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TERONE MCNEAL, 55, of Cincinnati, died Sept. 11. He was a laborer and a Vietnam War veteran. Services were Monday. Arrangements: Renfro Funeral Service Inc..
Date of announcement: 09-21-1999
PRESTON S. VICTOR, 73, of Forest Park, Ohio, died Saturday. He was a retired crane operator for Cincinnati Milacron and a World War II veteran. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, 11400 Winton Road, Forest Park. Visitation: 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 09-21-1999
MARVIN "MARK" P. SMITH, 68, of Lawrenceburg, Ind., died Saturday. He was retired sales promoter for DuBois Chemical Co. Services at the convenience of the family. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. EDT today at Fitch-Denney Funeral Home.
Date of announcement: 09-21-1999
WILLIAM H. FORRESTER, 81, of Lawrenceburg, Ind., died Sunday. Mr. Forrester was a retired production manager for Alton Box Co. Services: 10:30 a.m. EDT Thursday at Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church, Lawrenceburg. Visitation: 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Fitch-Denney Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg.
Date of announcement: 09-21-1999
JAMES "JIM" GAYLE THOMAS, 85, of Lawrenceburg, Ind., died Sunday. Mr. Thomas was a retired laborer and an ordained deacon. Services: 1 p.m. EDT Friday at Union Valley Missionary Baptist Church, Lawrenceburg. Visitation: 6 to 9 p.m. EDT Friday at Fitch-Denney Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg. Memorials: Union Valley Missionary Baptist Church.
Date of announcement: 09-21-1999
HIRAM C. GORDON, 76, of Indianapolis, died Sunday. Mr. Gordon was retired from Naval Avionics, Indianapolis, and was World War II veteran. Services: 1:30 p.m. EST Thursday at Morgan-Webster-Nay Funeral Home, Madison. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and after 12:45 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 09-21-1999
CLARA M. WAGNER, 79, of Hamburg, Ind., died Sunday. Ms. Wagner was a retired equipment stamper for Hill-Rom Co. Services: 10 a.m. EST Thursday at St. Anne's Church, Hamburg. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. EST Wednesday at Weigel Funeral Home, Batesville.
Date of announcement: 09-21-1999
Gene Elkus, retailer, owned Gentry Shops
Gene Elkus, 79, a retailer who grew a single store into the chain of Gentry Shops, died Tuesday at University Hospital after suffering a stroke during Yom Kippur services the day before.
The younger Elkus joined his father Max's downtown menswear shop in 1938 at age 18, renaming it Max's Gentry Shop.
By 1945, Mr. Elkus had expanded to locations in Swifton Shopping Center, Western Hills and Middletown, Ohio. His son, Michael Elkus of Wyoming, joined Gentry Shops in 1969.
That year, the father-son team, ahead of a national trend, switched the stores to the off- price concept, selling better men's clothing at discount prices. Mr. Elkus stepped down from Gentry, and his son became CEO. He sold the business in 1980.
Mr. Elkus' wife of 56 years, Neddie Mae Elkus, died in April 1998 in Florida, where the couple owned a home. Mr. Elkus is survived by a second son, Dr. Richard Elkus of Birmingham, Ala.; two brothers: Robert Elkus of Kenwood and Dr. Fred Elkus of Blue Ash; and five grandchildren.
Visitation: 11 a.m. Thursday at Wise Center, 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village. Funeral: noon Thursday, followed by private burial in the United Jewish Cemetery in Montgomery.
Date of announcement: 09-22-1999
Derrick J. Ross, premed student
Derrick Jason Ross, who founded a cancer support organization called "See You In Heaven," died Sept. 14 after a three-year fight with a rare form of cancer.
Mr. Ross, who was 28, was a premed junior at Northern Kentucky University.
With the assistance of a local firm, he started a Web site in 1998 called "See You In Heaven." The site lets anyone who is seriously ill to post a request for medical help.
"When he was diagnosed with cancer, he wanted to do something that would help other cancer patients and other terminally ill patients," said his mother, Gloria Ross, of Forest Park.
Last year, more than 1,200 people responded to a posted plea on the Web site from a 17-year-old LaSalle High School senior for a bone marrow donor.
Mr. Ross, a Cincinnati native, also leaves his father, Henderson Ross, of Forest Park; a son, Letoile DeShawn Josiah Ross, of Batavia; two brothers: Henderson Ross Jr., of Covington, and Milton Ross, of Green Hills; four sisters: Tracey Ross, of Springfield Township, Alice Fields, of Colerain Township, Andrea Jackson, of downtown Cincinnati, and Pam Floyd, of Kennedy Heights; his fiance, Alichia Fox, of Batavia, and a grandmother, Isetta Jackson, of Reading.
Mr. Ross' body was cremated. A "See You In Heaven" going home celebration will be at 6 p.m. Saturday at Christ Emmanuel Equipping Center, Grand Ambassador Hall, 1055 Laidlaw Ave., Bond Hill.
"He didn't want a funeral," Mrs. Ross said. "He just wanted everyone to get together and enjoy themselves."
Memorial contributions to the "See You In Heaven" Fund may be made at any Provident Bank branch.
Date of announcement: 09-22-1999
Charlene Robinson, cared for sick and poor
Charlene Robinson worked for the sick, the poor and the elderly throughout the West End and Over-the-Rhine communities and served as an advocate for those living with AIDS.
For her work she was awarded the Maurice McCrackin Peace and Justice Award in 1995.
Ms. Robinson, 54, of the West End, died Friday.
She visited the sick and poor in their homes in her work for the Dominican Sisters of Hope and was a house manager for EPIC (Elderly People in the Community) at a shared-living house in the West End.
She was a cook and housekeeper at the Caracole residence for people living with AIDS. After her retirement in 1990, she continued to support their services as a volunteer.
She also was a member of the Cincinnati Board of Health for two years.
Ms. Robinson is survived by daughters: Rosa, Angela, Donna and Markita and eight grandchildren.
Mass: 7 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 745 Ezzard Charles Drive, West End. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Burial: New St. Joseph Cemetery.
Date of announcement: 09-22-1999
RALPH E. BOVARD, 78, of Lawrenceburg, Ind., died Tuesday. Mr. Bovard was a retired boilermaker. Services: 1 p.m. EDT Friday at Lawrenceburg Wesleyan Church. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. EDT Thursday at the church. Arrangements: Markland Funeral Home, Rising Sun.
Date of announcement: 09-22-1999
DAVID A. BROWN, 81, of Bond Hill, died Thursday. He worked in the sanitation department for The City of Cincinnati. Services: 6 p.m. today at Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, 6943 Montgomery Road, Silverton. Visitation: 4 p.m. today until time of service at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 09-22-1999
HOUSTON LEE RUSSELL SR., 49, of Avondale, died Sunday. He was a chef for University Hospital. Services: 11 a.m. today at Bethlehem Temple Apostolic Church, 4781 Hamilton Ave., Northside. Arrangements: Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home.
Date of announcement: 09-22-1999
Sister Margaret Morrisey, teacher
Sister of Charity Margaret Ann Morrisey, 92, died Wednesday at Mother Margaret Hall nursing home in Delhi Township.
Sister Margaret Ann was an educator for nearly 50 years, working as a math teacher, principal and guidance counselor in cities throughout Ohio.
Locally, she taught at Seton High School in Price Hill from 1933-35 and from 1955-59, returning as a counselor for eight years starting in 1968.
"Sister Margaret Ann had a very outgoing, fun-loving personality," said her friend of 45 years, Sister of Charity Mary Patrice Mahoney.
"Her students loved her, but she wasn't easy on them."
Sister Margaret Ann, a native of Dayton, Ohio, held degrees from the College of Mount St. Joseph and the University of Notre Dame.
She also had been an aide at Mother Margaret Hall nursing home, then at St. Joseph's Infant Home in Sharonville.
She retired in 1985.
Visitation: 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday in the Heritage Room at the Sisters of Charity Motherhouse, 5900 Delhi Road. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday in the Motherhouse chapel.
Date of announcement: 09-23-1999
PATRICIA ANN "PAT" STUDEBAKER ADKINS, 60, of Madison, Ind., died Monday. Ms. Adkins was a registered medical assistant, licensed practical nurse, and real estate agent. Services: 8 p.m. EST Friday at Calvary Baptist Church, Madison. Visitation: 6:30 p.m. Friday at the church.
Date of announcement: 09-23-1999
MARCELLA A. BAIRD, 94, of Oldenburg, Ind., died Tuesday. Ms. Baird was a housekeeper. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Church, Oldenburg. Visitation: 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements: Weigel Funeral Home. Memorials: The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.
Date of announcement: 09-23-1999
ROBERT K. BENNIE SR., 93, of Cincinnati, died Saturday. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Peace Baptist Church, 652 Rockdale, Cincinnati. Visitation: 6 p.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements: Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, Cincinnati.
Date of announcement: 09-23-1999
ROY EMORY, 74, of Roselawn, died Saturday. Mr. Emory was an entertainment promotion manager. Services: 1 p.m. Friday at Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, 2625 Gilbert Ave., Walnut Hills. Visitation: noon Friday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 09-23-1999
GEORGE E. LOWE, 44, of Batavia, Ohio, died Tuesday. Graveside services: 2 p.m. Friday at Williamsburg Cemetery. Arrangements: Maham Funeral Home, Williamsburg, Ohio.
Date of announcement: 09-23-1999
NELSON PERKINS, 86, of Felicity, Ohio, died Tuesday. Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Charles H. McIntyre Funeral Home, 323 North Union St., Felicity. Visitation: 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 09-23-1999
BARBARA JANE RHODEHAMEL, 72, of Madison, Ind., died Tuesday. Mrs. Rhodehamel was a former cafeteria worker for Anderson Elementary and former office manager for U.S. Shoe, Vevay, Ind. Services: 11 a.m. EST Saturday at Morgan-Webster-Nay Funeral Home, Madison. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. EST until time of services Saturday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 09-23-1999
DAVID SUMMERS, 85, of Forest Park, died Saturday. Mr. Summers was a retired laborer from Richter Transfer Co. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Lincoln Heights Baptist Church, 9991 N. Wayne Ave. Visitation: 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Arrangements: Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home.
Date of announcement: 09-23-1999
Father James Brockman, furthered mission of church in Latin America
Father James R. Brockman, S.J., a Cincinnati native and a 1944 graduate of St. Xavier High School, dedicated his life to social justice for the poor, especially Hispanics.
He was a scholar and expert on the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero, who was martyred by El Salvadoran 
military police on March 24, 1980, while he was celebrating Mass.
Father Brockman, 73, died Wednesday in Little Rock, Ark., where he was diocesan director of Hispanic ministry.
The Jesuit priest in 1982 wrote a book on the archbishop, "The Word Remains: A Life of Oscar Romero." The book became the basis of a film, "Romero" in 1989.
"No matter where he was, Father Brockman always had two things on his mind: the state of the Church in Latin America and his call to help the poor," said Father James J. Creighton, S.J., who was a classmate of Father Brockman during their religious studies.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Force in 1945-47 and entered the Jesuit novitiate in Milford in 1947. Father Brockman held a bachelor's degree from Xavier University, master's degree from Loyola University Chicago and two degrees from West Baden College in Indiana, where he was ordained in 1960.
In the late 1970s Father Brockman traveled to El Salvador, where he met Archbishop Romero. In 1978 and 1979 several Jesuits and lay people were murdered by military police. After that, the Jesuits and the archbishop openly opposed the ruthless government in El Salvador. Father Brockman returned to the United States in 1981.
Survivors include a sister, Rosann True of Park Ridge, Ill.
Services will be Tuesday in Little Rock. Burial will be in the Milford ( Ohio) Jesuit Cemetery at 11 a.m. Thursday. A Memorial Mass in Ohio will be announced later.
Date of announcement: 09-24-1999
GORDON CLENTON DOUGLAS, 99, of Bethel, died Wednesday. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Kennedy-Stevens Funeral Home, Bethel. Visitation: 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 09-24-1999
