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Zachary Fortener Obituary

Fortener, Zachary L

Age 28, of Kettering, OH, passed away September 15, 2023. Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 am Wednesday, September 27 at the Church of the Ascension Westbrock, Ketterting, OH.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Sep. 22, 2023.

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Lisa Scherbauer

September 15, 2024

Hey Rob, thinking of you and your family today, one year later, Scott’s number 937-428-2167 if you ever need a friend!!!

Michele Devitt

September 25, 2023

We are praying for your family and are so sorry for your loss. May God´s mercy and peace fill you in your pain.

Joan Mayrer

September 25, 2023

Hello. I am a fellow parishioner. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. So very sorry for your loss.

Rick and Becky Hewitt

September 24, 2023

Please accept our sincere sympathy.

Christjoel Moore (cj)

September 23, 2023

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September 23, 2023

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September 23, 2023

Randy Duff

September 22, 2023

Rob,

My deepest sympathies to you and your family on this heartbreaking loss.

Lori Didier

September 22, 2023

I remember the first time I ever heard the word "sweet" as an expression was from Zac. I don´t remember what he was excited about, but I still think of him whenever I hear someone say "sweet." I´m so sorry for your loss. ~Lori Didier

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