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Mary Ponchot Obituary
Mary Louise Ponchot ,67, of Bellevue, passed away on December 17, 2011 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.She was a retired Teacher with the Bellevue Board of Education. She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, she also ran the Library Board for Campbell County, was a Ky. Colonel, a volunteer for various area theaters and also the organist for the VA Nursing Home in Ft. Thomas.She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim. Mary is survived by her daughter, Kelly Ripperger of Lebanon, OH, son, Keith Ponchot of Diamondhead, MS, sisters, Carol Breitenbach of Oakwood, OH, and Barbara Lincoln of The Villages, FL, her loving grandchildren Jamie and Ellie Ripperger.Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, 427 S. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft.Thomas, KY 41075. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, December 22, 2011, at Divine Mercy Parish, Bellevue.Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017 or to the American Diabetes Association, 644 Linn St. Suite 304, Cincinnati, Oh 45203.Online condolences can be given at www.dmefuneral.com.
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Chris Rhodes/Wildman
January 9, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Ponchot passing. She was an amazing lady, great teacher and an awesome volleyball coach at Our Lady of the Highlands Academy. She touched so many lives with her kindness and patience. May your family enjoy the memories.
Anne (Grossman) Tillie
January 8, 2012
I am extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Ponchot. She was an awesome loving and caring person and teacher. One of my favorites. Had the pleasure of her being my teacher for 2 1/2 years. Remembering how, even though I could not be in the sun, she always still made me feel a part of the group during swimming etc.
My prayers are with all her loving family and friends.
Deborah Fay
January 8, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear about Mz Ponchot passing. I spent 4 wonderful years with her in school. God bless the family.
Patty Trosper-Cokeley
January 8, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Becky Grimm Schweinefus
December 22, 2011
My prayers are with you Kelly and your family, your mom was a great teacher and woman.
Nancy King
December 21, 2011
We are friends of Carol and Tom in Dayton and are saddened by the loss of Carol's dear sister. We were glad to meet her last summer after hearing so many wonderful things about her. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy & Colby King
Stephen Hall
December 21, 2011
Kelly,
We are sorry to hear about your mum. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
God Bless, Stephen Hall & Family
Steve Modlin
December 21, 2011
Kelly,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
God Bless,
Steve Modlin
David Holland
December 21, 2011
Mrs. Ponchot was a great educator. She went out of her way to help and teach even with the alumni. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
December 21, 2011
My heart and prayers go out to the Ponchot family. I too, did not have her as a teacher or a coach; however, she was always very kind. God bless. Jennifer Denham Case (Ohio).
Nancy Purcell
December 20, 2011
I met your mom and dad , as we were volunteers at the Aronoff Theatre. They were both great people and your mom and I became friends for several years. Loved being with them.
Alma Danner/Roderick
December 20, 2011
Mary Lou was a wonder person and gym teacher. My best memories of her was being our volleyball coach at Good Shepherd in Ft. Thomas May you rest in peace and my deepest condolences to Kelly and Keith
Sallie Salazar Pierce
December 20, 2011
Mrs. Ponchot was an inspiration to me. I had many mentors but she is definetly one that stands out. What an amazing person she was too. I know that we grieve but Heaven is rejoicing. Thank you for touching so many lives and teaching us that there is a purpose for math!
Penny Smith
December 20, 2011
Mrs. Ponchot was one of the finest teachers, always had a smile and willing to help all of her students. She taught all my kids at Bellevue. She will be missed. May you know that you have a guardian angel watching over you.
May God Bless you.
Heather Harris Fields
December 20, 2011
Kelli and Keith,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was such a wonderful person. She will be greatly missed. You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God bless you and comfort you.
December 20, 2011
I never had her as a teacher but she was always so sweet in the halls. god bless her and her family
December 20, 2011
Mary Lou will be greatly missed. I'm sure she is with Marty and Hazel .
Love, Mitzi Hummel Kuebbing
Desi Wurzbacher
December 20, 2011
Mrs.Ponchot was a wonderful person and teacher to me and others. She was always there to help me in my extra studies. Mrs.Ponchot always thought of her students first and her self second. I know she will be also missed by all her Bellevue students.
Jessica Bundy
December 20, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Ponchot was my math teacher and the most amazing teacher ever. I learned so much from her. She was definitely something special.
cindy Hall (Haas)
December 20, 2011
Mrs.Ponchot was a wonderful lady. She was one of my favorite teachers. I know she will be greatly missed.
Jackie Haas
December 20, 2011
Mary you will be missed by many. God Bless your family during this sorrowful time.
Sherry Gauspohl
December 20, 2011
Mrs. Ponchot was a blessing to all of her students and colleagues. Her patience and loving nature will be what I remember most about her. God Bless you Mrs. Ponchot, and your family.
james graham
December 20, 2011
i am so sorry to hear about this wonderful lady i was one of her students many years ago. she was a very good teacher and help me out when i was in a pinch with school work . again i am deeply sorry to hear about her passing at this time of the year . mr. James Graham Bellevue high school 1987
Russell Staubach
December 20, 2011
Mary Lou, your radiant smile and jovial spirit will be missed, yet is forever present in our lives. Our sincerest condolences to Keith, Kelly, and the entire family.
peace be with you,
The Staubachs
Russell, Star, Meadow, and Zariah
December 20, 2011
Mrs. Ponchot was one of the finest teachers there is. My son, John, and daughter, Chris, came out of her classroom with straight A's. They used to say the nicest things about her. Condolences to her family.
Donna Wainscott (Amelia, Ohio)
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