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Margaret OPICKA Obituary
91, passed away on June 2nd at Hospice of Dayton. She was born to George Beatty and Mae Netcher on May 24, 1931, at the Beatty farm in West
Unity, Ohio. The farm has been in the family since 1835.
Margaret began her love for piano in first grade. She graduated from West Unity High School in 1949 and attended Michigan State University as a music major. Margaret married her high school sweetheart, James Opicka, in 1950. She is
survived by her husband of 72 years, her four children: Kathleen Barden of Fairfax, Virginia; Lizbeth Roman of
Manassas, Virginia; Eric of Beavercreek, Ohio, and Sallie of Dayton, Ohio, in addition to three grandchildren and twin great-granddaughters. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to The Hospice of Dayton honoring her name.
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Pat and Garnet Sebastian
June 20, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of loss. We know that she is resting in peace and you have the hope of seeing her again at the coming of the Lord.
Joan Curnow
June 13, 2022
Margaret was such a special friend. Margaret and James were so welcoming to my husband and I when we moved to Ohio ten years ago including taking us sightseeing and sharing their friendship at the Golden Buckeye events. I will miss Margaret.
Ron & Denise
June 12, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a sweet and caring person. May God Bless you all and give you His peace and comfort during this time of sorrow! Love, Ron & Denise
Pauline Urban
June 12, 2022
Dear Sally, I a so sorry to hear about your Mom Passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May she rest in peace with all our angels, in heaven. Love and Hugs
JANIS
June 12, 2022
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOU ALL. WHAT A SWEET, SWEET MOTHER YOU HAVE ALL BEEN BLESSED WITH. I WILL SURELY MISS THAT GREAT LAUGH SHE HAD. WE ENJOYED OUR SURPRISE TRIP TO SEE THE BOTH AND AM HAPPY TO HAVE THAT MEMORY.
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