Mary Eleanor, 92, wife of Dr. William E. Rhinehart, died peacefully at home on Thursday, March 2, 2017. Mrs. Rhinehart, a lifelong resident of Steubenville, was the daughter of John McDowell and Marjorie Barkhurst and the granddaughter of Dr. Silas O. Barkhurst and Mary Elizabeth Graham. A daughter of the American Revolution, her family can be traced back to the early days of the Upper Ohio Valley. Mary Eleanor married William Rhinehart in 1947, and they began their large and boisterous family in 1948. A Deacon and Elder in the First United Presbyterian Church in Steubenville, she joined the First Westminster Church when the two merged. She was active in community and civic organizations including the Neighborhood House, Jefferson County Historical Society, League of Women Voters, Twig support group for the Ohio Valley Hospital, Steubenville Women’s Club, Rotary Anns, the Delta Gamma sorority, Pan Hellenic, Steubenville Country Club and Big Red Class of ’42 Reunion committee. She attended Muskingum College and graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Business Administration. Mary was the proud mother of six children: Marjorie Combs (Bernard) of Gilbert, Arizona; William McDowell Rhinehart (Suzanne Knauerhase) of Athens, Ohio; Nancy Garrison (Brent) of Marco Island, Florida; Jack Rhinehart (Leslie) of Guthrie, Oklahoma; Holly Rhinehart of Westerville, Ohio; and Ross Rhinehart (Kathleen) of Columbus, Ohio. She is also survived by her beloved sister Janet McDowell Miller, twelve grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Mary will be remembered by the many friendships she cultivated and people she inspired with her remarkable humor, quick wit, and creative energy. Her family and friends all benefited by her example as nurturing mother, great organizer, musician, knitter and master seamstress. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Rd., Wintersville, OH on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 1p.m. until time of memorial services at 2p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Charity Hospice, P.O. Box 2483, Wintersville, OH 43953.
09/03/2024
Daneen Manalac and Family
My very sincerest condolences to Bill and the family on the passing of a truly beautiful LADY. Mary always had a smile, a comeback, and a solution to everything. Talented, beautiful , kind and caring. She will be missed by all who knew her.
09/03/2024
Rita Young (Timberlake)
Dearest Dr. BILL, Holly & familyBelated condolences. I regret losing touch after you so kindly opened your home to us after my mother's passing, and now to see Mary has passed. I am sorry to learn of your loss so late. May you have found peace I. the memories you have with her. I think of you when I visit the Union Cemetery. Peace.
09/03/2024
Rita Young (Timberlake)
09/03/2024
Claudia Martinette
To the Rhinehart Family...........I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a wonderful lady. Just reading all her accomplishments plus raising six children.....amazing! Thinking of all of you.
09/03/2024
Jane & Ed Votaw
Dear Bill & Kids,Know you will have a great void in your lives but what wonderful memories you all have. She was the kind of Sister-In-Law everyone would love to have.Love to all of you, Jane & Ed
09/03/2024
Dorette Boylan
Dear Bill and Kids,I am so very sorry I cannot be there in person, but it is not by choice. Mary was a lovely person whom I considered a friend. You have all been very special to me, and I want you to know that. I'm so happy she was with you for so long. That doesn't make things easier, but it does add to all those special memories. May she Rest In Peace, and may you find solace in knowing that she will.With love,Dorette
09/03/2024
Expression of Sympathy
An A GARDEN PATH was ordered on May 4, 2017
09/03/2024
Suzanne Hagan Mace
I was sorry to hear about Mary's death. Doc Rhinehart was the Hagan kids family dentist for years. I was so touched that Doc and Mary attended my wedding in August 1971. My sympathies to the entire Rhinehart family.
09/03/2024
Michael Denmark Satellite Beach, Fla
My deepest sympathies to the entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care
09/03/2024
Jack alexander
My heartfelt condolences to the entire rhinehart family . . feom Wilbur down to Ross. Many great memories.Perge!
09/03/2024
Dana and Joni Garrison
09/03/2024
Joe DiLoreti
Dear Bill and family...I'm somewhat late but nonetheless sincere in my deepest sympathy in the loss of Mary. I have only the fondest memories and highest regard for her as a truly great lady and a wonderful wife and mother. In your time of sorrow, know that she will make the Lord proud to welcome her home.Joe DiLoreti
09/03/2024
Debbie, Ashley and Matthew Firm
09/03/2024
Bill Giannini
Bill Tried this a few other times To you and your entire familyMy deepest condolences on your loss. Mary was a great lady !!!B
09/03/2024
Nancy Springer
My heart is with you❤️
09/03/2024
Nancy Springrr
09/03/2024
Barbara and Bill Sweeney
Dear Bill and Members of the Rhinehart Family,We were saddened to read of Mary's death, and we offer our sincere sympathy to all of you. Mary was such a "great gal" and always so much fun to be around. Her smile and sense of humor were infectious! She was so proud of all of you and your various accomplishments - and rightly so. She will be missed.Even though we can't be there in person, please know that we are with you in spirit. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, not only at this time of bereavement, but always.With sincere sympathy, Barbara and Bill Sweeney
09/03/2024
Bob and Cindy Sagrilla
09/03/2024
Dru Lawrence Millward
Dear Rhinehart Family,Please accept my condolences on the loss of your beautiful wife and mother. I always admired her with her brood lined up in the church pew near ours. You could just tell that her family was her proudest achievement. May God give each of you peace as you try to move on from this difficult time.Dru Lawrence Millward
09/03/2024
Marsha Blake
Dear Bill and Family, you know how we feel and saddened we are of the passing of your lovely Mary, our neighbor, she truly was one of the sweetest ! May the dear Lord bless all of you. With love and sympathy, Bill and Marsha Blake
09/03/2024
E.J. and Paul LoPresti
So , so very sorry to hear of Mrs. Rhinehart's she was a sweet and beautiful lady. Always with a smile.Please give hugs and love to the whole Rhinehart Family.Love and God Bless, E.J. and Paul
09/03/2024
Cathy Cich
Dear Bill & Family Just want to offer my heartfelt sympathy to you all in the loss of Mary. I hold you all in my prayers and may my dear sweet neighbor from years ago rest safely with our Lord.Love, Cathy
09/03/2024
Charity Hospice
Dear Bill & Family We all want you and your family to know what a tremendous HONOR it was to be with u all in caring for Mary at home. Please know you all are in our prayers and forever in our hearts. With our love,Sam, Nikkole, Mary Ann, Dana, Pam, Sandy, Becki, Tammy, Carrie, Melissa, Diane, Nancy, and Cathy.
09/03/2024
Clara Joyce
Dear Dr. Rhinehart and Family,I am sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.Your former patient,Clara Joyce
09/03/2024
Patrick Smith
i am very sorry for your loss.
09/03/2024
Chuck. Robbins
Dear. Dr. Rhinehart,I. Am. truely. Sad. To. Hear. You. Have. Lost. Your. Lovely. Wife. The. Two. Of. You. Really. Impacted. My. Life. When. I. Was. A. Young. Man. The. Way. You. Interacted. With. Your. Children. At. The. Country. Club. Pool. When. I. Was. A. Lifeguard. Your. Participation. With. The. Boy. Scouts. The. Fact. That. I. Went. Into. Dentistry. Largely. Because. Of. You. Set. A. Lifetime. Example. For. Me. Please. Know. You. And. Yout. Children. Are. In. My. Thoughts. And. Prayers. Warmest. Regards. Chuck. Robbins.
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