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Perry Yaney Obituary
Dr. Perry P. Yaney, Ph.D., 1931 – 2025, a distinguished physicist, educator, mentor, and family man, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of scientific excellence, educational innovation, and profound impact on generations of students and colleagues. He had just turned 94 on July 28.
He is survived by his wife Mary Wulfeck Yaney, married 64 years. His children Anastasia Yaney (Walter Reynolds), Felicia Armstrong (Rick), Alex Yaney (Amy) and grandchildren Alyssa Armstrong, Demetrius Reynolds, Artemis Reynolds, and Xander Yaney. Also survived by daughter (by choice) Julie Winslow and her son Scott Lawson. As well as numerous nieces, nephews, students, colleagues, and friends.
Viewing on Wednesday, August 13, from 5-7 pm at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 East Stroop Rd., Kettering. Funeral services will be on Thursday, August 14, at noon at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6245 Wilmington Pike, Centerville with a viewing preceding at 11 am. Burial following at Woodland Cemetery in Dayton. Send condolences at www.routsong.com
If desired, friends can make a memorial contribution to the Yaney, Haus and Powers Physics Scholarship for EOP Studies at the University of Dayton. Checks can be mailed to: Jennifer Keezer Argue '93, Director of Development, UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469-7054 with the scholarship name on the memo line or online at your.udayton.edu/tribute, designate to the Yaney, Haus, and Powers Physics Scholarships for EOP Studies.
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Andrea Matre Adams
August 12, 2025
Anastasia and family,
I am sorry for the loss of your father. He sounded like such a brilliant mind.
I was filled with the memories of St. Charles and our shared years there. You were always a very kind person .
God Bless your family with peace .
Andrea Matre Adams
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