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Boris Mehoff Obituary


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MEHOFF, Boris M. "Bo" 80, of Springfield, died September 28, 2011 in his residence. He was born February 1, 1931 in Springfield, OH to Kosta and Slavka (Mavroff) Mehoff. Boris was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and received his Bachelors Degree from the University of Notre Dame. He began a career in architecture with Jack Kline, was self employed for a number of years and then retired from Wasserstrom in Columbus, OH. He was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Mary A. (Stavroff); four daughters Julie (Mark) Bodnar, Cincinnati, OH, Karen Mehoff and Lisa Mehoff, Los Angeles, CA and Marsha Mehoff, Springfield; four grandchildren, Marissa, Bo, Jazz and CT; a sister, Sophia Turnbull, Springfield; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bo loved his wife and family, Notre Dame football and big band jazz, was a devout Catholic, and was passionate in his political beliefs and love for his country. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in St. Teresa Church with family receiving friends one-hour prior in the church, beginning at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Catholic Central High School Athletic Department. Arrangements are being handled by the CONROY FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by Springfield News-Sun from Sep. 30 to Oct. 3, 2011.

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October 3, 2011

Dear Mary, Julie, Karen, Lisa and Marsha,

Our deepest sympathy to you and all your family. May all the wonderful memories help to sustain you and to know Boris is at peace.
Love & Prayers,
Carole & George Belcher

Augie Lightbourn

October 3, 2011

My fellow class mate of 1948. What a gentle man he was, and my heartfelt prayers are with you Sophie, my "Hootie" I am so sorry. Augie

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October 3, 2011

Our deepest sympathy

October 2, 2011

To the Mehoff Family,
We send our most sincere sympathy in your loss of Boris. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and friend. We knew him many years ago and have lost touch since our move to Cincinnati, but remember him as a good, kind and friendly man.You are in our thoughts and prayers.

George and Peg Ainge

Steve Malone

October 2, 2011

Deepest sympathies to the Mehoff and Turnbull families. Thinking of you at the loss of your loved one.

Terri Freeman-Williams

October 2, 2011

Mary, Julie, Karen, Lisa & Marsha -

Sorry to hear about your loss - Boris was always very kind to me and I will remember him with a smile on my face!

carolyn kristoff

October 2, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

JEANNE LEWIS

October 1, 2011

Dear Julie & Family:
My deepest sympathy for you & your entire family. I know this is such a sad time for all of you but you have all the wonderful memories of him & knowing he is at peace now hopefully will comfort you somehow. He will be sadly missed. Thoughts & prayers go out to all of you.
Love Jeanne Lewis

Audrey Dick

October 1, 2011

I'm so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies are with you.

Barbara Bishop Tom

October 1, 2011

I went to school with Boris. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Vicki Valentine-Harshman

September 30, 2011

Julie, I am so sorry for lost you and your family are in my prayers

Dan Donley

September 30, 2011

Dear Julie, so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Ruby Williams

September 30, 2011

Dear Julie, so sorry, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ruby & Bennie Williams

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