Mary Jane

Gabers

Mary Jane Gabers 86 died November 3, 2017 at the Gardens of Paulding.

She was born November 24, 1931 in Paulding County, the daughter of Carl and Maude (Ganger) Steele. In 1964 she married Paul J. Gabers.  She worked at Zeller Corporation, Defiance, retiring in 1994 after 36 years.

Surviving are three daughters, Carla Wyss of Tennessee, Donna (Tom) Scheele and Nyla (Al) Snyder of Ft. Wayne; two step-sons, Robert (Becky) Gabers of Napoleon, and William (Eva) Gabers of Tennessee; a step-daughter, Julie (Dan) Clemens, of Defiance; a sister, Eleanor Miller, Paulding, seven grandchildren, Stephanie, John, Mike, Eric, Bree, Amy and Brook; and two great grandchildren, Xayleigh and Lucas.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, a daughter, Paula Jo; five brothers, Ora, Dorris, Claris, Carlos and Lester Steele; and two sisters, Maxellen Mason and Anna Ruth Steele.

To honor Mary Jane's wishes, there will be no visitation and private graveside will be conducted November 18 at St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations made to the Gardens of Paulding Activity Fund.