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Helen P. McGee, 98, of Sylvania, Ohio passed away August 8, 2016, at Ebeid Hospice. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on September 16, 1917, to Joseph Bachmayer and Agnes (Fink) Bachmayer. She married Harry J. McGee in Toledo on July 18, 1939, and raised three children. Helen was a bookkeeper and partner at L & L Polishing and Plating for over 25 years, retiring in 1985. Always the eternal learner, Helen attended classes in her eighties at the University of Toledo where on occasion someone would shout “hi grandma” as she walked through campus. Helen was quite the athlete as well, playing tennis in her 80's and golfing until 95. She was a member of the Toledo Women's Golf Association, Chippewa Golf Club and Highland Meadows Country Club. Helen was proud of her ethnic heritage having memberships in the American Turners and German American Club.
Left to cherish her memory are daughter, Jean (Dave) Samaritoni; son, James (Nancy) McGee; son-in-law, Joe Koren; stepdaughters, Patti Erdmann, Nancy Siddigui, Joane Peak, Susan Murtha and Connie Cupilary; grandchildren, Jackie (Jim) Jacob, Jill (Jim) Lain, Diana (Ole) Jordan, Michelle (Mike) Adeszko, Joey Koren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Bachmayer and sister-in-law, Janet Bachmayer. Helen was preceded in death by her daughter, Judy Koren; stepdaughter, Diane Oberly and husbands, Harry J. McGee and Ralph Blauvelt.
A Memorial Mass for Helen will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of the Epiphany of the Lord, Toledo, Ohio 43605 on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Toledo Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to Sacred Heart Catholic Church of the Epiphany of the Lord or Ebeid Hospice. Online condolences may be shared with the family at
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As published in The Blade
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Shelly Lesniewski
August 16, 2016
My heart felt sympathies go out to all of you...she was one of the Sweetest ladies I have had the pleasure to know. She had a smile that could light up a room and a heart of gold! I bet Judy was so happy to have her Momma back ! Love and prayers to you all...Joe,Joey,&Bell
August 14, 2016
She was a truly amazing woman and always such a dear, treasured friend to my mom. She will be missed.
Brenda Salpietro Dubilzig
Sheila Wisniewski
August 14, 2016
Dear Richard and Family
Please accept our sympathy on your loss. Helen earned her wings. The heavens are celebrating her arrival!! Always such a classy lady and loved her smile and twinkle in her eyes. You are in thoughts and prayers.
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