Retirees Association

Obituaries

Lowell Batten
Jan 30, 2024
Lowell retired from Wright State Motor Pool Department in 1995. He enjoyed watching OSU football, camping and spending time with his family. He died on Jan. 28, 2024.
Detrice Barry
Jan 23, 2024
Detrice was heavily involved in the hemophilia community, an active member of the Ohio Nurses Association and a devoted member of the AKA Sorority. She died on Jan. 15, 2024.
deborah jennings-ryan
Jan 4, 2024
Deb enjoyed quilting, crafting, kayaking, going to the beach, photography and caring for her dogs. She had a big heart and loved to contribute to many different causes and organizations. she died on Jan. 2, 2024.
Stephen Drake
Dec 12, 2023
Stephen C. Drake, 68, of Trotwood, Ohio, passed away on Nov. 26, 2023. A funeral service was held on Dec.12, 2023, at Thomas Funeral Home & Crematory, 4520 Salem Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45416.
Dick Rathbun
Oct 28, 2023
Richard Rathbun passed away on Oct.19, 2023, in Centerville. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 5–7: p.m., at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 East Stroop Road, Kettering.
Clyde Barbour
Oct 25, 2023
Clyde Barbour shared his scientific life at home and the family menagerie included a monitor lizard, snakes, fish, ducks, a baby squirrel, cats and dogs. His family accompanied him on a memorable trip to band birds, including the unforgettable vomiting vultures in Mississippi. He died in the comfort of his home on Oct. 17, 2023.
Judith Janicki
Oct 21, 2023
Judy had a love for horses from a very early age. She was able to recite every horse that won the Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown. She ended up owning 15 horses at one time. Judy also loved going to the Ohio Renaissance Festival, working with jousters and only missed one year since it opened. She also enjoyed running and had been a member of the Ohio River Road Running Club. She died Oct. 17, 2023.
Kevin Duffy
Aug 26, 2023
Prior to joining Wright State University in 2004, Kevin Duffy held faculty positions at The University of Texas, Arlington, and West Virginia University. He died on August 23, 2023.
Mildred Farmer
Aug 22, 2023
Mildred always read books, and enjoyed learning history and classics, working puzzles, flower gardening, cooking, baking and spending time with family. She was a positive inspiration and light to all who knew her. She died on August 21, 2023.
Carolyn Baker
Aug 21, 2023
Carolyn loved to cook, loved her dogs and cats and really enjoyed spoiling her nieces and nephews. She died on August 20, 2023.

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