Patricia Teresa Clary, age 69, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Ohio State University Hospital. Patty was born May 12, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio to parents Raymond and Teresa Hill who preceded her in death as well as father and mother-in-law, Dewey and Bernie Strine.
She is survived by her spouse of 50 years, Ralph Clary; children, Steve (Catherine) Clary, Jenny (Mike) Coker, Nick (Anna) Clary; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Abby, Ella, Josh, Hayley, and Sam; brothers and sisters Clara (Don) Reigelsperger, Bob Hill, Ben (Marilyn) Hill, Betty Geeding, Rose (Bob) Reichert, Bill (Carol) Hill, Mike (Katy) Hill, and Becky (Dave) Brightman; in-laws, Bob Clary and Karen (Jerry) Keebler. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.
Patty graduated from Saint Joseph Commercial High School in 1971. She worked at the Airway Dairy Queen for 25 years. She was a devout member of Ascension Catholic Church. She enjoyed praying the Rosary and attended Mass daily. Patty volunteered for St. Vincent DePaul and Ascension School. She loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. She loved playing games, cards and Mah Jongg and reading books. Patty’s faith and love of family inspired all who knew her. Her spirit will live on through her children and grandchildren. Her daily presence will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
A Visitation for Patty will be held Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Tobias Funeral Home - Beavercreek Chapel, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Dayton, Ohio 45432. A Funeral Mass will occur Friday, August 5, 2022 at 10:30 AM at Ascension Catholic Church, 2025 Woodman Drive, Kettering, Ohio 45420 with Father Ed Pratt officiating.
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions in Patty’s name may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 3 International Drive, Suite 200, Rye Brook, NY 10573 www.lls.org or Ascension Catholic Church, 2025 Woodman Drive, Kettering, Ohio 45420 www.ascensionkettering.org
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.tobias-fh.com for the Clary family.
