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THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER LOCAL NEWS C8 THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2004 WK Lives remembered Funerals isr COLEMAN 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. Harry Kroeger loved his work fighting fires 3 Robert 83, of Middletown, passed away Sunday, Apr! II, at Middletown, Middle-town Regional Hospital. He was born July 28, 1920 in Oakland, KY. to the late Robert and Sallna Coleman.

He was a member of Second Baptist Church. Robert was a veteran of the US Army and served during World War II. He was retired from General Motors as a supervisor and did volunteer work for the American Red Cross for over 20 years. He married Dorothy Coleman in 1943 whom preceded him in death In 1997. Robert loved and cared for his family very much.

He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Mamie Johnson, Catherine Holbrook and Rosabelle Williams. He leaves to cherish his memory, two son, Fredderick (Shirley) Moore of Franklin, OH and James (Linda) Moore of Hollywood, Fl one brother, John (Sharon) Coleman of Forest Park, OH 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service will be Friday, April 18, 1 P.M. at Second Baptist Church 116 5. Verity Pkwy, Rev.

N.LCooper officiating. Visitation 1 1 A.M. until time of service at the church, Intement Woodside Cemetery. Arrangements by Hall-Jordan t. Pretty Memorial Chapel, 918 S.

Main St. path. Mike of Green Township is an assistant chief, and Paul of North Bend is a firefighter with Ladder Company 20. Mr. Kroeger By Rebecca Goodman The Cincinnati Enquirer MAINEVILLE Fighting fires was not just a career but a passion for retired District 5 Chief Harry Kroeger.

"It's a shame everyone can't love their work as much as I do," he often said. He also loved to regale friends and acquaintances with anecdotes from his 29 years with the Cincinnati Fire Department Mr. Kroeger, 76, died Saturday of a heart attack at his home in Maineville. A native of Lower Price Hill, he grew up there with two brothers and seven sisters. He worked for the Post Office while attending Elder High School.

After graduating in 1945, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and spent the final months of World War II in American-occupied Tsingtao, China. Mr. Kroeger returned to the Post Office after his honorable discharge. He followed a brother into the Fire Department in 1954, starting out with Engine Company 48 in Carthage and later being assigned to heavy rescue Squad 52 downtown. He and others took retirement in 1983 when the department cut payroll.

He was pleased that two of his sons followed his career During retirement, Mr. Kroeger and Marge, his wife of 56 years, traveled widely. He was a member of: St. Philip the Apostle Church in Morrow; Firefighters Local 48; Cincinnati Firefighters Holy Name Society; and the Retired Firefighters Association. In addition to his wife and sons Mike and Paul, survivors include: sons Dan of White Oak, and Steve of Milford; daughters Kathy Fries of Wayne, and Peggy Bollinger of Milford; sisters Kit Scholle of West Harrison, Mary Engel of Little Rock, Joan Buede of Lexington and Terry Benke, Rita Poitras, Irma Hornback and Carol Mclver, all of Florida; a brother, Paul of Cleves; and 17 grandchildren.

A memorial Mass is 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Philip the Apostle Church, 944 E. U.S. 22.

Memorials: St. Philip the Apostle Building Fund, 944 E. U.S. 22, Morrow 45152 or the American Cancer Society, 11117 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati 45242-1817. FUNERAL NAME TIME DATE HOME ALIEN tkxk '0-30AM.

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Apr 17 Evons tOOBY. Robert 1 0 00 AM Apr. 17 Neidriord Minges MAEGlY-HOFfMAN, Donnol 2 OOP M. Apr 17 Slotey-Cwe MONTESI Helene IQQQA M. Apr 16 Miller -Busse i Borgmonn MORGAN Shirley 10 30AM.

Apr 16 MeyeriGeiser MOWEN.ChorlesE Sr. I 3QPM. Apr 16 EvonslGoshenl MUGRAGE, Mildred Apr. 16 HodopplCollegeHilll MURPHY, Allene J. Apr.

16 Nurre-Mihovk- Rosenocker McCARTER Donold I III 02 00 PM Apr 16 Anderson Bwer NOES Oley IQQPM Apr. 1 7 Mmges PHIUIPS, ElloJ. 930AM Apr 17 Thomos-Justin 8AHE Peggy Ann 1100AM Apr 16 AC. Dobbling REINHARTJocobWm 11:00 A.M. Apr.

1 6 Isenogle SETTLES, Chorloitef. Apr 16 HodopplCorrhoge) SIMCOX DonoldO. 700PM, Apr 16 Tutts Schildmeyer SMEDLEY, Hozqt I100A M. Apr. 17 Thompson Holl i Jordon SNOWDEN Anno 1 1 :00 A M.

Apr 16 Neidhord Minges SOWDER, MoryJ. B.J. Meyer Sons SOWERS, J.C. 2:00 P.M. Apr.

16 StoleyCrowe SPILLER, Douglas J. Thompson, Holl Jordon STORDEUR, Albert 1 0:00 A Apr. 1 7 Tufts Schildmeyer STRADER. Diane Apr. 16 Thompson, Holli Jordon THOMPSON, Dorothy Stoley-Crowe TOMES, Ruth F.

Apr. 16 Oak Hill Cemetery Springdole UNDERWOOD, Kathleen N. Tufts ILovelandl UNGER, Helen K. 1 0:00 A.M. Apr, 1 7 Bolton i lunsford VAUGHAN, George Rodney 1:00 M.

Apr. 16 Moore WAYMEYER, Shirley Apr 16 MeyeriGeiser WEISBRODT, Hozel Apr. 17 Neidhord-Minges DeaHi Piiotices KIDWELL Richard 77, passed away April 11, in his home. Richard was a World War tl veteran. He was a member of DAV and a Mason.

He Is survived by his daughter Jacqueline (Michael)Minges, and their son Bryan, all of Temperance, Ml; brother Forrest of Siminoie. FL. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Flora Jayne (Hage-dom) KidweH, and his parents, Allen and Dorothy (Harvey) KidweH. Per his request, there are no services planned. Jackie Mike wish to thank the many people who befriended Kitroy, including Johnny, Erica, Hayden, George, Jen, Dr.

Hultgren, and the many others who touched his life thru the years. KLING Margaret Stacy Kllng died April 12, 2004 at the age of 82. A long time resident of Mt. Lookout, Marg resided In Kenwood at the time of her death. With her death the city lost a tireless advocate, enthusiastic politician and involved citizen.

In the 1950's, even when her five children were still young, Marg resumed her life-long pursuit of knowledge by participating In the "Great Books" group readingdiscussion group. In the SO's she reactivated the Camp Fire Girls program which had been defunct at Cardinal Pacelli School, led various groups for 10 years, and became regional director. She always took active roles In her children's PTA groups and served as President of The Summit PTA in the all's. Marg took an active Interest in political issues, campaigns and conservative causes such as Committee to Restore the Constitution. She was elected President of the National Association of Pro America In 1977, and was a founding member of the Lamplighters Study Group In the SO's.

Throughout her life, Marg always took a stand for her beliefs through her letters to the editor, which were regularly published In the Cincinnati Enquirer. And being an informed and articulate citizen, she frequently appeared as a panelist on Cincinnati's TV Show "Issues 8, Answers." Marg loved music. For many years she sang In the choir at Christ Church In downtown Cincinnati, and In later years performed with the Bell Choir at 7th Presbyterian Church In Madisonville. She played the piano since her youth and even at the time of her death her piano sat next to her bed at the Carriage Court in Kenwood. Marg was always young and athletic.

She enoyed tennis up until her 70' and her children were not able to beat her at the game until she was In her mid 50's. At about the age of 40 she took the Red Cross Life Saving course so she could protect her children, and also In order to teach other children to swim. She was very health conscious, and was devoted to healthy eating and healthy living, long before It was in vogue. Marg was preceded in death by Jack, her husband of 58 years, by her son John, and by her son-in-law Kenneth Trlppe. She is survived by her daughters Josephine Kling Trippe of Vero Beach, FL; Patricia Kling Ballman of Milwaukee; Elizabeth Kling Mayotte (John) of Clarkesville, MD; and by Susan Kling Worthlngton (William) of Cincinnati.

She is also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandson, and numerous other relatives and dear friends. Donations In honor of Marg may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 cooper Blue Ash, OH. Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday, April 15, at George H. Rohde Funeral Home, Mt.

Lookout Square, 3183 Linwood Avenue. Funeral and burial services will begin 11 A.M. Friday, April 16, at the Norman Chapel in Spring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove Ave. KNIGHT Billy Wayne, beloved son of Margaret L. Knight (nee Gross) and the LATE Robert Lee Knight dear father of Angela; Loving brother of Linda (Larry) Sergent, Brenda (David) Hell, Dennis (Sandy) Knight and Robert L.

(Terrl) Knight cherished grandfather of three; also survived by Numerous Nieces and Nephews. Passed Tuesday, April 13, 2004. Age 54. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. Friday, April 16, at Vorhis Funeral Home 5501 Montgomery Norwood; with services at 10 A.M.

Saturday, April 17, in Lieu of flowers memorials to American Lung Association; 11113 Kenwood Cincinnati, OH 45242-1817. KROEGER Harry, 76, beloved husband of Margaret M. Wuest Kroeger, loving father of Mike, Dan, Paul, and Steve Kroeger, Kathy Fries and Peggy Bollinger. Father-in-law of Jackie, Mary Kay, and Kathy Kroeger, Victor Fries, and Rick Bollinger. Cherished grandfather of 17 grandchildren, dear brother of Paul and George (deceased Kroeger, Kit Scholle, Mary Engel, Terry Benke, Rita Poitras, Joan Buede, Irma Hornback, Carol Mclver.

Suddenly, April 10th, 2004, residence Maineville, Ohio. His life will be celebrated on Saturday April 17th, 2004 at 10 A.M. at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 944 East U.S. Hwy 22 8.

3, Morrow, OH. Memorials may be made to St. Philip the Apostle Building Fund or the American Cancer Ceatti TJcUces GEBHART Ruth B. (nee Huskinson), loving wife of the late Leroy A. Gebhart, dear mother of Carol (Ron) Jennings, grandmother of Jamie (Todd) Minniear, Timmy Jennings and Tony (Brooke) Jennings, great grandmother of Kelsey Indigo Jennings and Max and Ben Minniear.

Wednesday, April 14, 2O04, age 87. Private funeral services to be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials if desired may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597. GREEN Jane, passed April 09, 2004, age 74.

Visitation Saturday, April 17, 10 A.M. until hour of service 11 A.M. at Eben-ezer 2nd Baptist Church, 10054 Dixie Ave. Rev. Jim Vickers Eulogist.

Interment: Landmark Cemetery. Arrangements by Thompson, Hall Jordan Funeral Homes. iiaap Kathryn T. "Kay" beloved wife of the late Charles Haap, Jr. Loving mother of Kay (Joe) Schindler, Jack (Ruth) Haap, Mike (Mary Ann) Haap and Don (Debbie Haap.

Dear grandmother of 15 and great grandmother of 25. Dear sister of Tonl (Buzz) Loesch, Rita Uehlein and the late Urban Hlgglns. On Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at 90 years of age. Visitation Holy Family Church, 3006 W. 8th Street.

Price Hill, Saturday from 9:00 A.M. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. Memorials may be made to Holy Family Church Restoration Fund, 3006 W. 8th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45205. B.J.

Meyer Sons Funeral Home serving the family. www.bjmeyersons.com HENRY Russell loving husband of Joan T. Henry (nee Gaul), devoted father of Rick, James (Anita), Jack and Ronald (Kim) Henry, beloved grandfather of Laura, Stephanie, Megan and Logan, dear brother of Frank Henry, Blanch Dixon, Mary Pollard and Lois James. Tuesday, April 13, 2004. Age 72.

Friends may call at Nurre-Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home, 10211 Plainfield Rd. (on the grounds of Rest Haven Memorial Park) Friday, April 16th from 10 A.M. until time of Funeral Service at 11:30 A.M. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. HINDERER George, beloved husband of Helen Hinder er, loving father of Michelle Stewart and Chris Hinderer, grandfather of Tiffany and Sa-mantha, dear brother of Sister Damien, O.S.F., Cookie Hoffmeier, Louise McCur-dy, Peggy Story and the late John Hinderer, also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, grateful friend of Bill Sunday, April 11, 2004, age 60.

Friends may call at the Ho-dapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton College Hill, Thursday from 5-8 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 11 A.M. at St. Margaret Mary Church, 1830 W. Galbraith N.

College Hill. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Lung Sisters of St. Francis or charity of donor's choice. HODGE Jo Ann, 72, of Englewood, FL died April 9, 2004 in Amherst, OH. She was born in Cincinnati on July 6, 1931.

Survivors: daughter, Linda M. (John) Latimer of Hamilton, sons, Ronald (Rose Marie) of Amherst, Alan (Melynda) of Orlando, FU sister, Gail Braunstein of Morrow, nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hodge was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Hodge.

Memorials are suggested to the Shriners Hospital for the Burned and Crippled Children, 12502 North Pine Drive, Tampa, FL 33612-9499. Lemon Bay Funeral Homes 941-474-5575. HOWARD Martha R. (nee Snyder) of Hamilton, OH. and formerly of Loveland.

Beloved wife of the late Marc Howard. Loving mother of Mark (Janice) Howard, James Patrick (Christy) Howard and Susan Root. Devoted grandmother of Melinda, James P. II, Gabrielle, Caitlin and Joseph P. Howard and Ethan Root.

Great grandmother of Shane Cullen. Dear sister of A.D. (Jim) Snyder, Pat Connelly, Ada Lou Tartamella, John Ful-mer and the late Paul Barnes. Saturday, April 10, 2004 at the age of 73. Services will be held at the Landmark Baptist Temple, 1600 Glendale-Milford Rd, Cincinnati, OH.

45215, Saturday, April 17th at 10 A.M. where friends will be received from 9 A.M. until time of service. Interment Landmark Memorial Gardens. Memorials may take the form of contributions to the United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati, 3601 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45229.

www.tuftsschlldmeyer.com KAISER Melva, beloved sister' of Leslie (Julie), Merl (Donna) and the late Robert Kaiser, also survived by nieces and nephews. Monday, April 12, 2004, age 57 years. Friends may call at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton College Hill, Friday from 11:30 A.M. until the funeral service at 1:30 P.M. KEYS Edwlna E.

Loving mother of Billy (Janet) Keys and Bobbl (Terry) Haga- men; beloved sister of Agnes Partridge; one granddaughter, o'her relatives. April 11, 2004. Funeral Friday, J.C. Battle (, Sons Funeral Home, 543 Rockdale. Visitation 11 A.M.

Service 12 Noon. Interment Vine St. Hill. J.C. Battle 1 Sons serving the family.

Death Notices ROBERT beloved husband of th KOREA la Catherine "Kay- nee Puree) Looby. Dear Father of M. Elizabeth L. (Douglas) Williams, John (Joyce), Peter R. (Debbie) and William D.

Looby Also survived by six grandchildren. Dear brother of Sr. John Marion Looby, and numerous nieces and nephews. Tuesday, April 13, 2004. Age 75 years.

Visitation Friday evening from 5-9 P.M. at the Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home, 3155 Harrison Westwood. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 10 A.M. at St. Catharine's Church West-wood.

Purcell Council 2798 and St. Issac Jogues 4th degree wiH hold combined services on Friday at 7 P.M. Memorials may be made to Cintl Assoc for the Blind, 2045 Gilbert Ave. 45202 or St. Rita's School for the Deaf, 1720 Glendale-Milford Rd.

45215. www.neidhardminges.com Maegly-IIoffman Donna age 55. Passed away suddenly April 4, 2004. Loving wife of Thomas Hoffman, of Kalida, OH. Devoted mother of Joseph Hoffman, of Kalida, OH and Laura Hoffman, of Cincinnati, OH.

Preceded in death by her parents John Sr. and Marguerite (Twaddell) Maegly and brother John Maegly Jr. Survived by three sistes Linda Maegly, Nancy (Mike) Kettler and Bev Maegly. Family and friends may call Saturday 1 P.M. until time of the memorial service 2 P.M.

at the Hartzell United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family. McCARTER Donald L. Ill (Donnie), Beloved only son of Donald Joyce McCarter. Loving little brother of Marie (Crispin) Padilla.

Loving father of Alexis Renee McCarter. Uncle of CecHia, Antonio, Celina, Crispin Padilla. Suddenly Tuesday April 13, 2004. Friends may call at the Vltt, Stermer 8. Anderson Funeral home, 4619 Delhi on Friday from 12 noon until the time of funeral service at 2 P.M.

MONTESI Helene (nee Hill). Loving wife of he late Eugene H. Montesl, beloved mother of Gene and Gary Montesl. Loving Nana of Rebecca, Gary, Tracy, Rachel, Gino, Tina an Alyssa and great-grandmother of Corey, Gavin and Willie. Died Monday, April 12, 2004, age 82 years.

Friends may call at Miller-Busse Borgmann Funeral Home, 3464 Central Parkway at Clifton Hills, Clifton, Friday A.M. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Old St. Mary's Church, 123 E. 13th Street, Over the Rhine at 10 A.M. Interment, Spring Grove Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.busseborgmann.com. MORGAN Shirley see Waymeyer Notice MOWEN Charles E. beloved husband of Carol Cole Mowen, devoted father of Sherry Harris, Tammy Watson, Gary and Charles Mowen loving grandfather of Cassie, Misty, Brittany, Shelby, Sadie, Dennis Gary Austin and Grant, caring brother of Marylin, Carolyn, Debbie, Karen, Nancy, Mike and Fred. Tuesday, April 13, 2004, residence Williamsburg, OH. Services Evans Funeral Home, 1944 State Route 28, Goshen, Friday, April 16, 1:30 P.M.

Visitation 12:30 until time of service. MUGRAGE Mildred (nee Rickenbach-er), beloved wife of the late Girden F. Mugrage, was born December II, 1903, the eighth of nine children of Albert and Kate (Dear-durff) Rickenbacher In Columbus, OH. A lifelong resident of Columbus, she most recently lived with her son In Springfield Township, Cincinnati, where she passed away peacefully April 12, 2004, at age 100. Preceded In death by brothers Albert, Waldo, Roger, Ted, and sisters Tina (Ross), Florence (Shipman), Alma (Wolfe), Mabel (Lilliefors).

Also preceded in death by her youngest daughter Thelma Lu (Mugrage) Henry. Survivors Include daughter June and son-in-law D. Stanley Hasty, and son Eugene and daughter-in-law Diane. Eleven grandchildren celebrate her life; Jill Wilkerson, J. Douglas (Valerie) Hasty, Jaqi Hasty (Walter) Ber-ger, Daryn Hasty, Eugene Mugrage, Randal (Dawn) Mugrage, Monte (Jennifer) Mugrage, Abigail Mugrage, Charles (Julie) Henry, Donald (Shirley) Henry, and Lo-rle Henry (Bill) Barnett.

Also surviving are numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and friends. She was a charter member of Hllltonia United Methodist Church In Columbus. She loved the Lord and was faithful and true, loved by all. Visitation at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton College Hill on Friday, from 6:30 P.M. until time of service at 7:30 P.M.

Graveside services to be held Saturday, 11 A.M. at Sunset Cemetery, 6959 West Broad Galloway (Columbus), OH. Memorials may be made to Hilltonia United Methodist Church, 514 Columbian Columbus, OH 43223. MURPHY Allene J. (nee Asbree), loving wife of Richard F.

Murphy, devoted mother of Richard A. (Kathy) and Michael J. (Tracey) Murphy and Laurie A. and Sandra devoted grandmother of ten, also survived by nieces, Karen (Robert) Volz, Nancy (Kevin) Green, six great nieces and nephew. Tuesday, April 13, 2004.

Age 77. Relatives and friends are Invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial Friday, April 16, St. Ann's Church (Groesbeck) at 10 A.M. Memorials may be made to St. Ann Adopt a Student Program, 2900 W.

Galbraith Rd. 45239. Nurre-Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Homes (385-0511) serving the family. LOOBY Death Notices NOES Oiey (nee Moore). Beloved wife of the late Clarence Noes.

Dear mother of the late Linda Noes. Dear sister of the late Ollie Metzler, Raechet Johnston, and Herbert Moore. Dear cousin of Eleanor Bunnell and several other cousins, nephews and nieces. Age 88. Visitation Saturday, April 17 from 10 A.M.

until time of service at 1 P.M., Minges Funeral Home, 10385 New Haven Harrison, OH. Burial New Haven Cemetery. Memorials to the First Baptist Church of Harrison or the Harrison Church of the Naz-arene. PHILLIPS Ella J. (nee Sumner).

Beloved wife of the late Harley Phillips, loving mother to Corene King, Florence Davidson, Loretta Donley and the late James Phillips and Ponzetta Gibson. Dear grandmother of 18, great-grandmother of 28 and great-great grandmother of eight. Loving sister of the late Orlane Gibbs, Victoria Smith, Alley Brewer, Howard Sumner and James Sumner. April 14, 2004. Age 85.

Friends may call Friday, April 16 at the Thomas-Justin Memorial, 7500 Montgomery Rd. from 5-8 P.M. where funeral services wiH be Saturday at 9:30 A.M. RAHE Peggy Ann (nee Diedenho-fer), loving mother of Greg Rahe, Nacole Rahe and Kim-berly Willen. Dear sister of Kenneth Diedenhofer and Harry Diedenhofer dear grandmother of five.

Dear friend of Ed Landers. Tuesday, April 13, 2004. Age 58. Resident of Norwood, OH. Services 11 A.M.

Friday, April 16, 2004 at the A.C. Dobbling Funeral Home in Ft. Thomas, KY. Visitation Friday from 10:30 A.M. until time of service at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Cincinnati. REINHART Jacob William, beloved husband of Biliie WWH Adell Reinhart I nee Hopper), dear father of William D. Kennedy, also survived by four nieces, several great-nieces and one great-nephew. Tuesday, April 13, 2004. Age 83 years.

Funeral service Friday, 11 A.M., at the Bridgetown Church of Christ, 3854 Race Road. Visitation TONIGHT from 6 to 8 P.M. at the Dalbert, Woodruff Isenogle Funeral Home, 2880 Boudl-not Avenue at Queen City. Cheviot-Western Hills Lodge 140 F. 8.

A.M. and Scottish Rite Ring Service, Thursday at 7:15 P.M. followed by O.E.S. Mt Healthy Chapter 365 Service. www.dwifuneralhome.com SETTLES Charlotte F.

(nee Grote), beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Settles and Earl Flcke, dear mother of Joyce (Jack) Greschel and Bradley Settles and the late Bobby Ficke, also survived by four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Tuesday, April 13, 2004, age 93, resident of Reading. Friends may call at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine Carthage.Friday from 1 P.M. until time of funeral service af 2 P.M.

Memorials may be made to charity of donor's choice. SIMCOX Donald O. of Maineville, OH, beloved husband of the late Evelyn K. (nee Kepel) Slmcox, loving father of Mark Slmcox of Boston, MA, Daniel (Krlsty) Simcox of Columbiana, OH, and Anne (Larry) Carter of Loveland, OH, proud grandfather of Jason Simcox, Sara (Paul) O'Connor, Joanna Chervank, Danielle Carter, and Chad (Angle) Carter. Mr.

Simcox died April 13, 2004 at age 82 at the Montgomery Care Center In Montgomery, OH. He was born in Cambridge, OH and was a graduate of Muskingum College. Mr. Simcox served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.

After his release from the Navy, he and his wile, Evelyn, lived In Columbus, OH where he worked for Ohio State Life Insurance Company and was a long time member of Glen Echo Presbyterian Church. In 1994 they moved to Maineville, OH to be near their grandchildren. Most recently he was a member of Sycamore Presbyterian Church. Funeral Services will be Friday, April 16, 2004 at 7 P.M. with the Rev.

Michael Boys officiating, at the Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 129 N. Riverside Loveland, OH 45140, where friends wiH be received from 5 P.M. until the hour of service. Interment Walnut Grove Cemetery, Worthington, OH, Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 10:30 A.M. Family request memorial contributions be directed to Mr.

Slmcox favorite charity, The Alzheimer's Association Cincinnati Chapter, 644 Linn Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203. www.tuftsschildmeyer.com SMEDLEY Hazel, passed April 13, 2004 at the age of 73. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2004 at Bethel Baptist Church, 2712 Alms Place. Friends may call from 10 A.M. until time of service 11 A.M.

Interment Walnut Hills Cemetery. www.thifuneral.com SNOWDEN Anna B. (nee Insko), beloved wife of the late Robert Snowden. Loving mother of Robert A. (Sharon) Jerry (Ginny) and Diane Snowden.

Also survived by six grandchildren and seven Great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Jerry (Anna Mae) Insko. Tuesday April 13, 2004. Age 76 years. Visitation Friday from 9 A.M.

until 10:30 A.M. at the Neidhord-Minges Funeral Home, 3155 Harrison Ave. (West-wood), followed by Mass of Christian Burial II A.M. at St. Martin's Church (Cheviot).

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cintl www.neidhardminge5.com. 2aW COX Jacqueline Ann (Jackie), Jackie passed away on April 13, 2004 at age 69 after a year long battle with cancer. Jackie was a beautiful person to know, always loving and a kind friend to all. She was a dental hygienist who later retired from St. Charles Nursing Home as Director of Occupational Recreational Therapy where her patients and fellow workers aU loved her.

She was one of the co-owners and founder of Limited Motors In Florence, KY where she sold cars for 20 years. She was called mom by many of her customers over the years. Jackie was preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara (Babs) Conley In 2002. She leaves two sons, Darrell A. Cox of Villa Hills, KY ft.

Douglas R. Cox of Union, KY. Her husband of 52 years, Robert Cox is also of Union, KY. She had five grandchildren, Douglas Conley, Jordan, Ryan, Taylor and Chase Cox. She had two daughter-In-laws, Cindy Cox and Mary Kay Cox, and a son-in-law, Jim Conley.

She leaves a sister, Joyce Reed Quinn of Ft. Wright, KY. Jackie had a special love for her children and grandchildren and that Is what made her so wonderful. She was an active member of Lakeside Christian Church in Lakeside Park, KY and also attended Pine Shores Church in Sarasota, FL. She was a great fan of UK basketball and would try to attend or watch every game.

Memorial Service wiH be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, April 16, 2004 at Lakeside Christian Church, 195 Buttermilk Pike Lakeside Park, KY. Memorial Contributions may be made to Lakeside Christian Church, 195 Buttermilk Pike, Lakeside Park, KY 41017 or American Cancer Society, 6612 Dixie Highway, Suite 2A, Florence, KY 41042 in lieu of flowers. Stith Funeral Home Florence, KY serving the family. CRENSHAW Jonathan Cory, passed away, April 13, 2004 at age 22.

the family will receive friends on Saturday, April 17, from 1:30 P.M. until time of service 2 P.M. at the Jon Deitloff Funeral Centre, 4389 Spring Grove 513-853-1035, The Reverend Donald Clay, Jr. will officiate; DAVIS Lola Mae, 89, passed away at Grant Manor Health Care Center, Wllliamstown, KY on Monday, April 12th. She was the daughter of the late William A.

Davis and Mollie Rider Davis. One sister precedes her In death, Hazel Acree. Lola was an active member of both the Wil-llamstown and Dry Ridge Baptist Churches. She was a Sunday School teacher for several years in both churches. She also worked in the Training Union and was a member of the Baptist Women's Circle.

Alter moving to Ohio, Lola became a member of the Mt. Healthy Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School as well. Lola was a graduate of the Williams-town High School. She received her BA and MA degrees from Georgetown College. She also attended Curtis Commercial College, Covington, KY, Xavler University, University of Cincinnati, and Miami University.

She also attended extension classes from Cempbellsville College in Y. Lola taught in the Grant County, KY school district for 4 years. She retired from the Mt Healthy School district as an elementary teacher. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 P.M. at Eckler-Hudson Funeral Home on Thursday, April 15th.

Funeral service wiH be at 4 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hill Crest Cemetery, Dry Ridge, KY. DAVIS Ray. Passed away April 13th at age 38.

Visitation Saturday, April 17th from 10 A.M. until time of service 1 1 A.M. at the Thompson, Hall-Jordan Funeral Home, 2625 Gilbert Ave. Interment Spring Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Jamison Jamison Funeral Home.

DUNCAN James, 84, Madisonville, owner of Duncan Radiator Service, departed April 9, 2004. Loving companion of Carol Perry, devoted father of sons, James Duncan Matthew, Robert and Tyler Perry and Sydney Sims; daughters, Doris and Dara Duncan and Melissa Perry; beloved brother of Bertha Wilson; a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be 10 A.M. Thursday, April 15 until 11 A.M. funeral service, Evergreen Baptist Church, 704 Gholson Avenue.

Rev. William Grant officiating. A OliljDeafli Notices WAYMEYER Shirley Morgan (Nee Drury), beloved wife of the late Paul Waymeyer and Richard Morgan. Dear Mother of Geralyn (Kevin) Crowe, Lorl (Eddie Har-twig) Morgan Stephen (Diane) Morgan, Richard (Donna) Morgan, William (Kimberly) Morgan and the late Ron Morgan step mother of John Waymeyer, Paul Waymeyer Jr, Bobbie Waymeyer, Mary Waymeyer, Debbie Monroe and the late Dan Waymeyer. Cherished grandmother of Shawn, Matthew, Stephanie, Krista, Thomas, Jason, Jeffrey, Joshua, Abbey, Shane, Katelyn, Jesse and Shea.

Great grandmother of 7. Sister of Evelyn Betz, Kenneth Drury, and the late Bud Drury. April 14, 2004 Age 75. Visitation Friday 9 A.M. to 10 A.M.

at Meyer Geiser Funeral Home, 4989 Glenway Ave. (opposite the Covedale Center) followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Teresa Church, corner of Glenway and Overlook Ave. at 10:30 A.M. active member of the Catholic Widows and Widowers Club.

Remembrances may be made to St. Teresa Memorial Fund, 1175 Overlook Ave. 45238 or Holy Family Restoration Fund, 3006 W. 8th 45205. WEISBRODT Hazel (nee Dorsch).

Beloved wife of the late Joseph Weisbrodt. Loving mother of Joyce (John) Schmidt and Kay (Tom) Bleh. Devoted grandmother of Bill (Michele) Russell, Vlckl (Paul) Carnall, Bev (Jay) Yuellig, Ken (Diane), Kevin (Carla), Steve (Jennifer), and Mike (Amy) Bleh. Also survived by eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Dear sister of Robert Dorsch end the late Lovella Gabriel and Malinda McDonald.

April 13, 2004. Age 92 years. Visitation Saturday from 9 A.M. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M. at St.

Jude's Church, 5924 Bridgetown Rd. Donations may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati co Bethesda Foundation, P.O. Box 633597, Cinti, OH 45263-3597. neidhardmlnges.com M) Funeral Homes SCHMIDT-DHONAU READING SHARONVILLE 948-1113 948-1113 T. P.

WHITE SONS Mt. Washington 231-7150 ELDEN A. GOOD 2620 fcRIE AVE. al-3433 Cilligan Funeral llonKt Cincinnati, Ohio (6I3)28I -II gtlllganfuneialhorran rjm Joseph Cm Funeral Vivkp Serving Snulhwn Ohm and Northern Kr-ntu ky Florists IfltUBThe Florist nri conn Hr) Metro Area Delivery )Death Notices TOMES Ruth (nee Davis), wife of the late Woodrow W. Tomes, mother of Jean (Robert) Carney, Dana Hanna, David Lee and the late Kenneth R.

Tomes, sister of Kenneth E. and Raymond H. Davis, grandmother of Amy Craig, David Sean Tomes, Trenton and Tyler Hanna, also survived by three great grandchildren. Wednesday, April 14, 2004, resident of Springdale. Friends are invited to attend the graveside service Friday 2:30 P.M.

at Oak Hill Cemetery, Springdale. Memorials may be directed to Springdale Church of the Nazarene, 11177 Springfield Pike, Springdale, OH 45246. Hodapp Funeral Home, Carthage, handling arrangements. UNDERWOOD Kathleen N. of Loveland.

Beloved wife of Melvin Underwood. Loving mother of Nancy Sue (Ronald) Burson and M. David (Debbie) Underwood. Devoted grandmother of Matthew and Andrew Burson and Amy Underwood. Tuesday April 13, 2004 at the age of 74.

Services will be at the convenience of the family. Memorials may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society. Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, Loveland, caring for the family. I UNGER Helen Katherlne (nee Roth-em, beloved wife of the late Fred E. linger, devoted mother of Fred R.

Unger (Carolyn), Joan U. Heidach-er (John) and William G. Unger (Susan), loving grandmother of Bob Unger (Cindy), Michael Unger (Tina), Daniel Unger (Jean), Lisa Seafort (Greg), Catherine "Tuttl" Fern (Pete), Steven Unger (Hunter), John Heldacher Jr. (Alicia), Susan Comfort (Craig), George Heldacher (Katie), Kristen Bolan (Peter), Chad Unger (Mara), Erika Moore (Scott) and the late Jennifer C. Unger, great grandmother of 20 and great great grandmother of two, dear sister of the late Elsie Etter.

April 11, 2004. Age 99 years. Visitation Friday from 5-8 P.M. at the Bolton 8, Lunsford Funeral Home, 3042 Harrison West-wood. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10 A.M.

at Our Lady of Lourdes. Memorials may be directed to St. Rita School For the Deaf, Vitas Hospice, Elder High School Scholarship Fund or the Charity of your choice. VAUGHAN George Rodney, April 13, 2004, age 67, resident of Anderson Twp. Brother of Janet Kay Cope, Tommie L.

MacKenzle, Sidney Bran-ham and Harry Clayton Vaughan and the late James Vaughan. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Friday, 11 A.M. until time of service 1 P.M. at the Moore Family Funeral Home, 6708 Main Newtown, OH.

Interment Bata-vla Union Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Anderson Senior Citizens Center, 7970 Beechmont Cincinnati, OH 45255. nplBcatJi Notices SOWDER Mary J. (nee Litton), beloved wife of the late Jess Sowder. Mother of Robert (Kay), Jess Calvin, Shirley, Peggy and Patricia (Steve) Russell.

Grandmother of David, Jess, Josh, Rebecca, Jacob, Klmberly and great grandmother of Bryce and Ethan. Survived by sister Anna Mae Smith and also survived by many nieces and nephews. On Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at 76 years of age. Visitation MEYER FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Bridgetown Road, (east of St. Jude Church) on Friday from 5 P.M.

to 8 P.M. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Greater Cincinnati Chapter, 644 Linn Street, Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203. wwwbimeyerson.com SOWERS J.C. 84, devoted husband of Madge Emery Sowers, died Tuesday, April 13, 2004. Loving father of Karen (Jim) Lignell of Bloomington, MN; Steve (Patti) Sowers of Howell, Ml; Moggie (Joe) Devereux of West Chester, OH and Ellen Skaggs of Covington, LS.

Adoring grandfather of Anita Dault, Jenny Kennedy, Suzy Sackett, Megan and Samantha Sowers, Lindsay and Amy Devereux and Amanda Skaggs. He was preceded In death by his brother, Edward, Sowers of Cincinnati and sister, Edna Grenert of South Bend, IN. There will be a memorial service at 2 P.M., Friday, April 16, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7701 Kenwood Road. Staley-Crowe Funeral Home Is serving the family. SPILLER Douglas J.

Beloved son of Darlene Splller Walton, loving father of Riley. Passed away on April 3 at age 24. Friends may call from 11 A.M. until time of service 12 Noon at Thompson, Hall Jordan Funeral Home, 6943 Montgomery Sil-verton, OH. Rev.

Lawrence McSwain, Officiating Minister. STORDEUR Albert Stor-deur of Pleasant Plain. Be- WWH loved husband ot the late Do rothy (nee DeVaun) Stor-deur, loving father of Mar-lean (Ralph) Van Dyke, Michelle (Jeff) Vogt, Carolyn (Tom) Bogenschutz, and the late Albert C. "Skip" Stordeur II, caring brother of Charlotte Moesker. Also survived by two grandchildren, three great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and two wonderful neighbors, William and Jim Howard.

April 13, 2004, age 80. Friends receive Friday, April 16, 2004 from 6-8 P.M. at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 120 W. Main Blanchester, OH where funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 10 A.M. Burial at Blanchester IOOF Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Warren County Community Services, 570 N. St. Rt. 741, Lebanon, OH 45036 or Hospice of Cintl, 4310 Cooper Cintl 45242. www.tuftsschildmeyer.com STRADER Diane nee Bush), devoted wife of James Strader, beloved daughter of Basheera Suggs, fond step-daughter of Edward Suggs, loving mother of Caren and Nlya Bush, dear sister of Leonard and Paulette Bush, Nsoah Abu-Rasool, Tsehal McKlnstry, and Darnella Lewis, fond step-mother of Recardo Strader, Tonya Brown, and Keith Seoy, daughter-in-law of Carrie Banks and Jimmy Strader, also survived by two grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Passed away April 11, 2004 at age 47. Funeral services Friday, 11 A.M. at Thompson, Hall Jordan Funeral Home, 11400 Win-ton Rd. Visitation 10-11 A.M. Eld.

Clarence Gordon officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. )DcatJi Notices ALLEN Blucher Jr. of Cincinnati. Dear brother of Minnie Ra-mey of Nicholosvllle, KY, Bertha Sullivan of Bessemer, AL, and the late Gordon Allen, Clarence Allen, Andrew Allen, and Oralee Hall.

Loving uncle of Lynn Miller. Blucher was very active with the North Hills United Methodist Church and was a volunteer with the Cincinnati Zoo In the education department. Blucher also taught In Deer Park Schools. April 10, 2004, age 81. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M.

on Saturday, April 17, 2004 at the Evergreen Retirement Community Auditorium, 230 W. Galbraith, Cincinnati, OH 45215. Family suggests memorials contributions be directed to the North Hills United Methodist Church, 6700 Winton Cincinnati, OH 45224. www.tuftsschlldmeyer.com ALLEN Michael. Be- loved husband of Bessie Allen: llflETNAM dear son of George and Mary Allen; also survived by five sisters, four brothers, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Passed away on April 11th at age 47. Friends may call at the St. Peter in Chains Cathedral, 8th Plum Streets, Friday, April 16th from 9 A.M. until the hour of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. Fr.

James Bramlage, Celebrant. Inter-ment Monday, April 19th at Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, OH. Thompson, Hall ft. Jordan Funeral Home, Walnut Hills in charge of the arrangements. BORRIS Berbena.

Beloved sister of Emma Law son and John Carter. Passed April 13, 2004 at the age of 95. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2004 at Thompson, Hall Jordan Funeral Home, 11400 Win-ton Road. Friends may call from 10 A.M. until time of service 11 A.M.

Interment at Spring Grove Cemetery, www.thjfuneral.com BROWN Mary H. (n Weisenborn), beloved wife of the late Edward J. brown, dear mother of Tom (Kandis) Brown, losing grandmother of Kevin tn Jeff (Jessica) Brown and great grandmother of Caleb and Emma Brown. Tuesday, April 13, 2O04, age 90 years. Blessing at St.

Aloyslus Gonzaga Church, 434 Bridgetown Rd. at 10 A.M. Friday, April 16. Friends may cat at the Gump-Holf Funeral Home, 3440 Glenmrxe Cheviot on Thursday, April 15 from 5-7 P.M. Member of Cheviot Fireman Golden-aires, services at 6:30 P.M.

at the funeral home. If so desired, memorials may be marie to Hospice of Cincinnati, c0 Bethesda Foundation, P.O. Box 710784 (45271-0784). Death Notices CANIANO Michael A. Beloved husband of Charlotte J.

Caniano (nee Nugent). De voted father ot Tim Rudisell (Karen), Charles Rudisell (Roberta) and Bill Robertson (Colleen). Loving grandfather of Brandon Rudisell, Beau Robertson, Alisia Robinson and four others. Also survived by several great grandchildren. Dear brother of Dominic Caniano (Vivian) and Bill Caniano (Helen).

April 13, 2004. Age 77. No visitation. Private service. Dennis George Funeral Home serving the family.

CATANZARO Robert J. beloved husband of the late Lor-etta B. (Nee Adams) Catan- zaro. Loving father of Cindy Mitchell, Barbara Catanza-ro and Patricia Mathauer. Dear brother of Ruth Lentz and Vincent S.

Catanzaro Jr. Devoted grandfather of 8, great-grandfather of many and great-greatgrandfather of two. April 1 1, 2004. Age 84 years. Formerly of Fairfield, Ohio before moving to Seminole, FL.

Family and friends may call Sat. April 17th from A.M. at the Radel Funeral Home, 4122 Glen-way Ave. Mass of Christian Burial Willi be Sat. April 17th, 11:00 A.M.

at Resurrection Church. CENTERS Betty L. devoted wife of Charles and Beloved mother of Deborah Schwieriohann and Terry Strikland, grandmother of Joe Strickland, sister of Renle, James Adrian, Robert Blan-kenshlp. Age 60 yrs. April 13, 2004.

Funeral Service Saturday April 17, 11 A.M. Visitation 9 A.M.-ll A.M. Don Catchen Son Funeral Home, 313 W. 19th Covington, KY. Interment Floral Hills Cemetery.

CIANCIOLO Marie A. (nee Tedesco), Loving daughter of Frank and Mary Tedesco, beloved wile of the late John A. Cianciolo, dear mother of Fred J. (Peggy) Cianciolo, Gussie M. (Jerry) Zang, Mary Ann (Al) Ross and Dolores (Nick) Pitocco, dear grandmother of 15 and the late Krlsty Cianciolo, great grandmother of 29, great great grandmother of 1, sister-in-law of Melva Tedesco.

April 13, 2004, Age 93. Resident of Oakley. Visitation at Witt, Good Kelsch Funeral Home, 3026 Madison Road (Oakley Monday 4 P.M. until 6:45 P.M.. Mass of Christian Burial at St.

Cecilia Church (3105 Madison Rd) Monday at 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Cecilia Church, 3105 Madison 45209..