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BLEDSOE, Deborah Lynn 62, passed away September 4 at Hospice of Blue Ash with her family by her side. She was born December 2, 1952 in Indianapolis, IN to William F. and Marjorie (Marvin) Addington. After graduating from Hamilton High School in 1970, she continued her education at Antioch College, Yellow Springs, OH where she received her BS in 1980. Deborah was a Grassroots Organizer and Community Activist for ASPI (Appalachian Science for Public Interest). This is a non-profit organization whose main concerns are ground water issues, conservation, pollution and strip mining. She was the Director for ASPI from 2006-2010 and Education Director from 2010-2013. Mrs. Bledsoe also owned Addington Metal Products in Cincinnati, OH. This construction company specializes in supplying and installing commercial and institutional Section 10 metal products. Deb is preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Nancy Ann Davis (nee Addington) of Troy, OH. She is survived by her devoted husband Roy L. Bledsoe, Oxford, OH, daughter Marjorie Marie Bledsoe Lee (Dustin), Cincinnati, OH; brother Bill Addington of Cincinnati, OH; step-sister Monica Niederman, Miamisburg, OH; niece and nephews Scott Davis of Piqua, OH, Angie Swearingen of Troy, OH and Nick Addington of Cincinnati, OH. A Memorial and Celebration of the life of Deb will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 6pm at Hopedale Unitarian Universalist Community, 3870 Millville Oxford Rd., Oxford, OH 45056. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Kentucky Heartwood, P.O. Box 1486, Berea, KY 40403, or Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597. Condolences may be sent online to www.oglepaulyoungfuneralhome.com

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Published by Journal-News on Sep. 9, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Deborah BLEDSOE

14 Entries

Derek Douglas

September 12, 2020

Hard to believe it has been five years since you have been gone. I still think of you often. So much has happened and I wish you were still around to enjoy our successes. Thanks for all your help, Deb. Miss you.

Barbara Morgenstern

May 12, 2016

Dear Bill, I just learned of Debby's passing and I am so very sorry. She was unique in a wonderful way, as is your family. She was very kind and offered to help me when my Dad was sick. Our Mothers were good friends and my Mom loved taking class from your brilliant and creative Mom at Peck Tech. In the Jewish faith, we have this saying, "May her memory be for a blessing."

Barb Morgenstern
Cincinnati

Derek Douglas

October 14, 2015

What a great loss! Deborah Bledsoe was so generous with her extensive knowledge and time in helping others. I learned so much working with Deb on projects for the Upper Cumberland Watershed Watch and Clearork Watershed Council. She was a wonderful person who touched many of our hearts in the myriad of citizen groups she volunteered with. My local community really benefitted from having her expertise. I am so thankful for the opportunity of having worked with Deb. She will really be missed. Jellico, Tn had their first Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration thanks to Deb's unflinching support and leadership.

Connie Sohngen

September 16, 2015

To Bill, Roy, Marjorie, and Family,

I was truly saddened to learn of Deb's death. She was a wonderful person who should have lived much longer, but she made the most of her years and never abandoned her ideals.

Deb and the Addingtons had been an important part of my mother's and my life back from our days together at Walloon Lake. I will miss her very much.

May you take strength in your memories of Deb. I know she would have preferred to remain with you. My thoughts and sympathy go to all of you.

September 11, 2015

Deb was so admirable in so many ways, her interaction w/ the community, devotion to science, fierceness in the face of bad land use. Salut Deb!

Diane Woedl

September 11, 2015

I am so sorry to hear this .She always had a great smile . My heart goes out to her family, thoughts and prayers to all ....

Jane Strauss

September 11, 2015

Bill and Roy, I am so sorry for your loss. I know Deb will live on in your memories of her. Take care,
Janie Strauss

Hilary Lambert

September 10, 2015

Missing her a lot today.

Brenda Mitchel

September 10, 2015

Deb always wore an inviting smile. She could draw you into her conversation. She was understanding, and caring. A wonderful person will be missed.

Terry Estepp

September 10, 2015

To Margory, especially... I knew your mother and knew her to be "the real deal"... I saw her putting back her love & energy into the world and took note...There was not a lot of pretense about her which made me warm to her...I met her first through water testing...a thing both of us and many other cavers have a passion to do....I felt privileged to go caving with her, and , as I came into the caving community later in life than some, she , like many others, was almost iconic to me...She was inherently cool, and fun to be around...If I saw her at GSP,I knew more fun was afoot... She could laugh at our jokes and throw one more back at us.I always hated it when she had to go home.I hadn't seen her in a while...but she remained active in my thoughts...I will certainly miss that fine spirit here amoung us...My memories were enriched by her presence.Love and strength to you . May you continue to feel her light and love woven throughout your days...

Syd Strangarity

September 10, 2015

She took the world and made it hers!
Debbie's presence, her strength, her determination, her dedication, her love, her honestly, her zest for everything she did will remain as a reminder to all who knew her what a completely awesome person she was!
My sincere gratitude will never fade for the opportunity and privilege I had to call her 'friend'.
While I know this is a tremendous loss for those who knew and loved her, I can't help but think about the gusto with which she probably made her transition. You go girl! You are the example of a winner in all ways!
My deepest sympathy to the family for you loss.
Peace, Deb........

Bob Cumming

September 9, 2015

Condolences and prayers to Debby's family. Cherish your precious memories of her meaningful life. Debby's wonderful spirit will always remain in our hearts.

September 9, 2015

So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that God's Son felt the pain and sorrow that death brings after the death of his friend Lazarus. He gave way to tears. John 11:33-35
We weep along with you.

September 9, 2015

So sorry for your loss.God will make you firm; he will make you strong (1Pet 5:10)

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