Madeleine Szymanski

March 26, 1922 - December 22, 2011

Obituary For Madeleine Szymanski

Madeleine Szymanski died surrounded by her family December 22, 2011 at Duke Raleigh Hospital, Raleigh, NC after a short illness. She had been a resident of Alta Oakridge Independent Living for two years. Prior to that she lived in Naples, FL for 17 years. Mrs. Szymanski was born on March 26, 1922 to Charles and Harriet (Ladrier) Somes in Salina, KS, moving to Vincennes, IN as a child. She married Robert N. Hill on December 28, 1946. She and Bob moved to Mount Vernon, Ohio in 1948. She earned her B.A. in Education from Otterbein College in 1962 and taught school at Central, East, and Mount Vernon Middle Schools until 1983. She had been a member of the Mount Vernon Garden Club, Psi Iota Psi Sorority, St. Vincent de Paul Church and the Mount Vernon Country Club. She was also a Girl Scout Brownie leader for many years. After moving to Naples, FL in 1992 she lived in Royal Wood and was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, DAR, and The Shells. She is survived by two daughters: Lesley Hill (Joe) White of Raleigh, North Carolina and Cynthia Hill (Rod) Jahner of Wake Forest, North Carolina. Four grandchildren: Alison Brie White and Keely White (Andy) Deming, both of Charlotte, North Carolina, Kyle Robert Jahner of Raleigh, and Corey Joseph Jahner of Chicago, IL. One great-granddaughter Addison Brooke Deming, of Charlotte, North Carolina and a sister Anna Frances McAlister of Paducah, Kentucky. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, stepchildren and their families including special stepdaughters Ruthie Costello Johnson of Mount Vernon and Mary Margaret Costello McLernon of Charleston, South Carolina. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Renaissance Funeral Home, 7615 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 10:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Mt. Vernon, Ohio to be followed by internment in Calvary Cemetery. In honor of Madeleine the family is asking that donations be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004 - http://www.jdrf.org/.

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September 01, 2020

Peggy Wolfe Pursel

Cindy, Ruthie and families, My prayers are with you all as you go through this time of loss. What a difference it makes knowing that you will all meet again. May God give you a feeling a peace and love as you experience this time of separation. Peggy
September 01, 2020

Hannah Edmister

Grandma could always be counted on for her sweet spirit and gorgeous smile. She will be missed but her footprint will always be left on our hearts. I am blessed to have known her. I'm so sorry for you loss.
September 01, 2020

Teri McDonough Scott

Cindy, Leslie and all of the Costello Family, I remember Madeleine as a great girl scout leader and have fond memories of playing on Hillcrest Dr. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. I will try to be there on January 7th. Sincere condolences... Teri McDonough Scott
September 01, 2020

Karen Kunz (Alta Oakridge)

Lesley & Cindy, Your mom was a blessing and an extremely sweet woman. I loved to see her milling around the lobby and parlor area. I will miss her greatly as well as you beautiful ladies. Know I'm with you in thought. I will not be able to make her service as I'm working. You'll be in my prayers, Karen
September 01, 2020

Bobbie (Hall) Burgess

"Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear." My memories of Madeleine make me smile through my tears. Godspeed, sweet Lady!
September 01, 2020

Dave Culbertson

Do not grieve...it is time to celebrate Madeline's promotion. Madeline ALWAYS had a smile and a kind word to us kids. She was a good friend to my mom and dad. May God be with you. Looking forward to seeing Cindy in Mount Vernon, Ohio, for services and a get together.
September 01, 2020

The Szymanski Family

All of the extended Szymanski family send our hearfelt love and condolences to Madeleine's wonderful family. Madeleine was such a important part of our Father's life and we were so greatful that the two of them were able to share the many very special years together. Our Father deeply loved Madeleine and his life was enriched immensely during the years they were so happily married. God bless Madeleine, she will be missed but she will live on in all of our warm memories of her and Big Fred together.
September 01, 2020

Kay Wriggelsworth

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as you celebrate your Mother's wonderful life. We have such admiration for a life fully lived. All your fond memories will live on. Love, Kay and Rick