STEWART, Leona “Marky” Marcella, born Marcella Tobias in June 1919 Marcella is the second of four daughters born to John Tobias and Anna Tobias Englert. Her sisters were Ruth, Pauline and Mary. Graduated from St. Mary’s Elementary and Parker High School, Married William E Stewart in 1946. Moved to Kettering in 1947 to raise her three children. Member of Ascension Catholic Church since 1947. Marky retired from Rike’s Department Store after 20 years in the client accounts and credit office. Marky supported and attended many American Legion/40&8 events with her Husband who served as Commander of Post 5, later transferring to Post 64. A lifelong Reds and UD B-ball fan. She is survived by her children; Susan Blanford of Kettering, sons William J Stewart of Bellbrook and Steven Stewart of Tallahassee grandchildren Anna Blanford, Emily Blanford, Madison Stewart of the Dayton area, Stephanie (Stewart) Wyatt, Jenny (Stewart) Gasparini and Johanna Stewart in Florida. Great Grand Daughter Emma Blanford has been the love in Marky’s day. Great Grandchildren Madelyn and Gabriel Gasparini, and Bradley Wyatt. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Ascension Catholic Church on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 10:30am. The family will receive friends from 4-6pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Tobias Funeral Home- Belmont Chapel. Contributions in Marcella’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The Alzheminers Association or Crossroads Hospice. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
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