Cecilia Midler

9/7/1921 - 2/2/2020

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Obituary For Cecilia Midler

Cecilia Midler, 98, of Hadley, Massachusetts, formerly of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Genesis Healthcare Center. She was born September 7, 1921 in London, England, the daughter of the late Aaron & Millie Kosky Cohen. On her 19th birthday, the German Blitzkrieg commenced in London with the first non-stop bombing lasting several years, and she went on to work in an armaments factory during the war. Cecilia and her late husband, Joseph, owned Midler’s Grocery on Maryland Avenue in Steubenville and later developed a successful real estate business. In addition to her parents and husband, Cecilia was preceded in death by her in-laws, Ralph & Rebecca Midler.

Cecilia is survived by two sons, Robert Midler of Arlington, Virginia and Ross Midler and his wife Linda Haney of Belchertown, Massachusetts; two grandchildren Rebecca & Jonathan Midler; and two sisters Renee Porter & Helen David.

Graveside services at B’Nai Israel Cemetery, 2900 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville, Ohio 43952, 1 p.m. Thursday with Rabbi Alex Greenbaum officiating.

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  • 09/03/2024

    I am so very sorry for the loss of  your mother. Sending heartfelt sympathy, Laurie Runkle

  • 09/03/2024

    Todd L. ScottMy condolences  Ross, I started cutting the grass at your Moms in 1991 and talked with her often. I met you when you took her home. I am still cutting the grass for Mr. Luckino to this day.

  • 09/03/2024

    We are sorry for your loss. Your mother was a kind and wonderful person. She will be missed by us all. - The Leeds Unit Staff of Elaine Center at Hadley

  • 09/03/2024

    I grew up right across the street from Sunset Food Market and I remember your Mom and the Midler family very well. They are a part of many of my childhood memories. Sorry for your loss but you were blessed to have had her for so many years.

  • 09/03/2024

    We are very sorry for your loss.Paul and Dulcie Lipman

  • 09/03/2024

    Thanks, Judy. I definitely remember the Wray Ralston family and you (also the Branagans who lived next door to you). Thank you for your kind words.

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