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Marsha Radding, 98, of Louisville, KY, died May 26. She was predeceased by her husband Philip Radding of Springfield, MA, whom she met In her mid-teens and carried on a long-distance relationship with him until they married in 1945. After Philip graduated from medical school, she moved to various places with him while he pursued his career, including two years in Germany while he served in the Army. Born in NYC, she was the daughter of Herman and Blanche Weinberg. She was a talented artist and craftswoman, as well as a fashion enthusiast. Her early career included painting movie cells of cartoons, such as Little Lulu, as well as designing and drawing women’s’ fashion. She was a lifelong student of art and enjoyed crafts such as beading, quilting, collage, and mosaics. Cooking and music were two other interests that she had. They eventually settled in West Hartford, CT, where they raised their three children. After Dr. Radding passed away in 1999, she moved to Louisville, Kentucky, to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Marsha was active in organizations throughout her life, including volunteering with Mt. Sinai Hospital Women’s Auxiliary (Hartford, CT.), serving as a dedicated board and social club member of the Village of Old St. Andrews in Louisville and being a lifelong member of Hadassah. She is survived by her children, Adrienne Michels (Fred), Jeffrey Radding (Ellen Gottesdiener) and Carolyn Radding (Ken Hinshaw); her grandchildren Kevin Michels (Gaby LaTorre), Kimberly Lenz (Shannon), Ben Radding and Noah Radding; and five great-grandchildren.