Stephen Dana III Obituary
We bid farewell to Stephen Dana III (Oxford, Ohio), born in Cincinnati, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 1, 2025 at the age of 86. Stephen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Stephen departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Stephen. Though Stephen may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Stephen Frink Dana II and Emily Hawley Dana (Prudence Z. Dana); his wife Prue; and his brother-in-law Peter Bruell. He is survived by: his sister Emilie Dana Bruell; his nephews, Charles, John and George Bruell; and his stepsons, Ephraim and Erik Zimmerman.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that all gifts be sent to the Prudence Dana Memorial Diabetes Education Fund (https://www.trihealth.com) at McCullough-Hyde Hospital, the Oxford League of Women Voters.
