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Leona Astor Obituary


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ASTOR, Leona Hardin (Roberts) 86, of Miamisburg, passed away on June 13, 2008. Leona's husband, John J. Astor & parents, Wilbur & Permelia Roberts, precede her in death. She is survived by her sister Onabel Pressler of Cape Coral, FL, her son Denny (Lisa) Astor of Marietta, GA, & 3 daughters; Beverly Astor Smothers of West Carrollton, OH, Barbara Astor (Warren Krass) of Bellbrook, OH, Debbie Astor (Joe) Lolly of Miamisburg, OH, & 9 grandchildren; Tim (Lisa) Astor of Peoria, AZ, Rosemary (Greg) Bell of Centerville, OH, Michael (Jill) Crossman of Atlanta, GA, Hunter Astor of Marietta, GA, Samantha (Rob) Dutcher of Madison, WI, Michael Lingenfelter of Miamisburg, currently stationed at Ft. Rucker, AL & Cole Lingenfelter of Miamisburg, currently stationed at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA, Andi Scanlon (Chris) Owen of Miamisburg, OH, & Brian Lolly of Las Vegas, Nevada & 5 great-grandchildren; Kristen & Zachary Bell, Melanie Owen, Ethan Astor, & Ben Dutcher. Friends may call @ noon on Friday, June 20, 2008 at the Brough-Getts Funeral Home, 102 S. Second St. Miamisburg, OH 45342. Memorial Service will begin at 1:00. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to VITAS Hospice @ www.vitascharityfund.org or by calling 1-877-800-2951. Donation envelopes will be available @ service.

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

Published by Dayton Daily News on Jun. 19, 2008.

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David Simpson

June 13, 2022

After all these years, every time I think of Leona it makes me smile inside. I have many memories of her that make me laugh. She was a wonderful person and she definitely left her mark in the world.

David Simpson

June 13, 2019

Leona was a true friend and a wonderful person. I remember talking and joking with her over the years. I think of her often and she will always be in my heart.

Lisa Astor

June 22, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We wish we could have been there. She will truly be missed. We wish she could have met her great grandson Ethan but we will let him know how great of a Mammaw she was. We love you Mammaw.
Love,
Tim, Lisa, & Ethan

David Simpson

June 21, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We love and will miss Leona very much and she will continue to live in our hearts forever. Mom was very happy to have visited Leona last fall and I wish I could have made it to the service, but we will both be there in spirit.

Jewell Watson-Clemons

June 19, 2008

To: Barbara, Beverly & Family

My love and sympathy go out to each of you. Barbara and Beverly I am so pleased to still be in touch with friends who date back to 1967. I will be with you in spirit at the Memorial Service.

Love and prayers,

CRAIG WARNER

June 19, 2008

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS....I HAVE A LOT OF GOOD MEMORIES OF "THE GANG". WISH WE COULD COME OVER BUT CIRCUMSTANCES PREVENTS IT.....WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOU ALL.....

CRAIG WARNER AND FAMILY

Teresa Sparks

June 19, 2008

I came to love Leona during her stay with us and am glad I could be part of her last days. I know you will miss her dearly. you are in my thoughts and prayers Teresa VitasIPU

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