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1926
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2022
Mary STRATHEARN Obituary
(nee Dalbey), Mary Jane
Loved dearly by her large
family and friends, Mary passed away peacefully on 04/14/2022, at Hospice of
Dayton in the company of her children. Born on 05/29/1926, in Sigourney, IA, she graduated HS in 1944. In 1945, Mary moved to Dayton, OH, as part of the effort for WWII, working at Wright Field as a Secretary. There she met Richard and married in 1950.
Mary and Richard were founding members of St. Helen Church and School. Mary was an active volunteer at St.
Helen's as a member of the Altar Rosary Society, the PTA, and was the annual Festival Booth Chairman for several years. Mary also enjoyed playing bridge, golf, bowling, and was a self-taught seamstress. Mary also worked as a part-time secretary for St. Mark's Episcopal Church until 1977. She then
returned to WPAFB as an Executive Secretary until retirement.
Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Richard G. Strathearn, parents Charles and Helen
Dalbey, and her sister, Helen Jeannine Howe.
Mary is survived by her children: Nancy, Mike (Jeanne), Jeff (Dianna), Teri Kovach (Steve), Pat Schwieterman (Lou),
13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.
The family is receiving friends at St. Helen Catholic Church from 10:15 to 11:00 AM, with a Memorial Mass at 11:00 AM, located at 605 Granville Place, in Riverside, OH, on Thursday, May 12th, 2022.
In lieu of flowers, remembrance gifts may be made to the St. Helen Education Endowment Fund, the Carroll HS Education Endowment Fund, or to Hospice of Dayton.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary STRATHEARN
Lynn Perdzock
September 23, 2022
I remember Mary as one of the 'bridge ladies' who played with my mom, Alfonsine. I saw her in recent years in attendance at the funerals of my parents and friends' parents. Her presence at those events was much appreciated, and I always enjoyed catching up with her. My prayers are with her family. Lynn Perdzock
Julie Salley
May 12, 2022
I consider myself so lucky to have been asked to clean for your mom, otherwise, I never would have known what a nice, caring person she was. She was always cheerful and sweet when I came over. She will be missed. Prayers for all of you in this time of sorrow....love JULIE
Charles Howe
May 11, 2022
Mike, Nancy, Jeff, Terri, and Pat thinking about all of you, wishing that we could be there. Aunt Mary will be dearly missed by everyone. Memories will always be there, thinking about all the good times you all had together as a family
Bill & Kathy Bierlein
May 9, 2022
Jeff and family, Thinking of you at this milestone in your lives. May you find peace in you wonderful memories.
Rhonda Berger
May 9, 2022
Pat,
I always enjoyed the encounters that I had with your mom. May the many years of memories you have being peace and comfort to your heart.
Rhonda
Steve Kovach
May 8, 2022
Best Mother in law ever
Teri and Steve Kovach, Kelsey, Brian and Ella Painter
May 8, 2022
Happy First Mother´s Day in Heaven to our Mom
Teri and Steve Kovach, Kelsey, Brian and Ella Painter
May 8, 2022
Teri and Steve Kovach, Kelsey, Brian and Ella Painter
May 8, 2022
Teri and Steve Kovach, Kelsey, Brian and Ella Painter
May 8, 2022
Teri and Steve Kovach, Kelsey, Brian and Ella Painter
May 8, 2022
Teri and Steve Kovach, Kelsey, Brian and Ella Painter
May 8, 2022
Happy First Heavenly Mother´s Day
We love you!
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