Daniel A. Cohn, age 96 of Dayton, passed away April 19 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Daniel was a retired system director for Standard Register with over 47 years of service. He was a member of Temple Israel, a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, a member of VFW Post 5018, American Legion, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Daniel was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janis Y. Cohn; son, Wesley Helfinstine; and daughter, Linda Helfinstine. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Carla and Kenneth Ludwig; son and daughter-in-law, Barry and Vicki Cohn; sister, Rosetta Golden; two grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton in Daniel’s memory.

Sharon Holzer peacefully passed away on May 17 in Centerville, the town she loved and kept thoroughly entertained for decades. Born on May 16, 1946 to Joe and Min Azaroff, Sharon grew up in Marion, Ohio with a lively crew of siblings who helped shape her infectious personality and sense of humor. She married the love of her life, Stu Holzer, and they started their journey in Columbus before making their forever home in good old Warm and Cheerful. Sharon started out as an elementary school teacher before deciding her true calling was raising her kids — and focused all her time and energy on their activities. Following her kids’ graduation, she decided she would not leave Centerville High School and became a lifelong Elk — running the bookstore, monitoring study hall, and amassing a collection of hundreds of rubber ducks until she “quit” in 2020. (She insisted on that word. “Retired” was not allowed.) A gifted seamstress, Sharon handled alterations for many, as well as making doll clothes, costumes, and even a Big Ten twirler’s uniform. She created show backdrops and Mickey/Minnie clothes, and cared for the uniforms for the Centerville Jazz Band. She masterminded costumes for countless CHS theater productions and joyfully volunteered for Bands of America — she just genuinely loved enriching her life with the constant presence of witty and sometimes obnoxious high school-aged kids. A proud graduate of THE Ohio State University, Sharon always cheered for the Buckeyes (as well as the Bengals) with gusto. She was the life of every party, a treasured aunt and cousin, and the unofficial second mom to many of her kids’ friends. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Larry; her older sister, Eileen; and her twin sister, Sandy. She is survived by her husband, Stu; her son, Todd; her daughter, Jenn Kuntz; Jenn’s husband, Darren; and her adored granddaughters, Drew and Dylan. She is also survived by her baby brother, Gary Azaroff. The family requests donations to an Alzheimer’s charity of your choice or Day City Hospice.

Neil D. Kahn, age 71 of Beavercreek, passed away peacefully on April 18, after his fight with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Paterson, N.J. on May 5, 1954, to the late Leo and Lila Kahn. He completed USAF ROTC at Rutgers University in 1976. Neil reported to active duty in March 1977. After serving his country honorably for 20 plus years, he retired at the rank of lieutenant colonel from Wright-Patterson AFB in 1997. His next career was a support contractor for various programs at WPAFB. Neil married his wife, Gina, in 1992 and together they raised two boys, Sam and Daniel. He is survived by his sister, Ruth (late husband Steve) and his brother Howard (Karen). Neil is also survived by many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law along with many nieces and nephews. In his spare time, he was an avid reader, enjoyed working with computers, played golf, and enjoyed watching movies. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery. If desired, friends may contribute to Hospice of Dayton, Temple Beth Or, or a charity of their choice.

Marilyn Moscowitz, age 72 of Kettering, passed away on May 11. A caring wife, mother, and grandmother, her life was defined by a loving heart, quiet strength, and a dedication to those she held dear. Marilyn, known to all who loved her as Myrnie, was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Joan and Howard Azen, and sister, Ellen Elovitz, whose memories she carried close to her heart throughout her life. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 41 years, Alan Moscowitz, and sister, Phyllis Michaelson. Myrnie was the proud and loving mother of Julie (Jason) Grindstaff and Andrea (Garrett) Salk, whose lives were shaped by her guidance, warmth, and steady encouragement. Myrnie’s greatest joy came from her grandchildren — Aiden, Carter, Isla, and Charlie — each of whom brought light to her days and carry forward her legacy of love. Her presence will be deeply missed, yet her spirit lives on in the family she nurtured, the special memories, and the countless moments of tenderness she offered so freely. Interment was at Beth Jacob Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Dayton in care of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton. May her memory be a blessing for all who knew and loved her.

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