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1953
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2016
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Barbara LITSCHER Obituary
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LITSCHER, Barbara Ann Age 63, of Centerville, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at home after a 12 year battle with breast cancer. Barbara was born on April 8, 1953 to the late Stanley and Jean (nee Wesley) Kapustka of Iowa City, IA. She is survived by her husband, Larry, whom she married on May 24, 1975; children, Laura (Bryan) Bentz, John, Andrea, Emily, and Jessica Litscher; beloved grandchildren, Sam and Charlie Bentz and Will and Claire Kapustka; brother, Casey (Jen) Kapustka and sister, Rebecca (Edward) Bell. Barbara was a devoted mother and wife, a true and generous friend. She made the world a better place and will leave a void in our lives that will never be filled. We will always remember her love for sports (WHO DEY!), Disney World and her dogs. Family will greet friends from a visitation on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 from 5:00pm-8:00pm at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Barbara to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave. Dayton, OH 45420 or The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 60 East 56th Street, 8th floor, New York, NY 10022. Condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family at www.routsong.com.
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Bethwel Raore
August 5, 2016
Our brief interaction showed me your kind heart. Condolences to Larry and the rest of the family.
Vickie Riffell-Edmonds
July 19, 2016
Dr Litscher - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I never met your wife but I worked with you for many years & knew how important your family was to you. Will keep you & your family in my prayers.
Mike and Julie Springer
July 17, 2016
My heart breaks at this very sad news. Barb was a most special friend to me and taught me so much in the few years she lived here. She loved my children and I loved hers. She will be forever in my heart. My deepest sympathies to you, Larry and your beautiful family.
Jim Daily
July 14, 2016
Dr. Litscher,I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family
Jim Daily
Kelly Leopold
July 14, 2016
Jess and the entire Litscher family,We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. You are in our thoughts.Love,
Kelly and Jason Leopold
Ed Schneckloth
July 13, 2016
Larry, I just heard of Barb's passing, I'm so sorry. She was for sure one of the sweetest people I have ever met. My prayers are with you and the family.
Kateri Bolton
July 12, 2016
We are deeply sorry to hear of your loss...blessings and prayers in the days ahead. Kateri and Doug Bolton ~ Marian (Bolton) Elliott
Mary Beth Boksza
July 13, 2016
Dr. Litscher, My sympathy and kind regards to you and your family.
July 12, 2016
Barb was so special with my family . She was always caring and loving in so many ways . My thoughts are with Larry and his family. Dan and Anna Priefer and family
Jamie Ryan
July 12, 2016
Dr. Litscher and Family. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I never met Barbara but I did speak to her a few times on the phone and she sounded like a wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Peggy Krimm
July 12, 2016
A kind, loving, generous and thoughtful person, Barb will be so missed by her loving husband, family and friends. She will always be remembered in our hearts.
Gordon Murphy
July 12, 2016
Barb\'s brave battle with cancer is at an end, and she is at peace with her Savior.
Debbie Fagan
July 12, 2016
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Denise Hood Higgins
July 11, 2016
My deepest sympathy to Barb's family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this difficult time.
My fondest memorys of Barb were when she visited Gma Kapustka and how happy that made Gma to see her grandchildren.
Kali Spirtos
July 11, 2016
My Sons and I are so sorry for your loss. She was one of the nicest, most sincere people I have ever known! God Bless you all and give you strength during this most difficult of times.
Mary Vogel(Hood)
July 11, 2016
To the Family of Barb
Always loved her smile and fun times at Grandma K's!
Diane DeVries
July 11, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with Barb's family and friends during this difficult time. It has been a very long time since I have seen Barb. Even as a child Barb was an extremely loving and generous person. She will be missed. The world is a better place because Barb made it that way!! Rest in peace Barb! Love and hugs to family and friends.
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