Elizabeth "Libby" L. Staub

Elizabeth Lee (Crane) Staub

3/1/1949 – 5/5/2025

Elizabeth “Libby” Staub, 76 of Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Monday, May 5, 2025 at University of Cincinnati Hospital.

She was born March 1, 1949 in Tucson, AZ. The daughter of Charles David Crane, and Martha Lee (Bryant) Perlmutter and Edward Perlmutter. Graduate of Amelia High School, OH. She went on to obtain her bartending license and real estate license. She lived between Ohio and Arizona until she settled in Dayton, OH in 1994. She enjoyed playing steel tip darts and became ranked nationally. Libby also had several hobbies including painting, quilting and gardening. She had a love of Mexican food. As a dog mom, she cared for many fur babies over the years. She also had many sports loves throughout her life; from Cincinnati Bengals and Reds, Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, and most recently the Dayton Flyers where she was a season ticket holder. She is survived by her partner of 27 years, Mark Grencavage, Kobe (their fur baby), her children; Christopher Batchler (Samantha), Tara Bowen (Brian), seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, siblings; Charles David Crane, Jr. (Linda), David Perlmutter, Gary Perlmutter (Becky), and many other extended relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Martha Jo Crane “Jody”.

Libby’s sense of humor endured even to her final moments of life, understanding she would pass on Cinco de Mayo and expect all that loved her to toast to her life with a margarita. She will be greatly missed. 

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.