Mary C. Roether, 86, died at 10 a.m. March 21, 2008, at Hospice of Cincinnati Western Hills.

She was born April 30, 1921, in Cincinnati, to Leo J. and Mary Averbeck Heithaus. On June 15, 1946, she married Celina native Guy "Joe" Roether, who died in 1985.

Survivors are two sons Michael (Mary Lou), Cincinnati, Mark (Betty), Mogadore; a daughter, Mary Jo (Bob) Husman, Brandon, Miss.; two sisters, Loretta Roark and Jeanann Heithaus, and a brother Jerry Heithaus, all of Cincinnati; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Deceased are a brother, Pete Heithaus; two sisters, Ritamay Burke and Rosemarie Halstead; and a great-grandson.

Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Cincinnati.

Calling is 9:30-10:15 a.m. Friday at the church.

Contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tenn., or Hospice of Cincinnati Western Hills.

Rebold, Rosenackes & Sexton Funeral Home of Cincinnati has charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be sent to www.rebold.com.