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Juanita PRESTI Obituary
Age 96 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Sienna Woods. Born September 15, 1924, in Coldwater, OH, to the late Mell and Catherine (Weber) Knapschafer. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas J. Lo Presti in 1975, parents, aunt Anna, and uncles. Juanita was a graduate of Coldwater High School, Good Samaritan School of Nursing, and St. Mary's of the Woods College. She worked 47 years at Good Samaritan Hospital in the maternity Dept. and retired in 1989 as Director of OB/GYN. In 1986 Juanita was one of the Top Ten Women in Dayton. She had a great devotion to the rosary. She is survived by her nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was extremely grateful for the care and much kindness given to her by Ted and Susan Sollmann and their family as well as Morris and Kay Spees, Leroy, Phyllis and Ted Kessen, Mary Reichert, Arlene O'Dell, nephew Thomas
Lo Presti and many friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18th at St. Rita Catholic Church by Father Gene Schnipke. Interment Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers
contributions may be made to the Ohio Hospice of Dayton or the Good Neighborhood House Food Pantry in Juanita's
memory. Masks and social distancing will be mandatory at the church. Arrangements entrusted to Baker-Hazel & Snider
Funeral Home. Online condolences for the family may be sent to www.bakerhazelsnider.com.
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Colleen Wells
February 9, 2023
Mrs. LoPresti will always have a very special place in my heart. I always loved spending time with them when they did things with my parents and the last few years visiting her at Sierra Gardens. Great memory sharing moments.
Caroline Holsinger
February 9, 2023
Remembering her kindness at birth of our four children, & to all she worked with GSH.I worked in a different area of GSH, but she served with thoughtfulness.
Colleen Wells
February 15, 2022
Mrs. LoPresti shall always share a special place in my heart. Many happy memories with her and Mr. LoPresti watching UD basketball with my parents and their annual fishing trip to Michigan. Also, Susie and I created a juggling act for Mrs. LoPresti as we both went into labor within hours of each other. Mr. LoPresti nicknamed our daughter "Nicola." They are both missed but she is with her dear Tom after being apart over 40 years before she passed.
Carl and Ruth Bettinger
February 19, 2021
I knew Juanita when I was very young. My mom and grandma used
to visit them at Coldwater, Ohio She was a wonderful lady . Our sympathy to Ted and Susan. An old neighbor.
Carl and Ruth(Schockman)Bettinger.
Caroline Holsinger
February 16, 2021
Enjoyed knowing her in some of the days she worked at Good Samaritan Hospital. I too worked as an RN there. She was a very good & caring nurse & most thoughtful. John 14.
Colleen and Larry Wells
February 15, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We love you and will miss you. Many wonderful memories of you and Mr. LoPresti with my parents fishing, playing cards, watching UD basketball, your delicious homemade ravioli and great care when our daughter was born. Now you are with your beloved Tom. Rest In Peace dear friend.
Bobbie Martin
February 15, 2021
I was a nursing director with Juanita at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was always straightforward and made me laugh a lot. When my daughter had her first communion, Juanita made the most beautiful cake. I recently moved from Dayton to Cincinnati but she has been in my thoughts and I will always remember her strength and humor. Bobbie Martin
mary ruder
February 15, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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