MADEIRA High School
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John Eric, Jr., City Councilman of Deer Park, age 42, died suddenly on Tuesday Feb. 7, 2017. Beloved son of John Sr. and Barbara Faulkner Perin and sadly missed brother of Joan Ellen Perin (David Lewis), niece Hannah Marie Seitz. John was a 1993 graduate of Deer Park High School. He leaves a host of cousins, other family and friends to mourn his passing. Visitation is Friday Feb. 10th 5-8 pm at Staley Funeral Home 7140 Plainfield Rd Deer Park 45236. Funeral Mass on Saturday Feb. 11 at 10 AM at St. Saviour Catholic Church 4136 Myrtle Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45236. Online guestbook at www.staleyfuneralhome.com
Published in The Cincinnati Enquirer on Feb. 10, 2017
Nancy Miller Johnson passed away on Sunday, October 30. Inoperable internal bleeding. Not suspected until it was too late. She was 68 years old. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Johnson, two children and six grandchildren. There will be no service or gathering, per her wishes. She did not designate any charities or organizations for memorial gifts or donations. The family request no flowers.
Linda J. Constant, beloved daughter of the late Ronald and Ruth Constant, dear sister of Sandy Reder (Madeira Class of 1965) and David (Vicki) Constant, also survived by her loving dogs Sadie Grace, Sammy and Sophie Mariana. Passed away on August 18th at the age of 65. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 29th from 10AM until the time of memorial service, 11AM at Old Armstrong Chapel, at the corners of Indian Hill Rd. and Drake Rd. The family asks that memorials be made to either Armstrong Chapel UMC, 5125 Drake Rd (45243) or Save The Animals Foundation, www.STAF.org.
James Robert Aspinwall, Jr. went to Jesus Tuesday, July 12, 2016. James 'Jim/Jimmie' was born in Bay Village, Ohio to James Robert Aspinwall Sr. and Velda V. (Pinkie) Aspinwall, September 25th, 1945. James graduated from The Ohio State University. In addition he went to The New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences and The University of Cincinnati, Ohio. He served our country in Vietnam as a First Lt. in the Army in the Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol during 1968 - 1969. James was preceded in death by both his parents. He is survived by Alette, daughter Anieke Aspinwall, son James R. Aspinwall III, sister Deborah Petrigala (James) and niece Lauren and nephew Scott. Visitation will be from 9-10, Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Southside Assembly of God, 4750 Cleveland Heights Blvd. The service will follow visitation. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in James' name to Southside Assembly of God Missions or Building Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.heathfuneralchapel.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theledger/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=180674702#sthash.dzanshSE.dpuf
February 11, 1946 - December 2, 2015
Michael went home with the Lord on December 02,2015 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He will always be remembered for his love towards his family. He was survived by a daughter, Natalie Victoria Heflin. There was no public service.
WRIGHT Ralph A., a social studies teacher at Madeira High School from 1948 to 1972, passed away in Sun City, AZ on September 9, 2006. He was 93 and had emphysema. He made national newspapers when his 1968 political science class held a mock Republican presidential nomination and to his surprise chose him over Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Nelson Rockefeller, Charles Percy and George Romney. He reveled in telling friends that the golf team he assisted at Madeira defeated Jack Nicklaus' team. Popular with his students, the class of 1960 dedicated its yearbook to him. One of his favorite exam question was, "What cards did Wild Bill Hickok hold when he was shot in the back of the head during a poker game in Deadwood, KA - a so called "dead man's hand'? (Ans. Aces and Eights) He is survived by his wife Anne, two daughters and two granddaughters.
Published in The Cincinnati Enquirer on Sept. 16, 2006
Romano, Ruth Mary passed away at General Hospital (now University of Cincinnati Hospital) on August 1, 1965 at the age of 32. Miss Romano was born on December 4, 1932 to John A. Romano and Mary Bowen Romano. She was survived by her mother and brother, John Romano.
Miss Romano graduated from Commerce Chase College (A.S.C.), University of Cincinnati (B.S.Ed) and Xavier University (M.Ed.). As an educator at Madeira High School she taught Typing I, II; General Business; and was Ninth Grade Co-Ordinator and Guidance Counselor. Her door was always open to her students and is remembered for her understanding smile and advice.
Francis R. Lang, beloved husband of the late Marie V. (nee Vitale) Lang, passed away on March 23rd at the age of 94. Frank was born in Lowell, OH to John L. and Mary (nee Huck) Lang. He graduated from Lowell High School. He was known as "The Piano Man" as he very much enjoyed playing the piano. He served as a medical soldier in the US Army, from 1942-1945, where he was awarded five Bronze Stars for his tour in Europe. He went on to graduate from the University of Cincinnati in 1948. From 1948-1975 he had many roles that included teacher, guidance counselor, assistant principal and principal, at Madeira High School. He was also an adjunct instructor at the University of Cincinnati and Clermont College from 1976-1981. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Margherita McLaughlin and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Carl, Leo, Lewis and John Lang, sister, Mildred Arnold and brother-in-law, Peter Vitale. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 28th from 9:30AM until the time of Mass of Christian Burial 10AM at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, 7754 Montgomery Rd. (45236). Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at our website, ThomasJustinMemorial.com
Helen Swafford passed away in Bakersfield, CA where she lived with her husband Oscar (teacher at Indian Hill). They moved to CA in the early 80's and lived next to their son Dr. Albert Swafford (Al) until her passing on July 21, 1996. She had been in good health with some problems with her back that caused her a lot of pain but she lived a full life playing with grandchildren, fishing lakes in surrounding counties and touring trips in their motor home. She enjoyed Al's 3 children living just next door; watching them swim and play through the years. She taught Home Echonomics at MHS and was the sister of Lillian Coe who was also a teacher at MHS. For more information on Mrs. Swafford Click Here.
Former Teacher at Madeira High School and Mother of Jan Coe Davis (Class of 1964)
February 13, 1920 to June 23, 2014, born in Harlan Kentucky to Albert and Retha Manning Lewallen. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, James, who passed away in 2008; brother Egre Lewallen (Norma Keesey); sisters, Helen Swafford (Oscar) and Ethel Green (Richard). Lillian is survived by daughter Jan Davis and son-in-law Ernie Davis of Fort Myers, FL and Lexington, KY. She was blessed with one grand daughter, Stacy Davis, of Lexington and one great grandson, Brody Solomon, who she thought the sun rose and set. Also surviving family members are 2 nephews, Dr. Albert Lewallen (Solveigh) of Bakersfield, CA and Ernie Lewallen, (Debbie) of Cincinnati, Ohio and 1 niece, Jayna Wilson (Charles) also of Cincinnati, Oh. Numerous great and great-great nephews and nieces. A special thank you to Lillian's loving caregiver, Myrna Hatfield of Somerset who sat by her side talking and watching old TV shows for 3 summers. Attended Harlan High School and received her teaching degree from the then Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College where she majored in Business Education. Later returning to Eastern to gain both a Masters degree and Rank 1 certification that she used to educate young people for almost 5 decades in Kentucky at Harlan High School, Clay County High School and in Ohio at Madeira High School. She will be remembered for her ability to listen to students' problems and her never ending smile of encouragement to those around her. For "Ms Coe", teaching was not a job but a life's work she dearly loved and respected. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Main Street in Lexington, KY by Steve May. Burial will be in the Lexington Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until the time of the service Monday at the funeral home.
Passed away on January 6, 2014 in Clearwater, Florida from cancer at the age of 68.
GULLEY, Gloria 68, of Clearwater, went to be with the Lord and her husband in eternal rest Jan. 6, 2014. She is survived by her sister Patricia; nieces Dawna Marie and Nichole and nephews David and Christopher.
Former Madeira High teacher, Ann Hern, passed away on November 8. She had been a resident of Maple Knoll Village in Springdale. She taught at Madeira High School starting in the 1959-60 school year through the 1962-63 year. Her three sons attended Madeira. Roy - Class of 1961. Denny - Class of 1964 and Paul - Class of 1968.
Dr. Ann (nee Fluber), Professor Emerita of the University of Cincinnati, passed away Friday, November 8, 2013. She spent thirty years in the classroom as a teacher of English and Speech and she is the author of a textbook on word processing. Dr. Hern was the wife of the late Roy D. Hern who passed away in 1985. She is survived by her three sons, Roy Jr, Dennis and Paul; eight grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. After her retirement, Dr. Hern became a Bronze Life Master at Bridge and served over forty thousand volunteer hours at Bethseda North and Good Samaritan Hospitals. She was a resident of Maple Knoll Village in Springdale, Ohio. Burial will be at the Hopewell Cemetery in Montgomery, Ohio. Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to VITAS Hospice Care, 11500 Northlake Dr., Suite 400, Cincinnati, OH 45249. Condolences to www.vorhisandryan.com
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Scott B. Devoted husband for 46 years to Kay M. Houston. Loving father of Brian Houston and Heather (Brad) Jones. Grandfather to Caitlin and Lance Houston and Riley, Olivia and Jack Jones. Son of the late Frank and Birdena Houston and brother to the late Lance and Frank Houston. Passed away suddenly Sunday June 30, 2013 at the age of 67. Scott loved children. In lieu of flowers, memorials requested to St Jude Childrens Hospital, Memphis, TN or Shriners Hospital for Children in Cincinnati. Services will be private. Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home assisting the family. www.mrfh.com
 Victor EFFLER (1929 - 2012) - Former Teacher at Madeira High School
Victor Francis, age 83, beloved husband of Vera Bergdolt Effler (nee DiMuzio).
Preceded in death by his first wife of 42 years, Evelyn (nee Foht) Effler.
Also preceded in death by three brothers, Father Herbert Effler, OFM,
Edward, and Lawrence, as well as three sisters, Mary Alfkin, Laura Rabe
and Anita Runnels. Dear brother of Grace Heising. Devoted father of
Teri Doyle (Alan), Jim (Debbie), Grace Comber (Robert), and Paul (Allison).
Loving Grandpa of Jessica, Janice, James, Helen, David, Elise, Mary Grace,
Jenna, Ariana, Sarah and Victor; and six great-grandchildren. Beloved uncle
of many nieces and nephews. Stepfather of Kathy Barnum (Jim), and
Sally Helmchen (Rick). Victor was born on January 3, 1929 and lived most
of his life in Reading, Ohio, where he was deeply involved in civic, community
and church life. He held elected positions for nearly two decades as Council-at-Large
and as Treasurer of the City of Reading. He served in the Marines in Korea and
his deep sense of patriotism kept him active in American Legion Post 69 and the
Reading Democrat Club. He taught Spanish at Madeira High School for three
decades, as well as at several part-time venues following that. Even when not
formally engaged in his profession, Vic was always a teacher by his wise and
practical example. He passed away on June 15, 2012 from complications of
congestive heart failure. Visitation was on Wednesday, June 20, 5:30-7:30 PM
at Schmidt Dhonau Kucner Funeral Home, 8633 Reading Rd. Mass of Christian
Burial was on Thursday, June 21 at 10 AM at Sts. Peter & Paul Church,
330 W. Vine St, Reading. Memorials may be made to the Southwestern
Franciscan Missions, P.O. Box 12395, Albuquerque, NM 87195-0395.
Published in The Cincinnati Enquirer on June 17, 2012
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Jack was the brother of Patsy Trefzger Kulesza from our Class of 1965.
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Charles Buchy, longtime teacher, volunteer
| Catherine Jane Perin (Smith) - Madeira Class of 1964 |
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Information from John Perin: Deceased: Sept. 6, 2005......59 years old Cause of death: Breast Cancer Classmate City: Brown County, OH |
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| Robert Edward Stouffer - Madeira Class of 1964 |
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Per John Perin research: Enquirer Obit: 8/1/2001 |
| (Marcia) Ruth Klerks (Odom) - Madeira Class of 1964 |
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Passed away on July 29, 2000 of Cancer at the age of 53.
Marcia Ruth Klerks (Odom) died from Cancer on July 29, 2000. She is buried at the Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, California.
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| Bruce Alan Reich - Madeira Class of 1964 |
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Date of death per John Perin's research: |
| Sandra Jo Fite (Rogers) - Madeira Class of 1964 |
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Deceased November 8, 1978, in Clinton County, Ohio at age 32 |
