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TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2005 LOCAL NEWS THE ENQUIRER Lives remembered Margo Skinner acted in New York Middletown native toured nationally By Rebecca Goodman Enquirer staff writer Actress Margo Skinner was the only cast member to receive applause as she left the stage at the Manhattan Theatre Club on April 10. She had played Miss Poppenghul secretary to David O. Selznick in Ron Hutchinson's "Moonlight and Magnolias," a play about the writing of the movie "Gone With The Wind." Ms. Skinner was found dead in her New York apartment the following morning. She suffered a heart attack and likely died her sleep.

The Middletown native was 55. A working actress with solid credentials, she was "not famous, but respected," said her sister, Sarah Skinner of Montgomery. Ms. Skinner "She lived the way she Ms. Skinner wanted to.

She was a fun, lively, cute Born in Middletown on Jan. 3, 1950, Ms. Skinner was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Calvin Skinner.

She graduated from Hillsdale School and received a bachelor's degree from Boston University. She was a friend of Ed Stern, producing artistic director at Playhouse the Park. "One of my first shows at Playhouse in the Park was a play called 'Scotland Stern said. "It was a play that we premiered here. She played the doctorDr.

Halbrech and the show was a terrific success. A great reason for the success of the play was Margo's performance. Margo had a voice that was so singular and unique you wanted to watch and listen to her. You just knew there was life experience and energy and incredible life force in that human being on stage. "Margo was a total delight.

She was so easy to work with and a wonder. I'm going to miss that voice. She was special." Ms. Skinner was in the national tour of "Titanic" and a pre tour of "I Never Sang for My Father." OffBroadway, she was in "The Perfect Party" and "The Dining Room" and in the original production of Craig Lucas' "Blue Window." She also acted in regional theaters. She recently played Martha in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta.

She played at the Guthrie in Minneapolis, Cleveland Play House, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Williamstown Theatre and Pittsburgh Public. For eight years she was a member of Trinity Square Theater in Providence, R.I. She appeared in the TV series "Law and Order" and several movies. In addition to her sister Sarah, survivors include her companion, Andrew Macagnone; and another sister, Susan- nah Kelly. E-mail Board checking deal with firm that aided Petro The Associated Press COLUMBUS A state board on Monday delayed approving Attorney General Jim Petro's request for $1.2 million in private attorney contracts, including almost $600,000 to a firm that contributed to Petro's gubernatorial campaign.

The Controlling Board put off action on three contracts, including $590,000 for Columbus-based Porter, Wright, Morris and Arthur. Porter, Wright has contributed about $68,000 to Petro, about half collected during a single January fund-raising party hosted by Porter, Wright partners, the Columbus Dispatch reported Monday. Almost 100 of the firm's attorneys in six offices gave to Petro, often under $100, the threshold at which campaigns are required to report the contributor's employer, the Dispatch reported. Senate Finance Chairman John Carey, a Republican from Wellston in southeastern Ohio, said the board's decision to delay the contracts was not related to the report. Petro spokeswoman Kim Norris said the office hires outside attorneys at the request of state agencies who say they need the expertise.

The work that Porter, Wright is being hired to do was previously handled by state attorneys, but the Department of Commerce requested the outside lawyers. The work involves several complaints against a suburban Cleveland credit union. Funerals The funeral directory lists services from current death notices published in The Cincinnati Enquirer and Post. For online viewing of notices logon to cincinnati.com and click on Obituaries. FUNERAL NAME TIME DATE HOME ALGIE, Jean 10:00 A.M.

Apr. 28 Linnemann ALLEN, Edwin James 10:00 A.M. Apr. 28 Jon Deitloff Funeral Centre BAKER, Dorothy W. 1:00 P.M.

Apr. 27 Chas. A. Miller Sons BATCHELOR, Shirley C. 1:00 P.M.

Apr. 27 Kennedy BERRY, Georgia L. 10:30 A.M. Apr. 28 Ronald B.

Jones BOLDEN, Mary Rosaline 11:00 A.M. Apr. 29 Tufts Schildmeyer BOTHE, Anita 2:00 P.M. Apr. 28 Tufts Schildmeyer (Loveland) BRENNER, Eleanor 11:00 A.M.

Apr. 29 Chas. A. Miller Sons CALLAHAN, Elsie Anna 7:30 P.M. Apr.

27 Bolton Lunsford CHANEY, Gregory D. 11:00 A.M. Apr. 28 Fares J. Radel COLEMAN, Arnal B.

9:00 A.M. Apr. 28 Nurre Mihovk Rosenacker CRADDOCK, Roy C. 12:00 Noon Apr. 26 Maham DEAN, Rev.

Ronald E. 1:00 P.M. 29 Tufts Schildmeyer Goshen DEVOTO, Flora C. 10:00 A.M. Apr.

27 Evans DeSARRO-FITTRO, Virginia 10:00 A.M. Apr. 27 Schmidt-Dhonau FACKLER, Keith D. 10:30 A.M. Apr.

28 E.C. Nurre GATMAN, Inez L. 11:00 A.M. Apr. 27 Vale-Hoskins GOTTSCHANG, Jack L.

11:30 A.M. Apr. 26 Anderson, Baiter Sahnd HAGEN, Sr. Mary Edward SC 7:00 P.M. Apr.

26 Gilligan HOLLIN, Charles 10:30 A.M. Apr. 29 John C. Brater HOODIN, Dr. Asher O.

11:00 A.M. Apr. 27 Weil JAEGER, Edward A. 11:00 A.M. 27 Paul R.

Young (Mt. Healthy) JONES, Allen E. Sr. E.C. Nurre KINLAW, Julia G.

Vorhis KNIGHT, Frances G. 2:00 P.M. Apr. 27 Renfro Piper KOCH, Edward M. 11:00 A.M.

Apr. 29 Fitch-Denney MELVIN, George 10:30 A.M. Apr. 28 Nurre Mihovk Rosenacker McGOWAN, James B. 5:00 P.M.

Apr. 27 Meyer Geiser McKEEHAN, Virginia N. 1:00 P.M. Apr. 27 Tufts Schildmeyer PROBST, David A.

Tufts Schildmeyer (Loveland) RACE, Dolores 10:00 A.M. Apr. 27 Tufts Schildmeyer (Loveland) SAVELLI, Joseph 11:00 A.M. Apr. 28 Tufts Schildmeyer (Loveland) SCHROEDER, Joan M.

10:00 A.M. Apr. 28 Muehlenkamp-Erschell SEVIER, Doyle D. 12:00 Noon Apr. 27 Tufts Schildmeyer (Loveland) SLAUGHTER, Robert 7:00 P.M.

Apr. 26 Thompson, Hall Jordan WOODSIDE, Dorothea L. 7:00 P.M. Apr. 27 vorhis WYANT, Margaret Rita 9:30 A.M.

May 07 McPeek 005 Death Notices 005 Death Notices ALGIE BAKER Jean, passed away Saturday at her home in Ft. Mitchell. Visitation will be P.M., Wednesday at Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger. Mass will be Thursday at 10 A.M. at Blessed Sacrament Church.

Entombment will follow at St. Mary Mausoleum. Memorials suggested to Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn St. Ste 106, Cincinnati, OH 45203. Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger, is handling the arrangements.

ALLEN Edwin James. Devoted husband of Raye VIETNAM Needham Allen; beloved father of David Needham Allen of Fort Irwin, CA, MacLean Allen Lazik of Rochester, NY, Lucas James Allen of Boston, MA and cherished son-in-law, Michael Lazik also of Rochester, NY; dear brother of Janet Anderson, Dee Conradie, and Pat Sauter; caring grandfather of Annabella Lazik. Also survived by nine nieces and nephews. A resident of Wyoming, Ohio, Edwin was the owner of Whetstone Management Consultants, an Elder and Trustee of his church and a mentor at the Goering Center. A memorial service will be held at 10 A.M.

on Thursday, April 28, followed by a reception at the Presbyterian Church of Wyoming, 225 Wyoming Avenue. The Reverend Robert A. Keefer will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church Memorial Fund (45215), or United Way of Greater Cincinnati, 2400 Reading Road (45202). Arrangements entrusted to the Jon Deitloff Funeral Centre (853-1035).

020 Funeral Homes DALBERT-WOODRUFF FUNERAL HOME 922-1010 2880 Boudinot at Queen City Hodapp Funeral Homes Carthage 821-0805 College Hill 541-1040 West Chester 777-8433 005 Death Notices BOTHE Anita of Hamilton Township. Daughter of the late Christian A. and Gertrude (Schumacher) Bothe. Sister of the late Christian J. Bothe.

Loving aunt to Christian Bothe. Proud great aunt to Christian, Cameron and Lydia Bothe. Saturday, April 23, 2005 in her 67th year. Family and friends are invited to attend rial services at the Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 129 N. Riverside Loveland on Thursday, April 28th at 2 P.M.

Visitation will be held from 1 P.M. until time of services. www.tuftsschildmeyer.com BRENNER Eleanor (nee Cronin), wife of the late Albert Brenner Sr. Loving mother of Judith (Stan) Henn, Albert (Carla) Brenner Jr. and John (Patty) Brenner.

Devoted grandmother of 14 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren. Sunday, April 24, 2005. Age 87 years. Friends may call at Chas. A.

Miller Sons Funeral Home, 4138 Hamilton Ave. at Knowlton Northside, Friday 9 A.M. until 10:30 A.M., followed by Mass of Christian Burial, St. Ann Church of Groesbeck at 11 A.M. Memorials, if 50 desired, may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn Street, Suite 1026, Ohio 45203.

CALLAHAN Elsie Anna (nee Theil), devoted mother of Robert Callahan (Melinda), loving grandmother of Robert O.H. Callahan, dear sister of the late Robert Theil and William Theil, dear cousin of Elsie Doris Anderson (Andy). April 25, 2005, age 81 years. Visitation Wednesday from 6-9 P.M. at the Bolton Lunsford Funeral Home, 3042 Harrison Westwood where a.Westwood Chapter O.E.S.

service will be held Wednesday at 7:30 P.M. and where the funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 A.M. Memorials may be directed to the Samuel W. Bell Home for the Sightless, 3775 Muddy Creek Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45238. CHANEY Gregory age 46, beloved husband of Peggy Chaney (nee Raines), devoted father of Jake Raines, Jason, Justin and Allison Chaney.

He also leaves behind a grandson, Andrew Chaney, as well as many relatives and friends. Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association. Visitation will be from 5-8 P.M., Wednesday at Fares J. Radel Funeral Home, Newport, KY. Funeral service will be held at 11 A.M., Thursday at Fares J.

Radel Funeral Home. COLEMAN Arnal loving father of Theresa Hughes, Christina Roark, Angela Coleman, Jason Coleman of Ohio, and John David Charles, beloved friend of Linda Hascher, loving grandfather of Zack, Miranda, Danielle, Katrina, Cassidy, Alexis, Jared, Lindsey, Hannah, Alex and Nathan, dear son of Ann Weiner, brother of Arlene Darling and Frank Weiner Jr. Sunday, April 24, 2005. Age 64. Friends call at Funeral Home, Cheviot Nurre-Mihovk-Rosenacker Rd.

(near North Bend Rd.) Wednesday, 7-9 P.M. where funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 28th at 9 A.M. F.O.P. service Wednesday April 27th at 7:30 P.M. Memorials may be made to Vitas Hospice.

CRADDOCK Roy age 69, preceded in death by his loving parents Russell and Hallie (nee Irvin) Craddock, loving father of Kathy Watson, Charlene Bolton, Bobby Holaday, Allen Hartman, Rusty, Bob, Charlie and Steve Craddock and preceded in death by Mary Coulter, devoted brother of Tom and Jenny Mae Craddock and preceded in death by Bob, Walace, Alice Marie and Barb Craddock, also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Maham Funeral Home, Williamsburg, Ohio, Tuesday from 10 A.M. until the time of Service at 12 Noon. 007 In Memoriam In Loving Memory Darla M. Cook It's been one year since we've seen her loving face or heard her voice.

She has truly been missed by all whose lives she touched. We will always cherish our memories of her and she will forever be in our hearts. The courage and endurance that God blessed her with gives us the courage to keep on keeping on. Her Loving, Children and Grandchildren 005 Death Notices DEAN Rev. Ronald Edward.

April 24, 2005 age 64. A Graveside Service will be held at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Friday, April 29, 1 P.M. Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home and Cremation Center (Goshen) caring for the family, www.tuftsschildmeyer.com DeSARROFITTRO Virginia (nee Bludau), age 78, passed away Thursday, April 21st. Born June 2, 1926.

Beloved mom of Donna (Brad) Randolph. Cherished wife of the late Paul DeSarro and the late Don Fittro. Daughter of the late Adaline and Adolph Bludau. Dear sister of Adeline Greene, Helen Luers, Francis Seibel and Rose Wolpert and the late Bobby Bludau, Raymond Bludau, Dorothy Keller and Margaret Schwartz. Loving grandma of Shawn, Joe and Andrea Randolph.

Loving great mama of Daniel Randolph. Sister in law to Patty Wilburn, Martha and Carl McMurtury and Shirley and Dick Rathemacher. Many nieces, nephews and cousins who loved her dearly. Longtime neighbors Pat and Sharon. Retired from 44 years at National Distillery.

Longtime resident of Springdale. Visitation is Tuesday, April 26th from 6-8 P.M. at Schmidt-Dhonau Funeral Home, 8633 Reading Reading, OH. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, April 27th at 10:00 A.M. at St.

James of the Valley in Wyoming. Final resting place Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Montgomery. Memorials if desired may be directed to Hospice of Cincinnati and Clovernook School for the Blind. In memory of my MOM; she had a lot of friends and family over the years that know how special she was. The pain she suffered after being burned at 15 years of age.

Her two marriages to two blind men. The medical issues she faced and the pain she endured near the end. All her life she gave unconditional love to everyone. We will all miss you. Thank you for giving me life and for being my mom.

Goodbye sweetheart. DEVOTO Flora C. (nee Berger) wife of the late Frank Barrett Devoto, devoted mother of Edward (Betty) the late Anna Mae Devoto and Laura Rose Watkins, mother-in-law of Walter Watkins, aunt of Fred Corder, loving grandmother of Steven (Lisa) Devoto and Sheila (Jim) Devoto Kemp, great grandmother of Julie Kemp, Travis, Amanda, Megan, Kyle, Kaitlin and Eric Devoto. Flora was a member of the DAR. Sunday, April 24, 2005, age 98, residence Madison Place.

Funeral Liturgy Outside of mass, St. Andrew Church, Milford, Wednesday, April 27, 10 A.M., visitation Evans Funeral Home, Milford, Tonight, Tuesday 6-8 P.M. FACKLER Keith D. Passed away April 24, 2005 at age 68. Loving husband of Glenda Fackler.

Loving father of Brian Fackler (Angie) and Brad Fackler (Lisa). Dear grand.father of Daren, Colin and Ashley. Dear brother of Phyllis Steiner (Earl) and Linda Gambill (Ed), Keith is also survived by many nieces, nephews, brother-inlaws, sister-in-laws and friends. Keith was a veteran who served in the United States Marine Corp. He was a member of the Cincinnati Lafayette Masonic Lodge a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, the Marine Corp.

League, the Covert Chapter of the Eastern Star and the First Baptist Church of Amelia. Friends may call at the E.C. Nurre Funeral Home (St. Rt. 125) Amelia on Wednesday from 5-8 P.M.

Masonic and Scottish Rite Ring Services will be held at 7:45 P.M. Wednesday. Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M. Thursday at the First Baptist Church of Amelia (85 W. Main St.) Amelia.

Interment Mt. Moriah Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Amelia or the Masonic Learning Center. GATMAN Inez L. (nee Blankenship), age 77, of Morrow, OH, died Sunday, April 24, 2005.

She was a sorter for the Disabled American Veterans for 26 years. Visitation Tuesday, April 26th, 6-8 P.M. and service Wednesday, April 27th at 11 A.M. all at the Vale-Hoskins Funeral Home, Morrow, OH. Memorials to Community Christian Fellowship.

GOTTSCHANG Jack beloved husband of the late C. Elyse Gottschang, devoted father of Thomas J. Craig and Harry L. Gottschang, and Beth Elyse Popich. Also survived by ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Saturday, April 23, 2005, formerly of Clifton. Friends may call at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Clifton and Bryant Tuesday 9:30 A.M. until time of funeral service at 11:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Milford, OH. 45150.

Arrangements by the Anderson, Baiter Sahnd Funeral Home. Condolences may be made in care of andersonfuneralhomes.com HOODIN McGOWAN Dr. Asher O. age 70, passed away April 24, WWW 2005, beloved husband of Shirley Hoodin, devoted father of Daniel (Heather) Hoodin of Atlanta, Andrea Johnson and Harriet (Chris) Collins, dear brother of the late Helen Roseman and brother-in-law of Rabbi Kenneth Roseman of Corpus Christi, loving grandfather of Aaron and Derek Hoodin, Max and Danielle Johnson and Grant and Haley Collins. Services Weil Funeral Home, 8350 Cornell Wednesday, April 27 at 11:00 A.M.

Friends may call on the family at his residence Wednesday evening only. Memorial contributions to Ronald Fegelman Surgical Residents Fund, Jewish Hospital would be appreciated. www.Weilfuneralhome.com Edward A. Beloved husband of Irene WWW (Young) Jaeger; devoted father of Mark (Nancy) Jaeger and Barbara Worley; Dear grandfather of Jason Worley and Jennifer Wilson, Sarah, Jeff, and Liz Jaeger; Great grandfather of Nathan and Amaya. Sunday, April 24, 2005, age 78.

Residence Fairfield; Mr. Jaeger was a WW Il Bronze Star Recipient; Funeral Service Paul R. Young Funeral Home, 7345 Hamilton Mt. Healthy Wednesday 11 A.M.; Friends may call Wednesday from 10 A.M. until time of service; If desired, remembrances may be sent to Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Road, Cincinnati 45246; Condolences may be sent to www.paulyoungfuneralhome.com JONES 005 Death Notices HAGEN Sister Mary Edward, S.C., beloved member of the Sisters of Charity, preceded in death by the late Burton, Fred, Edward and Stanley Hagen.

She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at Mother Margaret Hall, Sisters of Charity, Mount Saint Joseph, Ohio. Visitation will be at 5 P.M., Tuesday, April 26, 2005 in the Heritage Room until Mass of Christian Burial at 7 P.M. in the Motherhouse Chapel, Mount Saint Joseph, Ohio. Memorials to the Sisters of Charity Retirement Fund, 5900 Delhi Road, Mount Saint Joseph, OH 45051.

Condolences may be expressed at homes.com. HOLLIN Charles, beloved husband of Margene WWW Barry Hollin. Dear father of Melvin Charles Hollin, Nina (Bruce) Liddell and Myron (Barbara) Hollin. Loving grandfather of seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Devoted brother of Ethel Jones, Green Hollin, Raymond Hollin, Martha Metzler, George Hollin, Lille Snyder and Sallie Hiler.

Passed away Monday, April 25, 2005, residence Hamilton, OH formerly of Harrison, OH, age 80. Charlie loved his church and his country. He served in the U.S. Marines from 1942-1945 having served in combat action in the Pacific Theater having been injured twice and receiving the purple heart. Visitation will be in the John C.

Brater Funeral Home, Harrison, OH, Thursday from 5-8 P.M. Funeral service in the Westside Church of Christ, 1190 Stahlheber Road, Hamilton, OH, Friday, April 29 at 10:30 A.M. Visitation at the church from A.M. Military graveside service in the Glen Haven Cemetery, Harrison, OH following the funeral service. in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Westside Church of Christ.

Allen E. Sr. Husband of the late Genevieve Ruth KOREA Jones. Father of Allen Edward Jones Jr. and Joe Vernon Jones.

Brother of Donald Leo (Mae) Jones, Carol Ann (Tom) Wilkinson and Nancy Sue (Gary) Roell. Brother-in-law of June (Ottie) Jackson. Grandfather of Mary Ellen Jones, Allen Edward Jones Ill, Shyann Alex May Jones, Danielle Marie Jones and Hailey Jones. Loving dear friend of Phyllis Fries. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Allen died Sunday April 24, 2005 at the age of 71. Residence Amelia, Ohio. Memorial Services at the convenience of the family. If desired memorials may be made to Cincinnati Speech Hearing Center or American Cancer Society. 020 Funeral Homes ELDEN A.

GOOD 2620 ERIE AVE. 871-3433 Da re worker charged in abuse case By Mike Rutledge bond. The child, who now is 10 then heard a child gasp for air." somebody else. Enquirer staff writer Her Covington lawyer, Mi- months old, underwent a medical Ring's attorney said someone "I don't think she did what Bouldin, disputes the examination "and no injuries may have looked in, but no one they say, but even if she chael did, I COVINGTON Kathleen Su- charge, saying no one was in the were found," Coots' affidavit was in the room with her at the think it still doesn't rise to the san Ring shook a 9-month-old room with Ring at the time. states.

time. Ring has cared for children level they've charged," Bouldin boy for several seconds at a Cov- The allegations prompted the Jacqueline Pouncey, an em- for decades, he said. said. ington child care center last state to close South Side Baptist ployee at the center, told Coots "Either, one, it's just a false re- Life has not returned to normonth and later put his head un- Child Care Center the morning she saw Ring on March 23 pick port or, two, maybe she thought mal at the center. der a running faucet, according of March 28 for failure to report up the baby "by his upper she saw something she didn't "I'm affidavit not sure where our registo an Covington police the allegations within 24 hours.

shoulders area, hold him up into see," Bouldin said. "Someone tration is filed in Kenton right now, or how many District Court. The closure forced parents of the air and then shake the victim walking by can easily get the mis- children we have," Foley said. "I A woman who worked in the about 100 children to make other causing his head to move impression, I think, on any num- know that it's very slim, so to next room "heard water running day-care arrangements. backward and forward," Coots' ber of things as they're walking speak.

I'd say we're probably unand then heard a child gasp for State officials last week gave affidavit states. by." der 10 to 15 children." air," according to the affidavit, the center verbal approval to re- Pouncey also told Coots she "Obviously, she didn't think it Foley said he was waiting to signed by Detective Jim Coots. open, and it reopened Thursday, saw Ring "turn on the faucet and was such a big deal that she receive a promised letter from Ring, 56, of the 1300 block of said the Rev. David Foley, pastor stick the victim's head and face should go stop her, which, if I'm the state authorizing the Holman Street in Covington, of South Side Baptist Church at under the running water." a day care provider and I ing. He said he reopensee believed when turned herself in at 6:30 a.m.

1501 Holman St. He said Ring was Another employee, Regina someone who I think is abusing a parents learn the center had reMonday on a warrant that fired over the allegation. Chaney, told Coots "she was in child, I'd probably step in and opened, many will return. charged first-degree criminal "This is a charge that we'll the room next to the defendant, say, What the heck are you do- "We're just glad to be reabuse, a felony that could bring a take seriously," said Ken Easter- and as Pouncey was telling her ing?" Bouldin said. "But no, she opened," Foley said.

jail term of five to 10 years. She ling, chief prosecutor in the Ken- what the defendant was doing, went and reported it to somewas released after posting a $250 ton County Attorney's Office. she heard water running and body else, who then reported it to E-mail 005 Death Notices KINLAW Julia G. "Judy" (nee Grimes), beloved wife of the LATE Harry R. Kinlaw devoted mother of Linda (Bob) Zeltner of Novalty, OH and Harry R.

(Julia) Kinlaw of Wyoming, OH. Dear sister of Victor Grimes. Also survived by SIX loving grandchildren. Long time resident of Wyoming passed Friday, April 22, 2005. (No Visitation) Memorial services to be held at a later date.

Memorials may be sent to the Wyoming Presbyterian Church; Music Director; 225 Wyoming Wyoming, OH. 45215. Vorhis Funeral Home assisting the family, KNIGHT Frances 81 of Cincinnati, passed April 20, 2005 at her residence. She leaves to mourn her passing, two sisters, six nieces, nine nephews, numerous great-nieces and great-nephews, two godsons and a host of relafives and friends. A memorial service will be held at 2 P.M., Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at New Vision United Methodist Church, 4400 Reading Rev.

Calvin Alston Jr. officiating. All donations may be made to New Vision United Methodist Church. Renfro Piper Funeral Home in charge of cremation arrangements. Memorial service will be handled by the New Vision.

Church and Knight Family. KOCH Edward M. Surviving are his wife Barbara KOREA (nee' Robinson) Koch, three sons, Greg (Vicki) Koch, Rick (Kathy) Koch, Kris (Nancy) Koch, daughter, Jenny (John) Fischesser, sisters, Marta Junker, Judy Culman, eight grandchildren, one great grandchild. Friends will be received 5-8 P.M., Thursday at the Fitch-Denney Funeral Home, Inc. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at St.

Lawrence Catholic Church, Friday at 11 A.M. Contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society or The American Diabetes Foundation. James loving son of the late James J. and Bernadine "Bea" McGowan. Dear brother of Patricia Hughes and Mark T.

(Yolanda) McGowan. Uncle of Beth (Bob) St. Clair, Cathy (Claude) Bartholomew, Karen (Dean) Neiheisel, Bert Hughes, Brian (Vicky) Hughes, Maria Seda, Erica Maloney, and Christopher Seda. Also survived by great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. April 22, 2005.

Age 64. Visitation Wednesday 2 to 4:30 P.M. at Meyer Geiser Funeral Home, 4989 Glenway Avenue (opposite the Covedale Center) followed by the Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial St. Teresa of Avila Church 5 P.M. Remembrances may be made to Our Daily Bread, P.O.

Box 14862, Cincinnati, OH. 45250-0862. McKEEHAN Virginia Nadine of Madison, IN. Beloved wfle of the late E. Luster McKeehan, loving mother of Lesley Bevis, Launa Braun, Jennifer Mize, Kevin and Kelvin McKeehan, dear sister of Curtis Yates, caring grandmother of Talisha Hite, Trinady Schottmiller, Christopher Braun, Chelsea, Haley, Nathan and Daniel McKeehan, Garett Mize.I Saturday, April 23, 2005.

Age 72. She was a. member of O.E.S. and Grace Baptist Church. Friends received Tuesday from 6-8 P.M.

at the Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 129 N. Riverside Dr. Loveland, OH. 45140 where funeral services will be held 1 P.M. Wednesday, April 27, 2005.

Interment Rest Haven Memorial Park, Evendale. Memorial donations may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association Greater Cincinnati Chapter, 644 Linn St. Suite 1026 Cincinnati, Ohio 45203 or Girls Inc. 109 W. 3rd Madison, IN.

47250. www.tuftsschildmeyer.com MELVIN George, beloved husband for 59 years of WWII Alma Melvin (nee Stringer), loving father of Marvin (Lydia) Melvin, Tex Melvin, Barb (Tom) Askren, Tammy (Kim) Blevins and Tracy (Keith) Bostion, brother of Blanche Ahrens, Wayne and Dean Melvin. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Saturday, April 23, 2005. Age 85.

Visitation Wednesday, April 27th from 5-8 P.M. at Nurre-MihovkRosenacker Funeral Home, 10211 Plainfield Rd. (on the Grounds of Rest Haven Memorial Park) with Masonic Service at 7 P.M. Funeral Service Thursday 10:30 A.M. at the Funeral Home.

Mr. Melvin will be greatly missed by his golf and bowling partners and his workout buddies at the Sharonville Recreations Center. Memorials may be directed to the Shriners Hospital for Children 3229 Burnet Ave. (45229). 005 Death Notices PROBST David 52 of Loveland, OH, passed away April 24, 2005.

David is survived by his devoted wife, Cathy (nee DeCant) Probst, loving children Jeffrey and Kristen, beloved mother, Audrey (Nee Roters), brother Ken (Debbie), sister, Roberta (Gary) Flippen, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Probst. David was active in real estate in recent years and also started the family business, Blooms and Berries in 2000. Condolences can be sent to the family home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jeff and Kristy Probst College Fund, at Union Savings Bank, 510 W.

Loveland, OH 45140. Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, Loveland, Oh caring for the family. www.tuftsschildmeyer.com RACE Dolores (nee Henize) of Loveland. Beloved wife of the late Robert H. Race.

Loving mother of Robert E. (Jeanne) Race, Deborah Race, Connie (Alex) Bennett, David (Kimberly) Race. Grandmother of Elizabeth, Jacob, Andy, Danielle and Kyler Race. Dear sister of the late Harley Henize Dorothy Michael, Evelyn Dice, Geneva Bradford and Donald Henize. Longtime at Union Savings Bank in Loveland.

April 24, 2005 at the age of 75. Friends received at the Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 129 Riverside Drive, Loveland, Tuesday from 6-8 P.M. where services will be held on Wednesday, April 27 at 10 A.M. Interment Arlington Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of Cincinnati or Loveland United Methodist Church.

www.tuftsschildmeyer.com SAVELLI Joseph of Liberty Twp. Loving husband of 14 years to Ginny (nee Pakozdi) Savelli. Dear brother of Maria (Dave) Spalding, caring son of the late Frank and Florence (nee Valentino) Savelli, devoted son-in-law of Diane and Charles Welch, beloved brother-in-law of John (Erin) Pakozdi, proud uncle of Jack, Justin, Nathan and Peyton Pakozdi, dear nephew of Lilly and Sonny Valentino, and also survived by a host of cousins. Suddenly April 21, 2005 at the age of 51. Joe graduated from Villanova University with a Degree in Engineering and Virginia Tech with a Master's Degree in Engineering.

Joe started his engineering career with Gilbert Commonwealth in Reading, PA and has been with GE for the last 26 years. Joe was a volunteer fireman in New York, an active communion distributor with the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, and was dedicated to his family. Friends received Wednesday, April 27, 2005 from 6-8 P.M. at the Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 129 N. Riverside Loveland, OH 45140.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 11 A.M. at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8815 E. Kemper Montgomery, OH. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Montgomery, OH. Family suggest memorial contributions be directed to the charity of one's choice.

www.tuftsschildmeyer.com SCHROEDER Joan sister of Ruth Clark, died April 23 at age 86. Survived by two nephews, Christopher and Kevin Clark, Shannon and a niece, Mary, Clark. She retired from Hyde Park School after 35 years of teaching. Funeral mass at 10:00 A.M. Thursday at the Basilica St.

Mary's Cathedral of the Assumption, 1140 Madison Covington. Burial at Mother of God Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Salvation Army. SEVIER Doyle D. of Deerfield Twp.

Cherished son of the late Herbert and Eula (nee Adkins) Sevier, beloved husband of 51 years to Clara (nee Simpson) Sevier, loving father of Kevin (Anna) Sevier, proud grandfather of Kristen and Katelyn Sevier, dear brother of Lois, Delmas, Don, Doris, Sue, Sharon, Delmar, Carolyn and Debbie, caring uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Sevier retired from Cincinnati Milacron after almost 30 years of service and was a long time member of the Madeira Church of Christ. Sunday, April 24, 2005 in his 69th year. Friends will be received on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 from 6-8 P.M.

at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 1668 St. R1. 28, Goshen, OH 45122, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 12 Noon. Interment Rose Hill Cemetery, Mason, OH. www.tuftsschildmeyer.com 020 Funeral Homes THOMAS FUNERAL HOMES MADISONVILLE and KENWOOD T.

P. WHITE SONS Mt. Washington 231-7150 005 Death Notices SLAUGHTER Robert. Age 82, passed away April 23, 2005. Funeral services will be held TODAY, 7 P.M., Hope Church, 4934 Western Row Mason, Ohio.

Friends may call from 5 P.M. until time of service. Interment Crown Hill Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home. www.thompsonhall|ordan.com.

WOODSIDE Dorothea L. (nee Poulin) beloved wife of the LATE Frank C. Woodside dear mother of Frank C. (Julie) Woodside III, David Woodside, Deborah Woodside and Candace Woodside; cherished grandmother of Geoffrey (Cleo), Patrick, Christopher and Katie; and great grandmother of Andrew and Matthew. Memorial Services will be at Wyoming Presbyterian Church; 225 Wyoming Wyoming, OH.

On Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at 7 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Children's Hospital; 3333 Burnet Cinti, Oh. 45229. Vorhis Funeral Home Assisting the Family, WYANT Margaret Rita Wyant. A Dorothy W.

(nee Killen), wife of the late Lawrence E. Baker. Step-mother of Larry D. Baker Dallas, Texas and Patricia J. Brown of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Also survived by eight stepgrandchildren. Dear sister of June Roth of Brea, California, Dora Fletcher of Cincinnati and Ollie Buchanan of Morristown, Tennessee. Saturday, April 23, 2005. Age 92 years. Former resident of North College Hill.

Friends may call at Chas. A. Miller Sons Funeral Home, 4138 Hamilton Ave. at Knowlton Northside, Wednesday from 12 Noon until time of funeral service at 1 P.M. Memorials, if SO desired, may be directed to The Alzheimer Association.

BATCHELOR Shirley C. (nee Clare), wife of the late Bill Batchelor. Step-mother of Bob (Kathy) and William (Mary) Batchelor. Sister of Mary Hokhold. Aunt of Kate (Gary) Flarida, Betty (Carl) Sontag and Donald (Rosie) Hiler.

Age 85 years. April 23, 2005. Residence Cincinnati, Ohio formerly of Bethel, Ohio. Funeral service 1 P.M., Wednesday, April 27, 2005, Kennedy-Stevens Funeral Home, Bethel. Visitation Noon until time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be given online at www.kennedy-stevens.com BERRY Georgia L. (nee Haberle), beloved wife of Jack Berry, devoted mother of David and Daniel Berry. Saturday, April 23, 2005. Age 77 years. Visitation Wednesday 5-8 P.M.

in the Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home, Ludlow, KY. Services Thursday, 10:30 A.M. Interment in Highland Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, KY.

BOLDEN Mary Rosaline of Cincinnati. Beloved wife of Samuel Bolden, loving mother of Samuel Bolden Sharon Johnson and Sheryl Rowe, dear grandmother of Tosha Johnson and Alex Rowe. Sunday, April 24, 2005. Age 81. Friends received Friday, April 29, 2005 from 9-11 A.M.

at the Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 129 N. Riverside Loveland, OH 45140 where funeral services will be held 11 A.M. Interment Kerr Cemetery, Symmes Twp. www.tuftsschildmeyer.com memorial service for Margaret Rita Wyant, 78, of Westerville, formerly of Hamilton, will be held at 9:30 A.M., May 7, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 115 North Sixth Hamilton, where she married John "Jack" H. Wyant in 1945.

A second memorial service for the residents of Columbus Colony in Westerville will be held at 2:30 P.M., May 7, at Columbus Colony. A graveside service will be held at 5 P.M., May 7, in Maple Grove Cemetery in Granville. Following the graveside service, the family will receive friends in the Courtyard at the Buxton Inn in Granville until 7 P.M. Mrs. Wyant died April 20, 2005, at Hospice by the Sea in Boca Raton, Florida.

She was born May 27, 1926, in Hamilton, to the late George and Mary Frances Fasseft. Following a bout with spinal meningitis during early childhood, Mrs. Wyant lost her hearing and was educated in Cincinnati at St. Rita's School far the Deaf from 1940 to 1942, and in Columbus at the Ohio School for the Deaf from 1942 to 1944, where she met her husband, Jack. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on February 20, 2005.

After living for eight years in Granville, Mr. Wyant's hometown, they moved to Hamilton in 1954 where they lived for 50 years until moving to Columbus Colony in Westerville in 2004. Mrs. Wyant was known for her generosity, friendliness, and frequent bicycle rides around town. She had a smile for all under all circumstances.

In 1972, the Wyants took into their home for two years a Vietnamese refugee family of six, including four small children, who learned English and American sign language from the Wyants. Curious and interested in people, Mrs. Wyant traveled extensively including trips to Europe, Asia and South America. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children and their spouses, Jack (Peg) Wyant and Kent (Michelle) Wyant of Cincinnati, Rita Wyant (Tom) Herskovits of Highland Park, and Boca Raton, FL and Andrew Wyant (Kelley Bowers) of Chicago; 10 grandchildren, including Jack of Philadelphia, PA, Timothy New York City, Chris of New Haven, CN, Missy Wyant (Yvo Smit) of San Francisco, Julia, Emily, Anna and Matthew of Cincinnati, Kathryn Herskovits of New York City, and David Herskovits of Highland Park; three sisters, Mary Crane of Boston, Patti Ellenbogen of Fayetteville, NC, and Louise Delano of Hamilton; brother-in-law, Richard Wyant of Columbus; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs.

Wyant was also preceded in death by seven siblings, and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Blanche and Foster Wyant of Granville who died in 1994 after 76 years of marriage. The McPeek Funeral Home in Granville is assisting the family with arrangements.Memorial contributions may be sent to the Ohio School for the Deaf, 500 Morse Columbus, Ohio 43214 for the Wyant Project to renovate the school playground wbere the Wyants met. 035 Florists 961-6622 jonestheflorist.com.