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04/17/2026
We are always grateful when families take the time to share their experiences with us. Hearing how Abby’s compassion, patience, and care made a difference during such an important moment means so much to our entire team.
Thank you for trusting Abby and all of us at Baker-Hazel & Snider to walk beside you and your family. It is an honor to serve with compassion during life’s most meaningful moments.
04/15/2026
Grief doesn’t only appear in big moments. It can show up in quiet, everyday ways. A familiar place, a favorite meal, or a memory that surfaces unexpectedly.
If those moments come, know that they are part of loving someone deeply.
04/14/2026
04/13/2026
Kenneth Patterson, age 36, passed away suddenly on April 9, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born to Bruce and Mary Patterson on April 13, 1989 in Freehold, NJ. After graduating from high school, he went on to work as a forklift driver and operator for the TJMaxx Distribution Center. In his free time, K...
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04/13/2026
Music often carries the memories we hold closest. A single song can remind us of a person, a place, or a moment shared together.
The music chosen for a service often reflects the life, personality, and story of the one being remembered.
04/11/2026
Grief can feel heavy, and sometimes the right words can offer a small moment of comfort.
We hope this quote meets you wherever you are today and reminds you that you are not alone in your journey.
04/10/2026
JONES, Keith Gordon, age 79, passed away Wednesday April 8, 2026 in Dayton. He was born on December 15, 1946 to the late Gordon and Nellie (Graham) Jones in Dayton, OH. He attended Northridge School and graduated from Vandalia Butler High School. Keith proudly served our country in the US Navy from ...
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04/09/2026
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04/09/2026
Stories keep memories alive. Sharing a favorite moment, a funny story, or a cherished tradition helps keep our loved ones close.
Sometimes the simple act of telling their story can bring comfort to the heart.
04/08/2026
Henry “Hank” A. Dodson, age 90, of Kettering, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at 10 Wilmington Place, where he had lived with his wife, Shirley, until her passing.
He was born on April 19, 1935, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Henry and Velma Dodson. Henry graduated from Jefferson High S...
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04/07/2026
BETTY JANE SMITH, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026. She was born on December 23, 1936 in Betsy Lane, Kentucky to the late Wells and Bethel Deskins. She graduated from Betsy Lane High School and later went on to work in Dayton, Ohio at Good Sam Hospital as an accountant. She was extrem...
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04/07/2026
Animals have a special way of offering comfort when words fall short. Their presence, their loyalty, and their quiet companionship can bring peace during difficult moments.
Sometimes the greatest comfort comes from simply having them close.
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Rick Snider, President and Brenda Snider, Vice-President, are third generation owners of Baker-Hazel & Snider Funeral Home and Crematory. Brenda's late grandfather, W. Eugene Baker, was the founder of the business in 1941 and her father, Neil W. Hazel, joined the firm in 1960, owning and operating the business until 2003. Rick joined the firm in 1982 after graduating from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. As well as owning and operating the business, while serving those in need, Rick and Brenda are active in their church, and volunteer for several civic and school related activities. They, along with their staff, endeavor to make a difference in the lives of those they serve.
In 2001 Mr. Snider decided to open a human crematory and later in 2007 we opened a Pet Crematory. Now we can serve the whole family.
Baker-Hazel & Snider Funeral Home & Crematory is the only funeral home in the Dayton area to be invited to join Selected Independent Funeral Homes. In order to qualify for membership in this premier national association, a funeral home must meet very high standards and follow the "Code of Good Practice Ethics."
Building on our fine reputation for service, we strive to be a progressive funeral home and will meet your individual needs and expectations.
We can accommodate large gatherings in either of our two warm and spacious rooms. We also have a well-lighted, attended parking lot, a spacious planning center, and a state-of-the-art crematory and pet crematory.