Dana Rieley Armington

Dana Rieley Armington passed away peacefully on

October 1, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of

Steven E. and Barbara (née Burry) Armington, the

cherished sister of Meagan and Bobbi Armington and

Doug (Leah) Schermetzler, and a loving aunt to Cole

and Walker Langworthy, SJ Georgeson and Emily and

James Schermetzler. Dana leaves behind her loving family

as well as countless friends she considered family.

Dana had a wonderfully creative spirit, with a deep love for music,

especially live shows—and all forms of art. She was fiercely intelligent,

holding a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College Chicago, but her

 wisdom and insight went far beyond her 39 years.

She lived for adventure—whether it was attending concerts, setting

out on road trips, or deep-sea fishing. She especially loved spending

time in the Adirondack mountains. Dana had the rare ability to enjoy

herself anywhere, from dancing at the Union Club in downtown

Cleveland to wandering the midway at the Athens County Fair in

rural southeast Ohio. What mattered most was sharing those experiences

with her people.

Dana’s heart was as big as her adventurous spirit. She adored her pets,

including several dogs and cats throughout her life. She formed friendships

in every place she lived: Cleveland and Dayton, OH; Old Forge and

Oneonta, NY; Chicago, IL; Key Largo, FL; and Savannah, GA. She loved

connecting the different circles of friends she made along the way.

Her family is deeply saddened by the loss of their Daughter,

Sister, Cousin, and Auntie. They find comfort in knowing she

has been reunited on the other side with her father, Steve, with

whom she shared a truly special bond.

There will be a celebration of life at a later date and time.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Rescue Village

in memory of Dana R. Armington (15463 Chillicothe Rd, Novelty, OH

44072 or https://give.rescuevillage.org/