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Scahill,
2016
Scahill, Joan
June 10, 1930 — July 19, 2016
SCAHILL, Joan C., beloved wife of the late John P. Scahill and daughter of the late Edward and Ann Ahlers. Passed away on July 19, 2016 at age 86. Sister of Donald (Joan) Ahlers and the late Carol (Robert) Marck, Step-sister of Phyllis Nordman, loving Aunt to nine nieces and nephews, also survived by a host of friends. She was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s College of Business Administration and worked as a Financial Analyst for the General Electric Co. for a number of years. She was considered a career woman before that term became fashionable and had the distinction of being the very first woman in all of GE, to be selected for and graduate from, their unique three-year executive financial training program, becoming the first woman in Evendale’s finance to be put in management. Upon early retirement from GE, she became very involved as a volunteer at various hospitals and on dozens of fund raiser committees and other philanthropic endeavors. She served on the Board of Xavier University Mardi Gras Committee, Freedom Foundation, Cincinnati Bar Association Auxiliary, Cincinnati Symphony Club, Merriemaker Dance Club and Town Club. She was also Chairman of the Cincinnati’s Art Museum Gallery Aides and Volunteer Advisory Council. In addition, Mrs. Scahill was a member of the Cincinnati Women’s Club, and the English Speaking Union. Over the years, she and her husband traveled to 60 countries and almost all of the states. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at St. Clare Church, 1443 Cedar Avenue, College Hill, 45224 from 9:30 AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. If desired, memorials may be made to The Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio or the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. Condolences at hodappfuneralhome.com
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