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CINCINNATI ENQUIRER METRO Obituaries Charles W. Craig kept busy with career, family, community Symmes Twp. man a dedicated worker BY TANYA BRICKING The Cincinnati Enquirer Charles W. Craig loved keeping busy. Whether indoors on his computer or outdoors coaching children, friends say he rarely wasted a minute.

The Symmes Township man died Friday after he collapsed while jogging. He was 50. "Any way you want to describe a vibrant person, that's him," said Noreen Hayes, vice president of human resources at Western Southern Life Insurance who recruited him. was a sought-after speaker who couldn't be stumped on a technological question, she said. Mr.

Craig joined the company in September 1994 as chief technology officer and vice president. Raised in no children of his own on that necticut, he team. spent most of his career in the "Parents just admired the way he took charge of the team and Northeast, ing in insurance, taught them to be fair," said Diana telecommunica- Jones, who worked with him on the tions and finan- recreation league. cial services. "He was incredibly worked ed," Ms.

Hayes said. "In addition many, many Mr. Craig to being a leader in the business hours from early in the morning world, he was a devoted father and until late at night," said John Bar- husband." rett, president and chief executive Survivors include his wife, Lesofficer. "He had four or five irons lie Pryzbek Craig; children John, in the fire all the time. There Katie and Lauren; his mother, aren't many of those guys around Theresa Thomas Craig of a techie with drive.

He really icut; brother James Craig of ConConnect- helped us." necticut; and sister Nellie Moffitt Friends called the former Air of San Antonio, Texas. Force man "Chuck," and children in the Indian Hill Basketball Recre- Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. ation League knew him as today at Gilligan Funeral Home, "Coach." He led his daughter's 8225 Montgomery Road. sixth-grade team last year and vol- A Mass of Christian burial will unteered for the eighth-grade boys be at 1 p.m. Monday at All Saints team this year, even though he had Church, 8939 Montgomery Road.

Joseph Koch known for humor Golf lover enjoyed Mr. Koch born in time with grandkids town Cincinnati. His parents BY BETH MENGE erated: a The Cincinnati Enquirer on York To his 14 grandchildren and 15 He met his great-grandchildren, Joseph S. ture in wife Koch was known as the "big spi- park Hill in "He'd jump around the floor They raised on and play with them," his wife, family in Dorothy Koch of Green Township, Mr. Koch said.

surer of P.R. Mr. Koch who is remem- facturer of bered for his sense of humor, love which later of family and passion for golf Manufacturing. died Thursday at Crestview Park 1973. Nursing Center.

He was 85. At age 14, "I knew he went straight to the Cincinnati heaven because he was such a ment. As an good man," his wife said. ber of the Club. He also was a member of the Cheviot Eagles and St.

Bernard Eagles. to Other survivors include a son, Joseph, of Sylvania, Ohio; two of daughters, Marilyn Witsken of Koch of of Fortville, and Carol Crestview Hills, and a sister, Catherine Herdemann of Hamilton. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at the Gump-Holt Funeral Home, 3440 Glenmore Ave. Mass of Christian burial is 10 a.m.

Monday at St. Martin of Tours Church in Cheviot. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in St. Bernard.

Memorials may be made to the Adopt-A-Student Program at St. Martin of Tours School, 3729 Harding Cheviot, 45211. Joseph Albertz, 93, was proofreader Songs, 'St. Nicholas' treasured by family BY CHRISTINE WOLFF The Cincinnati Enquirer For decades, Joseph Albertz's recitation of "A Visit From St. Nicholas" and songs rendered in his strong tenor voice were beloved Albertz family traditions.

Every year first with his children, then the grandchildren and great-grandchildren Mr. Albertz recited from memory the famous Christmas poem by Clement C. Moore. Mr. Albertz, 93, of Price Hill, died Thursday of pneumonia at Good Samaritan Hospital.

"Dad loved to sing. At picnics, he and his brothers would sing Russell Retiree, 79, was Channel 5 engineer BY JASON NEBEL The Cincinnati Enquirer Russell Konnagan, a retired engineer for WLWT (Channel 5) died Tuesday at Good Samaritan Hospital from complications following a stroke. He was 79. Mr. Konnagan lived in Northside for more than 45 years and was a founding member of the Northside congregation of Jeho- opbakery Street.

fuat a College 1937. a Mr. Koch Cheviot. Mr. Koch was secretary-treaMitchell a manubedding products, was bought by Stacy He retired in he was runner-up in Youth Golf Tournaadult, he was a memBogie Benders Golf together.

My mom and dad would sing to each other. They had a favorite song, 'Goodnight, My said daughter Janet Cavanaugh of Westwood. Mr. Albertz worked from 1936 to 1974 as a proofreader for the Cincinnati Post. He learned to set type in German as a teen-ager at his father's print shop, Henry Albertz Printing Co.

He worked at Breitenbach Printing Co. before joining the Post as a Linotype operator. He was a member of the Northside Knights of Columbus for more than 70 years. After his retirement in 1974, he enjoyed gardening and was fond of growing spruce trees from seedlings. Other survivors include his wife Konnagan worked vah's Witnesses.

He later served as an elder of the congregation and helped organize conventions for the faith in many parts of the country. "'He spent his entire life teaching the said his son Gary of Hartwell. "He helped people both physically and spiritually." Mr. Konnagan was born in Roanoke, and moved to Cincinnati at age 9. He grew up in Camp Washington and studied at the Camp Washington Trade School.

He worked for WLWT from Police Ms. spotted Norwood Culberson's what early is car Friday. thought 'speeding The to offi- in be cer was not able to see the sticking driver The or sighting catch the car. prompted Vincent Doan, who is charged with to their four Culberson's counts of kidnapping disappearance, in Ms. to urge investigators Friday to redirect their focus to other sustheory ter, pects.

is Mr. expected Doan, to go of on trial Blanches- on the kidnapping charges June 9. Until car found, But Chief Payton said police need to find the car. boyfriend suspect "They haven't found the car BY BETH MENGE and they're not sure yet, so The Cincinnati Enquirer there's nothing to rethink about BLANCHESTER Until Mr. Doan," Chief Payton said Carrie Culberson's Honda CRX Saturday.

is found, police have no reason Ms. Culberson has been to rethink their theories on the missing from her Blanchester missing woman, Blanchester Po- home since August. lice Chief Richard Payton said Her car, a 1989 Honda CRX, Saturday. with Ohio license plate ROL "We have to find that car and 402, has been missing since the confirm that that's it," Chief night she disappeared. Payton said.

"And until that's In Norwood on Saturday, podone we're not even sure it's lice officers were watching out the right car." for Ms. Culberson's car, Sgt. S. A Norwood police officer Loomis said. SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1997 B5 5 Death Notices ABELL Betsy (nee Schmidt), beloved wife of Frank E.

Abell, devoted mother of Betsy West, Eric, Thomas, Frank and John Abell, loving grandmother of ten grandchildren, sister of Margaret Abell, Jeanne Sweeney and the late Mary Kathryn Schackmann and Jack Schmidt. Resident of St. Bernard. Saturday, May 17, 1997. Age 80.

Friends may call at the imwalle Memorial, 4811 Vine St. Bernard, Monday from 6-8 P.M.. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Clement Church, Tuesday at 10 A.M... Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.

5 Death Notices EPPERSON Parker, beloved husband of Christine (nee Jones) Epperson, dear father of Bill (Alma Dean) Epperson, dear grandfather of Erica Dawn and Jonathan Parker Epperson, brother of Charlie and Walter Epperson of Flat Lick, Member of Fairview Baptist Church and Hoffner Masonic Lodge Saturday, May 17, 1997. Age 69. Funeral Service at the SchmidtDhonau Funeral Home, 10980 Reading Sharonville, Tuesday, May 20 at 11 A.M.. Visitation Monday from 5-8 P.M.. Masonic Service, Monday at 7:30 P.M..

ALBERTZ FISHER Joseph Ferdinand, cherished husband of Emma Rose (nee Steinbach) Albertz, dedicated of Joseph P. Albertz, Janet M. (Michael) Cavanaugh, Edward M. (Nancy) Albertz and Mark R. (Marion) Albertz, dear brother of Marie Grever, Ferdinand Albertz and Florence Hackman and the late Carl, Henry, Alfred and Walter Albertz and Margaret Jansen, also survived by 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

On Thursday, May 15, 1997 at 93 years of age. A native of Cincinnati, he started as a sub for the Cincinnati Post in 1936, where he became a full time Linotype Operator until he retired as a Proofreader in 1974. Visitation will be Monday, May 19, 9-11 A.M. at B.J. Meyer Sons (Colonial) Funeral Home, 3726 Warsaw followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Church of the Resurrection, 11:30 A.M.

Memorials may be made to the St. George Food Pantry, 328 W. McMillan Cincinnati, OH 45219. BROSIER Richard age 76, of Hamilton. May 16, 1997.

Survived by daughter, Cheryl Rice and husband Jim; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two brothers. Funeral services will be 10 A.M. Monday at the Webb-Noonan Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South Street, Hamilton. Visitation Sunday 4-6 P.M.. Memorials are suggested to the Faith United Church of Christ, Hamilton, Ohio.

John beloved husband of Mary "Mickey" (nee O'Leary) Calder, dear father of Janet Deller, Pam Leonhardt, John Calder and Beth Rumpke, grandfather of John, Michael and Matthew Deller, Laura Lienhart, Steve, Craig and Michael Leonhardt, John, Emily, Jason and Molly Marie Rumpke, great-grandfather of MacKenzie Deller and Blake Lienhart, brother of Greta Troescher. Thursday, May 15, 1997, age 76. Friends may call at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine Carthage, Monfrom 9 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. followed by Mass of Christian Burial St.

Charles Borromeo Church, Carthage at 11 A.M. Mr. Calder was a member of the Caldonian Society. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O.

Box 1000, Dept. 300, Memphis, TN 38148 or to the charity of donor's choice. George beloved husband of Beth (Bing) Calvert, dear brother of Adele Lapham, also survived by eight nieces and nephews. Monday, May 12, 1997. Memorial services will be held at 10 A.M., Monday, May 19, 1997 at the White Oak Presbyterian Church, 8735 Cheviot Rd.

George was an avid golfer and bowler. Remembrances may be made to the Memorial Fund of the White Oak Presbyterian Church. Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home (385-0511) serving the family. CAMPBELL Dorothy E. (nee Freeman), beloved wife of the late Edmond I.

Campbell. Mother of the late Imogene Baumwald, Paula Fazio and Arthur Campbell. Also survived by eight grandchildren, several great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Sister of Myrtle Hall and Trula Werson. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Friday, May 16, 1997. Age 90. Friends may call at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine Carthage, Monday from 6 until 9 P.M.. Funeral service Tuesday 1:30 P.M. at the Covenant Apostolic Church, 7630 View Place Finneytown.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Cincinnati or to the charity of donors choice. CANNON Verna N. (nee O'Toole), devoted wife of the late Walter A. Cannon. Beloved mother of Walter A.

(JoAnn) and Carl T. (Gayle) Cannon, both of Cincinnati and the late Wallace A. (Frances) Cannon. Nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. Suddenly Friday, May 16, 1997 at her Moores Hill, Indiana residence.

Age 81. Visitation Monday, May 19, 6 to 8 P.M. at the Argo-Bolton Lunsford Funeral Home, 100 S. Miami Avenue, Cleves, Ohio, followed by funeral services at 8 P.M.. Interment Maple Grove Cemetery.

CARR Zofia, beloved wife of the late Nicholas G. Carr, Jr. Survived by Sr. Mary Margaret Carr, S.C.N., George and Frances Carr, also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friday, May 16, 1997.

Age 71 years. Resident of Forest Park. Mrs. Carr was an active member of St. Gabriel Church and the Women's Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus.

Friends may call at the Vorhis Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Springdale, Monday, May 19 from 9 A.M. till 10:30 A.M.. Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 A.M. at St. Gabriel Church, 48 W.

Sharon COOPER Sally (Sarah Taylor), wife of the late Max Cooper, mother of Jane Taylor Cooper and Kimberly Ann Cooper, mother-in-law of W. Drake Jackson and companion to her cats Buppie, Hughie and Pinky-Blue. Thursday, May 15, 1997, age 75. Sally was a great friend to cats, plants and all living things, a computer maven and a longtime fan of the Reds, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Zoo. A celebration of Sally's life will be held Sunday afternoon, May 18, P.M.

at the Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cincinnati Zoological and Botanical Gardens or the Cincinnati Nature Center. Arrangements by the W. Mack Johnson Anderson Funeral Home. Charles beloved husband of Leslie Pryzbek Craig, devoted son of Theresa and the late Robert Craig, loving father of John, Katie, and Lauren Craig, dear brother of James Craig, and Nellie Moffitt.

Friday, May 16, 1997. Visitation at the Gilligan Funeral Home, 8225 Montgomery Road at Galbraith, Sunday 5-8 P.M.. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 P.M. Monday at All Saints Church. 5 Death Notices McDEVITT Shirley A.

(nee Luh), beloved wife of Robert M. McDevitt, dear mother of Luh Madera of Hollywood, FL, Robert M. McDevitt, Ill of Seattle, WA, Timothy J. McDevitt of Anderson Twp. and the late Michael D.

McDevitt, loving grandmother of Sarah Patricia and Emma Jaynne McDevitt, dear sister of Peggy Horan. Wednesday, May 14, 1997. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 7820 Beechmont Monday, May 19, at 10:30 A.M. Friends may call at Rohde Kelsch Funeral Home, 7312 Beechmont (Anderson Sunday, 5-7 P.M. Memorials may be directed to Huntington's Disease Society of America, 140 W.

22nd 6th New York, NY 10011-2420. MOORMANN Frances beloved wife of Ralph H. Moormann, mother of Amy Zaremski, and sister of Elsie Summer. Died Friday, May 16, 1997. Age 75.

She was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Loretta Carleton Denman. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. A graduate of the Jewish Hospital School of Nursing and served in the Army Nursing Corps as a First Lieutenant. She also served as a public health nurse and as an industrial nurse. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 A.M.

at the Gilligan Funeral Home, Montgomery Galbraith until funeral service at 10 A.M.. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association. RECKER Lauretta C. (nee Goetz), beloved wife of the late Lloyd E. Recker, devoted mother of Mary Ann Albert and Loyola Schulte, and the late Lorraine Grawe, also dear grandmother of five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Residence Cincinnati, formerly of Bellevue, KY, Friday, May 16, 1997, age 96. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 10 A.M. at St. Anthony Church, Bellevue. No visitation.

Burial St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas, KY. A.C. Dobbling Son Funeral Home, Bellevue serving the family. Louis beloved husband of the late Bert Reinke (nee Schwering).

Dear brother of Ethel Schaeperklaus and Charles Reinke. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friday, May 16, 1997, age 89 years. Family and friends are invited to attend Funeral Services Monday, May 19, 2 P.M., held at Spring Grove Cemetery Mausoleum Cedar of Lebanon Chapel. No visitation prior to service.

If so desired, memorials may be made to charity of choice. ROBERTSON Dorothy A. (nee Grosch), beloved wife of James R. Robertson, dear mother of Kathy Himmler, James M. (Janice) Robertson and Tami (Glenn) Schrichten, sister of Clara Dodd, loving grandmother of Brian (Alicia) Himmler, Ryan and Heather Robertson, dear aunt of many loving nephews.

Friday, May 16, 1997. Visitation will be held at Rohde Kelsch Funeral Home, 7313 Beechmont Ave. (Anderson Township), Monday, May 19, 6-8 P.M. Services will be Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. ROLLER Lorraine H.

(nee Koch), dear mother of Bob and Ronald Roller, Peggy Heimbrock and Melody Werner. Grandmother of D.J. and Danielle Heimbrock and David Werner. Sister of Dorothy DiMuzio, Mary Bible, Virginia Kastens and Beverly Jones. Dear friend of Marian Koehler.

Saturday, May 17, 1997. Age 63. No Visitation. Graveside services Tuesday 10 A.M. at Arlington Memorial Gardens, Mt.

Healthy. Please meet inside gate at 9:45 A.M.. Memorials may be directed to charity of donors choice. SCHRIEVER Margaret M. (nee Heimert), beloved wife of the late Harold W.

"Cab" Schriever, devoted mother of Charlene Bracker and Lois Miller, sister of Celesta Bellman, Constance Huening and the late Albert Heimert, grandmother of Tamara Rohne and Kavalyn Doulen, also survived by two great-grandchildren. Thursday, May 15, 1997, formerly of Reading. Friends may call at the Vohris Fuenral Home, 310 Dunn Lockland, Sunday 2-4 P.M. Services Monday, May 19 at 11 A.M. If desired, sympathy may be expressed by a memorial contribution to St.

John United Church of Christ, Reading or Vencare Hospice, 2055 Reading Suite 240, 45202. SCHUTTE Patricia (nee Kile), devoted mother of Tracy Bufler and husband Thomas, Kelly Imhoff and husband Kenny, Amy Miller and husband Steve and Julie Garris and husband Kevin. Dear sister of the late John, Paul and Daniel Kile. Loving grandmother of seven grandchildren. Residence Ross, Ohio.

May 16, 1997. Age 59. Funeral service First United Methodist Church, 225 Ludiow Hamilton, Ohio, Monday 10:00 A.M.. Friends may call at the Charles C. Young Funeral Home, 4032 Ham.

Cleves Rd. Ross, Ohio Sunday P.M.. Memorials may be made to Cincinnati Hospice or to Elda Elementary School Ross, Ohio. Russell Eugene of Hamilton passed away Friday, May 16, 1997 at Fort Hamilton Hughes Hospital. He is the beloved husband of Norma (Graham) Setser.

He also leaves behind his daughter Jean A. Mainous her husband David of Indian Springs, their children Kristen and Jordan, and a brother Harold Setser and his wife Carol of Ft. Wright, Gene was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Joseph and Bessie (Rainey) Setser. A member of the USMC he fought in the Korean Conflict, a member of the Masonic Lodge, Wyoming Lodge and a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Hamilton. He was employed for 33 years by Procter and Gamble as a buyer.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 20, 1997, 5-8 P.M. at Avance Funeral Home, 4976 Winton Fairfield. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 21, 1997 at 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests that be sent to the 1st Baptist Church of Hamilton, 1501 Hamilton Cleves Hamilton, Ohio 45013.

Funerals For more complete information and address of the funeral director refer to the individual death notice below. FUNERAL NAME TIME ABELL, Betsy 10:00 A.M. ALBERTZ, Joseph Ferdinand 11:30 A.M. BROSIER, Richard H. 10:00 A.M.

CALDER, John "Jack" 11:00 A.M. CALVERT, George H. 10:00 A.M. CAMPBELL, Dorothy E. 1:30 P.M.

CANNON, Verna N. 8:00 P.M. CARR, Zofia 11:00 A.M. COOPER, Sally 1:30 P.M. CRAIG, Charles W.

1:00 P.M. EPPERSON, Parker 11:00 A.M. FISHER, Dorothy H. 2:00 P.M. GRAY, Mary Constance 12:00 P.M.

GROTE, George C. Jr. 11:30 A.M. HARGAN, Lillian R. HARRY, Hazel 10:00 A.M.

HEDGES, Ruth E. 11:00 A.M. KOCH, Joseph S. 10:00 A.M. McCABE, Philip M.

10:00 A.M. McCULLOUGH, Oris Robert 10:00 A.M. McDEVITT, Shirley A. 10:30 A.M. MOORMANN, Frances M.

10:00 A.M. RECKER, Lauretta C. 10:00 A.M. REINKE, Louis H. 2:00 P.M.

ROBERTSON, Dorothy A. 10:30 A.M. ROLLER, Lorraine H. 10:00 A.M. SCHRIEVER, Margaret M.

11:00 A.M. SCHUTTE, Patricia 10:00 A.M. SETSER, Russell Eugene 10:30 A.M. SHROPSHIRE, John 10:00 A.M. STADLER, Harold E.

M.D. STUDEBAKER, Rita M. SUNDERHAUS, Laura M. 7:30 P.M. VANCE, Lisa Melinda 10:30 A.M.

WAGERS, Diane M. 10:00 A.M. WALKER, Ronald F. 10:00 A.M. WILHOIT, Hertha L.

11:00 A.M. 5 Death Notices SHROPSHIRE John longtime companion of Bonnie S. Kuester. Loving brother of Lou Ann White. Dear uncle of Jacqueline Clemmons and Timothy Lewis.

Also survived by numerous friends. Thursday, May 17, 1997. Age 48. Residence New Richmond. Friends may call at the E.C.

Nurre Funeral Home, 177 W. Main St. Amelia, Monday, May 19 from 6 to 9 P.M.. Funeral service Tuesday 10 A.M. at the funeral home.

Interment Moreland Memorial Gardens, New Richmond. STADLER Harold M.D., 85, a pediatrician in Indianapolis for almost 60 years died on May 14. He is survived by his wife Doris Goldsmith Stadler, daughters, Sally Stadier of Indianapolis and Susan Goodman of Cincinnati. Funeral services were Friday in Indianapolis. The Goodman family will be receiving friends for the shiva period in Cincinnati.

Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Meridian Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements. 317-846-6501. STUDEBAKER Rita beloved wife of Warren S. Studebaker. Saturday, May 17, 1997.

Resident of College Hill. Visitation and Mass times announced in Monday's Enquirer and Post. Remembrances may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor. SUNDERHAUS Laura M. (nee Bloemer), loving wife of Louis V.

Sunderhaus, devoted mother of Edward C. and John R. Sunderhaus, Ann M. Boehm, Elaine N. Lucking and Phyllis B.

Haller, also survived by 17 grandchildren, dear sister of the late Elizabeth Everett, Bernard Bloemer and Ralph Bloemer of Covington, KY. She was a resident of Colerain Twp. Died Friday, May 16, 1997. Age 73. Visitation at St.

John the Baptist Church, Dry Ridge Dry Ridge on Monday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M.. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday evening 7:30 P.M. at St. John Church. Memorial donations may be made to the St.

John the Baptist Church Renaissance Fund, Dry Ridge Cincinnati, OH, 45252. VANCE Lisa Melinda (nee Boggs), beloved wife of Michael R. Vance, devoted mother of Brooke, Kelly and Sam Vance, loving daughter of Joseph and Sheila Boggs, dear sister of Joseph Boggs, Cherie Kuertz and Peggy Boggs, granddaughter of Carl and Margaret Frazier and the late Joseph and Evelyn Boggs. Suddenly Thursday, May 15, 1997 in Louisville, KY, age 35 years, formerly of Springdale. Graduate of Princeton High School Class of '79.

Friends may call at the Vorhis Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Springdale, Monday from 6-8 P.M. Services Tuesday, May 20, 10:30 A.M. Diane M. (nee Littlepage), devoted mother of Kelly, David and Lisa Wagers, loving daughter of Terence Littlepage and Gertrude Furkin, dear sister of Tom and Vickie Littlepage, also survived by six grandchildren and was preceded in death by Terence Littlepage IlI. Died Friday, May 16, 1997.

Age 54. Visitation Monday, May 19, 1997 from 5-8 P.M. at the NeidhardHensley Funeral Home, 7401 Hamilton Mt. Healthy, Funeral services at the funeral home 10 A.M. Tuesday, May 20, 1997.

"She fought the hard fight." STOP! No need to travel further Classified fills all of your needs Buying? Selling? Servicing? Traveling? Hiring? Job Seeking? Cincinnati's market place reaching the total market Call Classified 421-6300 DATE HOME May 20 The Imwalle Memorial May 19 Dorothy H. (nee Ludow), wife of the late Robert S. Fisher, beloved mother of Jack Fisher of Blanchester and Nancy Carey of Nashville, Tenn. Beloved grandmother of Scott Tracy Carey and Sean and Kyle Fisher, beloved great grandmother of Sam Carey, dear sister of Irene Smith and Harold Ludlow. Saturday, May 17, 1997.

Services Hannah Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 120 W. Main Blanchester, Monday, May 19 at 2:00 P.M.. Memorials may be made to the Blanchester Life Squad. GRAY Mary Constance (nee Clarke), beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Gray and dear mother of Marianne Kirwin, Dianne Cahill, Peggy Guerrero of Tucson, AZ.

and Tish Perin of Houston, mother-in-law of Dan Kirwin, Jim Cahill, Andy Guerrero and Mark Perin and grandmother of Danny, Kevin and Anne Kirwin, Therese, Jimmy and Laura Cahill, Nathan, Ben, Siovhan, Otto and Stephanie Sheridan and Tommy Perin. Thursday, May 15, 1997. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Christ the King Church Monday, May 19 at 12 Noon. Friends may call at Geo. H.

Rohde Son Funeral Home, Linwood Delta Mt. Lookout from 9:30 A.M. until 11:30 A.M.. George C. beloved husband of Agnes Grote, devoted father of Linda (Gary) McDowell and Ronda Grote, grandfather of David and Lori McDowell, brother of Robert Grote and the late Ruth Weiss, uncle of Gloria, Marci, Rob and Terry.

Thursday, May 15, 1997, age 74 years, longtime resident of Norwood. Friends may call at Vorhis Funeral Home, 5501 Montgomery Norwood, Monday, May 19 from 10 A.M. until service time at 11:30 A.M. If desired, sympathy may be expressed by a memorial contribution to the American Lung Association. HARGAN Lillian R.

(nee Miller), beloved wife of the late Roy Hargan, dear mother of the late Jack and William Hargan, loving grandmother of five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Saturday, May 17, 1997. Age 84. Residence Cooper City, Florida, formerly of Newport, Retired from McAlpins Dept. Stores in Cincinnati.

Memorial Mass is pending at St. Stephens in Newport. HARRY Hazel (nee Gilmore), wife of the late Kenneth L. Harry, sister of Louise Sheppard, aunt of Jean Garrett and Ray Mowery, also friend of Richard Ludwig. Resident of New England Club, Anderson Township.

May 14, 1997. Age 95 years. Service at T.P. White Sons Funeral Home, 2050 Beechmont Mt. Washington on Monday, May 19 at 10 A.M.

HEDGES Ruth E. (nee Reynolds), beloved wife of the late Hubert D. Hedges, devoted mother of Mrs. Loren F. (Hyla Jane) Keel, loving grandmother of Lori Beth (John) Strait and Kimberly Anne (Jim) Wildenmann, dear great-grandmother of Taryn and Jarrett Strait.

May 15, 1997, age 93. Friends may call 10-11 A.M., Monday at Westwood United Methodist Church, Epworth and Urwiler where funeral service will be held at 11 A.M. Memorial contributions may be directed to Westwood United Methodist Church, Bolton Lunsford Funeral Home serving the family. KOCH Joseph beloved husband of Dorothy Koch (nee Breckel), dear father of Marilyn (Bud) Witsken, Carol J. and Joseph H.

(Sandra) Koch, brother of Catherine Herdemann and the late Henry and John Koch, also survived by 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Thursday, May 15, 1997, age 85 years. He was a devoted husband and father and was better known as the "Big Spider" to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an avid and talented golfer and member of the Bogie Benders Golf Club, and for many years a member of Cheviot Eagles Aerie Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, May 19 at 10 A.M. at St.

Martin of Tours Church, 3720 St. Martin 45211. Friends may call at the Gump-Holt Funeral Home, 3440 Glenmore Cheviot, Sunday from 4-8 P.M. If so desired, memorials may be made to Adopt A Student Program at the above church. McCABE Philip beloved husband of Marilyn Daniel McCabe, father of Philip Rebecca, John and the late Melinda McCabe, their mother Oleta McCabe, step-father of Eric Stricker and Wendy Mitchell, brother of Janice Tepe, Kathy Smith, Virginia Reese and the late Robert McCabe.

Saturday, May 17, 1997. Visitation at the Gilligan Funeral Home, Montgomery Galbraith, Monday 5 to 9 P.M.. Funeral Mass at Good Shepherd Church, 8815 E. Kemper Road, Tuesday at 10 A.M.. Family requests memorials to the Change of Heart Foundation, Terri Carr, 6399 Lakota Meadows Middletown, OH.

45044. McCULLOUGH Oris Robert, beloved husband of Joan Carroll McCullough. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen. Devoted father of Patricia Udomporn, Susan John David William P. and Christopher McCullough, grandfather of eight.

Son Sara McCullough, Brother of Doris J. Shepherd and William E. McCullough. Friday, May 16, 1997. Residence Loveland, Ohio.

Mass of Christian Burial St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Milford, Tuesday, May 20, 10 A.M.. Visitation Evans Funeral Home, Milford, Monday 6-8 P.M.. Memorials to Hospice of Cincinnati. May 19 May 19 May 19 May 20 May 19 May 19 May 18 May 19 May 20 May 19 B.J.

Meyer Sons (Colonial) Webb-Noonan (Hamilton, OH.) Hodapp (Carthage) Mihovk-Rosenacker Hodapp (Carthage) Argo-Bolton Lunsford Vorhis (Springdale) W. Mack Johnson Anderson Gilligan Schmidt-Dhonau (Sharonville) Hannah Tufts Schildmeyer May 19 Geo. H. Rohde Son May 19 Vorhis (Norwood) May 19 T.P. White Sons May 19 Bolton Lunsford May 19 Gump-Holt May 20 Gilligan May 20 Evans May 19 Rohde Kelsch (Anderson Twp.) was down- May 20 Gilligan May 20 A.C.

Dobbling Son May 19 Gump-Holt May 20 Rohde Kelsch May 20 Hodapp May 19 Vorhis (Lockland) May 19 Charles C. Young May 21 Avance May 20 E.C. Nurre Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Hodapp May 19 Neidhard-Hensley May 20 Vorhis (Springdale) May 20 Neidhard-Hensley May 19 Thomas -Justin Memorial May 20 T.P. White Sons 5 Death Notices of 62 years, Emma Rose, of Price Hill; three sons, Joseph of Price Hill, and Ed and Mark, both of Delhi Township; a brother, Ferdinand "Fuzzy" Albertz of Mount Carmel; and two sisters, Marie Grever and Florence Hackman, both of Sycamore Township; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m.

Monday at B.J. Meyer Sons Colonial Funeral Home, 3726 Warsaw Ave. in Price Hill. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the Church of the Resurrection, 1750 First Ave.

in Price Hill. Burial will be in St. Joseph Old Cemetery in Price Hill. at WLWT 1943 until his retirement in 1983. He also served in the U.S.

Navy for three years during World War II. Survivors include his wife of more than 60 years, Emma; four other sons, Russell Jr. and Mark of Northside, John of Marysville, Ohio, and Richard of Albuquerque; 22 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services have been held. Memorials can be made to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1860 Carll Cincinnati 45225.

Help sought to ID body found in river BY CINDY SCHROEDER The Cincinnati Enquirer Boone County authorities are hoping Kentucky's forensic anthropologist can help them identify human skeletal remains found: in the Ohio River Friday. A fisherman in a boat found the body in water at the river's edge, Boone County Police Lt. Jack Banks said. He said the person's sex was not known. No clothing or other identifying evidence was found at the scene.

"We'll contact Dr. Emily Craig, the state forensic anthropologist, on Monday," Boone County Coroner Don Stith said Saturday. "She can analyze (the body) and tell us its sex, race and approximate age and The remains were taken to the Kentucky state medical examiner's facilities at St. Luke Hospital East. Lt.

Banks said the fisherman contacted authorities about 8:45 p.m. Friday after marking the area where he found the body about 500 feet downstream from the East Bend Power Plant. WALKER Ronald beloved husband of Brenda Walker (nee Behrie), devoted father of Ronald F. Walker, Miami, FL, Lori Ellen Walker and Deborah Jean Walker, dear son of Mary McLaughlin, brother of John Paul Walker, New York City, Carol Langenbach and Barbara Fullam, also survived by many nieces and nephews. May 15, 1997.

Visitation Sunday, 2 to 6 P.M. at Thomas-Justin Memorial, 7500 Montgomery Rd. FUneral services Monday, 10 A.M., Armstrong Chapel. If desired, memorials may be directed to the Provident Bank for the benefit of the Ronald F. Walker Charitable Foundation, 309 Vine Mail Stop 652-D, Cincinnati, OH 45202, or to the Ronald F.

Walker Memorial Building Fund, Phi Delta Theta Education Foundation, 2 S. Campus, Oxford, OH 45056. WILHOIT Hertha L. nee Lucas, wife of the late Charley H. Wilhoit, beloved mother of Michael H.

and Robert C. Wilhoit, devoted sister of Warren Gene Lucas, Marjorie Clink, and the late Mildred F. Rice, also survived by 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. May 16, 1997. Age 85 years.

Residence Cherry Grove, formerly of Macon, MO. Service at T. P. White Sons Funeral Home 2050 Beechmont Ave. Mt.

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