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Juana HONINGFORD Obituary
Age 93, of Huber Heights, passed away, November 3, 2022, born in Loiza, Puerto Rico, to Monse Flores and Arturo Diaz. Jenny was a mother to anyone in need. She overcame immeasurable poverty and was accepted into the Presbyterian Nursing Hospital in Puerto Rico. She moved to Dayton in 1953 to work in the VA hospital and earned her RN degree at the University of Dayton.
She met the love of her life Tom at UD and they were married in 1958. While raising five children, she worked at his private practice before taking a Nursing Position at Wright-Pat. Together, they offered free medical treatment to local migrants, part of a lifelong passion for helping others. Their home was always filled with love, laughter and a generosity of spirit, and her love for all things Puerto Rican was well-known. She and Tom helped establish the Puerto Rican Cultural Society in Dayton.
Jenny was a lifelong member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Huber Heights and instilled a sense of humility and compassion in her children, saying we are defined by how we treat others. She was a member of St. Peter's Bereavement Group, offering emotional support to those that lost loved ones.
Preceded in death by her parents and husband; sisters Maru and Cecy; brothers Javier, Efrain, Guicho and Juan. Survived by sisters, Crucy and Marta and brother Guelo; Bill and Linda Honingford; and her adoring children, Eva (Mitch) Woolhiser, Tony (Patrice) Honingford, John (Carol) Honingford, Kathy (Allen) Franke and Steve (Anita) Honingford and her loving grandchildren, Sarah, Josh (Ginger), Jacob, Nick (Marielhi), Alex, Adam, Zoe, Maria Lena, Isabella, Emilia and Joseph; and great-granddaughter, Rowan Orahood.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 AM Saturday, December 3, 2022, at St. Peter Catholic Church, 6161 Chambersburg Road with Father Andrew Smith celebrant. Inurnment at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery. Followed by a time of remembrance at St. Peter Catholic Church Fehrenbach Hall. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you donate to https://foundationforpuertorico.org/ for Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief. Funeral arrangements Marker & Heller Funeral Home, Huber Heights Chapel.
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Lisa Lopez Snyder, daughter of Bill and Ramona Lopez
December 2, 2022
Jenny was a part of my childhood. She and Tom were close friends with my parents. I will always remember her kindness, smile, sense of humor, and her joyful and infectious laugh. We will miss her. Sending love and blessings to all the family. May your good memories be of comfort.
Jill Zecchini daughter of Mike and Lou Zecchini
December 2, 2022
Jenny was a great woman I knew her from my family and functions at church. a Couple of years ago we had breakfast at church after 7:30 am mass we brought things to share. I always enjoyed talking to her.
Michael & Ivette Harrington
December 2, 2022
In Loving Memory of Juana HONINGFORD, A God's Gift to everyone who met her. Now she is back to her Greatest Love, Mr. Tom. You will Always be in our Heart and Prayers.
Michael & Ivette Harrington
Kate McKinney
November 30, 2022
Jenny was a long time friend. She was very kind and loving and very devoted to her faith. She will be missed for her loving friendship and her strong devotion to her family.
Kate McKinney
Virginia White (St. Peter Outreach)
November 29, 2022
Her room at the Danbury was filled with her memories. In showing those to us, I felt that she was proud of her family and felt blessed to have you and your support. I was told there were always pets in the house. So in talking to the therapy dog handlers one day I brought this up. I looked at Jenny and said, dogs? and got a smile. Then I tried cats?, and got a frown......I must have got that wrong? Memories are sweet. Sorry I could not make it to her services, we were having our Thanksgiving celebration.
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