Mary Lee (Winnefeld) Bisdorf

BISDORF, Mary Lee Mary Lee Bisdorf, 87, passed away peacefully at the West Chester Hospital on June 11, 2015. She was born May 23, 1928, to Leo and Helen (McGreevy) Winnefeld. Both parents and her older sister, Margaret (Schroader), preceded her in death. Mary Lee was also preceded in death by the love of her life, Warren G. Bisdorf. She was a 1946 alumna of Hamilton High School. After graduating Mary Lee worked as head bookkeeper at Second National Bank in Hamilton. She waited until Warren completed law school and then married him on November 7, 1953. For over 45 years they were caring, devoted and loving partners. Her life revolved around their family which includes five children: Warren G. III and wife Shirleen (Martin) of Oxford; Helen and husband, Mike Pope, of Cincinnati; Mark and wife Kathy (Lykins) of Marion, IN; Diane and husband Carlos Valero of St. Paul, MN; and Carmelle and husband, Mike Cieslak of Liberty Township. There are eight grandchildren: Pamela married to Richard Darone; Matthew married to Adrianne (Mughmaw) and Gregory and Kyle married to Kelsay (Scott) Bisdorf; Carlos and Abi Valero; and Erica and Zach Cieslak. She was great grandmother to seven: Savannah, Evan, and Austin Darone; and Lauren, Brianna, Luke and John Bisdorf. Mary Lee was a devout St. Ann parishioner where she served on Parish Council, School Board, Rosary Society, Education Commission, Young at Heart, and the Centennial Committee. Mary Lee was a dedicated volunteer and always jumped in to help; she gave great, common sense advice that benefited many. She seemed happiest when surrounded by people or working on her sewing projects. She was a 66 year member and President of the Gamma Masters Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and founder and Queen of the West Chester Red Hat Society. She was also a member of the Butler County Bar Auxiliary, the Democratic Club, American Sewing Guild, Sterling Silvers, Partners in Prime, several 500 card clubs and a Girl Scout leader. Mary Lee dutifully worked the polls for 45 years and was a precinct judge. During World War II she spent many nights watching for enemy planes at the Hamilton Airport. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 11 am at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, Liberty Township, OH 45011. The family will receive friends at the Avance Funeral Home 4976 Winton Rd, Fairfield, OH 45014 on Monday, June 15, 2015 from 5 to 8 pm. Memorials may be made to St. Ann Church, 646 Clinton Ave., Hamilton, OH 45015 or Stephen T. Badin High School, 571 Hamilton New London Rd., Hamilton, OH 45013. Condolences may be offered at www.avancefuneralhome.com

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