Tracy Lynn Leach

Tracy Lynn Leach (52), of Xenia, Ohio was born on May 5th, 1970 and left this world after a courageous, hard fought battle with cancer on December 24th, 2022. Tracy’s life was one of service and dedication to her passion, caring for others. This dedication took on many forms! She instructed future firefighters, EMT’S, and paramedics at Sinclair Community College, Greene County Career Center, and Clark State Community College. She worked as a Registered Nurse in the urgent care at Children’s Hospital (South Campus). Her favorite job, however, was working as a Career Firefighter/Paramedic. Tracy’s tenure at the Kettering Fire Department took on many forms before her retirement after nineteen years of service in 2021. Tracy whole-heartedly committed herself to her craft, whether it be working as a line firefighter on an engine, a paramedic on the ambulance, dispatching police and fire units part time for the Communication Center or instructing the department’s paramedics for continuing education. She was a proud member of Kettering’s IAFF Local 2150. Though she wouldn’t brag about this fact, she was proud to be the first Full Time female Firefighter/Paramedic for the City of Kettering. She was an inspiration for countless females she encountered in the profession. Tracy selflessly gave her all to those she served and to those who served alongside her. Unfortunately, it was her life’s passion that would lead to her untimely death due to occupational cancer.

Though Tracy’s different jobs took up a lot of her time, one of her greatest loves were her family and pets. Tracy was an amazing mom to her furry kids. She leaves behind Jasper and Jasmine, her two pups that already miss her dearly. Tracy also loved traveling with her beloved husband Jay as much as possible. Tracy was truly one of a kind and will be sorely missed by those who loved her.

Tracy leaves behind her husband of twelve years Jay Leach, her parents – Dan (Sharon) VanHoose, her brother - Keith (Alzena), and nephew Cody VanHoose.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Tracy’s honor to www.franciskennels.com/give or by mail 1984 Lower Bellbrook Rd. Xenia, OH 45385