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THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER METRO THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2003 C9 Lockland: School will seek levy in Nov. From Page C1 one's mind in Lockland schools Wednesday. Fourth-grade teacher Jennifer Blank said students approached her with a lot of questions. Why didn't the levy pass? When will the school close? What's going to happen to us? "I had to tell them the truth," said the 23-year-old Forest Park resident. "We don't know what's going to happen but we hope for the best." Tuesday's setback is the first levy to fail for Hamilton County's smallest public school district, made up of 650 students in two schools.

"Ideally, I'd like to see the levy put back on the ballot and pass," said fourthgrade teacher Martha Rodgers, 25, of Springdale. "But I don't think that's going to happen." The possibility of a merger with one of the larger school districts is disappointing news for the school district, which has been a vital part of the Arlington Heights and Lockland communities since 1851. "I have a lot of people who say to me that the schools are the community here," said Fox, who has been with the system for 29 years. Lockland teachers are disturbed by the prospect of a merger. "I wish people could see what this district has to offer and what other districts don't," said Blank, who previously taught in the Cincinnati Public Schools.

"There's a reason why I came here." Because it's such a small district, Lockland can offer more individualized attention to students, she said. Materials are current and the technology is up-todate. Free breakfasts and lunches are provided to each student every day. And most of these things are provided through state grants grants that would no longer be available if Lockland were to become part of another system. "I'm sure I could find a job elsewhere if something happened," said fourthgrade teacher Andrew Price, 31, of Pleasant Ridge.

"My main concern is for the students. A lot of these kids would really miss out if we Times haven't been kind to the district. Lockland once had a large industrial tax base, but that plummeted during the 1990s and never recovered. For example, at one time the district was receiving as much as $4 million in taxes a year from GE Aircraft Engines. That a- mount has dwindled to $750,000, Fox said.

While many people in the community once attended Lockland schools, there is a growing amount of new blood in the area. That makes a difference in loyalty at the polls. "People are coming in, and they aren't thinking about the kids," Rodgers said. "They're focusing on how this levy affects their pockets." Fox believes one contributing factor to the levy failure was the organized opposition among area businesses, which he said included some inaccurate information. Another cause could be the poor economy.

"I think a lot of people simply couldn't afford it," he said. And some just believe that residents don't support the system as they did in the past. "Schools are the pinnacle of a community," Rodgers said. "So what does this say about our community?" The school board decided to close school today and Friday because many students and faculty members have been ill. They hope to reopen Monday.

E-mail: and 005 Death Notices 005 Death Notices AMBROGI Eugene on February 3, 2003, husband of the late Elizabeth (nee Hinton) of Ava ion, NJ formerly of Cincinnati. Father of John (Mary); Pamela; Mark (Donna Laza rick), Grandfather of Adam, Katherine, Nicole and Daniel. Funeral liturgy Monda February 10, 2003 at Noon at Maris Stella RC Church, 50th and Dune Aval on, NJ. Viewing Sunday 2-5 P.M. and Monday A.M.

at the Radzieta Funeral Home, 9 Hand Avenue, Cape May Court House, NJ. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Cold Spring, NJ. Condolences at www.radzieta.com Lonnie. Beloved husband of Lois (nee Reed) Banks, Loving father of Jolene, Keland Carl Thomas Banks, Dear grandfather of Lonnie Ratliff and Randy Schubert.

Brother of Yvonne Sandlin, Wanda Hensley, Dallas, Hank, Wendell and Lawrence Banks, February 4, 2003; age 64; residence Cincinnati, OH formerly of Chappelow Ridge, IN. Visitation Friday 5-8 P.M. Services Saturday, 10 A.M. all at Jackman Kercheval Meyers Funeral Home, Harrison, OH. Memorials may be directed to American Diabetes Assoc.

or American Cancer Society, 005 Death Notices BENEKER Charles age 48, of Rolling Hills, CA, and formerly of Brookville, IN, died February 4, 2003. Beloved son of John Beneker; dear brother of Amy Martino, Beth Maxwell, Diane Weiss, David and Ned Beneker. Services Saturday, February 8, 11 A.M., Trinity Lutheran Church, Brookville, IN. Visitation Friday, February 7 from 4 till 8 P.M. at Phillips Meyers Funeral Home, Brookville, IN.

Memorials Hospice or the Church. BLANCHARD Suzanne Marie, born in Stamford, CT on February 27, 1949 passed away February 5, 2003 at her residence in Maineville, OH. Daughter of the late Kenneth William Blanchard and Elizabeth Grant. She is survived by one daughter, Caroline (David) Cromwell (nee Chuddy) Bage of Mason, OH, one son George Edward Chuddy of West Chester, PA, one brother Stephen (Mary) Blanchard of Lynchburg, VA and two sisters Carol (Alfred) Foell of Maineville, OH and Jane (John) Putrino of Berlin, MD and a host of nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Suzanne graduated from Stamford Catholic High School, Baypath Junior College and Southern Connecticut College.

She taught grade school in Vero Beach, FL for over 20 years and most recently at the American School of Doha, Qatar. She was active in St. Helen's Church of Vero Beach, FL. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, February 7, 2003 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 944 St.

Rt. 22 and 3, Morrow, OH 45152 at 11 A.M. where friends will be received from 10 A.M. until the time of service. Inurnment will take place Saturday, February 8, 2003 at 11 A.M.

at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Montgomery, OH. The family requests that memorial contributions may be directed to the James Cancer Hospital, 300 W. Tenth Rm. 519, Columbus, OH 43210. Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, Loveland, OH caring for the family.

www.tuftsschildmeyer.com BRAUCH Isabel Rose. Called by God to be with Hirn in Heaven on February 4th, 2003 due to a sudden illness. She as 41 days old. We will always cherish the 41 precious days we spent with our miracle baby and we look forward to our reunion with her in heaven." Little angel of Barry and Anita Brauch, beloved sister of Lydia Golden Brauch, blessed grand daughter of James and Rosemary Brauch and Otis and Alice Hilborn, and dear great granddaughter of Geneva Golden. Also survived by nine aunts and uncles and 18 cousins.

Resident of Ft. Mitchell, KY. Funeral service will be Friday, February 7th, 2003 at 11:15 A.M. at Blessed Sacrament Church (Ft. Mitchell, KY), Memorials to the Isabel Rose Brauch Memorial Fund (for Children's Health Research) any Bank Branch.

Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger handling the arrangements. BRICKNER Hazel (nee White). Husband of the late Wilbur Brickner, Loving mother of Bert Clingerman, Albert Brickner and the late Robert (Linda) Brickner. Dear grandmother of Lynda (Mike) Oft, Gail (Nelson) McClure, Anne Clingermnan, Bobbie (Mike) Reuss, Blaine Brickner, Steven Brickner, Michelle (Jay) Sheer and Tina Matthews. Also 11 great grandchildren.

Sister of the late Roy, Ora and Gladys White, Elva Bibee, Gertrude Wright and Leona Schroder. She will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. February 4, 2003; age 95; residence Harrison, OH. Visitation Saturday 12 Noon followed by services at 2 P.M. all at Jackman Kercheval Meyers Funeral Horne, Harrison, OH.

Memorials may be directed to St. John UCC Memorial Fund. BROWNE Joan B. (nee Westrich), beloved wife of the late Joseph Browne, Devoted mother of Barb (Mike) Downs, Lynn (Rick) Williams, Tom (Lori), Dan (Kim) and Jim (Jackie) Browne. Loving grandmother of 15 grandchildren.

Dear sister of the late Robert Westrich. Sister-in-law of John and Mary Pat Byrne. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Tuesday, February 4, 2003, age 70. Friends and relatives are invited to attend Mass of Christian Burial at St.

James Church (White Oak) on Friday, February 7 at 10:30 A.M. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 11117 Kenwood Cinti, OH 45242 or Vitas Hospice, 11500 Northlake Cinti, OH 45249. CHURCH Erma C. (nee Dunlap), loving wife of William J. Church for 53 years, dear sister of Ronald (Sue), Robert (Mona) and Harry A.

(Carol) Dunlap and Janet (Bill) FI ege, also survived by several nieces and nephews, died Monday, February 3, 2003, in Cape Coral, FL, age 78. Visitation will be at St. Gabriel Church, Glendale, Friday from 10 A.M. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M. Erma worked for over 30 years as a secretary at G.E.

Aircraft. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hope Hospice, 2430 Diplomat East, Cape Coral, FL. 33909 or Saint Gabriel Church Renovation Fund, 48 W. Sharon Cincinnati, OH 45246. Hodapp Funeral Home, Carthage, in charge of arrangements.

005 Death Notices CURTIN Peter beloved husband of Lois G. Curtin (nee Goeke), devoted father of Rose (David) Aleman, Peter (Susan), Christopher (Krista) and Joseph Curtin, devoted step-father of James sa), Mark (Christine) and Eric Landon, Lisa (Kristopher) Lamping, Cari (Anthony) Sanders, Margo (Mark) Clasgers, Mary Kristin (Thomas) Proctor and Emily (Jason) Smith, loving grandfather of Kathryn Curtin, Kai Aleman, Brittany and Lindsey Landon, Collin and Jenna Lamping, Dustin and Hali Sanders, Abigail Proctor and Vincent Clasgens, dear brother of Thomas (Jean) Curtin, Mary Ann (Charles) Yannessa and the late Charles Curtin and dear brotherin-law of Helene Curtin, also survived by 14 nieces and nephews. Suddenly Wednesday, February 5, 2003, age 63 years. Friends may call at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton College Hill Friday 5 to 8 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial Sacred Heart Church, Marshall at Massachusetts Ave.

(West of Central Parkway) Camp Washington, Saturday, 10 A.M. Pete received his M.B.A. from Xavier University and was the director of Business Health at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Church Stained Glass Window Fund, 2733 Massachusetts Ave. 45225.

DARLING Marion 74 of Cincinnati, passed away Tuesday. Survived by his wife, Donna, brother Orville Darling, New York; sister Lois Placke, Batesville, IN; many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 9-10 A.M., AndresWuestefeld Funeral Home, Hwy Dover, IN followed at 10:30 A.M. with Mass of Christian Burial St. Martin's Church in Yorkville, IN.

Veteran of US Army. Memorials to Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Cincinnati 45242. Joseph Michael, born as Angelo Salvatore DeCesare beloved husband of Sandra Dee (nee Smith), dear brother of Armand G. (Emily) DeCesare, grandfather of Craig Younce, son of the late Harriet and Angelo S. DeCesare also survived by mother and fatherin-law Mary Jo and Leslie Smith, brother-in-law of Donald R.

(JoEllen) and Robert L. (Lori) Smith and Linda E. Wilson, Uncle of Kaitlin E. Wilson and several other nieces and nephews. February 2, 2003.

Residence Sharonville. Joe served in the U.S. Marine Corps and served three Tours of Duty in Viet Nam, was awarded The Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars and 2 Purple Hearts, was a Special Investigator with the Hamilton County Sheriff Patrol, received an award for Outstanding Law Enforcement in 1978, retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the Ohio Military Reserve, Past Master of J.B. Covert Masonic Lodge Past High Priest of Batavia Royal Arch Masons, Past Celestial Master of John H. Campbell Council, Eminent Commander of Cincinnati Commandry and a member of Covert Commandry, Recipient of Knight York Cross of Honor, member of Scottish Rite Valley of Cincinnati and Covert Chapter O.E.S.

Funeral service at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 10345 Montgomery Montgomery, on Saturday, February 8 at 2 P.M. Friends may call at T.P. White Sons Funeral Home, 2050 Beechmont Avenue, Mt. Washington, on Friday from 5 to 8 P.M.

Masonic Lodge Services will begin at 7 P.M. on Friday. Memorials may be sent to J.B. Covert Masonic Lodge 848 Clough Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45245. EDWARDS Virginia.

Passed January 29, 2003 at the age of 102. She leaves a host of relatives and friends. A visitation will be held Saturday, February 8th at Progressive Baptist Church, Charles Threatts pastor, 10 A.M. until time of service 11 A.M. at Thompson Hall Jordan Funeral Home, 11400 Winton Rd.

Interment 10 A.M. Friday at Spring Grove Cemetery. Edward R. Beloved husband of Dorothy B. Farmer (nee Roberts).

Devoted father of Cathy (Jeff) Smith and Connie (Ray) Brooks. Brother of Crystal Davis, Janet Bendush, Gerald and Dewey Farmer and the late June Sears and Eileen Delbruegge. Grandfather of Kelly, Corey, Katie, Andy, Ryan and Jason and greatgrandfather of Hannah. Saturday, February 1, 2003 in Gainesville, FL. Funeral service at Schmidt-Dhonau Funeral Home, 8633 Reading Reading, Saturday, February 8 at 10 A.M.

with visitation at the funeral home from 9-10 A.M. Memorials requested to the American Heart 2936 Vernon Cincinnati, OH 45219. FERRELL Eula Mae (nee Guffey), wife of the late William C. Ferrell devoted mother of William C. (Dreama) Ferrell Jr.r preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers, grandmother of Jennifer (David) Martin, William Eric and Andrew C.

(Angela) Ferrell, great grandmother of Zach and Josh Martin. Monday, February 3, 2003, resident of Fairfield. Friends may call at the Vorhis Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Springdale, Friday, February 7 from 9 A.M. until service time at 11 A.M. If desired, sympathy may be expressed by a memorial contribution to the Masonic Eastern Star Community, 1630 West North Bend 45224.

005 Death Notices FIEGLEIN John F. Jr. will be dearly missed by his daughter Stacey and her husband Bill Brock, grandchildren Morgan and Brittany, loving friends Bob, Jan, Kevin and Erna, parents John Sr. and Evelyn Fieglein, brothers Dennis, Charles and Doug Fieglein and several nieces and nephews. Friday, January 31, 2003, age 52.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service Saturday 2 P.M. at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine Carthage. Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation or charity of donor's choice. FINCH Diane, visitation Friday, 11 A.M. at Joseph R.

Garr Funeral Service, 930 Findlay Street, where funeral services will follow at 12 Noon. Interment: Vine Street Hill Cemetery. FISCHER Gerhard beloved husband of the late Doris Fischer, devoted father of Sigrid Fischer, Karen McMullen and Reinhard W. Fischer, dear brother of Ilse Bock-Bordy, Germany, also survived by seven grandchildren. February 3, 2003.

Memorial service 3:30 P.M. Saturday at the Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 45242. VielhauerClepper Funeral Home serving the family. John Robert, 70, beloved husband of Theola, loving father of Yolanda (Peter) Lear, John Floyd Darryl (Curvinia) Floyd and Jacquelyn (Emerson) Calhoun, eight grandchildren; Visitation Saturday, 11 A.M.

until hour of service at Noon at Donald Stewart Funeral Home; Interment Spring Grove Cemetery. HABIG Marian A. (nee Schneider); Beloved wife of the late Roy H. Habig; Devoted mother of Alan R. (Karen) Habig; Dear grandmother of Lauren, Alyssa and Ryan; Sister of Arlene Keller, Virginia Gleason, Michael Schneider and the late Dorothy Wolsrom; Tuesday, February 4, 2003; Age 86; Resident of Mt.

Healthy Christian Home; Mass of Christian Burial at St. Vivian Church, 7600 Winton Saturday, February 8, 2003 at 10 A.M.; No visitation; Paul R. Young Funeral Home, Mt. Healthy in charge of arrangements. HARDY Ruth, 77, January 30, 2003, devoted wife of the late Curtis Hardy; loving mother of Brenda, Elaine, Julie, Curtis and Floyd Hardy and a number of grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Visitation TODAY 11 A.M. until hour of service Noon at Donald Stewart Funeral Home, 3939 Reading Rd. at Paddock; Interment Baltimore Pike Cemetery. HELTON Rev. Edwin Pastor Emeritus of Highland Ave.

Baptist Church, loving husband of the late Hazel and Pearle Helton, dear father of James E. (Louise) and the late William M. (Vileta) Helton, also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, brother of John and David Helton, Janice Marsh and Myrtle Morgan. Sunday, February 2, 2003, age 87. Friends may call at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine Carthage, Friday 5-8 P.M.

FUneral service Saturday 11 A.M. at the Highland Ave. Baptist Church, Carthage. Memorials may be made to the Highland Ave. Baptist Church, E.M.

Helton Memorial Mission Fund, 6110 Highland 45216. Henry 'Hank', 62, passed away peacefully February 4th, 2003. He was born in Cleveland and spent most of his life in Cincinnati. He was a pilot in the U.S. Navy and worked at GE Aircraft Engine until he retired to Florida.

He is survived by his wife Dianne, his father Henry A. Jatzek daughters Terri McCarty and Katherine Ward, sons Henry A. Ill and Howard, grandchildren Jessica, Jordan, Morgan, Logan, Lisa, Joey and Joshua, Lindsey and Kyle. Friends may call at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 CincinnatiColumbus Rd. (R1.

42) West Chester Saturday from 2 P.M. until the funeral service at 4 P.M. Memorials may be directed to The Patti Berg Cancer Center, Kris DeRose, 2727 Winkler Ft. Myers, FL 33901. KICHLER Frieda beloved wife of the late Joseph A.

Kichler; loving mother of Joseph (Pat) Kichler; devoted grandmother to Joe and Jeniffer Kichler; dear aunt of John Kichler, Robert Kichler, Albert Kichler, John Kaster, Mick Kaster and Mary Lou Curran. Passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2003, age 89. Visitation will be Friday, February 7, from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Neidhard-Hensley Funeral Home, 7401 Hamilton Mt.

Healthy. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated Saturday, 9 A.M. at Corpus Christi Church, 2014 Springdale New Burlington. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.

John, beloved husband of Jean Doll Koch. Dear father of Kenneth Koch, Kathy Koch, Karen Kloth, Jean Koch and the late John C. Koch, and daughter in law Josie Koch. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, February 8 from 9 A.M.

until time of service at 10:45 A.M. at Minges Funeral Home, 10385 New Haven Road, Harrison, OH. Burial Arlington Memorial Gardens. Memorials to Christ United Methodist Church or charity of donor's choice. KOTERBA Theresa loving mother of Dan Koterba (Sue), Mike Koterba (Holli), Tim Koterba (Chandra) and John Koterba (Julie).

Loving grandmother to Dan Jr. Jason and Emily, Noah, Erik and John, Samantha, Amanda, Adelaide and Lauren. Dear sister of the late Eddie Smith. Also survived by many other relatives and dear friends. February 4, 2003, age 73.

Friends may call at St. Vincent Ferrer Church, 7754 Montgornery Friday, February from 10:30 A.M. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 A.M. If desired memorials may be made to the St. Vincent Ferrer Building Fund, 7754 Montgomery Cincinnati, OH 45236.

Thomas -Justin Memorial serving the family. 005 Death Notices Clayton W. Beloved husband of Jean C. Leist (nee Locke). Dear father of Clayton Daniel A.

(Pat) Leist and William G. (Dianna) Geiser, Beverly (Joe) O'Connor, Cindy (Scott) Biederhacke and Linda Shockman. Brother of Howard Leist. Also survived by many grand and greatgrandchildren. Tuesday, February 4, 2003.

Age 84 years. Funeral from the Gump-Holt Funeral Home, 3440 Glenmore Ave. Cheviot Saturday, February 8 at 10:30 A.M. Friends may call Friday from 5-8 P.M. Norwood- Winton Lodge Services at Funeral Home at 6 P.M.

Member of Cheviot Fire Association and Kentucky Colonels. If so desired memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association, 644 Linn St. Suite 1026 45203 or American Cancer Society, 11117 Kenwood Road 45242-1817. MADDEN Emma Jean, loving mother, passed February 3, 2003, age 74. Visitation Saturday, February 8, 9 A.M.

until hour of service 10 A.M. at Thompson, Hall Jordan Funeral Home, 2625 Gilbert Ave. Jerry Madden Eulogist. Interment Walnut Hills Cemetery. MAGINN Lucille S.

(nee Shea). Beloved wife of the late William E. Maginn. Devoted mother of Mary Anne (Todd) Thompson. Loving grandmother of William Plavsic and Matthew Thompson.

Monday, February 3, 2003. Age 85. Resident of Maple Knoll Village. Funeral Mass at St. Gabriel Church, 48 W.

Sharon Glendale, Saturday, February 8 at 10 A.M. Visitation at Schmidt-Dhonau Funeral Home, 10980 Reading Sharonville, Friday 6-8 P.M. Memorials requested to Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn Cincinnati, OH 45203. MAILE Margareth Mary, dear sister of Ed Maile and also survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Tuesday, February 4, 2003, residence Covington, KY.

Age 91 years. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, February 8, 10 A.M. at St. Charles Care Center Chapel, 500 Farrell Drive, Covington, KY. Visitation Saturday 9 A.M.

until time of Mass at St. Charles. Interment at St. John Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell.

Donations suggested to St. Charles Care Center, 500 Farrell Covington, KY 41011. Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Covington in charge of arrangements. S. Paul, age 88, well known attorney and Christian layman died at his home in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 2, 2003.

In 1946, Mr. Mathews founded the law firm of Mathews and Mathews, L.P.A., (formerly Meier and Mathews) with Carl Meier in Norwoo. He received his undergraduate and JD degrees from the University of Cincinnati. Mr. Mathews served on the Board of Directors of Provident Bank, the Boards of the Norwood YMCA and the Greater Cincinnati YMCA, and as Trustee of Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, He was a member of Kenwood Baptist Church for 79 years where he served, at various times, as Moderator, Deacon, Trustee, Finance Chairman, Sunday School Superintendent, teacher and financial counsel.

A dedicated churchman, Mr. Mathews in recent years was honored by the American Baptist Churches of Ohio for his work as a representative to the General Board of the American Baptist Churches. Locally he served as Moderator of the Miami Baptist Association, member of the board and Legal Counsel of the Cincinnati Baptist Church Union, member of the Board and Legal Counsel for Judson Village Retirement Community, and on the Board of the Council of Christian Communions of Greater Cincinnati. During World War Il he served first as an Assistant Chaplain and later in the Intelligence Corps in the Army Air Corps. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Thelma (Cornn) Mathews, two sons, Stanley A.

(Heather) Mathews and John P. (Linda) Mathews, five grandchildren, Lisa (Chris) Petrina, S. Mark (Deanna) Mathews, Anthony Neal, Danielle Neal and Christy Mathews, four great grandchildren, Jillian and Allison Petrina, Anthony Neal Jr. and S. Clay Matthews.

He is also survived by two sisters, Evelyn (John) Froehlich of California and Ruth (Robert) Lacker of Michigan and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth R. Mathews in 1952, mother, Margaret Knell Mathews in 1964, his father Rev. Dr. J.

Stanley Mathews in 1974, and a sister, Lois (William) Chambers in 1988. Visitation at Kenwood Baptist Church, 8341 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236, Wednesday, February 5, 2003 from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. and the funeral service will be held at the church on Thursday, February 6, 2003 at 1 P.M. Naegele, Kleb Ihlendorf Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Memorial gifts may be made to Kenwood Baptist Church, 8341 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236. MAYER Bernice, age 92, passed away February 3, 2003. Devoted wife of the late Maury Mayer, devoted mother of Albertta (David) Yockey, loving grandmother of Todd (Sonya) Kravetz and Dayne (Greg) Foote, greatgrandmother of Cecily and William Foote. Services Weil Funeral Home, 8350 Cornell Road, Friday, February 7 at 1 P.M. Memorial contributions to World Wildlife Federation or S.P.C.A.

would be appreciated. 005 Death Notices MAYS Bernard devoted husband of Delores Mays, beloved son of Barbara Mays, loving father of Denard and DeAndre Mays and Brandon and Katia Dean, dear brother of Clarence Harris, David, Jeanette and Linda Mays, Lonnie Ingram, Anna Marshall, Kimberly Love and Charles Duskin, also survived by one grandchild, a host of in-laws, other relatives and friends. February 1, 2003 at age 47. Funeral services Saturday, 10 A.M. at True Holiness Church of God, 6849 Ohio Silverton.

Bishop Larry Smith, Pastor officiating. Friends may call at the church 9-10 A.M., Saturday. Interment Beech Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Thompson, Hall Jordan Funeral Home (Forest Park). www.thifuneral.com McCANE Jerry William, Jr.

Passed away February 4, 2003 at the age of 25. Beloved son of Carrie Ann and Jerry William McCane loving brother of Carmen Amanda McCane. Also survived by his fiance Jillian Witt, grandmother Madge McCane, many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Edna Johnson, and Robert McCane. Family and friends will gather for a visitation on Friday, February 7 from 5-9 P.M.

at the Jon Deitloff Funeral Centre, 4389 Spring Grove Avenue. A funeral service will commence at 10 A.M. on Saturday, February 8 neral centre. Interment Spring Grove Cemetery. Richard L.

beloved husband of the late Imogene Monce. Father of Jacqueline Henry and grandmother of Michael Henry. Sister of Claire M. (Joe) Davis, Findlay, Ohio. He was born December 12, 1915 in Cincinnati, son of the late Howard J.

and Helen C. (Sparks) Monce. He was a graduate of Withrow High School, member of Hyde Park Community Church, the Lions Club previously the Ohio National Guard. Served in the U.S. Army during WW based in England.

He worked primarily at and retired from General Electric engine plant in Evendale. February 3, 2003. Friends may call at the Vitt, Stermer Anderson Funeral Horne, 4610 Delhi Saturday from 9 A.M. until time of service at 10:30 A.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Judson Village Refirement Community, 2373 Harrison Cincinnati 45211 or Hospice of Cincinnati, 4370 Malsbury Suite 100, Cincinnati 45242.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomes.com MONIACI Joanne (nee Ketterer), loving mother of Angela Monlaci, Cincinnati, and Christopher Moniaci, Sidney, OH. Devoted grandmother to Tiffany Montgomery. Darling daughter of Vivian McDonough Ketterer and the late Joseph C. Ketterer. Dear sister of Stephen Ketterer, Atlanta, and Thomas (Kim) Ketterer of Landen.

Treasured aunt of Joe, Libbey, and Abbey. Cherished friend of Jon Wilson and his children, Samantha, Phillip, and Mason. Tuesday, February 4, age 43. Visitation Saturday, February 8 at 1 P.M. until Memorial Mass at 2 P.M.

at Good Shepherd Church, Kemper Montgomery, OH. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Cincinnati, OH 45242. Gilligan Funeral Home serving the family. MUELLER Dorothy, beloved wife of the late Philip Mueller and Milton Giver. Loving mother of Carole Charleville and Joy (Ray) Jackson.

Grandmother of Christian Charleville, Stephanie Perkins, Jessica Charleville, Tammy Simonton, Tracy Wainscott and Tara Jackson. Tuesday, February 4, 2003, age 86. Funeral Mass Friday 10 A.M. at St. Bartholomew Church, 9375 Winton Rd.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice. Anderson Funeral Home handling arrangements. PRESENT Philip Selling Sr. passed away on February 2, 2003 at Hospice Atlanta in Atlanta, GA. He was 77 years of age and a former resident of Montgomery.

A native of Rochester, NY, Mr. Present served in the Army Air Corps during World War Il. He subsequently attended and graduated from Michigan State University in 1950. Mr. Present would go on to have a highly successful career in sales and eventually retired from an executive position at Automatic Data Processing in 1988.

He is survived by his wife Evelyn (nee Dixon) to whom he was devoted. Mr. Present was also a dedicated father to his children; Philip of Cincinnati, Thomas of Detroit, John of San Francisco, Charles of Atlanta and Carolyn Gruber of Cincinnati. He is also survived by his nine grandchildren; Sarah Elizabeth, Anne Katherine, Sarah Barbara, Philip Ill, Whitney Lyn, Lauren Kathleen, Ashley Dixon, Noelle Parker and Samantha Robin. All of his family and friends shall miss him dearly and wish him peace, contentment and love.

There will be a private celebration of his life cremation ceremony at following Heaven Cemetery in Cincinnati, OH on Friday, February 7th at 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Present would like contributions to be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. PUSH Reva (nee Whitaker); Beloved wife of the late Ellis Push; Devoted mother of Shirley (Roger) Hale, Roger (Bette) Push and Roy (Carolyn) Push; Dear grandmother of Terri Schiefer, Robert Hale and Roger E. Arn Great grandmother of Lindsay Hale, Ryan Johnson and Zoe Schiefer; Tuesday, February 4, 2003; Age 90; Resident of Sarasota, Florida; Funeral service will be Saturday, February 8, 2003 at 11 A.M.

at Rest Haven Memorial Park Chapel, 10290 Plainfield Road; Friends may call at the Chapel Saturday from 10 A.M. until time of service; Paul R. Young Funeral Home, 7345 Hamilton Mt. Healthy serving the family. Remembrances may be made to The American Cancer Society, 11117 Kenwood OH 45242.

005 Death Notices RIEGER Pauline R. (nee Flaherty), beloved wife of the late Charles B. Rieger, dear devoted mother of Mary Lou (Bob) Walsh, Carol (Dennis) Longwell and Kay Hotdren and Anne (David) dear grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 18. Dear sister of Jack Flaherty and the late Dick and Donald Flaherty. February 4, 2003, age Church, 89.

Visitation at Nativity Ridge and Pandora (Pleasant Ridge), Saturday, 10 A.M. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Nativity Education Fund, 5935 Pandora, 45213. Witt, Good Kelsch (Oakley Sq.) serving the family. SIEGEL Robert L.

beloved husband of the late Marie Siegel (nee Googins). Devoted father of Patricia Kohls, Kathleen Franzen, Laurie Schneider, Rob and Tom Siegel. Dear brother of Mary Lea and Betty Siegel. Loving grandfather of six grandchildren. February 4, 2003.

Residence Alexandria, KY. Age 73. Mass 10 A.M. Saturday, St. Mary Catholic Church, Alexandria, KY.

Visitation 4-8 P.M. Friday, Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria, KY. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn St. Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203. SOHNGEN Marilyn M.

(nee Kobman), beloved wife of William T. "Tom Sohngen, devoted mother of Wes Sohngen, Tom (Marianne) Sohngen and Valerie (Paul) Grein, loving grandmother of Rachel, Michael, Nick and Heidi, dear sister of the late Edwin Kobman, dear sisterin-law of Jean Kobman. Tuesday, February 4, 2003. Friends may call at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton College Hill, Friday from 11 A.M. until the funeral service at 1 P.M.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, SPICER Edward 82, January 20, 2003. Husband of the late Catherine Spicer and father of Kris, Cathy, Ed and Sue, 17 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Service Nashville National Ceretery, Madison, TN, February 6 at 1 P.M. THOMAS Mabel, age 77. Passed away February 2, 2003.

Visitation Saturday, February 8, 10 A.M. until service time of 11 A.M. at New Emanuel Baptist Church, 2316 Florence Pastor Frank C. Walker officiating. Interment Spring Grove Cemetery.

Thompson, Hall Jordan in charge of arrangements. VAUGHT Dorothy J. (nee Richards), beloved wife of the late Charlie E. Vaught, devoted mother of Flonnie (William) Uhi and Barbara (William) Tegeder, loving grandmother of Stephanie Charters, Stephen Uhl, Kristoffer and Holly Tegeder, and greatgrandmother of Mathew and Michael Charters, dear sister of Sylvia Royalty, Vernon Richards and the late Charlotte Rainwater. Wednesday, February 5, 2003.

Age 72. Friends may call at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 CincinnatiColumbus Rd. (Rt. 42), West Chester, Saturday from 9 A.M. until the funeral service at 10:30 A.M.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati. WEST Maude loving mother of Charles West and Shirley (Moses) Wil- liams; nine grand children, 20 great grandchildren; sister, Mary Bell (Louisville, KY), other realatives. February 1, 2003. Services Friday at Greater Liberty Baptist Church, 6209 Desmond. Visitation 10:30 A.M.

Funeral 11 A.M. Interment Laurel Cemetery, J.C, Battie Sons serving the family. War Vet War Il Vet Veteran Veteran Armed Forces Persian Gulf NOTE: Other symbols that appear are provided by individuals or by the funeral homes. 020 Funeral Homes BOLTON LUNSFORD A Golden Rule Funeral Home 3042 Harrison Ave. 661-4059 DALBERT-WOODRUFF FUNERAL HOME 922-1010 2880 Boudinot at Queen City 025 Card of Thanks Austin Waddell Tillotson 1915-2003 The family of Austin W.

Tillotson wishes to acknowledge with grateful appreciation, all of the community support, courtesies and condolences extended to them during their period of bereavement. May God Bless each of you! 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 AMBROGI, Eugene J.

12:00 Noon AULS, John 1:00 P.M. BANKS, Lonnie 10:00 A.M. BARRETT, Leonard 10:00 A.M. BEARFIELD, Darlene E. 7:00 P.M.

BECKER, Carl Edward rd 10:00 A.M. BENEKER, Charles L. 11:00 A.M. BESSEY, William A. 4:00 P.M.

BLANCHARD, Suzanne 11:00 A.M. BORDER, Paul R. Jr. 11:00 A.M. BRASSFIELD, John B.

7:00 P.M. BRAUCH, Isabel Rose 11:15 A.M. BRICKNER, Hazel 2:00 P.M. BROWNE, Joan B. 10:30 A.M.

BUCK, Charmaine 6:00 P.M. BUESCHER, Frank J. 10:00 A.M. CALME, James E. 10:00 A.M.

CATHEY, Anna Estelle 11:00 A.M. CHURCH, Erma C. 11:00 A.M. COWHERD, Raymond 12:00 Noon COX, Gilbert 12:00 Noon CURTIN, Peter J. 10:00 A.M.

DARLING, Marion D. 10.30 A.M. DAVIDSON, Janet May DEE, Joseph Michael 2:00 P.M. DORRMANN, Louis A. 10:00 A.M.

EDWARDS, Virginia 11:00 A.M. EMERSON, Oda D. Sr. 11:00 A.M. ERWIN, David C.

10:00 A.M. EVANS, Tracy Anne 10:00 A.M. FARMER, Edward R. 10:00 A.M. FERRELL, Eula Mae 11:00 A.M.

FIEGLEIN, John Jr. 2:00 P.M. FINCH, Diane 12:00 Noon FISCHER, Gerhard H. 3:30 P.M. FLOYD, John Robert 12:00 Noon GAMBILL, Lois Jeanne 12:00 Noon GIESKE, Emma Marie 10:00 A.M.

GRAVES, Gary W. 11:00 A.M. GRUBER, Rev Robert 10:30 A.M. GULLEY, Betty Jane 12:00 Noon HABIG, Marian A. 10:00 A.M.

HARDY, Ruth 12:00 Noon HARRIS, Marlow W. 12:00 Noon HASSELBECK, Richard J. 10:30 A.M. HELTON, Rev. Edwin M.

11:00 A.M. HENSON, Lisa Marie 10:00 A.M. HOLLAND, Grace E. 1:00 P.M. HOMOLA, Frances 11:00 A.M.

HOPKINS, Wanda F. 2:00 P.M. JATZEK, Henry Jr. 4:00 P.M. JONES, Charles 10:00 A.M.

JONES, Terry E. 2:00 P.M. KICHLER, Frieda M. 9:00 A.M. KOCH, John 10:45 A.M.

KOTERBA, Theresa J. 11:30 A.M. LEIST, Clayton W. 10:30 A.M. LEMMING, Betty Jane 10:30 A.M.

LUKEN, William Louis 10:30 A.M. LaFEVERS, Jim W. 10,00 A.M. MACKE, Justin L. 10:30 A.M.

MADDEN, Emma Jean 10:00 A.M. MAGDUFF, Jay T. 2:00 P.M. MAGINN, Lucille S. 10:00 A.M.

MAILE, Margareth Mary 10:00 A.M. MATHEWS, S. Paul 1:00 P.M. MAYER, Bernice 1:00 P.M. MAYS, Bernard A.

10:00 A.M. MENNE, Edward C. 6:00 P.M. MILLER, 10:00 A.M. MONCE, Richard L.

10:30 A.M. MONIACI, Joanne 2:00 P.M. MOONEY, Robert B. 1:30 P.M. MUELLER, Dorothy 10:00 A.M.

MURPHY, Sean N. 11:30 A.M. McCANE, Jerry Wm. Jr. 10:00 A.M.

OWENS, Benjamin 7:00 P.M. PENCE, Mary 12:00 Noon PETERSMAN, Edith M. 10:00 A.M. PITMON, John 11:00 A.M. PRESENT, Philip Selling Sr 11:00 A.M.

PUSH, Reva 11:00 A.M. RENNER, Charles J. Sr. 1:30 P.M. RIEGER, Pauline R.

10:30 A.M. RIESENBECK, Clement B. 10:00 A.M. SARCHET, Rachel Lynn 1:00 P.M. SAYLOR, Donna M.

10:00 A.M. SEYBERTH, Mary Ann 11:00 A.M. SIEGEL, Robert L. 10:00 A.M. SMITH, Marian M.

2:00 P.M. SMITHERS, Loretta Mae 10:00 A.M. SOHNGEN, Marilyn M. 1:00 P.M. SPICER, Edward E.

1:00 P.M. TAYLOR, Wilma J. 10:30 A.M. THOMAS, Mabel 11:00 A.M. TITUS, E.

Wayne 10:00 A.M. VAUGHT, Dorothy J. 10:30 A.M. WEINER, Fred 10:00 A.M. WEST, Maude L.

11:00 A.M. WILLENBORG, Elaine J. 10:00 A.M. WILSON, Cheryl A. 12:00 Noon WIMMER, Dorothy M.

2:00 P.M. ZUMWALDE, Nobert G. 6:30 P.M. 020 Funeral Homes ELDEN A. GOOD 2620 ERIE AVE.

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06 Vitt Stermer Anderson Feb. 07 Jon Deitloff Funeral Cntr Feb. 08 Maple Knoll Chapel Feb. 05 St Lawrence BARRETT Leonard, beloved husband of the late Hattie "Lee" Bowman Barrett, devoted father of Russell H. Barrett of Holiday, FL, Edie (the late Jack) Wall of Lexington, KY, Chris (the late Robert) Stacey and Linda (Mike) Keeley, also survived by 12 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren several nieces and nephews.

Past Worshipful Master of Evanston-Eversull Lodge Tuesday, February 4, 2003, age 95 years. Longtime resident of Norwood. Friends may call at the Vorhis Funeral Home, 5501 Montgomery from Norwood, Friday P.M. Evanston-Eversull Lodge services 7:30 P.M. Funeral services Saturday, February 8, 10 A.M.

at the Norwood Presbyterian Church, 4400 Floral Avenue. If desired, sympathy may be expressed by a memorial contribution to Brookwood Retirement Community. 035 Florists (ones 961-6622 The Florist (24 Hr) Metro Area Delivery LEAF PETAL FLORIST Funeral Flowers 859-291-7778.