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Laszlo Posevitz Obituary
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POSEVITZ, Laszlo D.O. (1941-2010) FACOS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 28, at home after battling multiple health issues. He was surrounded by his family members. Dr. Posevitz' life and medical career were filled with many accomplishments and successes. A native of Hungary, he came to Dayton with the help of his uncle in 1957. After graduating from Roosevelt High School, he graduated from the University of Dayton. He was accepted at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 1968. He completed his internship in surgical training at Grandview Medical Center; then studied thoracic-cardiovascular surgery in Budapest, Hungary and at Cincinnati's Jewish Hospital. He received additional vascular surgery training in Montpellier, France. Dr. Posevitz was a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, the American College of Angiology and the International College of Angiology. He served as a clinical professor in the department of surgery at Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University and the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He's a former Chief of Staff for Grandview Hospital (1985-86), where he was also Chairman of the Department of Thoracic-Cardiovascular Surgery (1986-1995) and General Surgery (2005-present). Through his knowledge, skill and talent, Dr. Posevitz truly was a pioneer and leader in vascular surgery, establishing the first vascular laboratory in Ohio at Grandview. He is especially known for bringing vascular laser surgery to Ohio and surrounding states after having spent a sabbatical in Arizona where he first learned the technique. He introduced and taught physicians in southwestern Ohio and the tri-state area about the laser and its use in vascular surgery. In 2004, Dr. Posevitz was presented with Grandview Medical Center's Distinguished Service Award (DSA) to honor him for contributions made to the growth and academic excellence of Grandview and Southview Hospitals, the medical staff and the osteopathic profession. Dr. Posevitz was also instrumental to the development of Grandview's vascular surgery fellowship program. To recognize his contribution to graduate medical education, Dr. Posevitz was awarded the Grandview Legacy Award in 2009. To memorialize Dr. Posevitz' long and distinguished career as a physician and educator, the Posevitz Vascular Surgery Fellowship will be named in his honor. Dr. Posevitz is survived by Gabriella, his wife of 38 years; sons Anthony and Christopher; daughter Cica and husband, Chris, and grandchildren Carter and Ava. The family will receive friends at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-FAR HILLS CHAPEL, 5471 Far Hills Avenue at Rahn Rd. Friday, December 3, 2010, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral service 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 4 at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 155 Thruston Avenue, Oakwood. Interment, Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made be made to The Grandview Foundation (Posevitz Fellowship in Vascular Surgery), 405 Grand Avenue, Dayton, OH 45405; or to Vitas Hospice, 3055 Kettering Boulevard #320, Dayton, OH 45439. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
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Dora Throckmorton
June 12, 2013
I just found out about Dr. Posevitz' passing yesterday. My heart was saddened to hear that. His warmth and genuineness was immediately felt when you met him. The Dayton medical community lost a true gem. I will always remember his kindness and caring spirit. My (belated) sympathies to the entire Posevitz family.
Mary Lazarus
March 9, 2012
I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. I was a patient of his when I was 15 years old. I had a pulmonary embolism and would not be here today if it were not for him. He was a wonderful doctor and truly cared about his patients. I lost my mother the same week as you lost your father, it is not easy to go on without them. Please know that he touched many lives and will never be forgotten. Mary (Sanborn) Lazarus, Helena Montana
Candace Carter
January 23, 2012
"Posey" was one of the very first and most brilliant physicians I had the pleasure of working with. As a freshly grduated R.N. working in the ER and ICU, he taught me more than I learned in 7 years of school. I lost a dear friend and I was proud to call him friend. I offer my most sincere condolences to his entire blessed family. He will remain in our thoughts and prayers for all eternity. May God bless you all and give you peace and strength,
March 13, 2011
I miss you daddy. I love you! I wish I could hear your voice just one more time. Cica
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Richard A Holtz
February 7, 2011
Posey wasa medical school classmate and we did our internships together.
I will always remember his smiles, his slaps on the back and encouragement. He made life easier. GOD BE WITH HIM.
"HOLTZY" Richard A. Holtz DO
B.E. (Genie) Willis
February 3, 2011
Lazlo Posevitz was a classmate of mine in Chicago who always had a sunny smile and a positive outlook. I am saddened by his loss and will cherish his memory. B.E. Willis, D.O. ' 68
Judy Wilson
December 9, 2010
In the short time I knew Dr. Posevitz and his wonderful wife, I admired and respected them both. Dr. Posevitz was funny and a delight to talk to, I will miss his smile, kindness and jokes.
God Bless you all my prayers are with you.
GVH NURSE
December 8, 2010
GRANDVIEW HAS LOST A TRULY WONDERFUL DOCTOR. I HAVEN'T SEEN HIM IN YEARS BUT YOU CAN NEVER FORGET HIM REGARDLESS. I WAS SO SHOCKED TO SEE THIS IN THE OBITUARAY. MY CONDONLENCES TO HIS FAMILY..
Patty Cokeley
December 8, 2010
I was a patient of Dr. Poseys. He was very kind to me and very kind and comforting to my family when I was seriously ill. I had problems with my insurance company and he help me to work them out. I will always be greatful to him. You are in my prayers. God Bless you all.
December 7, 2010
Will be missed by all.Diane Morris
Trudy Flory
December 7, 2010
It was such an honor to work with "Posey". He taught me so
much when I was charge nurse of the old 6100 S. Med-Surg &
Renal /Oncology floor. He cared so deeply for his pts. and always took time to teach the staff, as well. No question was a dumb question to him. He heard me play the piano once at a wedding and he never failed to stop and tell his students how much he enjoyed listening to my music. I will never forget this kind, heart-of-gold man, who before every surgery when we made rounds together would say,"It is in the hands of Someone Higher than I". Then he would point toward Heaven. To the family of Dr. Posevitz, he taught me never to expect anything but the best from my children. It proved to be a good philosophy. May God bless you all. Sincerely, Trudy
Flory, R.N.
Carey Brooks
December 7, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss, Dr. Posevitz was a great guy, he could always make me laugh. I am glad I was able to know him for a short time as I worked in your billing office.
susan reede
December 7, 2010
thee craig reeder family sends there condolences
December 6, 2010
I will always remember Dr. Posey. He enhanced the quality of life for my Mother through his abilities and caring as a wonderful physician. I was honored to have worked with him at Grandview Hospital. My sincere condolences to his family.
Pat Roney McFarland
Sylvia Wilmer Huddleston
December 6, 2010
Our prayers and condolences to the Posevitz family. We will always appreciate the care our parents received from such a brilliant doctor with a wonderful caring heart.
The Paul Wilmer Family
Jennifer Fulcomer
December 6, 2010
My sympathy to the Posevitz family. My son Josh was treated by in 1997 after a life threatening accident. Dr.Posey saved his life and was always concerned even years later of his well-being. I worked at GVH in ACU and he always asked about him. I will always be extremely grateful to this talented physician. Thank you again Dr Posevitz....God bless you, Jennifer Fulcomer
December 5, 2010
My condolences to the Posevitz family. I met the family when Cica, Tony & Christopher went to O.R. Edgington ES.
Norma Amos (deceased) was the secretary and I assisted her. I was a patient of Dr. Posevitz for many years & he & I enjoyed talking about the children of which he was very proud. He was the best both professionally & personally.
Prayerfully,
Marcia Seebach
December 5, 2010
Many visits to a very professional doctor, and always so pleasant. My husband Gene was one of his first laser patients for vascular disease. Will always remember his dedication to the area and the world.........Mrs Gene T. Fogle
Cindy (Randall) Carroll
December 4, 2010
To The Posevitz family;
I would like to extend my sincere sympathy to your entire family. I was honored to have worked for Dr. Posevitz in 1988-90. He was a great mentor and boss. He passionately loved his work, and his kindness and the care he showed to his patients and his employees was genuine.
He will be sadly missed.
December 4, 2010
Dr. Posevitz saved my husband's life. His other doctors couldn't figure out why his right leg swelled so bad. One of his doctors sent him to Dr. Posevitz. He did tests and x-rays. My husband had had prostate surgery and they had removed one of his lymph glands and that was causing poor circulation. Dr. Posevitz came up with the simple solution of wearing a theraputic stocking. It worked! He was quite a doctor! He was concerned and caring. We will always be grateful to him! You have our deepest sympathy and we are sorry for your great loss.
The Combses Gratis, Ohio
December 4, 2010
Dr. Posevitz was my doctor for many years. I will always remember and respect him for the excellent care I received and for his kindness. My condolences to his family.
~Jan Weimer
Steven Dickerson
December 4, 2010
I have Dr. Posevitz to thank for the use of my right leg due to some innovative surgery that he used. My sincere condolences to the family. He will be sorely missed.
Regina
December 4, 2010
FOR JUST A SHORT TIME I HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING THIS MAN, HE HAD AN OUT LOOK ON LIFE, THOUGHTFULNESS TOWARDS PEOPLE WHEN HE WAS FEELING BAD, HAD A SENSE OF HUMOR TO LIFT YOUR SPIRITS , IT WAS A PLEASURE, SORRY OF THE FAMILY'S LOSS
REGGIE-DIALYSIS
Craig Henry
December 3, 2010
I considered Pose a good friend of mine. I met him as an Anesthesiology Resident at Grandview Hospital. I later became an attending Anesthesiologist at Grandview and worked with either Pose or Steve Greer on an almost daily basis. We had many EXCITING times in and out of our operating rooms. Some were fun and some were scary. Pose was a phenominal surgeon and a good man. He taught me many thing about medicine but also about life. He an I had many almost EPIC battles of will and judgement. I always thought I was right and he always thought he was right. We were ALWAYS friends again the very next morning as though nothing had ever happened and we had never even spoke a bad word. I left Grandview a few years ago but I have missed Pose.
I had the great pleasure of performing the anesthetic for his heart surgery. We had our battles, we had our laughs, we even had our profound discussions about life. He and I didn't always see eye to eye, but Pose will always be one of the men that I know deep in my soul made me a better man.
Love,
Craig Henry
James Keating
December 3, 2010
Dr. Posevitz operated on my mother in 1994 for kidney cancer. He saved her life and we will forever be indebted to this wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers for the Posevitz family.
December 3, 2010
I met Dr Posevitz when he was a surgical resident at Grandview and I worked on the GYN unit. Since we were both of Hungarian ancestry we had a friendly "connection". Years later Dr Posey performed successful carotid artery surgery on my father. My condolences to his family. He was a remarkable man.
RM Nagy
Peggy Pippenger
December 3, 2010
Dr. Posey was the kind of doctor that everyone loved and respected. He saved my mother many times in surgery. He was the best in his field and there won't be anyone that will compare to him.
The Pippenger Family
Sidneta Wafer
December 2, 2010
I too called him Dr.Posey....I worked in housekeeping for awhile before transferring to Medical Records. I was shock to see him in the Obits. I am sorry for your loss...While working at Grandview i loved seeing him in the hallway. No matter what he was always so nice...even though he could not remember my name he always pick with me when he saw me.
mary "ellen" rentz
December 2, 2010
My mother Phaenon Dickey lived to 94 year of age....due to Dr. Posevitz and the wonderful staff at Grandview Hospital...she had an abdominal aneurysm at aget 89..He was God's angel on earth...my sincere sympathy to his family....I also had the honor of working at Grandview with Dr Laws and Keighley...am so sad to hear of his passing....he touched our hearts...families and will be forever remembered as one of the greatest surgeons ever. MaryEllen McAlister...Rentz
December 2, 2010
Dr. Posey (what I called him), saved my life in July 1991. You could see what kind of man he was by the way he showed you and treated you. He was such a kind man. I will never forget him and neither will my family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Our condolences go out to the Posevitz family.. He will be truly missed.
Sheila and Bob Furrey
john reed
December 2, 2010
dr. posevitz was my grandmothers doctor, and tried real hard to save her life at age 87 in 1993. what a kind man and caring doctor. john reed
Faith Lilly
December 2, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Faith and Family
December 2, 2010
Dr. Posevitz always told you the truth about any health issues. He operated on my father in 1986 and removed part of his lung due to cancer. He told my father that if he did not have this operation he would be dead within 6 months. My father lived for 18 more years without any health restrictions. As a matter of fact he did some repair work at Dr. Posevitz's home. He was a wonderful doctor and will be missed not only by his family and friends but especially by Grandview and Southview Hospitals. Our condolences to the Posevitz family.
Mrs. Anton Ribeinski and daughter Rosie
Gertie Heid- Henry
December 2, 2010
Condolences to the family. Dr. Posevitz will be remembered for all he did for me and my late husband, and how kind he always was. I am so thankful. He was a great doctor.
Rhonda Hendricks
December 2, 2010
The Bogan and Hendricks family
peggy pippenger
December 1, 2010
To a doctor that saved my mother from so many problems in her life by keeping her alive through everything, I am eternally thankful for eveything you have done.
Peggy& Marian Pippenger
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