WILLIAM H. DeFORDE, age 68. Beloved husband of 20 years to Rhonda (nee Hetrick); loving father of William and Timothy (Jessica); step-father of Christy Johnson (Bryan) and Jennifer (Folan); grandfather of 11; son of the late Edith (nee Humphries) and William DeForde; brother of Janice Vickers and the late Richard; uncle and friend of many. Passed away July 1, 2023. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED, 29150 LORAIN RD AT STEARNS FRIDAY 11:00 AM-1:00 PM.