Ethel M. Rupp

Ethel M. "Sis" Rupp, age 84 of Hamilton passed away Friday July 1, 2005 at Vitas Hospice at Ft. Hamilton. Born April 5, 1921 in Millville, OH, Sis lived most of her life in Hamilton. She was an employee of The Ohio Casualty Group for 21 years and attended the First Baptist Church of Hamilton. Sis was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, a warm and caring person loved by many friends and relatives who will remember her dearly.

She is survived by her loving husband, Jack Rupp of Hamilton; sons: Ralph (Betty) Spivey of Grand Prairie, TX; Lew (Rita) Sroufe of Anderson Township; Greg Rupp of Hamilton; and Brad (Linda) Rupp of St. Petersburg, FL. She is also survived by grandchildren, Lindsay, Erin, Robyn, Mike, Kelley, and Ginny; and 3 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday July 5, 2005 at the Avance Funeral Home & Crematory, 4976 Winton Rd., Fairfield with Dr. Dennis Metzger and Rev. William C. Brantingham officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation will also be Tuesday from 10 a.m. - until time of service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Hamilton, 1501 Hamilton-Cleves Rd., Hamilton, OH 45013, Berkley Square 100 Berkley Dr., Hamilton, OH 45013 of VITAS Hospice. The family will accept condolences at www.avancefuneralhome.com.

Visitation

10-11 a.m., Tuesday July 5, 2005 @ Avance Funeral Home & Crematory

Service

11 a.m., Tuesday July 5, 2005 @ Avance Funeral Home & Crematory