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VIOLA MCCARTHY Obituary
86, of Dayton, died Saturday, December 26, 2020. She is
survived by her husband of 54 years, Joseph "Bob," daughter
Diane and son-in-law Gene Thomas. Also survived by several sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceding her in death are her parents Frank Brown & Goldie (Brown) Shiverdecker; sisters, Catherine Schneider, Dorothy Boomershine, Garnett Snell; brothers, Clarence Brown & Bobby Brown, and a most loved mother-in-law,
Cecile McCarthy. Viola was a 1952 graduate of West Alexandria High School. She moved to Dayton and was employed at the McCall Corp., Good Samaritan Hospital in administration and Dayton Catholic Elementary School. She was also a volunteer for many years at Our Lady of Mercy Elementary. She converted to the Catholic faith in 1978 at Our Lady of Mercy parish. Viola was an amazing, loving mother and wife, and strong woman of faith. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 31, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 411 E. 2nd St., Dayton. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Dayton. The family will receive friends Thursday at 9:00 a.m., at church, prior to the mass. Per Viola's requests, contributions can be made to the American Heart Assn., the American Cancer Society, or the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements entrusted to the
Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, Vandalia. To send a
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David Abraham
December 30, 2020
Uncle Bob and Dee Dee, Vi was a very gentle and pleasant woman that I remember from my child hood, her and Bob would always send Christmas cards over the years with great cheer. I always remember their visits as extremely joyful and filled with laughter from Akron. I wish our family was able to spend more time with them over the years. Dee is an amazing, smart, and fun loving woman and when she visited us in Texas, I walked away with great memories filled with laughter and kindness. Dee’s nature and intelligence are a true testament to her upbringing and Vi has a mother. It saddens me that such an amazing woman has left the earth. Our families prayers and thoughts are with you all.
December 29, 2020
rest in peace aunt wiggles, we'll miss you
jeff, dawn, jacob & dayna
Nikki Vocke
December 29, 2020
Uncle Bob, Dee Dee and Gene,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. We are keeping you in our thoughts & prayers. I will cherish the many memories of staying with Uncle Bob and Aunt Wiggles throughout my childhood. She was a very special woman and she will be missed by many. I hope it brings you comfort knowing, that she lived a beautiful life. Aunt Wiggles, we love you and we'll miss you! Give Goldie a hug for me:)
"Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories"
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