Mary Fridenmaker

Family-Placed Obituary


FRIDENMAKER, Mary Jane (Jack) On Wednesday, March 19th our family lost its matriarch. Mary lived her life doing for others and surrounded herself with children throughout her 73 years. Mary loved being near the water. She had a favorite beach in Naples Florida, lived her summers poolside, and was happiest when she spent time with family and friends at Lake Cumberland. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Gerald W., sister, Elizabeth Williams, and brothers, Tony Jack and Mike Jack. She is survived by four children; Deborah Slaughter (Charlie) of Fairfield, Donna Fridenmaker of Centerville, David Fridenmaker of Salem, Oregon, and Denise Fridenmaker of Lexington, KY; three grandchildren, Greg White of Lexington, KY, Todd White (Lisa) of Kettering, and Jason White of Fairborn; and four great-grandchildren, Josh, Kiley, Jake, and Jasmyn. Mary is also survived by brothers, John Jack (Delores) of Middletown, Bob Jack (Linda) of Naples, Florida, and Doug Jack (Lydia) of Wilmington, California; a sister, Kate Schroeder (Virg) of Tipp City; sister-in-law, Mona Rudicil (Glenn) Galena, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, devoted friends, and extended family members. Funeral service 10 am Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-FAR HILLS CHAPEL, 5471 Far Hills Ave. at Rahn Rd. Father J. Robert Jack officiating. Interment, Heritage Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, from 5 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 555 Valley St. Dayton, OH 45404. The family would like to express appreciation for the outpouring of love and support throughout her extended illness. Condolences may be sent to tobias funeralhome.com.