Obituaries

Sallie B. Payne

Sallie B. Payne

Jan 27, 2003

PAYNE, Sallie Betty Corum, cherished wife of 62 years to Ralph H. Payne, beloved mother of Thomas (Marilyn) and Jonathan (Theresa) Payne and Patricia (Robert) Mitchell, sister-in-law of Suzanne Sparks and the late Phyllis and Jack Sanders and Tom Sparks, also survived by eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, three nieces, one nephew and many friends. Mrs. Payne was past President of...

Charles E. Farrell

Charles E. Farrell

Jan 26, 2003

FARRELL, Charles E., loving fiance of Joan C. Storch, devoted son of the late William and Anne Farrell, brother of the late Bill, Margie, Jim and Tom Farrell, devoted uncle of Rosemary Newberry, Dan, Mike, Steve and John Farrell, Theresa Farrell, Carole Elchynski, Kathy Barnes, Mary Ann Farrell-Jacobs, Tom Farrell Jr, Margie Hauke and Tim Farrell, brother-in-law of Ginny Farrell,...

Elizabeth D. Beesten

Elizabeth D. Beesten

Jan 21, 2003

BEESTEN, Elizabeth D., devoted mother of Barbara Carney and Brandt Beesten, loving grandmother of Dan Carney, Maureen Cooper, Brian Carney, Erin Hudepohl, Tammy Landfried, Todd Beesten, Shawna Beesten, Alyssa Krommer and Craig Beesten, great-grandmother of Logan, Lauren, Megan, Madison, Austin, Chase, Hailey, Emma, Paige, Caroline and Kayla, dear sister of Eunice Will and the late Marguerite Hurlbut, sister-in-law of Peter...

Kay F. Meiners

Kay F. Meiners

Jan 19, 2003

Meiners, Kay F. (nee Dailey), beloved wife of James Meiners, devoted mother of Michael (Janice) Meiners, dear grandmother of Jacob and Julia Meiners. She will be loved and missed by many family members and friends. Sunday, January 19, 2003. Memorial service Wednesday, 11 AM, at Highland Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, KY. If desired, memorials may be made to the Susan G....

Ralph S. Townsend

Ralph S. Townsend

Jan 16, 2003

Townsend, Ralph S, devoted husband of the late Frances W. Townsend (nee Wind). Passed away Thursday, January 16, 2003, at the age of 93 years. Mr. Townsend was an avid Cincinnati Reds Fan and Supporter. He was also a passionate fan of Collegiate Athletics. He will be missed by many friends and neighbors. Funeral service Tuesday, 11 AM, at the...

Ileen Chaffin

Ileen Chaffin

Jan 13, 2003

CHAFFIN, Ileen (nee Abrams), beloved wife of Franklin D. Chaffin, loving mother of Anna Waddell, James Sawyer, Joan Parker, Sandra Smith, Diana Gibson and Frankie Branham, also survived by twenty-one grandchildren, thirty-four great-grandchildren and six brothers. Monday, January, 13, 2003. Age 69 years. Funeral service Thursday, 8 PM, at the Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home, 2880 Boudinot Avenue at...

Robert E. Lehman

Robert E. Lehman

Jan 10, 2003

LEHMAN, Robert E., beloved husband of Antoinette R. Lehman (nee Rusco), devoted father of Annette (Paul) Fulton, Bob (Barb) and Rick Lehman, loving grandfather of Valerie (Doug) Holmes. Ann,Paul (Robin)Fulton, Michael, Stephen and Joey Fulton, Bob, Tom, Adam (Trisha) Lehman, Jeffrey, Erika, Margaret and Christine Lehamn, great-grandfather of Anthony and Jacob Holmes, Alex and Matthew Fulton, Molly and Nicl Mai,...

Emma E. St. John

Emma E. St. John

Jan 10, 2003

St. John, Emma E. (nee Fetchan), beloved wife of the late Lloyd M. St. John, loving mother of Thomas St. John, dear sister of Marie Bolka. Mrs. St. John was one of the original and the oldest member of the Cincinnati Reds Fan Club "The Rosie Reds." Friday, January 10, 2003, at the age of 103 years. Funeral service Tuesday,...

Ronald P. Bova

Ronald P. Bova

Jan 9, 2003

BOVA,Ronald P., faithful husband of Retta Bova (nee Hill), loving father of Ron, Beth,Michael and Lisa, grandfather of eight grandchildren, dear brother of Anna Mae Hoerst, Freda Wachter, Theresa Folz and the late Joseph Bova, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Thursday, January 9, 2003. Age 70 years. Visitation Monday evening from 5 to 7 PM at the First...

Gertrude T. Dyer

Gertrude T. Dyer

Jan 8, 2003

DYER, Gertrude T. (nee Ross), beloved wife of the late Leland Dyer, devoted mother of James (Brenda) Downey, Ron (Sandy) Dyer and Paul (Kymberly) Dyer, loving grandmother of Sheila, Susan, Jenna, Jared, P.J. and Kaylx, great-grandmother of Sarah, Michelle, Daniel and Kelly, dear sister of Charles (Billie) Ross and Elizabeth Mohler. Wednesday, January 8, 2003. Age 80 years. Funeral service...

Eileen Findlay-Coffe

Eileen Findlay-Coffe

Jan 7, 2003

FINDLAY-COFFE, Eileen (nee McLeod) Eileen was predeceased by her first husband Eugene Coffe (1981) and leaves to mourn her loss and celebrate her life, husband Larry Findlay of 18 years; daughter Ann (Larry) Sulky, grandchildren Ben and Kate of Scarborough, Ontario; Daughter Lois (Donald ) Porzio, grandchildren Michael and Bryan, of Batavia, Illinois, son Captain Bruce (Angela) Coffe, grandchildren Adam...

Claude H. Combs

Claude H. Combs

Jan 6, 2003

COMBS, Claude H., beloved husband of Florence Apro-Combs (nee Brannon), devoted father of David(June) Combs, Thomas (Tracy) Combs and Sandra (Mike) McNulty, stepfather of Patricia (Bill) Kenney, Peggy (Joe) Biggs, Anthony (Jill), Timothy (Jody) and John (Sue) Apro, loving grandfather of 24 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, dear brother of James Combs, Edith Scholl and Lois Johnson. Mr. Combs retired from...

Ella Rae Burns

Ella Rae Burns

Jan 5, 2003

BURNS, Ella Rae (nee Martin), loving wife of the late John P. Burns for 44 years, beloved daughter of the late Thomas A. & Mary C. Martin (nee McIntyre), devoted mother of Kathleen (Don) Vinel, John (Dianne) Burns, Maureen (Ken) Mueller, Patty (William) Mistler, Michael Burns, Elleen Martin-Burns, Colleen Topicz and Kay (Kevin) Sanders, dear grandmother of twenty-one grandchildren and...

Frederick Joseph Selm

Frederick Joseph Selm

Jan 4, 2003

SELM, Frederick Joseph, loving husband and father passed away Saturday, January 4, 2003, at the age of 87. Beloved husband of 62 years to Helen Marie Selm (nee Frankart), much loved father of Dorinne Louise, Alicen Marie and Catherine Anne Selm, father-in-law of Catherine's late husband Paul G. Weinkam, loving campanion of feline pet Lily, loving friend of Louis Peller,...

Ruth Marie Ruthemeyer

Ruth Marie Ruthemeyer

Jan 2, 2003

RUTHEMEYER, Ruth Marie (Oberlander), beloved wife of 63 years to Charles W. Ruthemeyer, dear sister of Grace E. Corcoran and Janet (Richard) Hauck, also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces & great-nephews. Thursday, January 2, 2003. Age 84 years. Funeral service held at the convenience of the family. No Visitation. Memorials may be made to Westwood United Methodist Church, 3450...

Anne McAlpin

Anne McAlpin

Dec 31, 2002

McALPIN, Anne (nee Nugent), was taken to heaven on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2002, to be with her eternal husband, Walter F. McAlpin. She is survived by her sons: Walt (Lynn), J. Daniel (the late Sharon) and Michael (Carolyn) McAlpin. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is leaving behing a host of relatives and...

Helen C. Poppe

Helen C. Poppe

Dec 29, 2002

POPPE, Helen C. (nee Felkamp), devoted mother of Susan S. Oechsler and William G. Schmidt, Jr., loving grandmother of William, Michael and Steven Schmidt. Sunday, December 29, 2002. Age 84 years. Memorial Service Thursday, Dec. 9, 2003, at 10 AM at the Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home, 2880 Boudinot Avenue at Queen City. No Visitation.

Betty Dunhoft

Betty Dunhoft

Dec 28, 2002

DUNHOFT, Betty J. (nee McGeorge), beloved wife of the late Richard A. Dunhoft, devoted mother of Cynthia Fister, Sheryl (Mark) Rosemeyer, and the late Terry Dunhoft, loving grandmother of Angela (Chris), Christina, Todd and Sarah, dear sister of Robert (Mary Jo) McGeorge. Saturday, December 28, 2002. Age 74 years. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 10 AM, at St. Catharine Church....

Austin Voelker

Austin Voelker

Dec 25, 2002

VOELKER, Austin, beloved husband of Clare Voelker (nee Kessling), devoted father of Leonard (Rosemarie) Voelker, Lois Ann (Raymond) Kunze, Joan (Jim) Eggemeyer, Kenneth (Martha) Voelker, Elaine (Earl) Behrens, Clare (David) Bates, Janet (Butch) McCarty, Maria (Marvin) Thomas and the late David Voelker, father-in-law of Carole Kaster, also survived by 62 grandchildren,39 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Wednesday, December 25, 2002. Age...

Lavern A. Hall

Lavern A. Hall

Dec 23, 2002

HALL, Lavern A. (nee Reade), beloved wife of 54 years to Herschel Hall, devoted mother of Monna (Scott) Steinhard, loving grandmother of Justin Reade Steinhard and Nadine Elizabeth Steinhard. Mrs. Hall was a floral designer for 7 years at Julius Baer Florist and for 25 years at Bittman's College Hill Florist. She was an active member of St. Peter &...