DEFIANCE, OH – Beverly J. Hasselswerth, age 86, of Defiance, died peacefully on June 13, 2025. She was born on March 5, 1939, in Kenton, OH, to the late Ralph and Naomi (Graboe) Wise. Beverly was a 1957 graduate of Cory Rawson High School and on August 30, 1987, married the love of her life, Harley Hasselswerth. Beverly was self-employed with her cleaning business, Bev’s Cleaning Service. She enjoyed reading, embroidery, adult coloring books, and traveling. Friends describe her as a “people person” and one who never knew a stranger.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Harley Hasselswerth; children, Gary (Yvonne) Bibler, Eric Bibler, Cara Bibler, and Kimberly (William) Foege; grandchildren, Joshua Haynes, William Bibler, Eletha Sutton, Angela Bibler, Danielle Foege, and Erin Foege; great grandchildren, Charles Drown and Waylon Drown, as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Richard Wise and sisters, Barbara Stover and Janet Shulaw.

Visitation will be Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 11:00AM-12:00PM at Ayersville Community Church, 27728 Ayersville Pleasant Bend Rd, Defiance, OH 43512. A funeral service will follow at 12:00PM at the church with Pastor Jason Vandemark officiating. Flowers may be delivered to the church on Thursday between 9:00-11:00AM. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the church in honor of Beverly. Bev’s family would like to thank The Laurels of Defiance for the care she received from January of this year until her passing. For additional information and to view Beverly’s online obituary, please visit www.churchfuneralsdirect.com.


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