Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Harold Riffe Obituary
Harold Ray Riffe, 79, of Beavercreek, passed away April 5, 2025 at the Ridge of Beavercreek under hospice care. Harold was born in Wurtland, Kentucky on July 29, 1945 to Raymond and Mildred Riffe. Harold was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Pamela Riffe Jordan. He is survived by wife, Diana Lynn Riffe; son, Brian David Riffe; daughter, Amanda Beth Riffe; sisters, Fonda (Ed) Donaldson of North Carolina and Joyce Helpenstell of Texas; brother-in-law, Tim Jordan of Ohio; nieces, Michelle (David) Deardorff of Tennessee, Amy Donaldson of Indiana, Stacey (Mike) Shaw of Texas and Sarah (Tyler) Holland of Oklahoma; and his nephew, Michael (Kelly) Donaldson of Ohio. Harold graduated from the Ohio State University with a degree in Finance. He was in the Army ROTC program. After graduation, he served in the United States Army as a Finance Officer and completed a tour of duty in Vietnam. Locating to Dayton, he received his MBA from the University of Dayton. He was employed by NCR and retired as a Controller from Lexus Nexus. Harold was an avid fan of OSU sports and Dayton Flyer Basketball. Vacations on the Outer Banks of North Carolina held special memories for him. The family is grateful for the compassionate care from Day City Hospice, memorial contributions may be made to Special Connections Ministry at Patterson Park Church or Day City Hospice. A private family goodbye will be held at Newcomer Funeral Home, Beavercreek.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Harold Riffe
Sponsored by Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, & Receptions - Beavercreek Chapel.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Harold Riffe's name
Memorial Events
for Harold Riffe
Funeral services provided by:
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, & Receptions - Beavercreek Chapel3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Dayton, OH 45432
How to support Harold's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Harold Riffe's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
