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Leah E. KEYER

1985 - 2022

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1985

DIED

2022

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Leah KEYER Obituary

KEYER, Leah E.

Age 37, formerly of Oakwood, OH, passed away recently. Leah was born on March 10, 1985, to Tim Gilliland and Suzanne Walsh, in Dayton, OH. She graduated from Oakwood HS before going on to receive her B.A. in Health Administration from Ohio University. Upon her graduation Leah began her career at The Ohio State University working in the Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Wexner Medical Center. In 2018 she moved to Philadelphia, PA, where she worked for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Over the years Leah was an ardent fan of soccer and often played in rec leagues with her friends and enjoyed figure skating and watching ice hockey. She volunteered for donations to the homeless, especially during the Holiday season. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Robert and Ruth Gilliland; maternal grandfather, David Walsh; and uncle Mark Gilliland. Leah is survived by her father, Tim Gilliland; mother, Suzanne Walsh; brother, Grant Gilliland; grandmother, Joan Walsh; uncles, Tom Gilliland, Rex (Pam) Gilliland, Robert (Ruth) Gilliland Jr., James Walsh, and William Walsh; and other extended family and friends. A memorial will be held in the spring of 2023, at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, OH 45429. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Vincent DePaul.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Nov. 13, 2022.

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G.S.

November 16, 2023

I knew Leah very well for a time. I loved her. We shared joy and difficulty together. I knew of her passing later than most. My heart hurts. Leah was beautiful and bright, humorous and strong. I will remember her in fondness. Goodbye Leah.

Roxanne

February 7, 2023

My sincerest condolences.

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Molly Atherton

November 14, 2022

Love you Leah! Leah is one of my OU/BDubs friends. We also spent time together after college, usually tailgating OSU games. We are the same age and it breaks my heart you are gone. My deepest condolences to your family. See you on the other side, my friend.

Patricia Brinkley

November 13, 2022

My heart aches to hear the passing of Leah.. I met her through my son, Casey when they were both in their freshman year at OU. We reconnected a few years ago on Facebook and I always enjoyed hearing from her.

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