Zola Stahl obituary: Zola Stahl's Obituary, Dayton

In Memory Of
Zola Jane Stahl
1941 - 2021

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Obituary photo of Zola Stahl, Dayton-OH

In Memory Of
Zola Jane Stahl
1941 - 2021

Zola Jane Stahl, age 80 of Fairborn, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021. She was born October 9, 1941 in Massillon, Ohio the daughter of Glenn and Valma Snyder.

Zola graduated from Massillon High School in 1959, where she was a member of the Massillon Tiger Swing Band. She was a faithful member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fairborn. She retired from the Greene County Department of Human Services as a case worker after 28 years. She was a past State Officer for the Fraternal Order of the Eagles 2641 and 3491 and a charter member of the Moose Lodge 1068. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society of Beavercreek. She enjoyed baking cakes and cooking for family and friends. She was also an avid bowler, gardener, and traveler. Zola was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Paul Snyder; brothers-in-law, Gary Theis, Lou Champa, Sonny Thompson, & Alan Stahl and sisters-in-law, Judy Avery-Gay & Billy Pierson.

Zola is survived by her husband of 43 years, Tom; children, Eugene (Flora) Rohr, Dean (Belinda) Rohr, Cynthia (Glyn) Smith, Michael Rohr, Patricia (Wayne Jr.) Wilson, Barbara (Warren) Stiles, Tom (Doris) Whitehorn & Jeff Whitehorn;15 grandchildren, Adam, Amanda, Andrew, Timothy, Stephanie, Nicholas, Jennifer, Hanna, Samantha, Wayne III, Kirsten, Kari, Kasey, Aaron & Richard; 17 great grandchildren; 4 sisters, Zora (Paul) Griffith, Valma Champa, Glenna Theis & Patricia Snyder; sisters-in-law, Linda Keller & Nancy Stahl; very special friend, Kathy Jennings; numerous nieces and nephews and her beloved dog, Candi.

The family would like to thank Ohio's Hospice of Dayton and the special nurses and aides who provided such love and care during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Ohio's Hospice of Dayton or the Alzheimer's Association or Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Zola's honor.

Visitation will be Friday December 3, 2021 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm with a service to follow at 12:00 pm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church (1240 S. Maple Ave., Fairborn, Ohio 45324). She will be laid to rest at Byron Cemetery following the service.
Zola Jane Stahl, age 80 of Fairborn, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021. She was born October 9, 1941 in Massillon, Ohio the daughter of Glenn and Valma Snyder.

Zola graduated from Massillon High School in 1959, where she was a member of the Massillon Tiger Swing Band. She was a faithful member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fairborn. She retired from the Greene County Department of Human Services as a case worker after 28 years. She was a past State Officer for the Fraternal Order of the Eagles 2641 and 3491 and a charter member of the Moose Lodge 1068. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society of Beavercreek. She enjoyed baking cakes and cooking for family and friends. She was also an avid bowler, gardener, and traveler. Zola was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Paul Snyder; brothers-in-law, Gary Theis, Lou Champa, Sonny Thompson, & Alan Stahl and sisters-in-law, Judy Avery-Gay & Billy Pierson.

Zola is survived by her husband of 43 years, Tom; children, Eugene (Flora) Rohr, Dean (Belinda) Rohr, Cynthia (Glyn) Smith, Michael Rohr, Patricia (Wayne Jr.) Wilson, Barbara (Warren) Stiles, Tom (Doris) Whitehorn & Jeff Whitehorn;15 grandchildren, Adam, Amanda, Andrew, Timothy, Stephanie, Nicholas, Jennifer, Hanna, Samantha, Wayne III, Kirsten, Kari, Kasey, Aaron & Richard; 17 great grandchildren; 4 sisters, Zora (Paul) Griffith, Valma Champa, Glenna Theis & Patricia Snyder; sisters-in-law, Linda Keller & Nancy Stahl; very special friend, Kathy Jennings; numerous nieces and nephews and her beloved dog, Candi.

The family would like to thank Ohio's Hospice of Dayton and the special nurses and aides who provided such love and care during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Ohio's Hospice of Dayton or the Alzheimer's Association or Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Zola's honor.

Visitation will be Friday December 3, 2021 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm with a service to follow at 12:00 pm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church (1240 S. Maple Ave., Fairborn, Ohio 45324). She will be laid to rest at Byron Cemetery following the service.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Friday, December 3, 2021 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Bethlehem Lutheran Church (1240 S. Maple Ave., Fairborn, Ohio 45324)

Service

Friday, December 3, 2021 at 12:00pm
Bethlehem Lutheran Church (1240 S. Maple Ave., Fairborn, Ohio 45324)

Beavercreek Chapel (937-429-4700) is assisting the family

Beavercreek Chapel (937-429-4700) is assisting the family

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