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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2002 FN METRO THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER Obituary C. Maiorano, 19, died on the way to Lourdes UC student made dean's list despite cancer By Rebecca Billman lymph nodes. The Cincinnati Enquirer "He started chemotherapy when he started colBRIDGETOWN Christopher Maio- lege," said his father. rano was headstrong to the end. Despite the disabling In July, doctors told the University of treatment, he made the Cincinnati freshman he had cancer in sev- dean's list for the fall.

Sureral bones and probably wouldn't live gery in January and radimuch longer. Mr. Maiorano ation therapy in FebruHe registered for the fall quarter any- ary limited him to taking only one class in way. the spring term, but he made the dean's When it became apparent he would be list again. unable to attend classes, he decided to vis- Then in July, it was discovered that the it the shrine to Mary, the mother of Jesus, cancer had metastasized to his bones.

in Lourdes, France. It is said to impart mi- "He had a week left of class, but he got raculous cures. He hoped to gain at least an A on the final exam after getting the mental and spiritual healing. news," his father said. The 19-year-old Bridgetown resident "Christopher was a little stubborn.

was en route to Lourdes, on a five-hour lay- When he set his mind to something, he over in Newark, when he took a turn was going to do it. He didn't let the illness for the worse. get in his way. He wouldn't let things get Although he reluctantly allowed him- him down." self to be transported to Trinitas Hospital The teen spent August visiting relatives in Elizabeth, he remained adamant across the country. that he would board that flight to France.

Although he had enrolled in fall classHe died at the hospital Tuesday. es, he had to withdraw at the last minute. Mr. Maiorano was born in Springfield, The Knights of Malta, a Catholic organizaOhio, in 1983. His family moved to Bridge- tion, offered to send him to Lourdes and town when he was about 12.

he eagerly accepted the invitation. He had a corny sense of humor his On that layover in New Jersey, his mother said he drove her crazy with his mother talked him into going to the hospipuns and was a loyal friend. At Oak Hills tal. En route, he insisted: "They're going High School, he was a member of the to stabilize me, and we're getting on the wrestling and chess teams and the Junior plane." Engineering and Technical Society. A member of St.

Jude Parish in BridgeIn November 1999, during his junior town, Mr. Maiorano spent his Wednesday year, he was diagnosed with rhabdomyo- evenings serving at a soup kitchen. sarcoma, a rare tumor that filled his sinus The Children's Wish Foundation sent cavities and pinched the optic nerve in his him to Cleveland to meet his favorite enleft eye, causing a loss of sight in it. He had tertainer rock star Ozzy Osbourne. to leave school while undergoing chemo- In addition to his father, survivors intherapy and radiation, which shrunk the clude: his mother, Linda Lowe Maiorano; tumor enough for it to be surgically re- two brothers, Daniel and Anthony Maioramoved.

no; and two grandparents, John F. and His father, John N. Maiorano, said the Carol Maiorano of Enon, Ohio. teen went through months of agony dur- Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Sunday at Meyer ing his treatment but was able to keep up Funeral Home, 5864 Bridgetown Road, with his studies at home.

Bridgetown. Mass of Christian burial is 10 Afterward, his family and doctors were a.m. Monday at St. Jude Church, 5928 optimistic that the remission would be Bridgetown Road. Burial is at Mary, Help permanent.

He returned to Oak Hills and of Christians Cemetery in Fairborn, Ohio. graduated with his class in 2001. Memorials: Leukemia Lymphoma SoThat fall, Mr. Maiorano enrolled at ciety, 105 W. Fourth Cincinnati 45202; UC's College of Engineering with schol- or the American Cancer Society, 11117 arships from the university, the American Kenwood Road, Cincinnati 45242.

Cancer Society and the state of Ohio. But in August, cancer was discovered in his E-mail Boxer Mike Tyson wants tax money back He says Ohio not his home, seeks $5.8 million By Liz Sidoti Holyfield's ear and lost a bid to get the title The Associated Press back in June when he was beaten by Lennox Lewis. COLUMBUS Boxer Mike Tyson Mr. Tyson, wearing a blue suit and tie argued Thursday that he should receive a and a small bandage over his right million income tax refund because he brow, arrived 15 minutes late for Thursonly occasionally stayed at his estate in day's hearing with an entourage, includnortheast Ohio, and, therefore, wasn't an ing a bodyguard. Ohio resident required to pay income tax- While on the stand, he smiled frequentes.

ly and mostly was polite but sometimes "I didn't want to live in Ohio," Mr. Ty- grew agitated. He mumbled to answers son testified before an Ohio Board of Tax some questions but at times strayed into Appeals examiner. "I had a great time lengthy stories. He also yawned often but here.

People in Cleveland are great. It's a then quickly apologized. great state, but I never intended to live He referred to the examiner, Thomas here." Wang, as "sir" and "your honor." He said that Southington, the town At a pause in questioning, Mr. Tyson about 40 miles southeast of Cleveland mouthed "I love you" to a woman who had where he once owned a 62-acre estate, accompanied him to the hearing. was "primitive enjoyment" for a "big-city At one point, Assistant Attorney Generguy" such as himself.

al Robert Maier asked Mr. Tyson: "When The tax board is expected to decide did you become aware that income taxes next year whether the former heavy- had been paid to the state of Ohio for '95 weight champion should have paid the and '96?" taxes in 1995 and 1996. The decision could Mr. Tyson responded: "I found this out be appealed to the Ohio Supreme Court. around four years ago.

I had some horriMr. Tyson, whose federal income tax ble people working for me it's show incomes of $29 million in 1995 again. a story forms and $56 million in 1996, requested a re- "Can I do the story or no?" Mr. Tyson, fund in December but was turned down by visibly exasperated, asked Mr. Wang.

Tax Commissioner Thomas Zaino. Mr. Wang allowed him to continue. "I'm sure you guys know that I have a Mr. Tyson said he stayed at the Ohio lot of money, that I'm not broke, you home periodically and traveled often to Mr.

Tyson testified. "I'm embar- New York, Chicago and Washington. He rassed being here fighting over this, but said his primary residence was in Las this is my money, and I'm tired of you guys Vegas, where he frequently trained for stealing my money." fights. Nevada does not have an income The state says a paper trail proves Mr. tax.

Tyson was an Ohio resident because he Mr. Tyson said he learned from one of lived in the state for at least 120 days each his attorneys in 1998 that he had paid Ohio of those two years. Moreover, the state income taxes in 1995 and 1996. says, Mr. Tyson was ordered to serve his He testified that the signatures on the probation in Ohio after his March 25, 1995, tax forms weren't his.

However, when release from an Indiana prison, where he questioned, he said his advisers might served three years for rape. have filed the returns on his behalf but Mr. Tyson, 36, became the youngest without his permission, and he might heavyweight champion when he won the have unknowingly signed the forms. title in 1986 at age 20. He dominated the Mr.

Tyson also identified signatures on heavyweight ranks for the rest of the dec- amended tax returns as his own. ade before losing in 1990 on a 10th-round "I don't know anything about taxes, knockout to James "Buster" Douglas of don't know anything about this stuff Columbus in one of the sport's biggest up- he said. "These guys were supposed to be sets. my friends. I was involved with them.

Mr. Tyson regained the championship They told me to sign this and whatever. I following his prison term. He was disqual- would have done anything they asked. ified from a bout in 1997 for biting Evander That's why I'm in this situation." 005 Death Notices BARENSFELD Mary L.

Loving daughter of the late Edward and Lenore Barensfeld. Dear sister of Jack, Robert, Charles and the late Paul Barensfeld, Elaine Demboske. Numerous nieces and nephews. Former sportswear buyer at Pogue's Department Store, Cinti, also Halle Bros. Store, Cleveland, Sakowitz, Houston, TX and Dayton's, Minneapolis, MN.

Tuesday, September 24, 2002. Services will be private. Memorials may be made to charities of your choice. Condolences may be made to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomes.com BOHANNON Evelyn V. "Betty" (nee Fogg), beloved wife of the late Louis M.

Bohannon, devoted mother of Veronica Messerschmitt, Regina Bohannon, Rita Theve and Michael Bohannon, loving grandmother of Jade, Brad, Andrew, Kyle, Michelle and Chris, dear great grandmother of Matthew and Lorelei. Wednesday, September 25, 2002, age 77 years. Friends may call at the Vorhis Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Springdale, Monday, September 30 from 9-10 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial following at 10:30 A.M. at St.

Gabriel Church, Glendale. BRANAM Frank Lee, 23, of Norwood, passed away September 22, 2002. Loving fiance of Brandy Holley. Devoted son of Lona and Mark Carr and Robert Branam. Caring brother of Amanda (Robert) Mappes, Cynthia (Troy) Lum, Robert (Alicia) Branam, David Carr and Ronald Carr.

Frank is also survived by his niece, Brittney Branam. Visitation will be on Friday, September 27 from 6-8 P.M. at Craver-Riggs Funeral Home Crematory, 529 Main Milford, OH. Funeral services will be on Saturday, September 28 at 10 A.M. at Craver-Riggs.

Burial will be in Williamsburg Cemetery, Williamsburg, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Childrens Treatment Center, 650 St. Paul Dayton, OH 45410. BROERMANN Catherine Louise (nee Steinle).

Beloved wife of the late Edward Broermann. Loving mother of Shirley Ackerman, dear grandmother of Emily (Don), Stephen and Laurie, loving great-grandmother of Alexandria. September 26, 2002. Age 92. Blessing Saturday 9 A.M.

at Gate of Heaven Chapel. Thomas-Justin Memorial serving the family. Thomas beloved husband of Mary Schloemer -Crane (nee Schep- ker). Dear father of Lawrence (Dottie) Schloemer, Linda Schloemer, JoAnn (Jack) Franer, and Thomas A. (Lisa) Schloemer.

Loving brother of Frank J. Crane and Jean Robson and the late Elnora and Harriet Crane. Dear grandfather of Nick, Brian, Katlynn, Scott, Matthew, Abbey, Hannah, and Sarah. On Wednesday, September 25, 2002, at 75 years of age. Visitation St.

Antoninus Church Greeting Room, Julmar and Linneman Roads, on Saturday from 9 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M. at St. Antoninus Church.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Greater Cincinnati Chapter, 644 Linn Street, Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203 or Hospice of Cincinnati, Bethesda Foundation, P.O. Box 710784, Cincinnati, OH 45271-0784. B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home handling the arrangements. DENNISON 005 Death Notices Scott beloved husband of Patricia Dennison (nee Skulsky), loving father of Sarah M.

Dennison, dear son of Dale and Margaret Dennison, dear brother of Alan and Lee Dennison. Thursday, September 26, 2002, age 48. Friends may call at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt. 42), West Chester, Sunday 2-4 P.M.

Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 5720 Hamilton-Mason Liberty Monday at 10:30 A.M. Memorials may be directed to Cincinnati Hematology-Oncology, Inc. (for melanoma reseach), 2727 Madison Rd. Ste 400, Cincinnati, OH 45209.

DiPAOLEAUX Jacque A. 11, beloved husband of Doris DiPaoleaux (nee Thompson). Devoted father of Sue Painter, Tony Jacque DiPaoleaux Ill. Loving grandfather of two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Wednesday, September 25, 2002.

Residence Cold Spring, KY. Age 80 years. Services 10 A.M. Saturday Alexandria Funeral Visitation Home, Alexandria, KY. 4-8 P.M.

Friday with masonic services at 7:30 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial Alexandria Cemetery, Alexandria, KY. Memorials Hospice of Northern Kentucky, 1403 Alexandria Pike, Ft. Thomas, KY 41075 BROWN Rosie Lee, visitation Mon- day 6 P.M.

at the New Unity Baptist Church, 2124 Burnet where funeral services will follow at 7 P.M. Interment, Spring Grove Cemetery, Joseph R. Garr Funeral Service, directing. BURRESON Allen beloved husband of Sue Cumbow Burreson, devoted father of Krista (Steve) Henke, Kathi (Christian) Sterling, and Rev. Dr.

Kent (Cindy) Burreson, loving grandfather of Allyson, Maggie, Kylie, Connor, Lily Kate, and Collin. Thursday, September 26, 2002, residence Milford, Ohio. Services St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Milford, Saturday, September 28, 2002, 10 A.M., visitation at the church Friday 5-8 P.M. Memorials to St.

Mark's Lutheran Church, Kitchen Fund, 5849 Buckwheat Milford, Ohio 45150 or Valparaiso University, Office of Institutional Advancement, Loke Hall, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383. Evans Funeral Home serving the family. COUCH Ruby Mae (nee Cornett), Beloved wife of the late Basker Couch. Devoted mother of Carol Bishop and the late Larry Couch and James Basker Couch and mother-in-law of Elaine Couch. Loving grandmother of Melissa (Tom) JewellBrennen, Jalaine Smothers, James P.

Bishop and James Tilton (Dona) Couch. Dear great grandmother of Jessie Deliah Smothers, James Mason Couch, Rhiana Mae Couch and Hattie Mae Couch. Resident of Mason, Ohio. Passed away September 25, 2002. Visitation will be Monday from 6 until 8 P.M.

and funeral service Tuesday at 2:00 P.M. at the Shorten Ryan Funeral Home, 400 reading Rd. Mason, OH. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association. CRAMER Marvin passed away Thursday, September 19, 2002, age 96.

Beloved husband of the late Eugenia S. Cramer, special friend of Alice Matzen, loving father of Beverly (Pete) Smith, loving grandfather of Victoria (Greg) Dittrich, Deborah (David) Quinones, Elizabeth (Jim) Hammond and Guy (Lynda) Smith, loving great grandfather of Laura, Hanna, Peter, Joshua, Annie, Katie, Sarah, Ryan and Blake. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of donor's choice. Hodapp Funeral Home, Carthage handing arrangements.

020 Funeral Homes The ANDERSON Funeral Homes ANDERSON ANDERSON, BAITER SAHND VITT, STERMER ANDERSON W. MACK JOHNSON ANDERSON 005 Death Notices 005 Death Notices 005 Death Notices Kenneth gram, beloved mother of J. bara), and Daniel C. Ingram, Mary F. (Ronald) Espelage, Patricia A.

(Robert) Essen, and Theresa M. Eyles, mother-In-law of Gloria A. Ingram, devoted grandmother of Rebecca, Jennifer, K. Joe I1, and Deborah Ingram, Laurie (Raymond) Clark, Lynn (Patrick) Arnett, Julie, and Andrew Espelage, Michael (Marija), and Matthew (Constance) Essen, Kevin, and David Eyles, great-grandmother of Justin, and Logan Clark, and Christian J. Ingram.

September 25, 2002. Age 84 years. Residence Anderson Twp. Mass of Christian Burial Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Monday, September 30, at 1:30 P.M. Friends may call at T.

P. White Sons Funeral Home 2050 Beechmont Ave. Mt. Washington on Sunday from 6-9 P.M. Memorials to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Building Fund or Vitas Hospice.

INGRAM Emma B. (nee Lukemier) wife of the late Clyde C. In- LACK Edna Rose (nee Burbrink), beloved wife of the late Lawrence H. Lack. Devoted mother of Lawrence H.

Jr. (Wanda), Robert G. (Sylvia), and William E. Lack. Dear sister of Edward Burbrink and the late Donald, Jack, Raymond, and Nelson Burbrink.

Also survived by a host of loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren and many dear nieces and nephews and a very good friend, Ruth. On Thursday, September 26, 2002, at 87 years of age. NO VISITATION. Services at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, Bethesda Foundation, P.O.

Box 710784, Cincinnati, OH 45271-0784. B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home serving the family. LANG Peter beloved husband of 59 years to the late Myrtle Marcella (nee Mason); devoted father of Dennis (Jayne) Lang and Diane (Tim) Waechter; dear brother of Katie Sper; loving grandfather of John, Ronda, Peggy, Paula, Dawn, Tracy and Angel; great grandfather of Evan, Aaron, Billy, Tommy, Jacob and T.J. Died Wednesday, September 25, 2002, age 87.

Visitation will be Saturday from 8-9 A.M. at the Schneider Funeral Home, 7830 Hamilton Mt. Healthy. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 9:30 A.M. at the Church of the Assumption, 7711 Joseph Mt.

Healthy. Burial in Arlington Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Backstretch Works of Mercy, Box 727, Florence, KY 41022, Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 710784, Cincinnati, OH 45271-0784. LONGSTRETH Barron Dale, age 46, Goodyear, AZ, departed this life on September 19, 2002.

Born in St. Louis, MO on March 3, 1956, he grew up in Cincinnati. Barron leaves behind his parents, Barbara E. Longstreth and Ronald L. Longstreth; six children, Beatrice, Barron I1, Leon, Caitlin, Cameron and Christian and two grandchildren.

He is also survived by Jama Fridley, his fiance and lifetime friend, her three sons, Mitchell, Gage and Cody and Teri many friends. His sister, Howe, preceded him in death. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 28 at 3 P.M. at the New Thought Unity Center, 1401 E. McMillan St.

in Walnut Hills. The family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. MAIORANO Christopher beloved son of John N. and Linda (nee Lowe) Maiorano. Loving brother of Daniel and Anthony Maiorano.

Devoted grandson of John F. and Carol Maiorano. On Tuesday, September 24, 2002, after a long illness. Christopher was born in Springfield, OH on February 12, 1983. He graduated from Oak Hills High School and attended the University of Cincinnati.

Christopher is also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Visitation MEYER FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Bridgetown Road, (east of St. Jude Church) Sunday from 3 to 7 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Jude Church on Monday at 10 A.M.

with Father Rick Dressman celebrating. Burial will be at Mary, Help of Christians Cemetery, Fairborn, OH. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made, in the name of Christopher, to Leukemia Lymphoma Society, 105 W. Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. MATUSKA Anna L.

(nee Steiner). Loving wife of Dr. Robert A. Matuska, dear mother of Marianne (Dr. Richard) Roedersheimer, Dr.

Marcia Matuska (Dr. David Simms), Roberta (David) Mederer, Antoinette (William) Thomas, Deanna (Steve) Kuhn and Robert (Emily) Matuska. Dear grandmother of Melissa, Rebecca, Richard, Katie, Jodie, Brian, Michael, Adam, Heather, Alyssa, Kelly, Amy, Kelly, William, Michael, Matthew and Mark. Sister of Dorothy Effler and Jim (Mary) Steiner, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Wednesday, September 25, 2002.

Visitation will be Saturday, September 28th at St. Simon the Apostle Church, 825 Pontius Rd. from 9:30 A.M. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M. Memorials may be made to Neuropathy Research Fund Ohio State University Dept.

of Neurology, 1654 Upham Dr. Room 445, Columbus, OH 43210 or to St. John's Social Service. Nurre-Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Homes (385-0511) serving the family. Funerals The funeral directory lists services from current and past death notices published in The Cincinnati Enquirer and Post.

The listings will run in the directory through the day of service. For online viewing of notices logon to cincinnati.com and click on Obituaries. FUNERAL NAME TIME DATE HOME ALLEN, Helen 11:00 A.M. Sept 28 Renfro Piper ASHLEY, Ed Sr. 1:00 P.M.

Sept 27 Schmidt-Dhonau BAGLAN, Alfred L. 10:30 A.M. Sept 27 Frederick BARENSFELD, MaryL, Vitt Stermer Anderson BLACKMON, Pauline 12:00 Noon Sept 27 J.C. Battle Sons BOHANNON, Evelyn V. 10:30 A.M.

Sept 30 Vorhis (Springdale) BRANAM, Frank Lee 10:00 A.M. Sept 28 Craver-Riggs BROERMANN, Catherine L. 9:00 A.M. Sept 28 Thomas-Justin BROWN, Rosie Lee 7:00 P.M. Sept 30 Joseph R.

Garr BRUNGEL, Peter M. 10:30 A.M. Sept 28 Rebold Rosenacker Sexton BURRESON, Allen L. 10:00 A.M. Sept 28 Evans BURWINKEL, Mary Alice 11:00 A.M.

Sept 27 Naegele Kleb thlendorf CHADWELL, Philip R. 10:00 A.M. Sept 27 Webster CLARK, Lorne 11:00 A.M. Sept 28 Moore (Batavia) CONNLEY, Delores L. 10:00 A.M.

Sept 27 Dalbert, Woodruff Isenogle CONRAD, Carolyn K. 1:00 P.M. Sept 27 Jon Deitloff Funeral Centre CONYERS, John F. Sr. 10:00 A.M.

Sept 28 Webster COOPER, Sadie 12:00 Noon Sept 27 Thompson Hall and Jordan COUCH, Ruby Mae 2:00 P.M. Oct. 1 Shorten Ryan (Mason) CRAMER, Marvin B. Hodapp (Carthage) CRANE, Thomas P. 11:00 A.M.

Sept 28 St. Antoninus Greeting Room DANIELS, Anthony 11:00 A.M. Sept 28 Thompson, Hall Jordan DENNISON, Scott J. 10:30 A.M. Sept 30 Hodapp (West Chester) DIPAOLEAUX, Jacque A.

I1 7:30 P.M. Sept 27 Alexandria Funeral Home EDENFIELD, Ralph T. 10:00 A.M. Sept 28 Kennedy-Stevens ENGEL, Richard 'Dick' 11:00 A.M. Sept 28 Bolton Lunsford FERRIS, Paul Cecil 1:30 P.M.

Sept 28 Cohall FOWLER, Daisy Mae 11:00 A.M. Sept 28 Joseph R. Garr FRICKE, Carl E. 11:00 A.M. Sept 28 Schmidt-Dhonau GAMBLE, Jeanette 3:00 P.M.

Sept 30 Joseph R. Garr GILMORE, Gus Jr. 11:00 A.M. Sept 27 Thompson, Hall Jordan HENSON, Ruth M. 11:00 A.M.

Sept: 28 Evans (Goshen) HOWARD, Beverly J. 11:00 A.M. Sept 28 Stark Huebner-Chezem, Meryll. 6:00 P.M. Sept 27 Vitt Stermer Anderson INGRAM, Emma B.

1,30 P.M. Sept 30 T.P. White Sons KEHLING, Edward A. Sr. 10:00 A.M.

Sept 28 Zettler KELLER, David C. 2:00 P.M. Sept 27 Tufts Loveland KELLER, Edward John 6:00 P.M. Sept 27 Meyer Geiser LANG, Peter P. 9:30 A.M.

Sept 28 Schneider LONGSTRETH, Barron Dale 3:00 P.M. Sept 28 New Thought Unity MAIORANO, Christopher J. 10:00 A.M. Sept 30 MATUSKA, Anna L. 11:00 A.M.

Sept 28 Nurre Mihovk Rosenacker MILLER, Everett "Ray" 10:00 A.M. Sept 27 Thomas- Justin Memorial MOLLAUN, Marguerite 10:30 A.M. Sept 27 St. Antoninus Greeting Room McGOOGIN, Larry 11:30 A.M. Sept 28 Thompson Hall Jordan NELSON, Malcolm Dean 1:00 P.M.

Oct. 1 Tufts Schilcmeyer (Goshen) NYCE, Katharine Thomas 10:30 A.M. Sept 28 Schaefer Busby ONG, Martha McClure 2:00 P.M. Oct. 03 Thomas-Justin PETTY, James H.

3:00 P.M. Sept 28 Thompson, Hall Jordan POPE, Mary Louise 11:00 A.M. Sept 28 Thompson, Hall Jordan POTZICK, Barbara Sue 1:00 P.M. Sept 27 B.J. Meyer Sons (Overlook) PUTZLOCHER, Margarete 7:30 P.M.

Sept 30 Jackman Kercheval Meyers RAMEY, Autis S. "Gus" 1:00 P.M. Sept 28 Bolton Lunsford REINHARDT, Dora Elizabeth 10:00 A.M. Sept 27 Paul R. Young (Mt.

Healthy) RENKEN, Harry G. Meyer Geiser RILEY, Raleigh W. 10:30 A.M. Sept 28 Evans ROBINSON, Hallie 10:00 A.M. Sept 30 Dennis George ROLLAND, Naomi 12:00 Noon Sept 30 Thompson, Hall Jordan ROMWEBER, Susan Robin 10:00 A.M.

Sept 28 Geo. H. Rohde Son ROWLAND, Louis Jr. 10:00 A.M. Sept 28 Thompson, Hall Jordan SCHILLE, Harold F.

Meyer Geiser SCHMERR, Margaret F. 11:30 A.M. Sept 27 Hill SLOCUM, Robert E. 10:00 A.M. Sept 28 Tufts Blanchester STEFANIK, Henry Rion 1:00 P.M.

Oct. 19 Elden A. Good STIERINGER, Gerdrude L. 10:30 A.M. Sept 28 Gilligan STRANGE, Windsor 9:00 A.M.

Sept 30 Linnemann SYDNOR, Frank David 2:00 P.M. Sept 27 Tredway-Pollitt SYLVIS, Adeline 8:00 P.M. Sept 27 Rullman Hunger WILGER, Gertrude F. 10:00 A.M. Sept 30 Neidhard-Hensley WILKENS, Herbert Willard 10:00 A.M.

Sept 30 Shorten WILSON, Flora D. 10:00 A.M. Sept 27 Gilligan WOERTZ, Irma G. 10:00 A.M. Sept 28 Thomas-Justin Memorial WOOD, Marjorie 12:30 P.M.

Sept 27 Rebold Rosenacker Sexton NELSON Malcolm Dean of Goshen Township. Beloved husband of Joyce (nee Hornsby) Nelson, loving father of Dr. Kevin Nelson, devoted son of Cedric Dale Nelson and the late Eleanor Jane (nee Ziegler) Nelson. Caring brother of Larry Nelson. Also survived by his loving in-laws, the Hornsby family and many friends.

Thursday, September 26, 2002, age 50. Services at the Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 1668 St. Rt. 28, Goshen, Tuesday, October 1, 1 P.M. here friends will be received from 12 Noon until time of service.

Interment Goshen Ceretery. www.tuftsschildmeyer.com By Cindi Andrews this location offered the best oppor- to mention health care." ing deadlocked since June. and The Cincinnati Enquirer tunity for to win," vice tree 1-75 in Warren County's everyone However, it hinges on coming up The debate over where to build a Turtlecreek Township. That site president Larry James said. with an economic development a- replacement for the landlocked which MIDDLETOWN Middletown The resolution to go to Ohio 122 greement with Middletown would have put the hospital Regional Hospital leaders decided and McKnight Drive hospital has on the east side of Interstate 75 could eventually bring more than other government entities in the dragged out for Thursday to rebuild in the city 4,000 18 months.

Be- fell out of favor after neighbors and on jobs to the Ohio 122 east of Interstate 75 after interchange a next 60 days. That will spell out who cause of that, the new facility will the county commissioners major win for Middletown. pays for infrastructure opfutile, effort build such as im- probably not open until 2007, Mr. posed it. a to com- "We're thrilled," Councilwoman provements to the I-75 exit.

munity support for site farther James said a year later than origi- Early this year, the hospital bea Nancy Nix said. "We've been work- Both of the hospital's boards of nally planned. south at Greentree Road. ing on this for so long.It's economic directors voted unanimously for gan looking at building on board was convinced that development for Middletown, not Ohio 122, Mr. said, after plans in tree just west of in Monroe.

The boards announced 1-75 James be- the spring of 2001 to move to Green- That, however, would have cost hospital decides to keep new facility in the city on Ohio 122 005 Death Notices PUTZLOCHER Margarete. Loving mother of Emma (Bill) Meader, Dear grandmother of Ralph and Michael Meader and great grandmother of Jeremy, Emily, Charisa, Kayla and Jacob Meader. September 25, 2002; age 88; residence Western Hills. Friends may call Monday, September 30; 6:30 7:30 P.M. followed by Memorial Service at 7:30 at Jackman Kercheval Meyers Funeral Home, 215 Broadway, Harrison, OH 45030, Memorials may be given to Hospice of Cincinnati.

ROBINSON Hailie (nee Brewer). Preceded in death by her husband, Stanley C. Robinson. Devoted mother of Betty Adams, Charles and Harold Robinson, Edith Espich, Trula Hall, William Robinson, Barbara Campbell, Beverly Boetticher and the late Clifford Robinson. Dear sister of Henry and Sherman Brewer.

Loving grandmother to 38 and great grandmother and great great grandmother to many. Wednesday, September 25, 2002, age 91. Visitation Sunday 2-5 P.M. at the Dennis George Funeral Horne, 44 S. Miami, Cleves where the service will be held Monday at 10 A.M.

Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association. ROWLAND Louis Jr. Visitation Saturday, September 28 from 9-10 A.M. until time service 10 A.M., Thompson, Hall Jordan Funeral Home, 2625 Gilbert Ave. Harold dear husband of the late Anna Marie Dickman Schille.

Loving father of Marion (Thomas) Feist. Devoted grandfather of Lori (Dan) Dulle, Steve (Sue) Feist, Danny (Kara) Feist and Cristy Feist. Great grandfather of Joey Weast, Taylor, Jacob, Bayley, Lucas, Haley, Hannah, Katie and Kelly Feist. Cherished uncle of Michael (Sharon) Bennett and other neices and nephews. Brother of the late Robert and Albert Schille.

September 22, 2002, age 90. Services were held private for the family. Remembrances may be made to Hospice of South East Indiana, 321 Mitchell Batesville, IN 47006. Meyer Geiser Funeral Home assisting the family. STIERINGER Richard P.

'Dick', beloved husband of Elizabeth K. 'Betty' Engel (nee Krisch), devoted father of Donna (Doug) Tepe, loving grandfather of Kristin Tepe and Brian Tepe, dear brother of the late Charles E. Engel Jr. September 25, 2002. Age 75 years.

Visitation Saturday from 9-11 A.M. at the Bolton Lunsford Funeral Home, 3042 Harrison Westwood where services will be held Saturday at 11 A.M. Memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice. FERRIS Paul Cecil. Beloved husband of Rose Marie Ferris (nee Roberts).

Devoted father of Steven Ferris, Deborah Pfeffer, Constance Parrish, Walter Ferris and Douglas Ferris. Dear brother of Phillip Ferris, John Ferris, Lois Rose and the late Wilber, LaDell, Holton, Vernon and Frank Ferris, Charlotte Mills and Dorothy Ferris. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and special long time friends Ralph and Mary Jane Heitmeyer. Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M., Saturday, September 28, 2002 at the Georgetown Presbyterian Church, 401 S. Main Georgetown, OH.

Visitation will be held at the church from 10-11 A.M. Saturday. Committal services and the interment will be in the Hopewell Cemetery in Montgomery, OH at 1:30 P.M., Saturday. If desired, memorials may be made to the Georgetown Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 401 S. Main Street, Georgetown, OH 45121 or to the Hospice of Hope, Home Street, Georgetown, OH 45121.

Cahall Funeral in Georgetown, Ohio is serving the family. FOWLER Daisy Mae, visitation Saturday 10 A.M. at the First Baptist Church of Cummingsville, 3640 Roll where funeral services will follow at 11 A.M. Interment, Spring Grove Cemetery. Joseph R.

Garr Funeral Service, directing. GAMBLE Jeanette, passed away on September 25, 2002. Memorial service will be held on Saturday 3 P.M. at the Joseph R. Garr Funeral Service, 930 Findlay Street.

HENSON Ruth M. (nee Monahan), beloved wife of the late Wilmer Henson, devoted mother of Ruth Ann Ebbers (Jim), loving grandmother of Jim Ebbers and Roxanne Ebbers, great grandmother of Eric Ebbers, sister of the late Edna Kissinger, Florence and Betty Haustetter; also survived by nieces and nephews. Wednesday, September 25, 2002, age 95. Memorial service Hyde Park Bethlehem UMC, Saturday, September 28, 11 A.M. Memorials to Hyde Park Bethlehem UMC, 3799 Hyde Cincinnati, OH 45209 or SEM Haven Health Care, Attn Devel.

225 Cleveland Milford, OH 45150 or Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O, Box 710784, CincinOH 45271-0784. Evans Funeral Home serving the family, Gertrude L. (nee Goggin) beloved wife of Roland Stieringer. Devoted mother of Jane (Michael) Welling, Carol and the late Jack Stieringer. Dear sister of Kay O'Connell.

Loving grandmother of John, Jeff (Carmen) Stieringer, Terri (Mark) Baumann, Susan (Bob) Otis, Tony, Michael and Anne Welling. Greatgrandmother of Lindsey, Courtney Otis, Erin, Jacob, Rebecca Baumann and Jack Stieringer. September 26, 2002. Visitation will be Saturday at Nativity of Our Lord Church, Ridge Woodford Roads from 10:30 A.M. until mass of Christian burial at 10:30 A.M.

Memorials may be made to Nativity Church or the charity of one's choice. Gilligan Funeral Home serving the family. STRANGE Windsor beloved husband of Teresa Strange, devoted father of Tami Salle-Thomas, Maria Kitkowski, and Chelsea Strange, dear brother of Ron Strange and Cheryl Paulin. Also survived by six grandchildren. Died September 25, 2002.

Age 62 years. Resident of Covington, KY. Funeral service Monday, September 30, 2002 at 9 A.M. at Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger. Visitation Sunday, September 29, 2002 from 2-5 P.M.

at Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger. Interment Highland Cemetery (Ft. Mitchell, KY). Memorials to the Foundation for a Smoke Free America, P.O. Box 492028, Los Angeles, CA 90049.

War Vet War Vet Veteran Veteran Forces Persian Gulf NOTE: Other symbols that appear are provided by individuals or by the funeral homes. 020 Funeral Homes DALBERT -WOODRUFF FUNERAL HOME 922-1010 2880 Boudinot at Queen City JON DEITLOFF FUNERAL CENTRE 681-PLAN AFFILIATED WITH SPRING GROVE CEMETERY ELDEN A. GOOD 2620 ERIE AVE. 871-3433 Chas. A.

Miller Sons Busse Borgmann Co. Miller-Simminger Funeral Service 541-0040 NYCE Katharine Thomas, wife of the late Fletcher Ellis Nyce. Mother of Cornelia Nyce Kittredge and Barbey Nyce Dougherty. Grandmother of Marie Louise Kittredge, Fletcher Ellis Kittredge, John Thomas Kittredge, David Nyce Kittredge, Mark Hurlbut Dougherty, Christopher Thomas Dougherty and Jesse Nyce Dougherty. Also leaves 12 great grandchildren.

Monday, September 23, 2002. Memorial service from the Indian Hill Church, 6000 Drake Road, Saturday, September 28 at 10:30 A.M. If so desired, memorials may be made to the Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford, OH 45150. Schaefer Busby in charge of arrangements. SCHMIDT-DHONAU SHARONVILLE 948-1113 948-1113 Road 513-469-WEIL T.

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