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Steven Addington Obituary

Steven L. Addington, age 68, of Defiance passed away on Monday evening, Nov. 17, 2025, at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, on May 18, 1957, to the late Stephen and Phyllis (Blankenbeckler) Addington. He was a 1976 graduate of Napoleon High School.

He was married to Pamela (Karr) Addington, who preceded him in death on May 29, 2019. Steven worked at Campbell's Soup Co. in Napoleon for 15 years. He loved horses and enjoyed riding his horse "Jack."

Steven is survived by his siblings, Bill Addington of Defiance, Dale Addington of Napoleon, Ohio, Richard Addington and Danny (Tammy) Addington, all of Holgate, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Alan Addington.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, from 10 a.m.-noon at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. A funeral service will follow at noon at the funeral home, with Rev. Max Begley officiating. Steven will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Northwest Signal on Nov. 19, 2025.

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