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Diana I. Lair

Nov 17, 1933 — Sep 15, 2026

New Paris, OH

Diana I. Lair, age 92, of New Paris, OH passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at the Vancrest Healthcare Center in Eaton. She was born November 17, 1933 in Richmond Dale, OH to the late Willard and Urcel (Swinning) Coterel.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth A. Lair.

She is survived by her sons Roger (Teresa) Salyer, Danny Birt and David Boyd; daughter Yvonne Marcum; grandchildren Melissa (Shawn) Denny, Melinda (Barry) Hawk and Daniel Birt; 7 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Preble Memory Gardens in West Alexandria, OH. Gard Funeral Home, Eaton is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com. 

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