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ERMA SMITH Obituary

SMITH, Erma J.

Age 79, of Dayton, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022, at The Hospice of Dayton. Erma was the cash office manager for Elder-Beerman, retiring after 25 years of service. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and an avid Bridge player. Erma was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Len. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Wills of Dayton; sons and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Tammy Smith of Centerville, Steve Smith of Springfield; brothers, Thomas Hall II of MO, Mark Hall of MN; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral service 10 AM Friday, December 9, 2022, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 5464 Old Troy Pike with Rev. Mary Jo Yeakel officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5-8 PM at Marker & Heller Funeral Home, Huber Heights Chapel, 5844 Old Troy Pike. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church or The Hospice of Dayton in Erma's memory.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Dec. 7, 2022.

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Jennifer Tabor

December 7, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sandra Yakob Dehner

December 7, 2022

So very sorry to hear of Erma's passing. My husband, Fred, and I have many good memories of your family when we were stationed at Wright-Patterson. May your memories sustain you at this difficult time. God be with you

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Dec

8

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Marker & Heller Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Huber Heights Chapel

5844 Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH 45424

Dec

9

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Aldersgate United Methodist Church

5464 Old Troy Pike, OH

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Marker & Heller Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Huber Heights Chapel

5844 Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH 45424

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