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JAMES M. WILLIAMS JR., 29, of Over-the-Rhine, died Monday. He was a barber. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Bethel No. 2 Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Fairmount. Visitation: 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, Walnut Hills, is handling arrangements.
Date of announcement: 12-20-2000
Refugee Don Delev spoke against Communism
Don Delev fled Bulgaria under a hail of gunfire, and spent the rest of his life helping fellow refugees begin a new life in his adopted America.
Mr. Delev, 72, died at home in Mount Washington Wednesday after a long illness.
"He was one of the first people to escape from behind the Iron Curtain," said his son, Greg. "Refugees from Eastern Europe would come to Cincinnati because they had heard of him. He would help them find a job and a place to live."
"There must be 250 families living in Ohio because of him," said Janet Delev, his wife of 46 years.
Mr. Delev also helped many Greater Cincinnati families who adopted Bulgarian children, bridging the gap between the two very different cultures with patience, understanding and good humor, said Janet Curran of Anderson Township, who adopted twin Bulgarian girls with her husband, Steve.
"We always called him our unofficial cultural consultant," she said.
Twice arrested by Bulgaria's Communist government - once for singing "Chattanooga Choo-Choo" - Mr. Delev decided to escape from prison camp after 30 inmates were rounded up and shot by guards.
A patriot who loved his adopted country and his native homeland, Mr. Delev frequently spoke out against Communism and on behalf of All God's Children, a non-profit adoption and relief agency. He counted Gov. Bob Taft among his many friends.
In addition to his wife and son Greg, other survivors include two daughters, Maria and Elizabeth; a son, Michael; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchildren.
Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Fares J. Radel Funeral Home, 5950 Kellogg Ave., California, with a short family service afterward.
Memorials may be given to All God's Children, 4114 NE Fremont, Portland OR 97212.
Date of announcement: 12-21-2000
Rev. Edward Carter wrote 17 books about spirituality
Rev. Edward J. Carter, 71, a Jesuit priest who taught theology nearly 30 years at Xavier University and wrote 17 books on spirituality, died Monday at Colombiere Jesuit Community in Clarkston, Mich.
"Ed's transition to heaven will be easy because of his lifelong pursuit of spirituality," said Brother Jerome Pryor, Rev. Carter's fellow Jesuit and close friend of more than 40 years.
In 1966, Rev. Carter began an almost 30-year tenure at Xavier, where he taught theology and wrote extensively on prayer and spirituality. He also served as chaplain of the Xavier baseball team for several years.
His first book on spirituality, "Response in Christ," appeared in 1969. Sixteen more books followed, including those that focused on bringing Catholic teachings into daily lay life and on the power of prayer.
Rev. Carter was graduated from Xavier University in 1951 with a bachelor's degree in mathematics and a minor in education. After graduation, he entered the Jesuit novitiate in Milford. He received advanced degrees in philosophy and theology from West Baden College in Indiana, a master's degree in classics from Loyola University in Chicago in 1959 and a doctorate in theology from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. in 1966.
Survivors include a sister, Merle Carter of Mount Washington .
Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at St. Xavier Church, 607 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, followed by funeral services at 7:30 p.m.
Date of announcement: 12-21-2000
ALAN B. GOSLIN, 48, of Hagerstown, Md., died Sunday. He was a construction worker and a U.S. Army veteran. Graveside Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mountain View Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Md. No visitation. Blast Funeral Home, 7606 Old National Pike, Boonsboro, Md., is in charge of the arrangements.
Date of announcement: 12-21-2000
ALVINA R. HENRY, 90, of West Chester, died Tuesday. She was a domestic worker. Services: Noon Friday at First Baptist Church of Hazelwood, Blue Ash. Visitation: 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, Forest Park, is handling arrangements.
Date of announcement: 12-21-2000
RAYMOND RUFF SR., 77, of Silverton, died Tuesday. He was a driver for Yellow Cab Service. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, 2625 Gilbert Ave., Walnut Hills. Visitation: 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 12-21-2000
Newspaperman Francis Price
Francis "Fran" Price, retired vice president of production for the Cincinnati Enquirer and a newspaperman for more than four decades, died Monday.
The White Oak resident was 75.
"His job was his life," said his wife of 33 years, Elaine Jackson Price. Mr. Price also enjoyed calling his job his hobby, his wife said.
Mr. Price grew up in Lorain, Ohio, and was a press room foreman and production manager for the Lorain Journal. He worked for the paper from about 1943 to 1966.
After working at several other newspapers, including the old Washington Star, he came to Cincinnati in 1981.
He joined the Enquirer the same year as a plant manager and production director. He was named vice president of production in 1983 and he retired in 1990. Mr. Price served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
In addition to his wife, he leaves a daughter, Paula Price; three brothers, George, Thomas and David, and five sisters, Beatrice Branch, Dorothy Hinckley, Joan Gossier, Margaret Mannigan and Catherine Allen.
Services: 10 a.m. today at the Monfort Heights United Methodist Church, 3682 West Fork Road. Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home, 5527 Cheviot Road, Monfort Heights, is in charge.
Memorials: Alzheimer's Disease Research, 15825 Shady Grove Road, Suite 140, Rockville, Md. 20850.
Date of announcement: 12-22-2000
ERNEST BROWN, 75, of Dillsboro, Ind., died Wednesday. He was a farmer and carpenter. Services: 7 tonight at Ulrich-Filter Funeral Home, Dillsboro. Visitation: 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials: Dillsboro Emergency Unit.
Date of announcement: 12-22-2000
MILDRED MARTIN, 74, of Fairfield, died Dec. 17. She was a cook. Services: Noon Saturday at Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, Forest Park. Visitation: 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 12-22-2000
EDWARD A. MELLOTT, 86, of Guilford, Ind., died Thursday. He was a meter reader with Cincinnati Gas & Electric and a Navy veteran. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Fitch-Denney Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, Ind., is handling arrangements. Memorials: West Fork Cemetery.
Date of announcement: 12-22-2000
ROXIE NORMAN, 95, of Pleasant Ridge, died Tuesday. She was a homemaker. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Baptist Church, Woodlawn. Visitation: 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, Walnut Hills, is handling arrangements.
Date of announcement: 12-22-2000
OTIS WESLEY, 85, of Madisonville, died Tuesday. He was a retired machinist for U.S. Playing Cards. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, 6104 Desmond St. Visitation: 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Arrangements: Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home.
Date of announcement: 12-22-2000
Donnie Stoval, Sabin manager
Donnie Maurice Stovall, former manager of the Dr. Albert B. Sabin Cincinnati Convention Center and a city employee for 10 years, died Tuesday in Kansas City. He was 57.
Mr. Stovall was working as the liaison to the Kansas City Human Rights Commission when he died of a heart attack. He previously had worked as chief of staff to former Kansas City Mayor Emanuel Cleaver.
His Cincinnati career began in 1975 as special assistant to the city manager. He then was named deputy director of the Cincinnati Division of Employment & Training from 1979 to 1981.
For the next 10 years he managed the convention center and was involved in its $68 million expansion and renovation. He left the job in 1988 to go into consulting.
He is survived by his wife, Marylyn Brauninger-Stovall of Kansas City, Mo.; two daughters Moniquia Schweitzer and Courtney Rogers of Kansas City, and one son, Jason Stovall of Independence, Mo.
Services are 1 p.m. today at the Duane E. Harvey Funeral Home, Kansas City.
Date of announcement: 12-23-2000
Bill Harrison, Clovernook pro
Bill Harrison, a golf professional for 26 years at Clovernook Country Club in North College Hill, dedicated his life to the game.
The College Hill resident died Tuesday. He was 60.
"His life revolved around serving the game of golf and making it accessible and fun for all," said Pat Sucher, assistant golf professional who worked alongside Mr. Harrison for 11 years. "He played golf for most of his life and it got him to where he was. It's a game everyone can play, no matter how athletically talented you are. He thought it brought all kinds of people together."
Mr. Harrison grew up in Youngstown and attended Ohio University, where he played on the school golf team. He turned professional in 1962, when he began teaching the game at Youngstown Ohio Country Club.
He left to serve in the U.S. Army Signal Corps from 1963 to 1965 but, by 1970, he was back teaching at Western Hills Country Club.
He went on to work at Kenwood Country Club, Weatherwax Golf Course in Middletown and Golden Tee in Sharonville. At Clovernook Country Club, Mr. Harrison was renowned for organizing charitable golf outings and was a long-term supporter of the caddie program, especially the Evans Scholars Program.
Mr. Harrison is survived by his wife, Sue; a daughter, Traci DeBra of Milford; his mother, Mary Jane Harrison of Youngstown and two grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. today at Hodapp Funeral Home in College Hill. Memorials: Evans Scholars Foundation, 1 Briar Road, Golf, Ill. 60029-0301.
Date of announcement: 12-23-2000
CHRISTINE MATHIS, 76, of Roselawn, died Thursday. She was a cashier for University Hospital. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, Gilbert Avenue. Visitation: 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 12-23-2000
BESSIE C. STERRETT, 96, of Napa, Calif., died Nov. 6. She formerly lived in Cincinnati, worked at the Procter & Gamble Co. and sang at Christ Church downtown. Services were held at Treadway and Wigger Funeral Chapel, Napa. Memorials: music fund of the First Presbyterian Church, 1333 Third St., Napa, Calif., 94559.
Date of announcement: 12-23-2000
RICHARD STRUEWING, 68, of Morris, Ind., died Thursday. He was a retired employee of the Ripley County Beverage Co. and also was employed by Batesville Tool and Die. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Church, Morris. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Cook Funeral Home, Sunman, Ind.
Date of announcement: 12-23-2000
Robert Keeton headed research for P&G
Robert Keeton, 77, former head of economic research for Procter & Gamble, died Thursday at Twin Towers retirement facility in College Hill.
Mr. Keeton, a native of Salyersville, Ky., worked 41 years in the economic research department at P&G. During his career, he was involved in several business organizations, including the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Advisory Board and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Index Committee.
He served as chairman of the Conference of Business Economists and was a fellow of the National Association of Business Economists. He helped form the Miami Valley Business Economists group.
Mr. Keeton was asked to be the assistant secretary of commerce during President Richard Nixon's administration.
"He felt it was a high honor. But he didn't want to disrupt his home life," said Ruth Keeton, his wife.
Mr. Keeton spent his entire career at P&G following his graduation from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in business administration. He retired in 1989.
During World War II, Mr. Keeton served in France and Germany with the U.S. Army 70th Infantry Division.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Keeton is survived by a brother, Joe Keeton, of Bradenton, Fla., and four children: William, Karen and David Keeton, all of Cincinnati, and Michael Keeton of Rossville, Ga., along with 12 grandchildren.
Services: Wednesday at Westwood United Methodist Church, where Mr. Keeton was a trustee. Visitation is 9:30-11 a.m., with a service at 11 a.m., followed by burial in Spring Grove Cemetery.
Memorials: Twin Towers Benevolent Fund or Westwood United Methodist Church.
Date of announcement: 12-24-2000
GLENOUS CARMACK, 55, of Lawrenceburg, Ind., died Dec. 24. Services: 2 p.m. Thursday at Durhams Funeral Home, Pikeville. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Fitch-Denney Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, and from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at Durhams Funeral Home. Memorials: American Heart Association.
Date of announcement: 12-24-2000
KYLE DAVID CURRAN, 31, of Wilmington, died Sunday in a fire at his home. He was a machine opera tor with American Tool Co. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Columbkille Church, Wilmington. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Reynolds Smith Funeral Home, Wilmington. Memorials: Dream Factory.
Date of announcement: 12-24-2000
