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Mary Ellen Kehoe Ondo

1944 - 2021

BORN

1944

DIED

2021

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James A. McAlister Funerals & Cremation

1620 Savannah Highway

Charleston, South Carolina

Mary Ondo Obituary

Mary Ellen Kehoe Ondo Charleston - Mary Ellen Kehoe Ondo, 77, wife of Jerome George Ondo, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 24, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM Friday at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy, Charleston. Arrangements by James A. McAlister, inc. (843) 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 21 to Jul. 22, 2021.

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Lucie Jones

August 2, 2021

What a lovely lady........smart, creative and always welcoming. She will be missed by many. My sympathy to all of her family.

Patricia Campbell

July 28, 2021

Love to Jerry, all the Ondos and all the Kehoes, from "the other coast", all stitched in memories of another time, when we were very young. We remember Mary Ellen from family gatherings in our childhoods--the holy communions, high school graduations, weddings, and funerals, and we so enjoyed the family stories and photos she would send and post over the years. Love from (cousins) Pat and Jimmie and families.

Kate Seifried

July 25, 2021

Aunt Mary Ellen will be greatly missed. I always thought her smile could light up the room. She had a creative spirit like no other. Our family sends hugs and prayers of comfort to Uncle Jerry and all of the family. Kate and Steven Seifried

Joanie Gerken

July 24, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Gerry and I are so sorry for your loss.

Carolyn Cuttino

July 24, 2021

Love and prayers for all! Remembering the fun soccer games and trips! Carolyn and Coty Cuttino

Larry and Linda Parker

July 24, 2021

Rest in peace dear friend! You will be missed.

Pauline Wagner Rippel

July 23, 2021

Dear Jerry and family, My husband Rod just passed 6 weeks ago so I have an idea of what you may be experiencing. My heart and prayers are with you. Altho I haven't seen Mary Ellen for years, she has always been a special cousin.

My prayers are with all of you. Sincerely,
Pauline Wagner Rippel

Kimmie Conrey Stevens

July 23, 2021

THIS WAS ONE VERY SPECIAL LADY TO ME....
I am so saddened to hear this from my best friend growing up.... Meghan Ondo Geils
Mrs. Ondo was my second mom. She was the classiest, smartest, most creative, giving, compassionate person I´ve ever known. She was my rock when my parents were working and especially when my sister was ill/dying. Mrs. Ondo was my happy, safe place. Spent more time at their house than my own.

Kathy Bland

July 23, 2021

A sweet, sweet lady has departed this world. Met Mary Ellen while my kids attended Blessed Sacrament School. Seems like I was always at her house picking up t-shirts and gifts with personalized names on them. Loved the talent she displayed on everything she touched. She will be missed.

Linda Joyce

July 23, 2021

We Loved Mary Ellen so much and she will truly be missed. She was always a Ray of Sunshine and made everyone around her feel so loved and appreciated. Rest in Peace now my friend. Love, Linda and Jimmy Joyce and Family ❤

Lolly

July 22, 2021

So much love to the whole family, what a terrible loss. Love you so much, Johndo and Angela!

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Angela Austin

July 22, 2021

Momma Ondo forever a member of the Gamecock Women’s Soccer family. Always there for us with a hug and a smile and a tub full of peanut butter balls. You will be loved and missed by so many.

Peggy Cross

July 22, 2021

MY heart is aching.
Mary Ellen was a sweet friend and so fun to work with.
Love to all her family .
Whom she lived dearly she loved dearly.
We always shared Grandchildren
stories and pictures.
She adored them.

Tony Williams

July 22, 2021

I´ll never forget pretty much "growing up" in the Kehoe household. I´ll always remember the pleasant attitude of my cousin Mary Ellen and the fun times she and I shared in our early 20s in all of the in places in downtown Cleveland. Having lost my wife five years ago, I can deeply sympathize with the Ondo family. My hopes and prayers are with you all!

Donald Wade

July 22, 2021

Mary Ellen was the most compassionate sweetest lady you would ever know .. She is at peace and happy in heaven now...She will be sorely miss be me and my family..

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