Loree "Ree" Caroline Nicodemus, 56, Covington, died Feb. 7, 2008, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. Death was due to leukemia.

She was born June 13, 1951, in Celina to John H. and Virginia Loree Kittle Zumberge. Her father survives in Celina; her mother is deceased.

Also surviving is her husband of 30 years, Scott L.; her mother-in-law, Jean, Bradford; three brothers, Charlie Zumberge, Steve (Ginny) Zumberge and Mike (Cheryl) Zumberge, all of Celina; two sisters, Theresa Zumberge, St. Marys, and Jennifer Zumberge, Celina; and one granddaughter.

Deceased are her mother and two sons, John and Jesse.

She was a graduate of Immaculate Conception High School, Celina, and owner of Westbrook Beauty Salon, Troy. She was a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Covington.

Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Troy. Burial will be in Harris Creek Cemetery, Bradford.

Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at Bridges-Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Covington.

Contributions may be made to the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, Columbus.