George H. Thornton

George H. Thornton obituary

George H. Thornton

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George Thornton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home-Westwood on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Thornton, George H.- Beloved husband of Marylin (Maher) Schwab-Thornton. Dear brother of Rick Thornton, Dan (Theresa) Thornton, Peggy Thornton and Michelle (Rick) Ziegelmeier. Loving step-father of Keith (Tina) Schwab, Chris (LaShondra) Schwab and Kim (Jesse) Estes. Dear uncle of Amy (Gavin) Hinds, Molly (Ross) Casebere, Ryan (Shannon) Ziegelmeier and Jessi Ziegelmeier. Great-uncle of Elizabeth Savage, Cole and Rylan Casebere, Liam and Wyatt Ziegelmeier.. Also survived by numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. George passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Age 74 years. He was a longtime member of The Addyston Post VFW # 6428 and Green Township American Legion VFW # 10380. Visitation Monday, October 6th, from 12 Noon until time of funeral mass at 1:15pm at St. Williams Church (Price Hill). Military honors will follow funeral mass. If desired, memorials may be directed to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, 875 N. Randolph Street, Suite 225. Arlington, VA 22203.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

6

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

St. William Church

4108 W 8th St., Cincinnati, OH 45205

Send Flowers

Oct

6

Service

St. William Church

4108 W 8th St., Cincinnati, OH 45205

Send Flowers

Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.