A DEATH
HAS OCCURRED
november 9, 1938 – december 16, 2024
Kay Carolyn (Swafford) Hereth passed on December 16, 2024, gasping her last breath before yielding to interstitial lung disease induced by rheumatoid arthritis. Kay graduated from Colerain High School and earned both a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Education from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Her professional career spanned over forty years as a Speech/Hearing and Language Therapist and school volunteer.
Kay is survived by her devoted husband of over 64 years, Russell Hereth, her daughter Laura Kay (Bill) Koontz, Leah Jean (Brian) Bathe and son Mark Russell, also, two grandchildren Jason M. (Mackenzie) Koontz and Brooke M. Koontz, and was preceded in death by her brother Lance Corporal Kenneth Swafford and her brother-in-law Eugene L. Hereth.
Funeral arrangements are private and to be held at the convenience of family and friends. Contributions in Kay’s memory can be made to the Russell H. and Kay C. Hereth Endowed Scholarship Fund, Wright State University Foundation, 3460 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, Ohio 45435, or charity of choice.
“My late husband, Jerry Throckmorton, was friends with Kay and Russ for many years. I think they met at Miami University. I met them when Jerry and I married in 1973. We had many good times with them, going out to dinner and playing cards. Kay will be truly missed. Beverly Throckmorton, Kettering, Ohio”
12/22/2024
“Great memories of Kay and many nights of playing pinochle with both of you You guys were the photographers at our wedding Sending love and sympathy. Kay was a great lady and friend Barb and Raymond Day Ocala Florida”
12/18/2024
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