Belen Josephine McKenna

1926 - 2017

Belen Josephine McKenna obituary, 1926-2017, Dayton, OH

BORN

1926

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Tobias Funeral Home - Far Hills Chapel

5471 Far Hills Ave

Dayton, Ohio

Belen McKenna Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 18, 2017.

McKENNA, Belen Josephine (Jo), age 91, of Dayton Ohio passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Bethany Village Nursing Home. Jo was born on March 8, 1926 in Flushing, N.Y. She was the beloved wife of James Walter McKenna, who preceded her in death. She was a loving mother who is survived by Kathleen (Dan) Vial, Marybeth (Bill) Stromenger, James M. (Maureen) McKenna, Thomas G. (Mary) McKenna, 8 grand children and 4 great grandchildren. Jo was a longtime resident of Dayton for many years, a volunteer at Kettering Memorial Hospital for over 20 years and a Symphony enthusiast. Friends may call from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 411 E. Second St., Dayton, Ohio 45402, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Entombment Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be left at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com

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April 20, 2017

Anna and Theresa Vial

Very sorry to hear about the passing of Jo. Our deepest sympathies are with you at this time. You are all in our prayers and thoughts. Anna Vial and Theresa (Dan's mom and sister)

April 18, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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Apr

21

Calling hours

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

411 E. Second St., Dayton, OH

Apr

21

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

411 E. Second St., Dayton, OH

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Tobias Funeral Home - Far Hills Chapel

5471 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429

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