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Mary Held Obituary

Mary Held

Mint Hill - Mary Janice Held, 82, of Mint Hill, NC, passed away at home May 21, 2020, surrounded by her family. She is native of Cincinnati, OH.

She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, William J. Held; her children, William J. Held, Jr., Christopher T. Held and wife, Susan, and Susan Sheydayi and husband, Peter; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Harry and Alice Ernest; brother, Michael Ernest; and sister, Joanne Williams.

Services are private.

Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Cincinnati Enquirer from May 22 to May 24, 2020.

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Stacy Benton Williams

May 25, 2020

So sorry to hear. Our thoughts are with you Bill and your family. Mom talks about Janice all the time. She will be greatly missed.

Stacy Benton Williams

May 24, 2020

So sorry to hear.. our thoughts are with you Bill and your family.

Sr. Shannon Kriege

May 23, 2020

Sorry for your loss, Bill. Know that she and you and the rest of the family are in my prayers. God bless and love!

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