Marilyn Grua

GRUA, Marilyn B, 65, of Hebron, Kentucky died on Thursday, April 22, 2021.  She was born on November 10, 1955 to Frank J. and Margaret (nee: Gunning) Harsacky in Dayton, Ohio.  Marilyn grew up with 7 siblings, including a twin sister, Mary. Marilyn attended St. Anthony’s elementary school in Dayton, and public schools in Centerville Ohio. She graduated from Centerville High School in 1974. She attended Sinclair Community College for 2 years and Wright State University for one year, majoring in Business.  She met and married the love of her life, Dean Grua, in 1996. Dean was a dashing airline pilot with Comair. Marilyn remembered the hour and date that she met Dean, and they celebrated that date every year after, along with their wedding anniversary and birthdays and other dates with special meaning to them. Marilyn and Dean enjoyed spending time together at their home, making trips to Florida and making short trips to see extended family. Marilyn also enjoyed gardening and watching birds, especially the birds that came to the many bird feeders in her gardens.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Grua; her parents, Frank and Margaret Harsacky; a brother, John Robert Harsacky; and a sister, Carol Harsacky.  She is survived by two brothers, Frank Harsacky, Jr. (Nenna) of Cape Coral, FL; Thomas P. Harsacky (Pamela) of Lebanon, OH;  three sisters, Ann Newman of Louisville; CO, Catherine Schramm (Tom) of Union, KY; and Mary E. Harsacky (Dennis McCartney) of Beavercreek, OH. She is also survived by 5 nieces and 7 nephews, and 3 great-nephews and one great-niece.  A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2021 from 2pm until 3pm at Linnemann Funeral Home in Erlanger, KY.  A memorial service will immediately follow.  Online condolences can be made at www.Linnemannfuneralhomes.com