Luceille E. Fleming

Luceille Fleming died peacefully on June 24, 2015. Born in Pittsburgh, PA to parents Judge John P. Egan and Luceille Murray Egan, she built a legacy of second chances for thousands of men, women and families living with addiction. Fleming led Pennsylvania’s and then Ohio’s systems for alcohol and other drug addiction services, working for six Governors in the two states to spearhead innovative programs. As she visited communities during her career, she frequently heard, “You saved my life,” from individuals in recovery. Her work extended second chances to include women with their children and those involved in the justice system where substance abuse was a factor. Fleming’s forward-thinking, laser-focused and political acumen created sustainable networks that saved lives. She demonstrated vigorous and forthright leadership as an advocate, public servant, and mentor throughout her lifetime. Most recently splitting time between Grandview Heights, OH and Pompano Beach, FL, Fleming retired as the 14-year director of the former Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services in 2003. She was awarded many state and national honors for her work, including the National Governor’s Distinguished Service Award and induction into the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame. Fleming was a graduate of Chatham College and Harvard University's Senior Executives Program. Luceille Fleming is preceded in death by her husband Gerald B. Fleming and brother John (Jack) Egan, Jr. She is survived by son Michael B. Fleming and wife Karen of Kernersville, NC and daughter Susanne F. Ladd and life partner Sue Lacy of Mt. Sterling, OH; grandchildren Trevor B. Fleming of Chicago, IL and Morgan A. Fleming of Charlotte, NC; brothers J. Murray Egan and wife Lisa of Pittsburgh, PA and Robert B. Egan and wife Barbara of Del Ray Beach, FL; sister Susanne E. Humphrey of Wellesley, MA and sister-in-law Mary Ellen Sainsbury of Pittsburgh, PA. Visitation hours will be Wednesday, July 1st, from 5 to 8 pm at Schoedinger Grove City Chapel. A memorial service on Thursday, July 2nd at 11 am will be preceded by an additional visitation hour from 10 to 11 am at Schoedinger Grove City Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations would be welcomed to: Fleming House, 7300 Rose Drive, Lisbon, OH 44432; House of Hope, 825 Dennison Ave, Columbus, OH 43215; and First Community Village, 1800 Riverside Drive, Columbus, OH 43212. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory or extend condolences.