Heithaus, Melva M. (nee Ruprecht). Beloved wife of the late Leo "Pete" Heithaus. Loving mother of Ron (Sally) Heithaus, Tim (Lori) Heithaus, Randy (Cheryl) Heithaus, and the late Steve (liv. Linda) Heithaus. Cherished nana of Lori (Tim) Roever, Dan (Selena) Heithaus, Eric Heithaus, Tory Heithaus, Mindy Heithaus, Olivia (Kenny) Mumfrey, Lizzi (Dave) Bareswilt, Anthony (Dawn) Broxterman, Kenzi (Korey) Weiss, Maddi (Larry) Vaughan, Kristen (Matt) Chadwell, Michael (Heather) Heithaus, Nicole (Chip) Mullenix, Erin Heithaus, and Zach Heithaus. Great GG of Mitchell, Tyler, Avery, Maddy, Gavin, Grant, Hudson, Niko, Brody, Owen, Brennan, Connor, Kelsey, Bryce, Penelope, Charlotte, Lily, Hannah, Ellie, Lucas, Josiah, and Benjamin. Devoted sister of Margie Ruprecht. Dear friend of Karen (Herb) Eichen. Passed away on Oct 1st at the age of 93. Melva donated her body to science. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, Oct 18th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home, 3155 Harrison Ave Cincinnati, OH 45211. Memorial Mass on Wednesday, Oct 19th at 10:30am at St Aloysius Gonzaga, 4366 Bridgetown Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45211. Memorials may be made to the Ollie Schmitt Foundation c/o Melissa Schmitt, 3335 Emerald Lakes Dr 3A Cincinnati, OH 45211.