Dr. Leo Wayne Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Oct-4, 1926 Jul-15, 2017 WAYNE, DR. LEO, age 90, passed away on July 15. A long-time physician in Cincinnati, Dr. Wayne was a pillar of the medical community. He was a member of the medical staff of the Jewish Hospital for five decades and provided care for many families in the area, including some for three generations. Born in Havana, Cuba, Dr. Wayne immigrated to the US at the age of 5, speaking only Spanish. He graduated from Walnut Hills High School and completed college, medical school and training in internal medicine and hematology at the University of Cincinnati. He served in the US Navy. He obtained additional medical training at the University of Iowa before returning to Cincinnati where he passed his medical boards and began his medical practice in 1958. In his spare time he enjoyed art classes and was a talented painter. He loved a good joke and knew how to tell one. He was a longstanding member of the Adath Israel Synagogue. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Betty Shapiro Wayne, daughters Debora Wayne of Solana Beach, CA, Synthia Wayne and son-in-law Dr. Saul Weingart of Newton Highlands, MA, son Dr. Alan S. Wayne and daughter-in-law Helen of Los Angeles, CA. He is also survived by grandchildren Benjamin and Jonah Weingart and Stephanie and Madison Wayne in addition to greatly beloved nephews, nieces and cousins and many, many longtime and deeply appreciated friends. He was predeceased by parents Carl and Dora Wayne, and brothers Samuel and David. A special note of fondness and gratitude is expressed to his compassionate and dedicated physician Dr. Scott Kotzin, Nurse Practitioner Summer Blair and Ms. Kathy Schulze, Home Care Manager of Cedar Village and the very caring aides, nurses and staff there. Services will be at Weil Funeral Home ... 7-17-2017 3PM Visitation at 2:15PM Shiva will be at Cedar Village ‪5469 Cedar Village Dr, Mason, OH Monday and Tuesday Minyan at 7PM with visitation to follow In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions can be made to Congregation Adath Israel or Cedar Village Arrangements under the direction of Weil Funeral Home, Inc., Cincinnati, OH.

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Dr. Leo Wayne

October 4, 1926 - July 15, 2017