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JANE WATHEN Obituary
Age 95, of Centerville, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Kettering Medical Center. Born in Louisville, KY, to
William and Sophia (Schaefer) Dreisbach. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James of 48 years; sisters,
Mildred Cooper and Dorothy Bloemer. Jane is survived by
sister, Thelma Long of Nashville, TN; children, Michael (Yvonne), Patrick (Jeanne),
Daniel (Paula), Karen (Joel) Lewis, Christine (Jim) Ferguson, 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was a member of NAIM of Dayton and American Legion Post 598 of Kettering. Visitation will be Monday, May 9th, from 10:00am to 11:00am at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4500
Ackerman Blvd, Kettering followed by Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11:00am. Jane will be laid to rest in the Dayton National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers
please consider donations to A Special Wish Foundation
www.aspecialwishdayton.org or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to The Westbrock Funeral Home, Kettering.
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Alice and Don Eastman
May 9, 2022
So sorry to hear! Love to the family.
Diane & Gary Williams
May 8, 2022
We remember your mother from many years ago. Such a sweet lady. So sorry for your loss.
Denise and Tom Stout
May 6, 2022
We are so sorry for all of you. Jane was such a delight, and we always enjoyed seeing her. In time, we hope you can fondly remember the special memories you all shared with her. Our hearts are with you.
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