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Rebecca Mandell, Jewish leader
Rebecca Dombar Mandell, an activist for Cincinnati's Jewish community, died Saturday.
The former Amberley Village resident was 87.
Her son, Kenneth, said his mother had been active until her death. He said she had an intense interest in life and "was a true giver, always willing to help others."
Ms. Mandell became involved with the Jewish Community Center and the Jewish Foundation. She also was a member of the Adath Israel Synagogue since 1931.
She and her late husband, Benjamin, founded the Benny Mandell Produce Co.
Other survivors are a daughter, Gloria Mandell of Cincinnati; a sister, Ann Petricoff of Blue Ash; two brothers, Benjamin Dombar of Finneytown and Abrom Dombar of Kennedy Heights; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services were today at Weil Funeral Home in Avondale. Memorials: Cincinnati Eye Bank, or American Heart Association.
Date of announcement: 08-04-1997
CAROLINE HOPKINS HOLLIS, 77, the first female mayor of Oxford, Ohio, died Thursday. In 1977, she was elected vice mayor and was elected mayor in 1978 and served until 1981. She leaves her husband of 55 years, Lewis Hollis. A memorial service for Mrs. Hollis will be scheduled later.
Date of announcement: 08-04-1997
KATY MAE BERRY TROTTER, 61, of Mt. Healthy, died July 30. Ms. Berry was retired from the Internal Revenue Service. Services: 7 p.m. today at Renfro Funeral Service, Avondale. Visitation: 6 p.m. today until time of service at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 08-04-1997
Ronald Bridewell, heroic firefighter
Former Newport firefighter Ronald Lee Bridewell rushed into the smoke and flames of the Beverly Hills fire over and over, pulling victims out, sharing his oxygen mask with victims.
His actions saved lives that night in May 1977, and ultimately cost him his own life Monday, when he died at St. Luke Hospital from respiratory problems caused by inhaling the smoke and heat that night, said his sister, Mary Ann Tischner.
When the Beverly Hills Supper Club burned, Mr. Bridewell was on the Newport fire crew that rushed to help. He later became an assistant fire chief in Newport.
"He pulled 26 to 28 people out by himself," said Newport Assistant Fire Chief Jim Schafer.
He also leaves his wife, Marilyn; sons Ron, Greg and Steve; daughters, Lisa Ruschman and Sandy Giles; brothers, Ray and Bill Bridewell; sisters, Bonnie Walter and Sharon Montgomery; and nine grandchildren.
Mass: 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Church, Cold Spring, Ky. Visitation: 3 to 9 p.m. today at Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Newport. Memorials: American Heart Association or American Lung Association.
Date of announcement: 08-06-1997
Anita Eversull, 102, music teacher
Anita Mueller Eversull, singer, musician and teacher who once hosted the famed Russian revolutionary Alexander Kerensky, died Friday at the Presbyterian Home just two months short of her 102nd birthday.
Mrs. Eversull was the widow of the Rev. Harry K. Eversull, who was former president of Marietta College, pastor of the Walnut Hills Congregational Church, and executive of the Council of Churches of Greater Cincinnati.
Wherever her husband was pastor or minister, Mrs. Eversull was a member of the choir, church soloist and music teacher.
"Her life was filled with music," said her son, Rev. Robert E. Eversull of Greensburg, Ind. "She was a remarkable woman, and she had a wonderful life."
The St. Louis native first taught in a one-room schoolhouse before attending Northwestern University, majoring in music. She married the Rev. Eversull in 1920 and the couple came to Cincinnati, where he became pastor of the Walnut Hills Congregational Church.
In 1937, Rev. Eversull became president at Marietta and entertained many campus speakers. Among them, Mrs. Eversull's son recalled, were the Grand Duchess Marie of Russia and the revolutionary Alexander Kerensky.
"I remember as a boy sitting at Kerensky's feet and listening to his account of his escape from Russia," Rev. Robert Eversull said. "It would make your hair stand on end."
In 1942, the couple returned to Cincinnati, where Rev. Eversull became executive of the Council of Churches and Mrs. Eversull taught voice at the Conservatory of Music of Cincinnati and music in the Cincinnati Public Schools. In 1945, Rev. Eversull became the minister of the First Presbyterian Church of Walnut Hills and Mrs. Eversull sang in the choir.
Mrs. Eversull, after the death of her husband, moved into the Presbyterian Home in 1969. She leaves another son, Gilbert R. Eversull, of Cincinnati, and a foster daughter, Sue Spencer, of Arcanum, Ohio.
Service: afternoon of Aug. 31 at the Presbyterian Home in College Hill.
Date of announcement: 08-06-1997
LILLIE MAE KEY, 85, of Lincoln Heights, died Monday. She was a homemaker. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Greater New Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Carthage. Visitation: 6 p.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements: Hall-Jordan Funeral Home, Lockland.
Date of announcement: 08-06-1997
NELL LUELLA COMLY LORCH, 94, of Patriot, Ind., died Tuesday. She was a homemaker. Services: 1 p.m. EST Saturday at Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay, Ind. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 08-06-1997
CLAIRE THOMPSON, 70, of Madisonville, died Saturday. She was a nurse's aid. Arrangements were through Renfro Funeral Service, Avondale.
Date of announcement: 08-06-1997
Gene P. Johnson, played for UC and championship teams in NFL
Gene P. Johnson, who played football at the University of Cincinnati and went on to a championship career in the National Football League, died Monday. He was 61.
A 1958 graduate of UC, Mr. Johnson was a halfback and a defensive back who went on to play for the Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants in the NFL.
He was taken in the ninth round of the 1959 draft by the Eagles and helped them to the NFL championship in 1960.
After the 1960 season, he was traded by the Eagles to the fledgling Minnesota Vikings. He finished his pro career with the Giants, playing for them in 1961 and 1962. The Giants finished in first place in the Eastern Conference in both seasons.
Donald Whipple, who played with Mr. Johnson on the Bearcats teams in the 1950s, recalled his former teammate fondly.
"He was a wonderful guy," Whipple said, "always very enthusiastic, and just a lot of fun."
Mr. Johnson, of Union Township in Butler County, leaves his wife, Bonnie Dominique Johnson; sons Greg and Gary; and daughter, Jodi Sucher.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Hodapp Funeral Home, West Chester. Visitation will be at noon Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to UCATS c/o University of Cincinnati Foundation, 425 Oak St., Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219.
Date of announcement: 08-07-1997
LEON "RED" BLACK, 62, of Georgetown, Ohio, died Tuesday. Mr. Black was the owner of Georgetown Home Improvement. Services: 8 p.m. Friday at Cahall Funeral Home, Georgetown. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 08-07-1997
ESTHER DERWINGSON, 83, of Danville, Calif., died Monday. Ms. Derwingson was a homemaker. Services: 2 p.m. Friday at Thompson-Stevens Funeral Home, Mt. Orab, Ohio. Visitation: 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 08-07-1997
ESTELLE FERGUSON, 79, of Forest Park, died Monday. Ms. Ferguson was a retired social worker. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Unity Christian Church, Hartwell. Visitation: 10 a.m. Friday at Hall-Jordan Funeral Home, Lockland.
Date of announcement: 08-07-1997
HAZEL FORD, 84, of Vevay, Ind., died Tuesday. She was a waitress for the Old Swiss Inn, Vevay. Services: 11 a.m. EST Friday at Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. EST today and 8 a.m. EST Friday at the funeral home. Memorials: Arthritis Foundation.
Date of announcement: 08-07-1997
FLORENCE K. HENDERSON, 85, of Bethel, Ohio, died Tuesday. Ms. Henderson was a homemaker. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Kennedy-Stevens Funeral Home, Bethel. Visitation: 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Date of announcement: 08-07-1997
ANNA MAE HIGHTOWER, 74, of Cincinnati, died Sunday. Ms. Hightower was a housekeeper for the University of Cincinnati. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Jamison and Jamison Funeral Home, West End.
Date of announcement: 08-07-1997
