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IRER THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER METRO SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2003 B5 Obituaries John Blanton, 81, was GE executive Obituaries West Chester man Queen City Metro By Karen Andrew The Cincinnati Enquirer Retired General Electric Aircraft Engines executive and community leader John W. Blantonwas one of the original members of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, and its president in 1973-79. Colleagues described him as instrumental in resurrecting Queen City Metro. He fought to acquire funding through tax increases in the late 1970s-early 1980s, a battle that included a press conference in August 1980 in which he debated the issues with then-Cincinnati Mayor J. Kenneth Blackwell, who opposed tax increases.

"I have never served on a board with a man I respected more," said SORTA board President Marion D. Jett in a 1980 Cincinnati Enquirer article. "Both his abilities and judgment on the subject of transit are without parallel in my knowledge." Mr. Blanton, of West Chester, died Wednesday at University Hospital. Born in He 1922to was 81.

John O. and Carolyn Blanton of Louisville, he graduated from Purdue University in 1943 with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He married Corinne Jones of Mississippi in 1943. He worked for Bell Aircraft Corp. (1943-45 and 1950-56) and Frederick Flader both in Buffalo N.Y., in research and development of gas turbines rebuild Abuse.

He also served helped on a national EPA to stability air pollution control advisory comand rocket engines. mittee and a DeAt Frederick Flader, he was partment of chief thermodynamics engineer Mr. Blanton Defense special and chief of fluid dynamics, direct- study team. ing the aero and thermodynamic He was also the keynote speakdesign of advanced jet engine con- er at the First International Symcepts. posium on Air-Breathing Engines In 1956, he joined GE in Even- held in France in 1972.

dale, where he held a succession Mr. Blanton served as a memof engineering and management ber of the boards of the Communipositions of increasing responsi- ty Chest, Cerebral Palsy, The bility in advanced engine pro- Beechwood Home and the Cincingrams. nati Zoo. "John was a very brilliant engi- He served as a director of neer, he had a great career at GE," Health Careers Association and said family friend and GE co-work- Cincinnati Scholarship Foundaer Robert Dorsey of West Ches- tion as well as vice president of the ter. Daniel Beard Council, Boy Scouts Mr.

Dorsey said he and Mr. of America, in 1974. Blanton, godfather to his third He was recognized by Purdue child, enjoyed attending football University for his continuing servgames between Purdue and Mr. ice with several awards, including Dorsey's alma mater, Ohio State. the Old Masters Program in 1968, Mr.

Blanton was named gener- Distinguished Engineering Alumal manager of GE's Aircraft En- nus Award in 1973, and as a memgine Field Programs in 1974 and ber of the Engineering Dean's Viscoordinated marketing efforts for iting Committee from GE propulsion products. was a member of St. Andrew's From 1980 to 1982, he was gen- Episcopal Church in Evanston. eral manager of Commercial Ad- Survivors include his wife of 60 vanced Engines and Technical years; a son, John W. M.D.

of Programs. He retired in 1982. New Haven, Conn; and two grandIn 1981, received GE's Ger- children. ald L. Phillippe Award for distin- The visitation will be 10 a.m.

to guished public service and in 1991, noon Monday followed immedihe was inducted into GE Aircraft ately by the funeral services, both Engine's Propulsion Hall of Fame. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Mr. Blanton served as presi- 1809 Rutland Evanston. dent of the Urban League Board Memorials: Beechwood Home, of Greater Cincinnati, chairman of 2150 Pogue Cincinnati, OH, the Cincinnati-Dayton Section of 45208 or St.

Andrew's Episcopal the American Institute of Aero- Church, 1809 Rutland Cinnautics and Astronautics, and was cinnati, OH 45207. a member of the Ohio Governor's Coordinating Council on Drug E-mail: NAn Gus Morgan volunteered to help Cincinnati youth After retirement, he served 40 hours per week By Karen Andrew The Cincinnati Enquirer Retired businessman Freeman "Gus" Morgan Jr. was an energetic volunteer who was deeply concerned about the education and quality of life of Cincinnati youth. "He was an outstanding civicminded person. He was an inspiration to a lot of people," said Bob Buchner of Hyde Park, who was a good friend and worked with Mr.

Morgan in the schools. "His primary purpose in life was to bring the love of Christ to as many people as possible." Mr. Buchner said Mr. Morgan really believed in the sacredness of each individual life. While working with the kids he would always say, "God loves you and I love you.

He said that Mr. Morgan spent a great deal of time reading and talking with the kids and was a very caring person. Mr. Morgan, of Madeira, died Friday at Jewish Hospital. He was .79.

No Born in 1923 to Besie and Freeman Morgan in Louisville, he graduated cum laude from the University of Cincinnati with a bachelor's degree in psychology in 1949. During World War II, he drove amphibious tracked landing vehicles with the Ma- Christians United Reaching Evrine Corps in the eryone, in which he met with deSouth Pacific. In linquent youth in local community 1945 he participat- centers and churches. In 1975, he ed in the battle of found Partners in Education (A- Iwo Jima, where dopt-a-School) and in 1977 he he witnessed the helped found Leadership Cincinfamous flag-rais- nati. Mr.

Morgan ing atop Mount Su- In 1994, he was honored with ribachi. the Ohio Literacy Network Adult He married Marjorie C. Bauer Literacy Award and received the of Norwood in 1947. Citizen Crusader award from the His career centered around hu- Cincinnatus Association in 1995. man relations and he served as He was an active member of the personnel manager for Schenley Hyde Park Community United Industries (1947-51); manager of Methodist Church he Development, Training and Ap- served as president of the United praisal for the Kroger Company Methodist Men.

He later became (1951-68); vice president of Learn- active in St. Gertrude Roman ing Systems Development Corpo- Catholic Church of Madeira. ration (1970); and consultant to Survivors include his wife of 56 the president of Senco Products years; twin sisters, Jean Graham Inc. in Anderson Township in the of New Orleans and Dean Kibler late 1970s and '80s. of Juniper, Fla; a brother, Tom After his retirement from Sen- Morgan of Dallas, and his brotherco in 1988, he volunteered more in-law, Tom Bauer of Mt.

Carmel. than 40 hours a week at numerous Visitation will take place 5 8 organizations. p.m. Monday at Thomas-Justin These included the Urban Ap-. Memorial Funeral Home, 7500 palachian Council; the Literacy Montgomery Road, Kenwood.

Network of Greater Cincinnati; The Mass of Christian burial will the Greater Cincinnati Chamber be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Gerof Commerce; Rotary Club; and trude, 7630 Shawnee Run Road, the advisory committee of Project Madeira. Succeed Academy. Memorials may be made to the He served as president (1970- charity of the donor's choice.

73) of the Citizens Committee on Youth, and with CCY, he began E-mail: Edgewood grant to fund community center By Cindy Schroeder The Cincinnati Enquirer EDGEWOOD For the first time in this community's 55-year history, residents will soon have a permanent meeting place for "youth organizations, senior social clubs and other groups. City Administrator Roger "Rolfes described the $500,000 grant for the Edgewood Senior and Community Center as "a winwin for everybody." "It's a big day for Edgewood," Rolfes said. "Rep. Jon Draud (R- Crestview Hills) did a tremendous job for us in helping walk the grant through Frankfort." A leader of the Golden Age Social Club said that group's 125 members ranging in age from 60 to 104 "will finally have a place we "can call our own." "We're guaranteed a rent-free space with plenty of parking that Funerals The funeral directory lists services from current death notices published in The Cincinnati Enquirer and Post. For online viewing of notices logon to cincinnati.com and click on Obituaries.

FUNERAL NAME TIME DATE HOME BORER, Viola D. 2:30 P.M. BREINER, Julie Marie A.M. BROCKMAN, Richard J. 10:00 A.M.

CAREY, Edmund C. 10:30 A.M. CHANEY, Alma Mae 11:00 A.M. CUPP, George A. 1:00 P.M.

CURNAYN, Opal M. 11:00 A.M. DAUER, William E. 10:00 A.M. DOESCHER, Lucy 1:00 P.M.

DeMARIS, Ralph C. 11:30 A.M. ECKERT, Joan GLARDON, Thomas G. 10:00 A.M. HATCH, Merwyn R.

Jr. 1:00 P.M. HECK, Michael Gregory 12:00 Noon HUNT, Donald G. 1:00 P.M. JELEN, Agnes M.

11,00 A.M. JONES, Viola B. 1:00 P.M. KEETON Clyde 11:00 A.M. KIRTLEY, Evelyn Faye 12:00 Noon LIVINGSTON, Helen 11:00 A.M.

MARKS, Alvin Eugene 10:00 A.M. MARTIN, Frank P. Jr. 10:00 A.M. MINELLA, Dorothy E.

11:00 A.M. MORGAN, Freeman 'Gus' Jr. 10:00 A.M. OETJEN, George W. Jr.

10:00 A.M. OLTHAUS, Ronald J. 6:30 P.M. SMITH, Ethel M. 11:30 A.M.

THOMPSON, Grace 11:00 A.M. VEITCH, Patrick L. WERNER, W. Ralph 10:00 A.M. WIRTHLIN, John S.

10:00 A.M. 005 Death Notices BORER Viola D. age 81, passed away May 9, 2003 in Santa Monica, CA, devoted wife of the late Jerry Borer, beloved mother of Jeffrey (Sharon) Borer of Marina Del Rey, CA, dear aunt of Stephen Frank. Services Weil Funeral Home, 8350 Cornell Road, Monday, May 12 at 2:30 P.M. Memorial contributions to Alzheimer's Disease Association would be appreciated.

BREINER Julie Marie, loving daughter of the late John and Dorothy (nee Wessels) Breiner, beloved wife of Kent Parker, loving step-mother of Alisha Parker, dear sister of John Marianne and Michael Breiner, sister-in-law of Jenny and Pam Breiner and Bob Ashton, aunt of Beau, Drew and Austin Breiner and Robert J. "BJ" Ashton, daughter-in-law of Harvey and Marian Parker. Also survived by Kent's guide dog and her companion Crispin. Friday, May 9, 2003. Age 42 years.

Visitation Tuesday, May 13th from 5:00 P.M. until time of Funeral Service 8:00 P.M. at Nurre- Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home, 5527 Cheviot Rd. (near North Bend Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, May 14th at 10:30 A.M. at Our Lady of Visitation Church, Mack.

Ms. Breiner was a member of Church on Fire Ministries. Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association or Life Center. May 12 Weil Funeal Home May 14 Nurre-MihovkRosenacker May 12 Naegele Kleb Ihlendorf May 12 May 13 May 12 May 12 May 13 May 13 May 13 May 13 May 18 May 13 May 13 May 12 May 13 May 12 May 14 May 12 May 13 May 12 May 13 May 13 May 13 May 13 May 13 May 14 May 14 May 13 St. John (West Chester) Gilligan Nurre Mihovk Rosenacker Vielhauer-Clepper Frederick Hodapp (Carthage) Evans Jackman Kercheval Meyer Schmidt-Dhonau Schaefer Busby John C.

Brater Hodapp Neidhard-Minges Thomas- Justin Memorial Rebold Rosenacker Sexton E.C. Nurre Thompson Hall Jordan Schmid T.P. White Sons Witt, Good Kelsch (Oakley Sq.) Thomas-Justin Muehlenkamp-Erschell Rebold Rosenacker Sexton Nurre-MihovkRosenacker Jon Deitloff Geo. H. Rohde Son Chas.

A. Miller Sons Gilligan 005 Death Notices George loving husband of Iva P. Cupp (nee Alsip), beloved father of Patricia Sue Blaydes, Ralph (Karen) Cupp, Reda (Glenn) Rohrscheib, Shirley (David) Lanner and the late Noah Cupp, dear grandfather of 14, great-grandfather of 12, brother of Pearlie Taylor. Friday, May 9, 2003. Age 77.

Visitation at Nurre-MihovkRosenacker Funeral Home, 5527 Cheviot Rd. (near North Bend Rd.) Monday, May 12th from 11. A.M. until time of Funeral Service at 1 P.M. Memorials may be made to Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Cinti, OH 45229-3039.

CURNAYN Opal beloved wife of the late George Curnayn, dear sister of Betty Elizabeth Feuchter, Art Owens and Doris Rachael Hartwig, also survived by several nieces and nephews. May 10, 2003. Graveside service 11 A.M. Monday at Rest Haven Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Hyde Park Bethlehem United Methodist Church.

Vielhauer-Clepper Funeral Home serving the family. DAUER BROCKMAN Richard devoted husband of Anna Mae Brockman (nee Dallman), beloved father of Kathleen (Jerry) Jones and Carol Ann (Dean) Griffith, loving grandfather of Douglas and Christine Jones, Rick and Angie Sutthoff and Charista Griffith, also survived by five great grandchildren, dear brother of Rita Czinege and the late John, Elmer and James Brockman. Thursday, May 8, 2003. Age 80. Residence Norwood.

Mass of Christian Burial Holy Trinity Church, 2420 Drex Norwood, Monday, May 12 at 10 A.M. Friends may call at the Naegele, Kleb Ihlendorf Funeral Home, 3900 Montgomery Norwood, Sunday from 6-8 P.M. Memorials may be directed to the Development Office of the Cincinnati Zoo, 3400 Vine Cincinnati 45220 or The Sister Mildred Scholarship Fund at Holy Trinity Church, 45212. Edmund sweetheart and beloved husband of Ruth Carey (nee Osterman), dear father of Kevin (Karen) and Sean Carey, Kris (Tom) Meade and Shannon (Tom) Schwartz, loving grandfather of Shannon Maria, Tommy, Carey, Paul and John, dear brother of Mary Margaret Carey. Thursday, May 8, 2003 at his residence.

Age 78. Friends may call at St. John Church, 9080 CincinnatiDayton West Chester, Monday from 10 A.M. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. Hodapp Funeral Home, West Chester serving the family.

CHANEY Alma Mae (nee Volz), beloved wife of the late Joseph Chaney, mother of Mary Elizabeth Stegman and the late Edward Volz. Also survived by nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Alma was the last of seven children. Alma died on Friday, May 9, 2003. Visitation at Good Shepherd Church Tuesday from 10 A.M.

until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M.. Memorials may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 476 Riddle Road 45220. Gilligan Funeral Home in charge. 005 Death Notices ECKERT Joan, age 75 of Cincinnati, OH died Tuesday, May 6, 2003 Born August 22, 1927 the daughter of William John and Blanche (Parks) Schrimpf. She graduated from Mother of Mercy High School in Cincinnati and Our Lady of Cincinnati College and was a retired psychiatric and pediatric nurse from several area hospitals in Cincinnati.

Mrs. Eckert was a member of the Nativity Catholic Church in Pleasant Ridge. She married Howard V. Eckert who passed away March 2000 after 40 years of marriage, She is survived by her nephews Bob (Joanne) and Tom (Anne) Schrimpf, great nieces and nephews Theresa Schrimpf Nixon, Michael, Christopher, Rob and Elizabeth Schrimpf, sister in laws Margaret Schrimpf and Mary (George) Jutze. She was preceded in death by her brother William Schrimpf.

Services are private at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be directed to The Waters of Batesville, Jackman Kercheval Meyers Funeral Home; P.O. Box 513; Harrison, OH 45030. wwwjkmfuneralhome.com GLARDON Thomas devoted husband of Vivian J. Glardon (nee Lovins).

Beloved father of Linda Brewer, Jane Marie Powell, Thomas G. Jr. and William Lee Glardon. Dear brother of Elmer and Joseph Glardon and the late Pete Glardon, Earl Gibson and "Sis" Mink. Also survived by ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

May 7, 2003 at age 80. Funeral services 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 13th at the Schmidt-Dhonau Funeral Home, 8633 Reading Reading. Friends may call Monday from 6-8 P.M.. Merwyn R.

longtime resident of Indian Hill and Hyde Park, passed away Easter morning, April 20 at the age of 85. He served in the Navy during WW I1. He will be missed by his two daughters, Deborah Hatch and Stephanie Fitzgerald and son Geoff Hatch. There will be a memorial service at Indian Hill Church on Sunday, May 18 at 1 P.M. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Indian Hill Church in his name.

HECK Michael Gregory, beloved son of Mark and Sally (Altherr) Heck. Loving brother of Mark Heck Jr. and Matthew Heck. Dear grandson of Rodney Heck and nephew of Mary Rahn, Steve Altherr, Vic Altherr, Rodney Heck Debbie Burkhardt and Jeri Schroeder. Also survived by many cousins and friends.

May 8, 2003. Resident of Okeana. Age 13 and a 7th grader at St. John School, Harrison. Visitation is Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at the John C.

Brater Funeral Home, Broadway at Vine Harrison from A.M. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 12 Noon in the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Harrison. Memorial donations to Childrens Hospital or the St. John School Fund.

Donald beloved husband of the late Marie J. Hunt, devoted father of Mary (John) Reinhart, James (Andrea) of Situate, David (Mary Ann), William (Joei) and John (Kathi) Hunt, loving grand and great-grandfather of 15 grand and ten great-grandchildren. Friday, May 9, 2003, age 83 years. Resident of Twin Towers, a long time resident of College Hill. Friends may call at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton Ave.

College Hill Tuesday from 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial St. Clare Church College Hill at .1:00 P.M.. Memorials may be made to the Covenant House 460 W.

41st St. New York, NY. 10036. JELEN Agnes M. (nee Miller).

Age 79. Mass 11 A.M. Monday. Call 661-6630 for complete obituary info or check www.neidhardminges.com JONES Viola B. (nee Mills), beloved wife for 61 years to Harold C.

Jones, devoted mother of Alta Joyce Jones, dear sister of Bernice Hensley, Ethel Jordan, Clyde, Arnold, Marcum, the late Clarence, Russell and Otis Mills, Lola Roller and Daisy Saylor. She will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. May 9, 2003, age 83. Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 13 at 1:00 P.M. at the ThomasJustin Memorial, 7500 Montgomery Kenwood.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, KEETON Clyde, beloved husband of the late Imogene Keeton (nee Phillips), loving father of Janice Greco, Lela (Robert) Rittmeier and Steve Keeton, grandfather of five, great grandfather of four, brother of Edith Byrd, Ruth Buttram, Helen Terry, Roger Keeton, Herman Keeton, Herstle Keeton, Reva Duncan, Paul Keeton and the late Bill Keeton. Died May 7, 2003, age 75. Retired from Baxter Concrete Products.

Visitation at Rebold, Rosenacker Sexton Funeral Home, 3700 Glenmore Avenue, Cheviot, Monday, 10 A.M. until the funeral service at 11 A.M. Burial Bridgetown Cemetery. The Keeton Family suggests memorials to Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Cincinnati (45242) or Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, 11500 North Lake Cincinnati (45249). Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rebold.com KIRTLEY Evelyn Faye, wife of the late Earl R.

Kirtley, mother of Donna Amos (Mike), Nathan Kirtley (Julie), and Patricia Taylor (Chris), grandmother of ten grandchildren, sister of Talmage Henry and Patricia Hayes, several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Kirtley died May 9, 2003 at age 64. She was a resident of Amelia. Friends may call E.C.

Nurre Funeral Home, St. Rt. 125, Amelia on Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until time of services on Wednesday at 12 Noon. Interment Pierce Twp.

Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. 005 Death Notices LIVINGSTON Helen 'Shorty'. Passed May 8, 2003 at the age of 65. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 12th at New St.

Paul Baptist Church, 1907 Freeman Ave. Rev. Donald Fairbanks, Pastor. Friends may call from 10 A.M. until time of service 11 A.M.

Interment at Spring Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Thompson Hall Jordan Funeral Homes. www.thjfuneral.com Alvin Eugene "Mighty Beloved husband of Magdeline Marks. Devoted father of Pat Williams and the late Jim Marks. Loving grandfather of James D.

Marks, Keith DeGreen, Magic and Matthew Williams and Cody McElroy. Great-grandfather of Nichlaus and Kaylob Williams, Nora, Daniel and Marie DeGreen. Brother of Camilla Jesse. Friday, May 9, 2003. Age 83.

Resident of West Chester. Member of Ludlow High School Hall of Fame. Football Captain and Track Star. Former Ludlow Counselman. He was a Decorated Army Sgt.

WWII 19th Combat Engineers 2nd Corps and received seven Bronze Stars. Retired Credit Union President of Ralston Purina. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, May 13, 10:00 A.M. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Glendale.

No Visitation. Donations may be directed to Mighty Marks Athletic Scholarship Fund, Ludlow High School, 515 Elm St. Ludlow, KY. 41017. Schmidt-Dhonau Funeral Home serving the family.

Frank P. son of the late Frank P. Sr. and Evelyn (nee Kopp) Martin, much loved brother of Darla Dalhover and Leslie (John) Lape, dear uncle of Sheri Stanley, Tiffany and Christopher Lape and Dan, David and the late Dennis Dalhover, also survived by many cousins. Suddenly, Saturday, May 3, 2003 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

Age 47 years. Memorial Service at T.P. White Sons Funeral Home, 2050 Beechmont Avenue, Mt. Washington, on Monday, May 12 at 10 A.M. Visitation Monday from 9-10 A.M.

Family prefers memorials to St. Vincent DePaul Society, 1125 Bank Cinti, OH 45214. MINELLA Dorothy E. (nee Maguire), dear beloved wife of the late Al Minella. Dear mother of Ray (Patti) Minella, Joyce (Charlie) James and Dan (Melissa) Minella.

Dear grandmother of Tammi, Gina, Tara, Christian and Brian. Dear greatgrandmother of four. Dear sister-in-law of Pete Ferone. May 10, 2003 age 84. Resident of Oakley.

Visitation at Witt, Good Kelsch Funeral Home, 3026 Madison Rd. at Oakley Sq. Tuesday 9 A.M. till 10:45 A.M.. Mass of Christian Burial at St.

Cecilia Church Tuesday at 11 A.M. MORGAN Freeman "Gus" loving husband of Marjorie Freeman (nee Bauer), dear brother of Jean Graham (Bill), Dean Kibler (Bill) and Tom Morgan. Special brother-in-law to Tom Bauer. May 9, 2003. Age 79.

Friends may call at the Thomas- Justin Memorial, 7500 Montgomery Monday, May 12 from 5-8 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 10 A.M. at St. Gertrude corner of Miami and Shawnee Run in Madeira. The family asks that memorials be made to the charity of one's choice.

OETJEN George beloved husband of the late Jeanne K. Oetjen (nee Rohmiller); devoted father of Wayne and Gary Oetjen both of Cincinnati, Ohio and Greg Oetjen of Fort Thomas, dear grandfather of eight grandchildren. Friday, May 9, 2003. Resident of Edgewood, age 83 years. Funeral Service Tuesday 10 A.M.

at Christ Church United Church of Christ, Fort Thomas, KY. Visitation Monday 5 to 8 P.M. at the Muehlenkamp-Erschell Fort Thomas Funeral Home. OLTHAUS Ronald beloved husband of Florence Olthaus (nee Hahn) for 48 years, loving father of Debbie (John) Brafford, Vicki (Scott) Campbell and the late Ronald A. Olthaus, grandfather of Amanda Campbell, John and Rob Brafford, brother of Albert, Jim and Larry Olthaus.

Retired Biggs and IGA Produce Manager and Oak Hills School District Bus Driver Aid. Died May 9, 2003, age 67. Relatives and friends are invited to the Memorial Funeral Mass, Tuesday, 6:30 P.M., Our Lady of Lourdes Church. In lieu of flowers, The Olthaus Family suggests memorials to Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, 11500 North Lake Cincinnati (45249). Rebold, Rosenacker Sexton Funeral Home serving the family.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rebold.com SMITH Ethel M. (nee Schmidt), beloved wife of the late Warren C. Smith, loving mother of Donna (Jim) Mann, Dianna (Gene) Kennedy, Warren C. (Barbara) Smith Marlene (Mike) Tebbe of Sardinia, Carol (Mike) Wendling of Dumfries, VA. and Marcia (Vince) Auciello.

Also survived by 21 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Friday, May 9, 2003. Age 88 years. Mrs. Smith was a long timei resident of Pleasant Ridge.

Visitation Tuesday, May 13th from 9:30 A.M. until time of Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 A.M. at St. Margaret Hall 1960 Madison Rd. (45206).

Memorials may be directed to St. Margaret Hall or Hospice of Cincinnati 4310 Cooper Rd. (45242). Nurre-Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home serving the family. 005 Death Notices ug ve ns nd.

of THOMPSON Grace (Johnson), North College Hill resident and 25 year employee of Jewish Hospital, passed away May 8, 2003 at the age of 64. Devoted wife of Nathaniel Thompson; loving mother of Odean Sawyer, Arnella Sawyer, Gary Sawyer, Marvin Sawyer, Darrell Sawyer Sr. (Joanne), and Kenny Sawyer, Natalie Turner (Stefan), Shawn E. Thompson, Roland Thompson (Trayce), Deseree Thompson and Nathaniel 'Josh' Thompson, Jr; cherished sister of Annabella Johnson, Carrie Johnson, and Jinnie Saturday. Also survived by 17 devoted grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.

Visitation will held on Wednesday, May 14, from 10 A.M. until time of service 11 A.M. at New Life Missionary Baptist Church, 6434 Simpson Avenue West College Hill. The Reverend Roy Rogers, Officiating, The Reverend W.D. Billups, Interment Spring Grove Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the Jon Deitloff Funeral Centre (513-853-1035). VEITCH Patrick loving father of Alexandra Norris Veitch and Francesca Norris Veitch, companion of Greg Schnell and cherished friend of David Sylvestri, beloved brother of Nell Sterling. Suddenly, Sunday, April 27, 2003. Memorial services were held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be directed to the Cincinnati Opera 1241 Elm, 45202-7531.

Geo. H. Rohde Son Funeral Home serving the family. www.rohdefuneral.com WERNER W. Ralph.

Beloved husband of the late Carol Mae Wolpert Werner, dear father of William Thompson-Werner (Scott Thompson-Werner) and Richard Allen Werner (Jennifer Hack-Werner), devoted brother of Helen Eva Niehaus and Frieda M. Wedel, dear cousin of Alma Voelckel. Died May 8, 2003 at age 83 years. Mr. Werner entertained countless children as "Crafty the Clown." Friends may call at Chas.

A. Miller Sons Funeral Home, Hamilton Ave. at Knowlton Northside, Tuesday 6-8 P.M. Funeral service Wednesday at 10 A.M. Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.chasamillersons.co a a No in By job to John beloved husband of Marjorie Fredrick Wirthlin, loving father of J.

Stephen (Sherrie) Wirthlin, Linda Ann (Jeffrey) Tate, Michael F. (Janet) Wirthlin and Patricia (Gus) Heath, devoted grandfather of Jason and Laura Tate, Andrew, Allison, Alexander and Chelsea Wirthlin, Katlyn and Samantha Heath, Brittanie Grubb and Thomas Wirthlin. Thursday, May 8, 2003. Friends may call at the Gilligan Funeral Home, 2926 Woodburn Monday from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M..

Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday at St. Francis DeSales Church at 10 A.M.. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, 2200 Victory Parkway, Suite 510, Cincinnati, OH. 45206. William E.

beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Hasenohr) Dauer. Devoted father of Veronica (Ronald) Woods, Kathleen (Vince) Waters, Richard (Marti) Dauer and William (Michelle) Daver. Dear brother of Mary Lou Hoendorf. Loving grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of four. Friday, May 9, 2003.

Age 73. Visitation at Frederick Funeral Home, 2553 Banning Road at Pippin on Tuesday morning from 8:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ann Church at 10:00 A.M..

Memorials may, be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242. DeMARIS Ralph beloved husband of Dorothy Dunham DeMaris, devoted father of Carlyn Pape, Brittany Henderson, Joe and Rick DeMaris, Billy and Jennifer Mays, loving grandfather of eight, caring brother of Mildred Scott, Floyd DeMaris, the late Harry DeMaris and Nora Johnson. Saturday, May 10, 2003, residence Milford, Ohio. Services Evans Funeral Home, Tuesday, May 13, 11:30 A.M., visitation 10 A.M. until time of service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Evans Funeral Home, 741 Center Milford, Ohio 45150 to help with funeral expenses. DOESCHER Lucy (nee Herget), beloved wife of the late Cyril Doescher, beloved aunt of John (Jenny) and Jim (Celeste) Herget, sister-in-law of Jeanne Lynch, great aunt of John, Ben, and Bettie Lou Herget. Friday, May' 9, 2003, age 80. Friends may call at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine Carthage, Tuesday from 12 Noon until time of service at 1 P.M.. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Hyde Park Baptist Church, 3460 Michigan Cincinnati, OH.

45208. War I Vet War 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 Edgewood profile Population: 9,400, a 15.4 percent increase from 1990. Median household income: $76,218.

Median housing value: $154,200. Residents who've been in their house five years: 68.2 percent. Residents with bachelor's degrees: 42.3 percent. that we would do this project without any kind of a tax increase," Rolfes said. At Monday night's city council meeting, Edgewood officials will hear a proposal on a new electronic bidding process aimed at helping the city get "the absolute best price" on the project, Rolfes said.

The center will be built between a soccer field and Thomas More Parkway in Edgewood's Freedom Park, Rolfes said. It will be used for such activities as community programs, concerts and soccer and youth football registrations. E-mail DALBERT -WOODRUFF FUNERAL HOME 922-1010 2880 Boudinot at Queen City will seat up to 200 people," said Edgewood resident Roy Holten, 76. Three months ago, the Golden Age Social Club switched its meeting place from the St. Pius Church hall to a Crestview Hills retirement center because of ongoing renovations at St.

Pius. Edgewood's grant is part of $2.5 million in federal Community Development Block grant funds awarded by the state this week to projects in five cities. Edgewood was one of 21 applicants competing for money for community projects, said Myralee Smith-Cowley of Kentucky's Department for Local Government. The Kenton County city received a top priority ranking based on project need, effectiveness and the town's ability to match at least 25 percent of the center's cost. Edgewood will contribute $200,000 toward the center.

"The mayor and council took the position from the beginning JON DEITLOFF FUNERAL CENTRE 681-PLAN AFFILIATED WITH SPRING GROVE CEMETERY ELDEN A. GOOD 2620 ERIE AVE. 871-3433 Tufts Schildmeyer LOVELAND 683-2430 BLANCHESTER 783-2458 GOSHEN 122-2430 VORHIS LOCKLAND NORWOOD 821-0062 SPRINGDALE.