Photo courtesy of Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home - Evendale/Blue Ash
Nov 18, 1940 - Jul 23, 2024
So sorry to hear of Marthas passing! Thoughts and prayers to the family! Martha was so kind and sweet. Such a classy lady! Wonderful and fun memories back in our day on Tower Rd!
Margaret Bellman-Waltamath
August 01, 2024 | Cincinnati, OH | Friend
My condolences to the whole family especially Julie who I knew through Mercy as well as Martha. Martha had such a big and good heart. I can't think of her without smiling. I am so sorry I missed the service yesterday. The last time we talked, Martha called me with excitement to tell me she had a new grandchild named Finnegan! What a caring and lovely soul! Her faith and heart helped carry her forward even when administrative bureaucracy had the nerve to get in her way. She will be remembered...
Gwen Finegan
August 01, 2024 | Cincinnati, OH | Coworker
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Nick Hasselbeck
August 01, 2024 | Cincinnati, OH
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Busy Mom's Bookclub
July 31, 2024
I’ll always remember Aunt Martha for her kind heart. It was always a special moment if I had the opportunity to see her and Uncle Barry on a visit back to Cincinnati. She was a wonderful person who touched many lives.
Don McCarthy
July 31, 2024 | St Augustine Beach, FL | Family
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Scott and Nico Stiles
July 30, 2024
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Joanne Gethers & Doug Stelzle
July 29, 2024 | Grand Rapids, MI
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With Love, The Far From Heroes
July 29, 2024
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Linda Holden
July 28, 2024 | Cincinnati, OH
Martha S. McCarthy (nee Schmitt) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024 at the age 83. Born November 18th, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late George and Helen (nee Hansman) Schmitt. Martha was raised on a farm in Sharonville where she would return after living for many years in Green Township as a former parishioner of Our Lady of Visitation. She graduated from Mount Notre Dame High School and completed her bachelor's degree from Mount St. Joseph University. Martha began her graduate studies on scholarship at Catholic University in Washington D.C. and completed her master’s degree at The Ohio State University. Her parents were founding parishioners of St. Michael Catholic Church and she faithfully continued their legacy.
On September 28th, 1963, Martha married her beloved husband of nearly 61 years, Barry K. McCarthy. Together, they raised their nine children; Susan McCarthy, Ellen Mangione, Kevin (Melissa) McCarthy, Julie McCarthy, B. Kyle McCarthy, Megan (Brian) Smyth, Maura McCarthy, Casey (Heather) McCarthy, and Corey (Annie) McCarthy. Martha cherished her role as “More Mom”, “Grandma”, and “Mammy” to her dear grandchildren; Kerry McCarthy, Keegan (Candice) McCarthy, Maryah Mangione, Steven Mangione, Tony Mangione, Kavanaugh (Beth) McCarthy, Mackenzie McCarthy, Kailleigh McCarthy, Marin Smyth, Ryland Smyth, Weston Smyth, Owen McCarthy, Cierra McCarthy, Liam McCarthy, Ena McCarthy, Finn McCarthy, Nora McCarthy, and Grady McCarthy; great grandchildren; Perry McCarthy, Gemma McCarthy, Sebastian McCarthy, Violet McCarthy, Ronnie Rojas, Camryn Rojas, and Evelyn Rojas. Martha was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Schmitt, and survived by her sister-in-law, Kwi Ye Schmitt, along with a host of extended family and close friends.
Martha’s heart was designed by God to be a caretaker and advocate for others. She worked as a social worker for Mercy Health and continued serving, in her own special ways, long after her retirement. Over the course of her life, she provided countless meals and spiritual gifts to her family, church, friends, and complete strangers. Martha enjoyed the company of her friends and their frequent lunch visits. She was spontaneous and always looked forward to her next bargain hunt or rummage sale. We are so thankful for the blessing of Martha’s loving, encouraging, and supportive spirit!
Visitation will be 4-7 pm Wednesday, July 31st at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home, 10211 Plainfield Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 am Thursday, August 1st at St. Michael Catholic Church, 11144 Spinner Ave, Sharonville, OH 45241. Interment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Montgomery. A reception will follow at the funeral home until 2 pm. Online condolences may be shared at www.MRFH.com
Memorial contributions in Martha’s honor are suggest to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org OR to any Catholic charity of donor’s choice.
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