Carol Lynne Duffy

Carol Lynne Duffy, aged 70, passed away, Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Fairborn, OH. She was born November 23, 1955, in Peru, IN, the daughter of the late Kenneth West and Wilhemina Josephine (Branecky) McNeely.

Carol spent many years working as a MedTech, contributing her skills and care to local hospitals and with CompuNet Clinical Laboratories. Her commitment to her profession was steadfast, and she took great pride in the role she played in supporting patient care through medical technology.

A proud graduate of Wright State University, Carol earned her Bachelor of Science degree and carried the knowledge and values she gained through her education into both her career and her family life. She was a practicing Catholic, grounded in her faith and active in her church community.

Outside of her professional and spiritual commitments, Carol was a woman of many passions. She loved to spend her free time cooking, baking, gardening, knitting, and sewing. These hobbies were not just pastimes but ways she expressed her creativity and cared for those around her. Above all, Carol cherished her family deeply. Carol answered to “mom” and “nana” by those closest to her, names that reflected the special place she held in their hearts. She was proud of her daughter and granddaughters. In addition, she was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many.

She is preceded in death by her parents. Carol is survived by an only daughter, Caitlin (Bobby) Porter; three granddaughters, Ada Lynne, Claire Ann, Lucy Josephine; three siblings, Christy (Michael) Lorton, Charles (Debbie) McNeely, Karen (Joe) Beekman; many nieces, nephews, extended family, and devoted friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Mary, Help of Christians, 954 N. Maple Avenue, Fairborn, OH, 45324. The family will receive visitors from 9:30 AM until the time of service, Fr. Ambrose Dobrozsi, celebrant. Burial to follow at Byron Cemetery, Fairborn, OH. Arrangements in care of Belton-Stroup Funeral Home, Fairborn, OH.