Michael E. Mandelstein

Michael E. Mandelstein, age 68, of New Vienna, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro.  He was born March 10, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Paul Edward and Virginia Lee “Jenny” (Burnett) Mandelstein.  He faithfully attended the New Vienna Community Church, where he volunteered his time and skills to help in any way.  Michael was a person that could do anything, he was a “Jack of all Trades” and was a master at most of them.  His passion was being a woodworker. He loved refinishing furniture and bringing it back to life.  He was a long-time volunteer with the local Habitat for Humanity, and eventually became an employee.  He had also worked locally at A.B.X., Ameristop, Lowe’s, and most recently cleaned carpets, both residential and commercial.  He loved to read and was interested in both model trains and studying full size trains.  He spent a great deal of time studying history, focusing mainly on the W.W.II era.  Michael is survived by his wife, Maria Ann (Waggoner) Mandelstein, to whom he married December 8, 2001 in New Vienna; son, Paul E. (Amanda) Mandelstein and their children, Blake, Katrina, Makayla, Parker, Kendall, and Makinley Mandelstein, all of Clarksville; son Jarrod (Heather) Mandelstein and their children, Nathaniel and Wesley Moore, and Preston and Josie Mandelstein, all of Blanchester; son Joseph E. (Ana) Mandelstein of Texas; brother Mitchell (Carol) Mandelstein of Florida; sister Carman A. (Dale F.) Sparks of New Vienna, their daughter Melinda (Ryan) Vinup and their children Maddie and Makenna Vinup all of Sabina; sister Rachael (Wayne) Renfro and their daughter Rachael Renfro all of Alabama; sister-in-law Ginger Mandelstein of South Lebanon; and many friends and acquaintances he has made over the years.  In addition to his parents, Michael is preceded in death by one brother, Mark Mandelstein; and stepfather Walter C. Pursley and his wife Vera Pursley.  Memorial services celebrating Michaels’s life will be held 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Brown Funeral Home, Wilmington.  Dan Mayo, Pastor of the New Vienna Community Church, will officiate.  Calling hours will be held Thursday, from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Micheal’s family asks that instead of flowers and gifts, you make a donation in Michael’s memory to your favorite charity.  To leave an on-line condolence, please visit www.arehart-brown.com, or see our Facebook page, Brown Funeral Home. 

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