Mary Jo Laravie obituary: Mary Jo Laravie's Obituary, Dayton

In Memory Of
Mary Jo Laravie
1927 - 2020

Obituary photo of Mary Jo Laravie, Dayton-OH
Obituary photo of Mary Jo Laravie, Dayton-OH

In Memory Of
Mary Jo Laravie
1927 - 2020

Mary Jo Laravie, age 92 of Washington Township, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Southview Hospital. She was born August 12, 1927 in Lima, Ohio to the late Almon and Irene Binder.

She is preceded in death by her beloved late husband of more than 65 years, Robert Henry Laravie; sister, Jeanann Lange; two brothers, William and James Binder and daughter-in-law, Virginia Laravie.

Mary Jo is survived by her eight children, Christine Ellen Flinn, Robert Jeffrey (Lisa) Laravie, Gregory Almon (Marianne Hansen) Laravie, Mark Joseph (Elise) Laravie, Renee Annette Kelly, Brian James (Teresa) Laravie, Curtis Michael (Molly) Laravie and Nicole Marie (John) Hendricks; 24 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and brother-in-law Barry (Pat) Laravie. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

She spent around 20 years working at Bishop Leibold School. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, and sunbathing. She and Robert shared a love for boating, camping, spending time with their family and attending many of their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren’s sporting events. Significantly, her passing occurred at exactly 5 pm just in time to reunite her with Robert for their treasured 5 pm happy hour.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, August 7, 2020 at 1:00 pm at St. Henry Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Mary Jo’s name to the Virginia M. Laravie scholarship fund at Bishop Leibold School located at 6666 Springboro Pike Dayton, Ohio 45449.

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Mary Jo Laravie, age 92 of Washington Township, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Southview Hospital. She was born August 12, 1927 in Lima, Ohio to the late Almon and Irene Binder.

She is preceded in death by her beloved late husband of more than 65 years, Robert Henry Laravie; sister, Jeanann Lange; two brothers, William and James Binder and daughter-in-law, Virginia Laravie.

Mary Jo is survived by her eight children, Christine Ellen Flinn, Robert Jeffrey (Lisa) Laravie, Gregory Almon (Marianne Hansen) Laravie, Mark Joseph (Elise) Laravie, Renee Annette Kelly, Brian James (Teresa) Laravie, Curtis Michael (Molly) Laravie and Nicole Marie (John) Hendricks; 24 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and brother-in-law Barry (Pat) Laravie. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

She spent around 20 years working at Bishop Leibold School. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, and sunbathing. She and Robert shared a love for boating, camping, spending time with their family and attending many of their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren’s sporting events. Significantly, her passing occurred at exactly 5 pm just in time to reunite her with Robert for their treasured 5 pm happy hour.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, August 7, 2020 at 1:00 pm at St. Henry Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Mary Jo’s name to the Virginia M. Laravie scholarship fund at Bishop Leibold School located at 6666 Springboro Pike Dayton, Ohio 45449.

To share a memory of Mary Jo or leave a special message for her family, please click the “Share Memories” button above.

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Service

Friday, August 7, 2020 at 1:00pm
St. Henry Catholic Church, 6696 N. Springboro Pike, Dayton, OH 45449

Centerville Chapel (937-865-8000) is assisting the family

Centerville Chapel (937-865-8000) is assisting the family

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