Obituaries

Virginia C. Blair

Virginia C. Blair

Jul 23, 2005

BLAIR, Virginia C., beloved wife of the late Harold F. Blair of 45 years, loving mother of Marianne B. (Michael) Patton and Suellen B. (William) Coffee, cherished grandmother of Christopher and Katheryn Patton and Nikki Coffee and four great-grandchildren. Passed on July 23, 2005, in Dallas TX. Age 88 years. Blessing service 1 PM Friday at the Dalbert, Woodruff &...

Thelma A. Olthaus

Thelma A. Olthaus

Jul 23, 2005

OLTHAUS, Thelma A. (nee Bluhm) beloved wife of the late Raymond C. Olthaus, loving mother of the late Marion (Walter) Dewar, Robert (Dianne), Raymond (Sandy) and Thomas (Bev) Olthaus, cherished sister of Nadine (Richard) Kitz, also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Saturday July 23, 2005. Age 87 Years. Mass of Christian burial 10:30 AM Tuesday at St. Terresa of...

Mabel Messer

Mabel Messer

Jul 20, 2005

MESSER, Mabel (nee Lewis), beloved wife of the late Ellis Messer, devoted mother of Ellis R. (Brenda), Rondall L. (Ruth) and Donald R. (Nancy) Messer, also survived by eight grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, dear sister of Margaret Champlin. Wednesday, July 20, 2005. Age 90 years. Funeral service Saturday, 10:30 AM, at the Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home,...

Robert C. Schroer

Robert C. Schroer

Jul 14, 2005

SCHROER, Robert C., beloved father of Klari (Jack) Heimkreiter, Kendra Schroer and the late David and Dirk Schroer, cherished grandfather of Jonathan, Reid and Austin Heimkreiter, longtime companion of Jean Schroer. Thursday, July 14, 2005, at 84 years of age. Bob was an Officer in the U.S. Coast Guard. His body has been donated to the University of Cincinnati Medical...

Fred G. Lind

Fred G. Lind

Jul 12, 2005

Lind, Fred G., beloved husband of the late Virginia Lind, loving father of the late Connie R. Lind, dear brother of the late Ethel M. Lind and Edna L. Wiemann, also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Tuesday, July 12, 2005. Funeral service Friday, 10 AM, at the Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home, 2880 Boudinot Avenue at Queen City.

Vernon C. Bise

Vernon C. Bise

Jul 11, 2005

BISE, Vernon C., beloved husband of Lois I. Bise (nee Jeffers), devoted father of Stephen (Maura), Barbara (David Harris) and John (Jackie) Bise, Beverly (Ron) Mounce and Sharyn Criswell, also survived by ten grandchildren. Monday, July 11, 2005. Age 87 years. Memorial service Saturday, 11 AM, at St. John's Westminster Union Church, Delhi. If desired, memorials may be made to...

Donald M. Wilfong, Jr

Donald M. Wilfong, Jr

Jul 8, 2005

WILFONG, Donald M. Jr., beloved son of Donald Sr. of Colorado Springs, CO, and Sherry Witt of Cincinnati, OH, loving brother of Doris Bailey, Linda, Charlie and Robert Witt, and Michelle (Paul) Mormile, dear uncle of Justin and Trevor Witt and William Mormile, also survived by several aunts, uncles and many good friends. Suddenly, July 8, 2005. Age 45 years....

Thomas G. Samad

Thomas G. Samad

Jul 5, 2005

SAMAD, Thomas G., loving son of Audrey Sharp Samad and the late Walter Sam Samad, brother of Timothy (Maria) Samad, uncle of Craig and David Samad. Suddenly, Tuesday, July 5, 2005. Age 53 years. Visitation Thursday evening from 5 PM until time of funeral service at 8 PM at the Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home, 2880 Boudinot Avenue at...

Ruth Woods

Ruth Woods

Jul 1, 2005

Ruth Woods (nee Adams) was beloved wife of the late Howard R. Woods, loving mother of Clyde E. "Gene" Woods, dear sister of the late Katherine Housley, Joetta Smith, George and Clyde Adams, also survived by her niece Donna Ellis. Friday, July 1, 2005. Age 84 years. Memorial service Wednesday, 7 PM, at the Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home,...

Millard L. Riddle

Millard L. Riddle

Jun 27, 2005

RIDDLE, Millard L., devoted husband of Ann F. Riddle (nee Volk), loving father of Darlene Reifenberger, Carol Jackson, Lori (the late Tom) Schweitzer-Teismann and Mary (Tom) Rovito, cherished grandfather of ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, dear brother of Eugene and Daniel Riddle, also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Monday, June 27, 2005. Age 85 years. Mass of...

Betty J. Crutchleo

Betty J. Crutchleo

Jun 19, 2005

Crutchleo, Betty J. (nee Fell) devoted wife of Calvin C. Crutchleo Sr., loving mother of Donna (and the late Robert) Schmidt and Calvin "Spud" (Elizabeth) Crutchleo Jr. and former mother in law of Nancy Crutchleo, cherished grandmother of Julie (David) Barnhorst, Bethany Crutchleo, Matthew (Deborah) Crutchleo and Bradley (Stephanie) Crutchleo, dear great grandmother of 7 great grandchildren and many loving...

Robert "Bob" Hunter

Robert "Bob" Hunter

Jun 16, 2005

HUNTER, Robert L. "Bob," beloved husband of Beatrice Speirs Hunter, devoted father of Carol L. (Harold) Phillips, R. Scott (Jan) and Bruce A. (Amy) Hunter and Nancy A. (Mike) Yarbrough, loving grandfather of Heather, Meghan and Caitlin Phillips, Katie and Darcie Hunter, Sam and Beck Hunter, Tanya and Travis Yarbrough. Thursday, June 16, 2005. Age 83 years. Visitation Tuesday/Wednesday evening...

David D. Leisure, Jr

David D. Leisure, Jr

Jun 16, 2005

LEISURE, David D. Jr., loving husband of Magdalena "Maggie" (nee Kampf), devoted father of Kimberly (Mark) Leisure-Jansen, Gregory (Rika) Leisure and David D. Leisure III, dedicated grandpa of Zachary Jansen, dear brother of Mary "Pat" Boyle, Edward (Lydia) Leisure, Grace (Carl) Hayes, Celeste Bergen and the late Lois Allen, loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Suddenly, Thursday, June 16,...

Hilda Sabo

Hilda Sabo

Jun 13, 2005

SABO, Hilda (nee Arnold), beloved wife of the late Paul Sabo, dear sister of Herta Freeby, dear aunt of Donna (Bill) Sabo, great-aunt of Matthew and Donald (Melissa) Sabo. Monday, June 13, 2005. Age 82 years. Memorial service Saturday, 10 AM, at Westwood First Presbyterian Church. No Visitation. If desired, memorials may be made to Mercy Franciscan at West Park,...

Robert "Bob" Stevens

Robert "Bob" Stevens

Jun 11, 2005

STEVENS, Bob W. beloved husband of Judy Schneider, father of Brenda (Don) Loschiavo, Tom (Debbie) Stevens and Robin (Charles) Loper, grandfather of seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, brother of Wanda Larkin, Billie June Catron, Behula Helton and the late Wassie Williams, also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Saturday June 11, 2005. Age 72 years. Funeral service 11 AM...

John D. Kennedy

John D. Kennedy

Jun 7, 2005

KENNEDY, John D. loving husband of the late Charlene L. Kennedy, devoted father of John L. (Catherine) Kennedy and Kimberly E. (Kevin Gold) Kennedy, cherished grandfather of John Ryan Kennedy and Isabelle V. Schwab. Tuesday June 7, 2005. Age 66 years. Funeral service 10 AM Friday at the Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home, 2880 Boudinot Ave. & Queen City...

Robert W. Leicht, Sr

Robert W. Leicht, Sr

Jun 5, 2005

LEICHT, Robert W. Sr., devoted husband of Opal D. Leicht (nee Wesson), loving father of Robert Leicht, Jr., Joseph Leicht, Sandra Leicht and Brenda (James) Vanderpool, dear step-father of Dorothy, Carl, Ray, Charlene, Martinez and Patty, cherished grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Sunday, June 5, 2005. Age 83 years. Funeral service Wednesday, 10 AM, at Elberon United Methodist...

Fred L. Geist

Fred L. Geist

Jun 2, 2005

GEIST, Fred L., beloved husband of Penny Geist (nee Abbott), devoted father of Pam (Scott) Rupp and Fred B. (Shirley) Geist, cherished grandfather of Maggie L. Rupp, step-grandfather of Helen York, Gaylon and David Butler and five step-great-grandchildren., dear brother of Gene and Ray Geist and the late Carl Geist and Ruth Pfrommer, also survived by many nieces and nephews....

Vivia Marie Novello

Vivia Marie Novello

May 29, 2005

NOVELLO, Vivia M. A"Skippy,A" (nee Adler), loving wife of Anthony R. Novello, devoted mother of Nancy (Charles) Bailey, Frank William Novello, Anita (Scot) Bigley, cherished grandmother of Anthony (Corissa), Thad Bailey and Nichole and Carin Bigley, great-grandmother of Sarah, Rachael and Laurel Bailey, also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Sunday, May 29, 2005. Age 76 years. Mass...

Judith Elaine Jancha

Judith Elaine Jancha

May 27, 2005

JANCHA, Judith Elaine (nee Laycock), beloved wife of Dr. Rev. Theodore Jancha, devoted mother of Michael (Sharon) Jancha, Joshua Jancha and his fiance Robyn Gault, cherished grandmother of Alexander, Zachary, Mikayla and Nickolas, dear sister of Robert (Marcey) Laycock, preceded in death by her parents Roy and Marjorie Laycock and granddaughter Megan Dominique Jancha. Professionally, Judy taught high school in...