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Ruth McElhinney, symphony supporter
Ruth Evelyn Ludwigson McElhinney, a major booster of the Cincinnati Symphony, died Tuesday. She was 87.
Mrs. McElhinney, of Fort Thomas, Ky., got involved with the symphony in the 1960s after supporters of the organization went looking for help in Northern Kentucky. She organized a committee to sell tickets and was so successful that, in 1966, she became the first Kentuckian elected president of the symphony's Women's Committee.
She opened her home to the orchestra's new 31-year-old conductor, Erich Kunzel.
"He became like the sixth member of our family, he was at our house so long," said Thomas McElhinney of Covington, a son. "Erich didn't have any brothers, so he became our brother."
Before Mrs. McElhinney got active in community work, she ran the tea room at Shillito's.
Other survivors include her husband, Dr. Thomas McElhinney; a daughter, Ann Kirlin of Laguna Beach, Calif.; sons, Peter McElhinney of Independence, Ky., Robert McElhinney of Hudson, Ohio, and Mark McElhinney of Dayton; and 14 grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Fort Thomas. Visitation will begin there at 6 p.m. Friday. Memorials are suggested to McAtee Scholarship Fund, 321 Riverside Drive, Covington, Ky. 41011.
Date of announcement: 04-18-2002
EVELYN GALBREATH, 88, of Quercus Grove, Ind., died Tuesday. She was a homemaker. Services: 11 a.m. EDT Saturday at Markland Funeral Home, Rising Sun, Ind. Visitation: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials: Ralph and Evelyn Galbreath Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Date of announcement: 04-18-2002
MARILYN RUTH THOMAS SKIRVIN, 64, of Columbus, Ind., formerly of Carrollton, Ky., and Vevay, Ind., died Wednesday. She was a retired desk clerk for General Butler State Resort Park, Carrollton. Services: 11 a.m. EST Saturday, Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay, Ind. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. EST today at the Family Worship Center, Carrollton, and 5 to 8 p.m. EST Friday at Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay. Memorials: Hospice of Bartholomew County, Ind., or Hospice of Carroll County, Ky.
Date of announcement: 04-18-2002
JAY D. LIDDLE, 61, of Cincinnati, died Sunday. He was a drug counselor. Graveside services: 10 a.m. EDT Saturday at Greendale Cemetery, Greendale, Ind. There is no visitation. Fitch-Denney Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, is handling arrangements.
Date of announcement: 04-18-2002
Gene Sorensen, 59, retired P&G engineer
Gene Sorensen "pushed himself headlong into the future," says his friend Dave Snowbeck. "Gene threw himself into everything that interested him, from music to mathematics. He simply enjoyed the fullness life can offer."
Eugene R. "Gene" Sorensen, 59, of Withamsville, died Monday.
He was retired engineer from Procter & Gamble.
"Gene Sorensen was the consummate scientist," says co-worker Bill Oulette. "His natural curiosity was never placated."
Mr. Sorensen was instrumental in the development of an elastic material used in disposable diapers.
"Gene was humble," says Mr. Oulette. "Those of us who knew him understood his quiet leadership and his technical expertise. We valued him for his insights, his non-judgmental advice."
Mr. Sorensen is survived by his wife, Marlene; daughter, Kristine; step-son, Kevin S. Meadors; sister, Rosalyn Hansen; and brother, Pete.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Norman Chapel, Spring Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Elden A. Good Funeral Home, Hyde Park.
Memorials are suggested to CityCure, 1947 Auburn Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45219.
Date of announcement: 04-19-2002
Rev. Kenny Lynch, pastor, pugilist
As a youth growing up in Walnut Hills, the Rev. Kenny Lynch had two major interests: religion and boxing.
Even while attending seminary, he continued to box, prompting his father to say: "Make up your mind. Are you going to fight or praise the Lord?"
In a sense, Rev. Lynch decided to do both.
During World War II, Rev. Lynch was one of seven Lynch brothers who answered their country's call, enlisting and serving abroad in the Army, Marines and Navy in some of the war's heaviest fighting. At war's end, only six would return home to a house on May Street with a gold star in its window - poignant proof of the war's toll on the family.
A heavily decorated Army chaplain who also served in Korea, Rev. Lynch died Tuesday in Chicago. He was 91.
His younger brother, Gabriel, 76, died only three weeks ago in Cincinnati. Father Kenny's death leaves his youngest brother, Paul Lynch of Mt. Adams, as the only surviving member of the "Fighting Lynches."
Believed to be one of only three families in America to have committed so many sons to the war effort, the Lynches received a framed letter of appreciation from President Franklin D. Roosevelt. An eighth brother served as a chaplain at veterans hospitals, but was not in the 
military.
Rev. Lynch served with the 3rd Armored Division and the 32nd Armored Regiment in England, France, Belgium and Germany during World War II. The numerous medals and combat ribbons that he received include the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star for valor and the Silver Star for gallantry on the battlefield.
The Silver Star recognized Rev. Lynch's performance during a battle in France when, under heavy enemy gunfire, he threw his body over a wounded soldier to prevent further wounds. Later, he carried the wounded man 300 feet across unprotected territory to safety, according to a citation accompanying the award.
After the war, Rev. Lynch served as pastor at Holy Cross-Immaculata Church in Mt. Adams from 1947 to 1950. When the
Korean War began, he joined the 31st Infantry Regiment, the famed American Foreign Legion, at He artbreak Ridge, service for which he later received a second Bronze Star.
Rev. Lynch remained in the Army until 1966, stationed at posts around the world, then later served at various Passionist monasteries and parishes throughout the United States. He was a member of the Passionist Order, Holy Cross Province for 65 years.
In addition to his brother, he is survived by two sisters, Rosemary Mugavin of Mt. Washington and Ursula McFadden of Hyde Park.
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Agnes Church, 1924 Newburg Road, Louisville, followed by burial with full military honors at the church cemetery. A memorial mass will be held in Cincinnati at 4:30 p.m. April 27 at Holy Cross-Immaculata Church, 30 Guido, Mt. Adams.
Date of announcement: 04-19-2002
ROSELYN E. BOONE, 68, of Liberty, Ind., died Tuesday. She was a cafeteria worker with Temple Christian School in Connersville, Ind., and a member of Connersville Baptist Temple. Services: 1 p.m. EST Saturday at Cook Funeral Home, Brookville, Ind. Visitation: 4 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Memorials: Diabetes. Research, the Heart Fund or charity of the donor's choice.
Date of announcement: 04-19-2002
RAYMOND GOODGAMES, SR., 81, of Avondale, died Monday. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was an Army veteran of World War II. Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Inspirational Baptist Church, Avondale. Visitation: 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Renfro & Piper Funeral Home, Avondale, is handling arrangements.
Date of announcement: 04-19-2002
BESSIE L. GRUBBS, 85, of Aurora, Ind., died Thursday. She was a clerk with Woodland Hills Nursing Home and a treasurer with Community United Methodist Church in Aurora. Services: 10 a.m. EDT Monday at the church. Vi sitation: 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Rullman Hunger Funeral Home, Aurora. Memorials: Community United Methodist Church, American Diabetes. Association or Manchester Life Squad.
Date of announcement: 04-19-2002
JULIA MAE SLAUGHTER HOLT, 88, of Avondale, died Wednesday. She was retired from Mack Shirt Co. Services: noon today at Zion Baptist Church, Avondale. Visitation: 11 a.m. today at the church. Renfro and Piper Funeral Home, Avondale, is handling arrangements.
Date of announcement: 04-19-2002
CHARLES EDWARD CHARLIE MESSER, 42, of Cross Plains, Ind., died Monday. He worked for Kroger in Madison, Ind. Services: noon EST Saturday at Bovard Funeral Home, Versailles, Ind. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. EST today and 11 a.m. EST Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials: to the family.
Date of announcement: 04-19-2002
ARTHUR PETE ORICK, 77, of Amelia, died Wednesday. He was a retired building contractor. Services: 1 p.m. Monday at T. P. White & Sons Funeral Home, Mount Washington . Visitation: 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 04-19-2002
ORLANDO A. HUSBANDS RUIZ, 24, of Roselawn, died Wednesday. Services: noon Tuesday at Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, Walnut Hills. Visitation: 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 04-19-2002
Michael Jannelli, Mormon bishop
Michael Marcello Jannelli, 56, a Mormon bishop, died Monday at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center following a heart attack.
Mr. Jannelli, of Hebron, Ky., worked as a certified traffic manager for Fluor-Fernald Inc., directing the transportation of hazardous waste from the Fernald Superfund site in Crosby Township.
He volunteered for five years as a bishop for the Northern Kentucky Second Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, overseeing the spiritual and material needs of about 700 church members and planned to go on a mission with the church when he retired.
If he could have worked full-time for the church, he would have, said his wife, Elaine Jannelli: "He did a lot for so many people."
Also surviving are daughters, Sharon Sandberg of Syracuse, N.Y., Karen Jannelli and Tamara Jannelli, both of Hebron, Christi Jannelli of Orem, Utah, and Debra Jannelli of Provo, Utah; a sister, Dolores Tyrone of Lanoka Harbor, N.J.; and three grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lakeside Park, Ky. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 tonight at Linnemann Funeral Home, Burlington. Burial will be in Salt Lake City, Utah. Memorials are suggested to Perpetual Education Fund, Northern Kentucky Second Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 14 Buttermilk Pike, Lakeside Park, Ky. 41017.
Date of announcement: 04-23-2002
CHARLIE J. BELL, 69, of Westwood, died Saturday. He was a machine operator for Kirk and Blum, Inc. Services: noon Friday at Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, Forest Park. Visitation: 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 04-23-2002
EAMOND F. ELLIS SR., 32, of Westwood, died Friday. He was a nursing assistant. Services: noon Friday at Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, Walnut Hills. Visita tion: 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 04-23-2002
ANNABELLE EVERETT, 84, of Walnut Hills, died Sunday. She worked for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Airplane Factory, Dayton. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, Silverton. Visitation: 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 04-23-2002
EULAH C. ROBINSON, of Dayton, formerly of Cincinnati, died Friday. She was retired from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton. Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Routsong Funeral Home, Kettering, Ohio. Visitation: noon Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials: To family.
Date of announcement: 04-23-2002
