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Mary Ellen Simon
Mary Ellen Simon, of Willowdell, passed away on May 24,
2013. She was born on October 3, 1926, and was the beloved
daughter of Ernest (Ray) and Stella Mae (Pittsenbarger) Hahn and the
adored big sister to Robert Hahn.
Prior to her marriage, Mary Ellen worked at the Buckeye and also at
Wright Patterson Air Force Base. In 1948 Mary Ellen married Robert
Edward Simon, who preceded her in death on July 16, 1992. As newlyweds
they moved to Willowdell after Bob’s parents died, to raise his 2
younger siblings. Mary Ellen always believed that family came first and
she worked tirelessly to keep family traditions alive for the young
Simon siblings after their parents passed. She never quit this calling,
gathering as many of her children and grandchildren together for every
holiday as possible.
Mary Ellen was addicted to handiwork, completing numerous quilts for
her children and making certain that every grandchild, great grandchild
and many great nieces and nephews all had a special quilt. She also
greatly enjoyed vegetable gardening, canning and freezing many meals
for the winter to come. Family favorites were hot cocoa, the best
applesauce ever made and her chocolate dessert which she made for every
family gathering for the past 30 years.
She was a lifelong member of the Osgood American Legion Auxiliary where
she made countless pies for meals and social occasions. She joined St.
Denis Catholic Church upon her marriage and was a devout member ever
since. Mary Ellen felt it was her privilege to visit friends, former
neighbors and family members in hospitals and nursing homes as she
believed everyone deserved company and a friendly face to help pass the
time.
Mary Ellen is survived by her brother Robert (Nina) Hahn of Lewisburg,
her children Rebecca (Jim) Bruening of Penrose, NC, Leo (Becky) Simon
of Fort Loramie, Peggy (Tim) Rhodus of Dublin, Raymond Simon of
Willowdell, Ben (Patty) Simon of Versailles, Barbara (Stephen) Revard
of Plain City, and Jim (Pam) Simon of Troy, grandchildren Jacob
(Buffy) Bruening, Jeffrey ( Jennine) Bruening, Jason ( Valerie) Simon,
Jeremy Simon, Samantha Simon, Adam Simon, Kevin Rhodus, Brian Rhodus,
Ethan Rhodus, Nicholas Simon, Tony Simon, and Mitchell Simon, 4
step-grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by
sisters-in law, Shirley Simon and Jeanne Simon, and numerous nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Stella
Hahn, her husband of 44 years, Robert Edward Simon, and a son in law,
Jerry Mescher; brothers in law, Dick Simon and John Simon.
Although she will be sorely missed by her family, her greatest gift was
in making each of her children believe they were her favorite.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 31, 2013 at
10:30 AM at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles, Ohio, with Rev. Fr.
David Vincent celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Valbert
Cemetery, Versailles, Ohio. Family will receive friends on
Thursday, May 30, 2013 from 4-8 PM and Friday from 9-10 AM at Bailey
Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio.
It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to
the donor’s choice. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
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