaffer Funeral Home South, Lawson-Roessner Chapel, provide customers with clear and accurate information about the products and services they offer. This includes providing price details over the phone upon request.

As part of the "Funeral Rule," Schaffer Funeral Home South, Lawson-Roessner Chapel is required to offer a General Price List (GPL) to anyone who asks for it. This list includes various expenses related to funeral services, such as transportation to the cemetery in or around Defiance County, as well as costs for viewing or visitation services.

Anyone who visits Schaffer Funeral Home South, Lawson-Roessner Chapel at 1753 South Clinton Street in Defiance, OH and asks about funeral arrangements is entitled to receive a free copy of the general price list. This applies to all individuals, regardless of whether they intend to purchase funeral services or not.

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