Runyan, Richard E.,beloved husband of the late Ruth J."Boo" Runyan, devoted father of William "Bill" (Cheryl) and Richard "Dick" (Peggy) Runyan, dear grandfather of 7 grandchildren, brother of the late Dale, Robert, Philip and Paul Runyan and Miriam Hudginis, also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Saturday December 23, 2006. Formerly of Madeira. Friends may call Friday from 10AM until time of service at 11AM at the Parkview Chapel of Rest Haven Memorial Park , 10209 Plainfield Rd., Evendale. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Cincinnati. Condolences may be expressed at www.strawserfuneralhome.com

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Stratemeyer, Fay Jane (nee Vandervort),widow of Otto G. Stratemeyer, sister of Monie Vandervort, devoted mother of Barbara Weddell, Suzanne (Kenneth) Russell and Steven ( Jeanne Gruenschlaeger) Stratemeyer, dear grandmother of Mark Kinney, Heather Kinney, Robert and Lori Russell, caring great grandmother to seven beautiful children. Saturday December 23, 2006. A memorial service will be held 12 Noon Thursday at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 6120 Ridge Ave., Pleasant Ridge, (513)631-8569. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Shriners Hospital. Condolences may be expressed at www.strawserfuneralhome.com

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Sadinka, Evelyn " Evie", beloved wife of the late Daniel M. Sadinka, devoted mother of Sandra L. (Charles) Sears, Susan M. (Michael) Haymes and Diane J. (Ken) Welch, dear grandmother of Daryl, Bryan, Lisa, Devon and great grandchildren Brendan, Colin and Kendall. Friday, December 22, 2006. Formerly of Blue Ash. Funeral service 11AM Saturday at the chapel of Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to Vitas Hospice, 11500 Northlake Dr., Suite 400, Cincinnati, OH 45249. Condolences may be expressed at www.strawserfuneralhome.com

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Halpin, Shirley E. 82 yrs, formerly of Montgomery, passed away December 13, 2006 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. Born in Boswell, IN January 26, 1924, she was prededed in death by parents Earl and Anna Eldridge and brother William. She is survived by husband of 60 years, Fred P. Halpin; daughters Christina (Joseph) Siciliano, Cincinnati; Valerie (John) Van Benschoten, Mesa, AZ; Pamela (James) Williams, Inglewood, CA; Vicki Hamilton, Nome, AK; Cynthia (Andrew) Klatt, Columbus, OH; grandchildren Shanna (Greg) Ward, Patrick Koenigsdorf, Caroline (Brian) McNeely, John and Lyndsay Van Benschoten, John Robert Hamilton, Thomas, Kenneth and Sherilyn Klatt. Visitation will be held at the Church of the Saviour, 8005 Pfeiffer Rd., 12 Noon to 2 P.M. Thursday December 21. A memorial service will be held at the church at 2:30 P.M., with a meal at the church following. Strawser Funeral Home, Blue Ash, will be handlling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers. the family requests that those who wish contribute to the Church of the Saviour Choral Dept. in Shirley's memory. Condolences may be expressed at www.strawserfuneralhome.com

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Hoffman Carolyn M., 93 yrs. of Sycamore Township passed away Monday, Dec 18th.,2006 at Maple Knoll Village. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Russell S. Hoffman, beloved sons Russell E., William W. and beloved grandson William Michael Hoffman. She is survived by her loving son John N. (Jack) Hoffman , daughters in law Carol, Ginny, and Nancy. She was the proud and loving grandmother of Barbara Hoffman, Cathleen Latham, Margaret Cloud, James N. Hoffman, Loretta Hoffman, Russell E. Hoffman Jr. and Michelle L. Hoffman. She is the great grandmother of 15 and great great grandmother of four. Visitation at Strawser Funeral Home, 9503 Kenwood Rd. Blue Ash, Ohio, Friday Dec. 22nd., 6-8PM. Services Saturday Dec. 23rd. with visitation 1 hour prior to the service at 10A.M. Donations can be made to Hospice or Ascension Lutheran Church

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Casada, Hazel. Beloved wife of the late Steve W.Casada. Loving mother of Oran (Ola) Casada, Maxine (Fred) Casada, Ivadean (Larry, Sr.) Pyles, Geraldine Gabe, Glenna (Kenneth) Ohlhauser, Glenn (Linda) Casada. Dear grandmother of 15 and great grandmother of 19. Resident of Blue Ash. Age 98 December 20, 2006. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the Strawser Funeral Home 9503 Kenwood Rd. Blue Ash. Funeral service will be 10 AM Wednesday at the funeral home. www.strawserfuneralhome.com.

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Abbott, Alex Barton. Sunday December 17, 2006. Friends may call Wednesday from 12Noon until time of service at 2PM at the Strawser Funeral Home, 9503 Kenwood Rd., Blue Ash. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Cincinnati or the Barrett Center. Condolences may be expressed at www.strawserfuneralhome.com

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Dres, Ted M. Loving son of Elaine and the late Ted Dres. Beloved brother of Toni, Tina, Tracy and Treva. Age 48 December 12, 2006. Friends may call Thursday from 6 -8 PM at the Strawser Funeral Home 9503 Kenwood Rd. Blue Ash. Graveside services will be 10:30 AM Friday at the Miamiville Cemetery. www.strawserfuneralhome.com

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Meister, Helen L. (nee Pease), beloved wife of 57 yrs. of Robert C. Meister, Sr., devoted mother of Robert (Deborah) Meister, Jr., Brenda (Rick) Anderson and Peggy (Ken) Coffey, dear grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, sister of Sylvia Case. Thursday December 14, 2006. Formerly of Mt. Healthy. Friends may call from 9-11:30AM Monday at the Strawser Funeral Home, 9503 Kenwood Rd., Blue Ash. Funeral service 12 Noon Monday at the Parkview Chapel at Rest Haven Memorial Park, 10209 Plainfield Rd., Evendale. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Cincinnati. Condolences may be expressed at www.strawserfuneralhome.com

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Paul, Hazel R., beloved wife of 58 yrs. to the late Gilbert T. "Slick" Paul, Jr., devoted mother of Paula L.(Larry) Hook and Todd D. (Jennifer) Paul, adoring mimi of Hayden Russell and Haylee Clare Hook and Cooper John and Kyler Thurman Paul. Wednesday December 13, 2006. Life long resident of Blue Ash. Friends may call Friday from 11:30AM until time of service at 1PM at the Strawser Funeral Home, 9503 Kenwood Rd., Blue Ash. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Alzheimer's Assn or Hospice of Dayton. Condolences may be expressed at www.strawserfuneralhome.com

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Smith, Eugene C., beloved husband of Lillie Smith, devoted father and father-in-law of Dwight & Diane Smith and Carolyn Rivera, loving grandfather of Jeffrey and Robert Smith, Krishanna Paguirigan and Raul, Rogelio, Rodolfo and Radames Rivera and great grandfather of Micah Rivera and Olivia Paguirigan, uncle of loyal nephew Bruce James. Friday December 8, 2006. Age 87 yrs. Friends may call Monday from 11AM until time of service at 12 Noon at the Strawser Funeral Home, 9503 Kenwood Rd., Blue Ash. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Creek Rd., Baptist Church, 3906 Creek Rd., Sharonville, OH 45241. Condolences may be expressed at www.strawserfuneralhome.com

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Wagner, Anna Natalie, beloved wife of the late John L. Wagner. Loving mother of Pamela M. (Ron) Wilson, Joanne E. (David) Scaggs, Judith G. Melish, John L. (Connie) Wagner, Paul R. (Sharon) Wagner and Jeanne N. (Michael) Thompson. Dear grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 7. Also preceded in death by here sister Agnes E. Henderson. December 2, 2006. Age 89. Friends may call Wednesday from 8:30 am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at the St. Saviour Catholic Church 4118 Myrtle Ave. Rossmoyne. If so desired, memorials may be made to the church or Save The Animals Foundation PO Box 9361 Cinti, OH 45209. Condolences may be expressed at www.strawserfuneralhome.com

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