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SWARTZ, Mary R. Age 90, a resident of Hillsprings Health Care in Springboro, passed away Saturday afternoon. She was born in Bath County, Kentucky, December 28, 1916, the daughter of Charles and Chelsa Craycraft. She formerly attended the Towne Blvd. Church of God. Survivors include her three daughters, Marcella McKinney of Franklin, Gayle Stultz of Middletown, and Brenda Swartz of Middletown; a stepdaughter, Jeannette Corson of Middletown; 7 grandchildren, and 15 great- grandchildren; and 3 nephews, Dawson Craycraft of Louisiana, and Ed Craycraft and Ray Craycraft, both of Franklin. Her husband of 49 years, Hobert Swartz, preceded her in death in 1987. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Charles in 1966, and Raymond in 2005. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 21, in the Breitenbach-McCoy- Leffler Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Andy Maynard. Friends may call from 5 to 8 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Woodside Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to Vitas Hospice, 11500 North Lake Blvd., Cincinnati, OH 45240.

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Published by Journal-News on Feb. 19, 2007.

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Shelby Witham-Hardin

July 30, 2019

I LOVED YOU GROWING UP & THANKFUL OF THE MANY TIMES TOGETHER ON YOUR PORCH, TAKING WALKS TOGETHER... U ALWAYS SAID U ENJOYED MY COMPANY BUT I THOROUGHLY ENJOYED YOURS!!!! THANNNK YOU FOR YOU MARY & CHARLES, MY GRAND-MOTHER PHYLLIS ALSO THOUGHT LOVELY OF YOU, AS SHE DID ALL OTHERS. WE LOVE YOU & CHARLES

billy, joi, b.j.,& corey hunt

February 20, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

joyce-john hunt

February 20, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Aletha Rogers

February 20, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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