Mary E. Campbell

Mary Campbell, 83, of Dayton, joined the love of her life on Mar. 4, 2024, after a brief struggle with cancer at Hospice of Dayton.
Mary was born in Dayton on Jan. 12, 1941 to the late Daniel J. and Margaret C. Ryan. She is preceded in death by her sister, Carol Boltz. She married Robert J. “Frog” Campbell on Apr. 23, 1960. God blessed Frog and Mary with three children, Melinda (Scott), of Florida, Christine (Jim) Nevius, of Dayton, and Jennifer (Bob) Hills, of Dayton. They are survived by nine grandchildren, Matthew, Maxwell, B.J., Ali, Ryan, Bridgette, Emilie, Kate and Anna and by two great-grandchildren, Charlie and Everett.
Mary is also survived by her brother, Daniel J. Ryan, Jr., and three brothers-in-law, Gary, Roger (Bev), Joe (Patty), Jim (Shellie), and a sister-in-law, Mary Jane.
Mary was a strong woman of boundless faith who enjoyed her family and grandchildren. She also enjoyed reading and puzzles.
The family thanks Hospice of Dayton for the loving care that enabled Mary to peacefully pass on her terms.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday, Mar. 27, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Church until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Arrangements are being handled by the Westbrock Funeral Home. Interment: Dayton National Cemetery at 1 p.m. next to Frog, a former U.S. Army paratrooper.
Memorials: Hospice of Dayton, Juvenile Diabetes or AIM for the Handicapped.