CINCINNATI — Maria Nicole LeMaster, 29, of Cincinnati, formerly of Sidney, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at her residence.
She was born on Oct. 10, 1986, in Piqua, Ohio, the daughter of Kenneth and Mary (Anello) LeMaster, of Sidney.
In addition to her parents, Maria is survived by five siblings, Michael (Jamie) LeMaster, Kenna (Andy) Chavez, Lesly (Jesse) Ralston, T.J. (Jennie) LeMaster, all of Sidney, and Jessica LeMaster, of Kettering; maternal grandfather, George Anello, of Dayton; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins, one great-nephew, two great-nieces, and special friend, Eli.
She was preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Maria Anello, and paternal grandparents, Herbert and Revella LeMaster.
Maria was a lifelong member of Holy Angels Catholic Church and a 2005 honors graduate of Lehman High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society, excelled on the soccer and fast pitch softball teams and was a member of the Lehman Limelighters Show Choir. After graduating she followed her passion of music and attained her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.
Maria worked for the Cincinnati Art Museum and The Southgate House Revival in Newport, Kentucky. She kept her love for music alive by performing with several bands in Cincinnati.
Maria enjoyed cooking, writing, playing and producing music, and spending time with her friends and family. She was an angel to everyone who came to know her, and she will be greatly missed by many.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, June 27, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church with the Rev. Frank Amberger officiating. Burial will follow at Shelby Memory Gardens in Sidney.
The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Monday from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave., Sidney.
Memorials may be made to Shelby County Animal Rescue Foundation (SCARF) in memory of Maria Nicole LeMaster.
Condolences may be expressed to the LeMaster family at the funeral home's website, www.cromesfh.com.
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Ken, Mary and family, our family was so sorry to hear of Maria's passing. You have our deepest sympathy. We have fond memories of those years when Maria & Kelly played JO Volleyball.
Sam, Cass, Kelly Tobie Boyer
June 26, 2016
May your light shine bright forever in our hearts
PATRICK LeMaster
June 25, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Maria's passing. I was one of her teachers at Holy Angels School, and if ever there was a student with a true zest for life, Maria was that student. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Catherine Bernhold
June 24, 2016
Mary, Ken, sweet Jess and the rest of your lovely family we send our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beautiful daughter Maria. Our heart aches for you as you are such giving and wonderful people to have to endure this pain. Jess we know how caring you are and how much family means to you. My heart breaks for you but You are spunky and strong and you will make your sister proud. May you all find peace and strength in how she touched people with her music and her smile! May God's love and God's strength lift you and be with you all.
Susie, Roger,Louie, and Meme.
Susan McLain
June 23, 2016
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