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t-Tigr-p--f iiLinii y- i i i i i -p a 9 y-y-n i i i i i i B8 Saturday, May 10. 1997 METRO The Cincinnati Enquirer Obituaries Death Notices Qj Death Notices Q2 Death Notices Ft! fiera Margaret Alba a helper, fighter ADAMS Edna A. (nee Hueftlein), beloved wife of fhe late Dwight Adams, loving mother of Bill Adarm, loving mother-in-law of Ann Adams, dear grandmother of Weny (Robert) Ulmer and Terry Adams, dear step-gran mother of Cheryl Hartman and Karen Huhn, great-grandmother of Morgan Ulmer, step-great-grandmother of Kelsey and David Huhn, sister of Harriet Ryan. Friday, May 9, 1997, resident of Dillonvale. Family and friends are Invited to call Monday, 12 Noon until time of service 1 P.M.

all at Quentin K. Staley Funeral Home, 7140 Plainfield Deer Park. For more complete information and address of the funeral director refer to the individual death notice below. FUNERAL NAME TIME DATE HOME ADAMS, Edna May 1 2 Quentin Staley AlBA, Margaret V. 7:00 P.M.

May 1 2 Neidhord-Minges CAPLAN, Helen 1 1 :00 A.M. May 1 2 Hodapp CtEMONS, Robert D. 11:00 A.M. May 12 Evans DOYLE, Elsie M. 1 2:00 Noon PTA, a church usher and a volunteer for the Girl Scouts and Meals on Wheels.

She was a member of the Bridgetown Civic Association, and the Catholic Order of Foresters as well as a secretary for the Green Township Senior Center. She was also a member of a senior citizens bowling league. "She was a fighter who always helped where she could," said her husband of 44 years, Frank Alba. Other survivors include four daughters, Barbara Strateiger of Fort Mitchell, Terri Lynn Monroe of West Chester, Michaele Ann Molloy of Delhi Township and Mary Jo Minges of West Harrison; her mother, Janella Rauh of Brook-field, and nine grandchildren. Services will be at 7 p.m.

Monday at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church in Bridgetown. Visitation will be 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Neid-hard-Minges Funeral Home in Westwood. Donations may be made to the Neediest Kids of All, P.O.

Box 31477, Cincinnati 45231 or the St. Aloysius Church Memorial Fund, 4366 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati 45211. She aided PTA, church, Scouts BY FORREST SELLERS The Cincinnati Enquirer Margaret W. Alba, who was active in numerous civic groups, died Thursday of cancer at Franciscan Hospital-Western Hills Campus. She was 72.

A World War II Navy veteran, Mrs. Alba was a clerk for Gibeau Gibeau Auctions. She retired last year. The Cheviot resident was a former president of the St. Aloysius May 12 Paul R.Young (Mt.

Healthy) ERNST, lillion Mae 10:00 A.M. May 12 Dalbert Woodruff FULMER, Gladys 1 2:00 Noon May 12 Radel GEERS, Edna M. 10:00 A.M. May 13 Stith GREGORY, May 12 Marldand-Denney Grace M. Stopher 11:00 A.M.

HARRIS, Mary Lillian 1:00 P.M. May 12 Hall-Jordan HENRY, Virginia M. 1:00 P.M. May 13 Seifert-Hardig Brater May 10 Paul R. Young KNIGHT, Lisa Michelle 1:30 P.M.

Mt. Heolthyl LAHNER, Kathryn 11:00 A.M. May 12 A.C.Dobbling (Ft. Thomas) LUTI, Elbert Eugene 1 0:00 A.M. May 1 3 Quentin K.

Staley MATTINGLY, Carolyn 1:00 P.M. May 13 Rullman (Aurora, IN.) ALBA Margaret V. (nee Ward), beloved wife of Frank Alba, dear mother of Barbara (Kenneth) Strateiger of Ft. Mitchell, KY, Terrl Lynn (Kevin) Monroe of West Chester, Mary Jo (Greg) Minges of Harrison, Michaele Ann (John) Molloy of Delhi and the late Margaret Ann Alba, beloved daughter of Janella Rauh of Brookfleld, MO, also survived by nine grandchildren and many close and wonderful friends, dear sister of Bonnie Allen of Stockton, CA and the late William Ward (Cedar Rapids, IA). Thursday, May 8, 1997, age years.

Family will receive friends Monday from P.M. at the Neldhard-Minges Funeral Home, 3155 Harrison Westwood followed by memorial Mass of Christian Burial 7 P.M. at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church, 4366 Bridgetown Rd. (Bridgetown).

Donations to Neediest Kids of All, P.O. Box 31477, Cincinnati, OH 45231 or St. AKs Church Memorial Fund. Mom, we love you and will miss you. McGILL, Thomas E.

Jr. 12:00 Noon May 12 Middendorf-Bullock ICovington) Claude Taylor, 77, devoted to Bible BY JASON NEBEL The Cincinnati Enquirer Claude Taylor, a retired maintenance employee of Norwood City Schools, died Wednesday at East Galbraith Health Care Center in Deer Park. He was 77. "He was the kindest, gentlest MERKHOFER, Mary C. 11:30 A.M.

May 12 Vitt, Stermer Anderson METZ, Clyde W. Jr. 1:00 P.M. May 12 Vitt, Stermer Anderson MILNES, Carol 11:00 A.M. May 10 Muehlenkamp-Erschell May 13 Anderson, RETYI-GAZDA, Ludwig 12:30 P.M.

Baiter Sahnd man ve ever Tv RIEHLE, Charles 10:00 A.M. May 13 Evans STAMPER, Pino A. 1 0:00 A.M. May 1 3 Neidhard-Hensley E.C.Nurre (Amelia) THOMAS, Carl M. With financial assistance from two siblings, Ms.

Crosby attended Morgan State University in Baltimore. While working as a school teacher in New York City, Ms. Crosby served as a union representative for employees in a large section of all public schools in the Queens borough. She was also an advocate for racial integration of the schools, and worked to help integrate predominantly white Bayside High School. Poor health prompted her retirement from education last September.

She is survived by a son, Gregory W. Crosby; a sister, Barbara Matthews; a brother, Kenneth D. Lyons; and three grandchildren. Visitation from 10 a.m.-ll a.m. today at St.

Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1809 Rutland Ev-anston. Services will be held immediately after visitation. more than 50 years and was employed by Norwood City Schools for 35 years. He retired in 1985. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Dorothy; a son, Randy of Norwood; a sister, Troy Gray of Louisville; and one granddaughter.

Services will be today at 9:30 a.m. at Floral Avenue Church of God, 3728 Floral Ave. in Norwood. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Association, 644 Linn Cincinnati 45203. Geraldine Crosby, 69, taught school in NYC BY TOM O'NEILL The Cincinnati Enquirer Geraldine Lorretta (Lyons) Crosby, a Cincinnati-raised educator who worked as a teacher in New York City schools, died Saturday at Wesley Woods Hospital in Atlanta.

She was 69. Ms. Crosby, known to friends as "Jerry," was born Oct. 23, 1927, to Walter and Laura Lyons. One of five children, she graduated from Withrow High School in Hyde Park.

known," said his daughter-in-law, Lisa Taylor of Norwood. "He always had a kind word to say." WAGNER, Edith Mae 10:30 A.M. May 12 John C. Brater WOESTE, Charles E. 10:00 A.M.

May 12 Hodapp (College Hill) ZIMMERMAN, Syde 11 :30 A.M. May 11 Weil CAPLAN Helen, forever beloved sister of Natalie Davidorf, aunt of the late Judith Powell, also survived by many great-nephews and nieces in Syracuse, NY and a cousin Florence Tuttle of Cincinnati. Thursday, May 8, 1997. Friends may call at the St. Clare Convent Chapel, 100 Compton Monday from 10 A.M.

until time of Mass of Christian Burial at II A.M. Family prefers memorials In the form of Spiritual Bouquets. Mr. Taylor found his inspira- EWorld War I Vet World War II Vet Korean Veteran Vietnam Veteran Armed Forces Persian Gulf 1 tion in the Bible, which his family Claude Taylor says he read KTi Monuments in its entirety jo times. He was a member of Floral REBOLD Funeral Home Monument Service 661-6200 GEERS Edna M.

(nee Domashko), beloved wife of William J. Geers, loving mother of Pat Davidson, Jenny Geers, Pam Ryan, Beth Ann Ziegler, Melissa Malrose, Bernie and William J. Geers also 11 grandchildren. Thursday, May 8, 1997 at age 61, resident of Florence, KY. Funeral Mass Tuesday, May 13th, 10 A.M.

at St. Paul Church, 7301 Dixie Hwy Florence, KY. Visitation Monday, May 12th from 5-9 P.M. at Stith Funeral Home, 7500 Highway 42, Florence, KY. Entombment In St.

John Cemetery Mausoleum, Ft. Mitchell, KY. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. GREGORY Grace M. Stopher, 89, Rising Sun, IN.

Survived by daughter Loretta Hlnman and husband Lewis, and a sister Ethel Koons. Funeral services Monday, 11 A.M., Markland-Den-ney Funeral Home. Visitation Sunday 6-8 P.M. Memorials donor's choice. HARRIS Mary Lillian, beloved aunt of Gloria Banks, Mary Lyons, Charles and William Harris, Johnette Banks and Gloria Jones, dear cousin of Willis Gravely, also survived by other relatives and friends.

May 8, 1997 at the age of 90. Funeral services will be held 1 P.M., Monday at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 6320 Chandler Rev. Dr. N. Spencer Glover, officiating.

Visitation 12 Noon. Interment Spring Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Hall-Jordan Funeral Homes. HENRY Virginia M. (nee Day), beloved wife of the late John M.

Henry, loving mother of Yvonne Owens and mother-in-law of Louis Owens, Sayler Park, dear grandmother of Louis K. (Kim) Owens, Sherrl Korb, Steven (Patty) Owens, Matthew (Nancy) Owens and Joanna Owens, dear great-grandmother of 14 great-grandchildren. Friday, May 9, 1997. Age 71. Residence Sayler Park.

Friends may call in the Seifert-Hardig Brater Funeral Home, Monitor at Parkland Sayler Park, Tuesday, May 13, 1997, from 12 noon till time of funeral service at 1 P.M.. Interment Maple Grove Cemetery. KNIGHT Lisa Michelle, beloved daughter of Roger and Sherry (Rose) Knight, devoted sister of Shannon (Ian) Johnson, Krlstine Tarr and Larry Tarr, dear aunt of Ashley and Brittany, granddaughter of Ronald Rose and the late Mary and Charles Knight and Peggy Rose. Wednesday, May 7, 1997, age 23, residence Mt. Healthy.

Funeral service Paul R. Young Funeral Home, 7345 Hamilton Mt. Healthy, Saturday, 1:30 P.M. Friends may call Saturday from 12 Noon until time of service. If so desired, remembrances may be sent to Northwest Local School District Memorial Fund co Al Kenkel.

LAHNER Kathryn (nee Simms), beloved wife of the late George Lahner, devoted mother of George Jr. and Tom Lahner and Kathy "Tootle" Lucia, dear sister of Nick and Joseph Slmms, Rosemary Lennon, Lillian Dawson and Margaret Dorgan, loving grandmother of. seven and great-grandmother of four. Friday, May 9, 1997, age 79 years, resident of Wilder, formerly of Ft. Thomas.

Mass of Christian Burial Monday 11 A.M. at Corpus Christ! Church In Newport. Visitation will be Monday from A.M. at the A.C Dobbl-Ing Son Funeral Home In Ft. Thomas.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital. LUTI Elbert Eugene of Hermitage, TN, beloved husband of the late Mildred Luti, dear brother-in-law of Betty Lull, brother of the late William, Clifford, Adam, Edwin, Carl, Bertha, Mary and Walter, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Thursday, May 8, 1997, age 90. Friends may call Monday 6-8 P.M.

at Quentin K. Staley Funeral Home, 7140 Plainfield Deer Park. Graveside service Tuesday, 10 A.M. at Arlington Memorial Gardens, 2145 Compton Mt. Healthy.

If so desired, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of one's choice. MATTINGLY Carolyn (nee Longcamp), of St. Simons Island, GA, formerly of Aurora, wife of Senator Mack Mattlngly, mother of Jane Williams of Athens, GA. and Anne Doster of Nashville, daughter of Eleanor and the late Dr. Virgil Longcamp, sister of Dr.

John Longcamp, Aurora, William Longcamp of Powell, Thursday, May 8, 1997. Age 61. Services Tuesday, May 13, 1997 at 1:00 P.M., Christ Church Frederlca, St. Simons Island, Memorials to Christ Church Frederlca, Hillfo-rest Historical Foundation, Aurora, or the Aurora, IN. Life Squad.

Memorials may be handled thru the Rullman Funeral Home In Aurora. McGILL Thomas E. beloved husband of Joan McGill (nee Glenn), beloved father of Thomas E. Ill, Timothy P. and Kathleen McGill and dear brother of Bettie Berns, also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Residence Edgewood, KY, Thursday, May 8, 1997, age 65 years. Mr. McGill attended fhe Mil-lersburg Military Institute, and Xavler University where he received his Masters of Education and Masters of Business Administration. He taught marketing and advertising at NKU for four years. He also taught a printing fundamentals class for 15 years at Printing Industry of Southern OH.

Mr. McGill was in the printing business for over 40 years. He was the local president of Craftsman Lltho dubs, and the 1981 printing Man of the Year. He was also the 1981 national president of the National Association of Li-tho Club, where he was still active as their treasurer. A Korean War vet of the Air Force from 1952-56, and member of the Mother of God Church and-their Choral Club.

Mr. McGill started his printing career In the U.S. Air Force where he attended the defense printing plant at the Pentagon. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial, Mother of God Church, Monday, May 12th at Noon. Interment Mother of God Cemetery.

No visitation. Memorials to Mother of God Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated. Middendorf-Bullock Covington Funeral Home, 917 Main Street serving the family. MERKHOFER Mary C. (nee Bonner), beloved wife of the late John G.

Mer-khofer, loving mother of James (Sandie), Jean Ruwe, Lynn Mardls and Ann (Joe) Grote, dear grandmother of Lara, John, Zack, Miguel, Sherry, Co-leen, Brenda, Jason, Justin, Jamie, Nick, Greg, Brittany and Kaitlyn, great-grandmother of Leah, Vanessa, Cody, Abbie, Brooke, Brlanna, Jordyn, Jacob, Jessica and Brooke. Thursday, May 8, 1997, age 79. Friends may call at the Vitt, Stermer Anderson Funeral Home, 3425 Harrison Monday from 9-1 1 A.M. Funeral Mass 11:30 A.M. at St.

Ignatius Loyola Church. Contributions If desired, may be made to the American Diabetes Association. METZ Clyde W. loving husband of the late Pauline Clemmons Metz and Ruth Schellenber-ger Metz, beloved father of Clyde W. Metz III, step-father of Ronald and Fred Brodbeck, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Suddenly Friday, May 9, 1997. Friends may can at the Vltt, Stermer Anderson Funeral Home, 3425 Harrison Monday from 12 Noon until time of funeral service at 1 P.M. If desired, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's 644 Linn Suite 1026, 45203. MILNES Carol, dear sister of Anna Foster and Elwin Milnes, dear aunt of Doreen and Rick Andrews and other nieces and nephews. Thursday, May 8, 1997, age 48 years, resident of Newport, KY.

Services Saturday, May 10 at 11 A.M. at the Muehlen-kamp-Erschell Newport Funeral Home, 835 York St. Friends may call A.M., Satur-day. RETYI-GAZDA Ludwig, husband of the late Margaret Schreiner Retyl-Gaz-da, survived by three children, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Thursday, May 8, 1997.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday 12:30 P.M. at the Calvary Episcopal Church, 3766 Clifton Memorials may be made to the Childrens Hospital. Arrangements by Anderson, Baiter Sahnd Funeral Home, dlfton. RIEHLE Charles, beloved husband of Margaret Stimac Riehle, father of Theresa A. Randolph, stepfather of Kathleen, Thomas, William, Robert, David and Mark Moeller, grandfather of Lisa, Michelle, Dianna, Kelll, Heather, Jena, Michael and Joseph.

Friday, May 9, 1997. Residence Milford, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Andrew Church, Milford, Tuesday, May 13, 10 A.M.. Visitation Evans Funeral Home, Milford, Monday 6-8 P.M..

Memorials to St. Andrew St. Vincent DePaul So-clety or St. Margaret HaH. STAMPER Plna A.

(nee Moore), beloved wife of 52 years of Blaine C. Stamper; loving mother of Blaine Clarence and George Stamper, Sunday McDade; also survived by eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; dear sister of Helen Maze, Velma Wendt, Jean Malott and the late Jake Moore. Died Friday, May 9, 1997, age 70. A visitation wll be held at the Neldhard-Hensley Funeral Home, 7401 Hamilton Mt. Healthy Monday, May 12, 1997, 5-8 P.M..

Funeral services will be held at the funeral home, Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Brian Burlff officiating. Burial in Crown Hill Memorial Park. Avenue Church of God in Norwood, where he taught Sunday School for many years. He also completed Bible courses at Lee College in Cleveland, Tenn.

Mr. Taylor lived in Norwood for Cemetery Lots fjfi Death Notices THOMAS Carl loving husband of Shirley Thomas (nee Hayes), devoted son of Trelma Thomas and the late Carl M. Thomas, dear brother of Carroll Bellamy and Sharon Moore. Died Thursday, May 8, 1997, longtime resident of Amelia, OH, age 50. Carl Is also survived by innumerable family members and friends who adored him.

Shirley, wish to tell the world he was the love of my life and I thank everyone for their love, thoughtful words and prayers. Friends may call at the E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, St. Rt. 125, Amelia, Saturday from 6-8 P.M.

Visitation Sunday from 4-8 P.M. In Clarks-ville, TN at the McReynolds-Nave Larson Funeral Home. Funeral service 2 P.M. Monday at the funeral home In darks-ville, TN. Interment Smith Cemetery, Cunningham, TN.

WAGNER Edith Mae (nee Wiggins), beloved wife of the late Nicholas Wagner, dear mother of Donald A. (Hazel) Miller and Con SPRING GROVE -Section 132, lot 1013. 2 adjacent. Beautiful setting. Current lot price $980 ea.

Make offer. 282-1360 CLEMONS Robert beloved husband of Alma Walther demons, devoted father of Tina Freudenber-ger, Robert J. and Gary L. demons, grandfather of seven, brother of June Scott, Mary Holman, Don and Gary demons. Friday, May 9, 1997.

Residence Goshen, Ohio. Service Evans Funeral Home, Milford, Monday, May 12, 11 A.M.. Visitation Sunday 6-8 P.M.. Family requests memorials to TrlnKy United Methodist Church, 5767 Pleasant Hill Milford 45150. funeral Homes I Wrt Vvff 1 1 DOYLE Elsie M.

(nee Broskey), beloved wife of the late Edward M. Doyle, also survived by many loving friends. Thursday, May 8, 1997, residence Springfield Twp. Graveside service St. Stephen Cemetery, Ft.

Thomas, KY, Monday, 12 Noon. Friends may call Paul R. Young Funeral Home, 7345 Hamilton Mt. Healthy, Monday 10-11 A.M. BOLTON LUNSF0R0 A Golden Rule Funeral Home 3042 Harrison Ave.

661-4059 J.J. GILLIGAN SON 2926Woodburn 281-8311 ELDEN A. GOOD 2620 ERIE AVE. 871-3433 Chas. A.

Miller Sons Busse Borgmann Co. Miller-Simmlnger Funeral Service 541-0040 NURRE BROS. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 241-6929 SCHMIDT-DHONAU READING SHARONVILLE 948-1113 948-1113 'CV. rad W. (Gloria) Wagner, devoted sister of the late Florence Eleanor McMahan, loving grandmother of nine grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren and dear aunt of two nieces and three nephews.

Friday, May 9, 1997, formerly of Harrison, OH, age 81. Friends may call In the John Brater Funeral Home, Broadway at Vine, Harrison, OH, Monday, May 12 from A.M. followed by Mass of Christian Burial In the St. John the Baptist Church, Harrison, OH at 10:30 A.M. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

WOESTE Charles beloved husband of the late Ethel C. Woeste (nee Connelly), devoted father of Jim Woeste and Jan Foreman and father-in-law of Sue Woeste and the late Greg Foreman, loving grandfather of Tammy Woeste, Marcle Thurmond and Jenny Sculley, Rob and Brian Foreman and greatgrandfather of Alex Thurmond. Thursday, May 8, 1997, age 83,, years, resident of Finneytown. Friends may call at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton Ave, CoHege HID, Sunday 2-5 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial St.

Vivian Church, Finneytown, Monday, 10 A.M. Mr. Woeste was a member of Charles R. Gailey V.F.W. Post 7340.

Remembrances may be made to the Heart Assoc. or the Alzheimer's Disease Assn. 0 THOMAS FUNERAL HOMES ERNST Lillian Mae (nee Harris), beloved wife of the late Henry L. Ernst, devoted mother of Lee R. Ernst and Earleen Yost Cole, dear mother-in-law of Joann Ernst and Bruce Cole, dear grandmother of Lee Ann and Steven Ernst, Philip and David Yost, great-grandmother of Ashley Ann Yost and Lauren Rose Yost, dev sister of the late Rollin Harris.

Thursday, May 8, 1997, age 84 years. Funeral service Monday, 10 A.M. at the Towne Street Church of God, 1125 Towne Cintl, OH, 45216. Visitation Sunday, 6-8 P.M. at the Towne Street Church of God.

In lieu of other rememberances, memorials should be made to the Towne Street Church of God. Dalbert Woodruff Funeral Home, serving the family. MADISONVKJ-E and KENWOOD Tufts Schildmeyer LOVEUNO 883-2430 BLANCHESTER 783-2468 GOSHEN 722-2430 The Cincinnati EnquirerGary Landers Mail call, mate: Ohio's first lady, Janet Voinovich, reads one of the pen pal letters she delivered to students in the Extended Day Program at Seven Hills School Friday morning. The letters, from Fort Street Public School in Sydney, Australia, were brought by Mrs. Voinovich along with candy from the Australian students.

The pen pal relationship was started by Mrs. Voinovich when she traveled to Australia with her husband, Gov. George Voinovich, as part of a trade mission in April. The students listening to Mrs. Voinovich are, from left, Chris Lewis, 7, Jade Corcoran, 7, Erin Harbaugh, 9, Hannah Brod, 7, and Katie Plowden, 8.

UNSRAl HOMES INC LOCKLAND NORWOOD 821-0062 SPRINGDALE T. P. WHITE SONS Mt. Washington Win, GOOD KELSCH OAKLEY SQ. 531-0105 1 Florists FULMER Gladys (nee Keys), beloved wife of the late Melvln Fulmer, loving mother of Robert and Melvln Fulmer, Bertha Jones, the late Virginia Dick, Sylvia Chapman and Joyce Snider, dear grandmother of 27 and several great-great-grandchildren.

Thursday, May 8, 1997 at age 89. Visitation will be Monday, May 12, 1997 from 10 A.M. to 12 Noon at Radel Funeral Home, Newport, KY with services starting at Noon. Burial at Evergreen Cemetery. ZIMMERMAN Syde on May 6, 1997, beloved wife of the late Ben Zimmerman, devoted mother of the late Howard Zimmerman, loving grandmother of Bonnie Stein of Beachwood, OH and Rita Zimmerman of Colorado Springs, CO.

Services Weil Funeral Home, 3901 Reading Sunday, May 11 at 11:30 A.M. Memorial contributions to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated. FBI probes allegations dealer used WWII document in con Erosion aid on way for Lake Erie the United States from Canada, authorities said. Police in Niagara Falls, N.Y., charged Mr. Hurwitz with criminal possession of a weapon, said Debbie Fotia, a spokeswoman for the Niagara County district attorney's office.

She had no information on the weapon. Authorities later determined that Mr. Hurwitz was wanted in Ohio on aggravated theft charges, she said. Mr. Hurwitz appeared in Niagara County Court on Friday and agreed to be transferred to Ohio.

Mrs. Hurwitz's attorney William Boyuk did not return a telephone message Friday. The theft charges were related to fraudulent items people claimed to have purchased from Mr. Hurwitz, said Columbus police Detective Robert Rothwell. He would not say whether they involved the war document.

Japanese officials and representatives of the Allied nations signed six sets of the two-page document Sept. 2, 1945. The American document is in the National Archives in College Park, said Mike McReynolds, director of the textual reference division. Stan Klos, a real estate executive and novice collector in Wheeling, W.Va., said Friday he gave Mr. Hurwitz $50,000 for part ownership in the document, which he believed the two could then sell.

He said other experts had told him the document could be worth $100,000 to $1 million if real. He was trying to increase the college fund for his eight children. i The Associated Press COLUMBUS Friends of a historic documents dealer were thrilled when he divulged his latest find: one of six sets of the document signed aboard the USS Missouri to end World War II. They invested with dealer Michael Hurwitz in a share of history. Then his wife reported him missing.

And at least six investors filed police reports claiming losses between $10,000 and $69,500. Now police and the FBI are investigating whether Mr. Hurwitz, who has collected documents of historic value for about 35 years, was offering to sell a 50 percent share in a fake document. "We are aware of the allegations and we are conducting an inquiry to see whether there may have been violations of federal law," FBI agent Dave Hanna said Friday. Meanwhile, Mr.

Hurwitz was in custody on an unrelated charge in New York. His wife, Jacqueline, reported him missing May 2, telling police she had last seen him the morning of April 29, the Columbus Dispatch reported Friday. He left with no extra clothes and without his medicine for high blood pressure, the police report said. Later that day she found his business, The Legends Gallery, abandoned. U.S.

Customs officials stopped the 50-year-old Mr. Hurwitz on Thursday night as he crossed into i i The Associated Press COLUMBUS Gov. George Voinovich has directed two state agencies to help residents along the Lake Erie shore prepare for erosion and possible flooding caused by the lake's high water level. Mr. Voinovich this week or- dered the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the state Emergency Management Agency (ODNR) to take immediate action to help residents along the lake's 262-mile Ohio shoreline, ODNR spokesman Jim Lynch said Friday.

The lake is about 2 feet above normal levels, and state geologists and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expect lake levels to remain high for the next few years. "We've seen high lake levels before," Mr. Lynch said. "We have to learn to live with them." Lake Erie's level is high because there was a lot of snow and rain in 1996 in the Great Lakes basin, according to the Corps of Engineers and ODNR.

i i 1 i i rt uwmr 'naMM' W'4il Li 1 IT1n The Associated PressDoral Chenoweth in miwiaei n. nutwu Hums an auiograpnea aocument with John Adams' sianaturp nn it in July 1 996. He is now missing and wanted by police. signature on it in Columbus "I felt it was a risk in investing in half of it, but I thought with good marWftina wp rmilrl makp enm Mr. Klos, who filed a complaint and inspected the signatures, against Mr.

Hurwitz with the FBI, -Had not had that reed in mv money," said Mr. Klos, who has now believes the war document is eyes for my children, I probably known Mr. Hurwitz since January a fake. But he said it seemed real would have caught him conning 1996. when he lifted the aged rice paper me," Mr.

Klos said..