April 28, 1947 — March 25, 2025
Helen Marie Caldwell, age 77, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Versailles Healthcare in Versailles, Ohio. She was born on April 28, 1947, in Hazard, Kentucky, to Lena (Bubnick) Miniard and the late Burley Miniard, Jr.
In addition to her father, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Caldwell; her brothers, Donald Miniard, Bill (Brenda) Miniard, and Dale Miniard; her brother-in-law, William “Bill” Noggle; her nephew, Donny Miniard and Robert Danials; and her great nephew, Jack Danials.
In addition to her mother, Helen is survived by her stepchildren, Cindi Seiaman and Kelly Caldwell; her sisters, Shirley (Michael) Mantell of Niceville, Florida, and Ida Jeanette Miniard-Noggle of Greenville; her sister-in-law, Patricia Miniard of Pitsburg, Ohio; her nephews, Richard (Chasity) Miniard, Kelly William Miniard, Jason Miniard, Joshua Miniard, Eddie O’Rock, and Donnie O’Rock; her niece-in-law, Melissa Danials; her great nieces and nephews, Cooper Dalton, Tammy (Phil) Mantell-Delrosal, Hailey Delrosal, Myla O’Rock, Alexia Miniard, Courtney (Tyler) Greer, Lupuá Miniard, Aaron (Mallory) Miniard, Christopher Miniard, Nathan Miniard, Nicholas Danials, Jeremy Danial, and Zachary Danials; and numerous great-great nieces and nephews.
Helen was a 1964 graduate of Jefferson High School in Dayton. She continued her education at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, where she received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business management. Helen spent most of her career working for Standard Register in Dayton as an Executive Superintendent in the sales department, where she managed million-dollar accounts. After her retirement in 2002, Helen worked for Woodland Cemetery and Dayton Memorial Park.
Helen was former member of the Dayton Woman’s Club, the Dayton BPW, Kettering Rotary Club, Woman in Business Networking, Who’s Who of Dayton, Executive Woman’s Council, and the Dayton Chamber of Commerce.
Aside from her success in the workforce, Helen was an avid philanthropist and helped raise money for various organizations, especially Dayton Children’s Hospital, where she volunteered for many hours. Helen also enjoyed golfing, music, and dancing. She liked going to the art museum and had a sense of style in fashion and interior design.
A celebration of Helen’s life will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Chapel in the Woodland Cemetery Mausoleum, Dayton, Ohio. Entombment will follow at Woodland.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Darke County Cancer Association.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.tributefuneralhomes.com.