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Marie Crothers Obituary

Crothers, Marie S.

Marie S. Sonohara Crothers, 99, passed away on September 16, 2023. She was born in Takasaki, Japan on September 26, 1923. Marie was preceded in death by her husband Eugene in 2010. She is survived by her eight children, Barbara (Ronald) McCague, Carol (Henry) Brockman, Donna Abney, Eva (Richard) Woeste, Robert (Sue) Crothers, John (Rita) Crothers, Anna Crothers, Mary Ann (Tom) Geglein. She was the proud Grandma of 62 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. In lieu of a memorial service, the family will hold services at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice. Please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com to leave a message for the family.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Sep. 24, 2023.

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Jeff Dodaro

September 25, 2023

Very sorry for your loss. Marie was a great person to know. Her and our mother, Ann Dodaro, became best friends at Trinity. While visiting Ann, we always made sure we stopped to see Marie also. Will miss seeing her smile and kindness.

Jeff Dodaro

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