ZAHN, Janice D.

Age 91, of Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born March 12, 1930, in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, to Albert R. and Winona (Moltz) Dawson. Janice married Carl V. Zahn on August 2, 1952 in Dayton, OH. Jan was a member of the Eintracht Singing Society, Liederkranz-Turner, Shamrock Club and the AXP Association of Ex-pupils. She was raised in the OS&SO Home in Xenia, OH, and graduated in 1948. Jan was very proud to be elected by her peers to the AXP Hall of Fame. She was an active member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Dayton, OH. Jan enjoyed camping with her family from coast to coast, and border to border, with Myrtle Beach as her favorite destination. She was a member of the Tow-Low Club #15. Jan loved her German heritage and traveling to Germany. Janice is survived by her son, Steve Zahn; her daughter, Carol Zahn; three grandchildren, Chuck, Marie and Evan; one greatgrandchild, Atticus; and other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Carl; her parents; brothers, George, Floyd and Ray Dawson; sisters, Winona "Betty" Dawson and Gloria Van Hook. Memorial contributions can be made in Jan’s name to AXP Museum, 650 Elliott Drive, Xenia, OH 45385, please reference the Photo Project or online at OSSO-OVCH-AXP.org. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2021, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45424. A Memorial Service will follow the Gathering 2:00 pm at the funeral home. To leave a memory of Jan or a special message for the family, please click on the Share Memories tab above.