Community Loses Lifelong Advocate

DAYTON – Elizabeth Thorn spent her life supporting the preservation of history and educating the new generations in Dayton and surrounding communities.

"What she did in the community, lovingly restoring our historic buildings, was how she treated the people as well," said friend and colleague Valerie Kerr of Dayton. "She brought out the best in us. She truly validated you as a person and cared so deeply for everyone. You don't find too many people who you can say that about."

Thorn passed away earlier this month, on Feb. 6, at age 66, after quietly battling health issues for a number of years....