Mary E. LINENTHAL

1917 - 2017

LINENTHAL, Mary E. Age 99, of Centerville, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 at St. Leonard Health Care Center. She was born Mary Elizabeth Annerl on August 14, 1917 in Philadelphia, PA to Mary Boland and Joseph Annerl. She had one sister, Betty. In 1938 Mary married Elmer "Bob" Whitman. They had four children, Robert, Mary Jo, Craig and Clyde. The Whitmans lived in Milwaukee, WI over 15 years where Mary was very active in the Boy Scouts. Through this affiliation, she made many dear, lifelong friends. After her husband "Bob" died, she met and married Jack Linenthal. They had one daughter, Jackie. Mary and Jack lived in Highland Park, IL over 20 years where she was actively involved in the PTA, scouting and other organizations. She was also a successful realtor. It was not uncommon for Mary's clients to become her friends. When Mary retired from real estate, she and Jack moved to Woodstock, IL where she resided over 20 years. She became very involved in the community including the Friends of the Opera House and Friends of the Library as well as other organizations. She also made changes to her 100 year old Woodstock home to qualify it as a historical "plaque house". Mary has resided in Centerville, OH since 2002. Mary had a big heart and was always willing to help anyone who needed assistance. She was full of energy and was very creative. She loved history, reading and antiques. She also enjoyed sewing, quilting, home decorating, cooking and baking. Her pies and cakes were legendary. Mary made quilts for all of her children and grandchildren. She loved her family dearly and did everything in her power to support them. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Betty, her husband "Bob", her husband Jack and two sons, Robert and Craig. She is survived by her children, Mary Jo (Eric) Padderud, Clyde Whitman, Jackie (Rob) Tambone. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Jennifer (Brian) Adams, Amy (Scott) Weger, Daniel (Christine) Padderud, Michelle Whitman, Nicholas Tambone, Vincent Tambone and seven great grandchildren. Mary will be missed by her family and all who knew her. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Leonard Health Care Center and Hospice of Dayton for their compassionate care. If desired, contributions in Mary's memory may be made to the Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave. Dayton, OH 45420. To send a special message, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com