Josie Elizabeth entered this world deeply loved by her parents and big sister, Jana, on July 14, 2024. She now rests in God's arms and is watching over them.

She will be dearly missed by her parents, Austin & Jenaye (Snyder) Schwartz of Wapakoneta; sister, Jana Schwartz; maternal grandparents, Todd & Cindy Snyder of Botkins; paternal grandparents, Kevin & Deb Schwartz of Spencerville; two aunts, Sarah (Matt) Cain of Rocky Top, TN and April Evans of Spencerville; two uncles, Brian (Danielle) Snyder of North Ridgeville and Nathan (Betsy) Snyder of Coldwater; great grandparents, Carol Snyder of Jacksonville, FL, Ruth Hurst of Spencerville, James Schwartz of Wapakoneta; and numerous cousins. Greeting her in heaven are her great grandparents, Robert Snyder, Don (Mary) Schwartz, Dewey Hurst, and Jane Schwartz.

There will be a visitation from 10-11 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Glynwood with Father John Tonkin officiating. Burial will take place following the service at German-Zion Cemetery. Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville is caring for Josie and her family.