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Kathryn Rearick Obituary

Rearick (Kirchner), Kathryn Helen "Kay"

Kay Rearick, age 91, passed away on December 6, 2024 at Bethany Village. Kay was born in Holyoke, MA to the late Frederick and Lena Kirchner. She served in the USAF, where she met her husband of 47 years, Oscar "Rick" Rearick. A long time resident of West Carrollton, Kay was active in the Lions/Lioness Club and attended Greenmont Oak Park Community Church. Kay is preceded in death by her husband, 3 sons James, Robert, and Donald, and brother Frederick Jr. She is survived by her son Ronald (Kathy) Rearick and her daughter-in-law Debra Rearick; 6 grandchildren, Lori Frederickson, Courtney (Scott) Achs, Ash Rearick, Michelle (Jeff) Smith, Darsi Rearick, and Jackson Rearick; Great grandchildren Lia Frederickson; Kaelynn Rearick and Connor Sticklen; Trevor, Peyton, and Mason Achs; Jordan and Wesley Smith; and Philip Rearick. She also leaves behind many friends from Canterbury Court. No services are being held per Kay's request. Online condolences can be left for the family at trinitycremationcare.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Dec. 15, 2024.

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