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Mary Sylvester Obituary

SYLVESTER, Mary Elaine Age 53, of Centerville, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Mary was born on April 29, 1964 in Riverside, CA to Richard and Helen Sylvester. She graduated from Beavercreek High School in 1981 and earned her degree in Communications from the University of New Hampshire. Mary worked at Drug Mart and had her own business in home organizing. She was a member of Church of the Incarnation and enjoyed hiking and attending concerts. Mary was preceded in death by her father, Dr. Richard Sylvester; and her brother, Thomas G. Sylvester. She is survived by her mother, Helen Sylvester; siblings, Dr. Richard A. Sylvester, John D. Sylvester, and Ann (Russell) Chelf; 5 nieces and nephews; 9 great-nieces and nephews; and aunt, Beverly Sylvester. The family will greet friends from 5:00-7:00pm on Friday, November 24, 2017 at Routsong Funeral Home, 81 N. Main St., Centerville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Church of the Incarnation, 7451 Far Hills Ave., Centerville. Burial will take place in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon, OH. Condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family at www.routsong.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Nov. 22, 2017.

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Diane Heim Godwin

December 25, 2017

Dear Helen, Rick, John and Ann,

Mary kept in contact with me via Facebook and we would talk every once in awhile. I just learned of her passing and I'm so sorry. She was always so good about staying in touch with the people in her life. I always loved that about her. Even after not talking to her and then reconnecting through Facebook she had a way of making me feel comfortable and as if we never stopped talking. I think that was her gift.

Blessing to you all and Mary.
Sincerely,
Diane Heim Godwin

freda seals

November 21, 2017

I WORKED WITH MARY A SHORT TIME BUT SHE WAS A VERY NICE AND LIKEABLE PERSON. SHE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO HER FAMILY

Ginger Caplinger

November 20, 2017

To Mary. You were such a sweet heart. My last memory of you will forever hold a special place in my heart of you and I hanging ornaments on the Christmas tree at work. You were always so kind. Rest in peace sweet friend. Your light shines bright.

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Routsong Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Centerville

81 N. Main St, Centerville, OH 45459

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Church of the Incarnation

7451 Far Hills Ave., Centerville, OH

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