A DEATH
HAS OCCURRED
Nancy Droste, 75, passed away January 29, 2023.
Nancy Susan Droste was born October 5, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Edward G. and Rosella K. Weber. She graduated from Colerain High School in 1965.
Nancy dedicated her life to her beloved husband, Jonathan Droste of Cincinnati, whom she met at College Hill Presbyterian Church and married on November 1, 1969. Together they built a happy life in the eastern Cincinnati area with their Westie dogs where they loved to entertain, often hosting Christmas dinners and other events. Nancy and Jon also loved square dancing and traveling. She was an avid collector of many things, including Madam Alexander dolls and Hummel figurines.
Nancy is survived by Jon, her loving husband of 52 years; her sister Denise (Bob) Manley; niece Jacqueline Manley; nephew David (Stefanie) Manley; great nieces Ella and Hazel, and relatives on her husband’s side of the family.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial Services for Nancy Susan Droste will be held on Thursday February 16, 2023, at 10:00 AM, at The Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 2155 Compton Road, 45231 (follow the blue line upon entering the memorial park) with Reverend Denise Weaver, officiating. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Gardens at 11:30 AM in The Garden of Masonic.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Nancy’s life to St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry at St. Veronica Church, 4462 Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45244.
Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
The Arlington Memorial Garden Funeral Home
Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 11:30 AM
The Arlington Memorial Gardens
“I hope that you are coping okay Jon. I always looked forward to Nancy’s letters. I was so sorry to learn of her passing. I will be visiting gravesite when travel allows. Jan Bell”
02/14/2023
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