Obituaries

LaVerne J. Kloth

LaVerne J. Kloth

Jun 24, 2025

KLOTH, LaVerne J. (nee Imbus). Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Kloth. Devoted mother of seven children. Preceded in death by Barb (John) Teichman, and survived by Debbie (Ted) Weisbarth, Gina (Randy) Kuvin, Sherri (Geoffrey) Woolf, Tom (Stacy) Kloth, Doug (Rhonda Barnes) Kloth, and Greg (Yasmin) Kloth. Loving grandmother of 14, great grandmother of 16 and great-great grandmother of...

Thomas Costello

Thomas Costello

Jun 20, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Thomas Costello, a cherished resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, who departed this life on June 20, 2025. A proud American, Thomas exemplified dedication and honor during his service in the United States Army, where he was one of the first inaugural soldiers to serve in the Honor Guard at the...

Jeremiah P. Wolf

Jeremiah P. Wolf

Jun 13, 2025

WOLF, Jeremiah Paul "Jerry". Beloved husband of the late M. Helen Wolf. Loving father of Brian Wolf and the late Cheryl Lynn Wolf. 

Jerry passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at age 97.

Visitation will be held at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pk., Springdale, OH 45246 on Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 4-6PM. Mass of Eternal Rest will...

Vicky Lynn Reed

Vicky Lynn Reed

Jun 13, 2025

REED, Vicky Lynn (nee Rutherford). Beloved wife of Trent Reed. Devoted mother of James (Margo) Reed and Rebecca (Jacob) Feltner. Loving Nana of Audie, Gabriel, and Elias. Cherished daughter of Mary (nee Baker) and the late John Rutherford. Dear sister of Tim (Beth) Rutherford.

Vicky was a devoted and loved, longtime member of New Haven Missionary Baptist Church in Norwood, Ohio....

Lois B. Harrison

Lois B. Harrison

Jun 7, 2025

HARRISON, Lois Barbara (nee Hoth). Beloved wife of over 50 years to the late Robert W. Harrison. Devoted mother of Beth Clements, Dawn (James) Barge, and Cora (David) Bailey. Loving Nanna of her 8 grandchildren, Philip, Jordan, Frieda, Paige, Adele, Amy, Cassandra and Eric; and her 12 great grandchildren, Robert, Andrew, Waylon, Lydia, Alder, Liam, Kale, Eli, Reagan, Marcella, Lucas, and...

Hazel Grimes

Hazel Grimes

Jun 6, 2025

GRIMES, Hazel (nee Fleming). Beloved wife of the late Billy F. Grimes. Devoted mother of Sandy (Tim) Brown, Sherry (Rick) Stidham, and the late Debbie (Ron) Daniels. Loving grandmother of Anthony, Angel, Joe, Brittany; and several great and great-great grandchildren. 

Hazel was a lifelong and well known resident of Norwood and worked at the Norwood Schools in the cafeteria for 30...

Eileen Julia Schomaker

Eileen Julia Schomaker

Jun 3, 2025

SCHOMAKER, Eileen Julia (nee Boyle). Beloved wife of the late Norbert Schomaker. Devoted mother of Nancy (Paul) Hamann, John (Maureen) Schomaker, and Ken (Jaudz) Schomaker. Loving grandmother of Michelle, Tony, Claire, and Benjamin. Great grandmother of Cecilia, Joey, Harvey, and Ada. 

Eileen was a longtime resident of Greenhills, Ohio and an active parishioner at Our Lady of the Rosary Church. She enjoyed...

Pamella Jean Sears

Pamella Jean Sears

May 28, 2025

SEARS, Pamella Jean (nee Gilreath). Devoted mother of Jeremy, Brandon, and Chasta Gilreath. Grandmother of Breanna, Herlindo, Jakelin, and Mateo. Also survived by her loving ex-husband, Jesse Sears; and her bonus children, Pam Mateo and Nick Thomas.

Pam passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at age 58.

Services are pending. 

Wayne Robert Burnett

Wayne Robert Burnett

May 28, 2025

Wayne Robert Burnett, 75, of Norwood, Ohio, died peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Wayne was a devoted husband of 52 years to the late Mary Jean Burnett; father of Nicholas (Beth) Burnett, Elizabeth (Kelly Swope) Burnett, and Abbigail (Conner Elijah) Stratman. Grandfather of Gracie and Lexii. Great grandfather of Salem.

Born September 6, 1949, to Virginia and...

Roberta Simpson Slusher

Roberta Simpson Slusher

May 26, 2025

Roberta Simpson Slusher, 91, went to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, May 26, 2025. 

She was born in Cardinal, Kentucky to French and Ruby Simpson on April 6, 1934. They preceded her in death along with her sister, Doris Howard. She has three remaining sisters: Loretta Stewart, Audrey Bailey, and Mary “Crickett” Simpson. Roberta...

Stephen Patrick Walden

Stephen Patrick Walden

May 22, 2025

WALDEN, Stephen Patrick. Devoted husband of Celia Omena Walden. Cherished son of the late Marion Patrick & Jenneth Rose (nee Whitaker) Walden; and son-in-law of Clemente & Nelinda Fuentes Omena. Beloved brother of Heather (Lonnie) Purkiser; and brother-in-law of Cesar Omena, Christy (Gary) Peralta, Charity (Charles) Amos, the late Cynthia (Hernan) Panacho. Loving uncle of Chelsie, Devin, Olivia, Gerald, Sean,...

Beverly D. Sullivan

Beverly D. Sullivan

May 21, 2025

SULLIVAN, Beverly Darlene (nee Hudson). Beloved wife of David Sullivan. Devoted mother of Darlene (Dan) Garlock, David (Missy) Sullivan, and Donald (Michelle) Sullivan. Loving grandmother of Daniel, Justin, Jeremy, Christopher, Michael, Drew, Alex, Jacob, and Erica. Great grandmother of 6.

Beverly passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at age 86.

Visitation will be held at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 5501...

Frederick Seton Staley, Jr.

Frederick Seton Staley, Jr.

May 21, 2025

STALEY, Frederick Seton, Jr. Devoted father of Frederick Seton Staley, III and Matthew Staley. Loving grandfather of Malachi, Nathaniel, and Ella. Dear brother of Gregory Staley, Jeffrey (Sally) Staley, Dr. Bruce (Dr. Christine Henry) Staley, Dr. Barry (Dr. Ronna) Staley, and the late David (Lana) Staley, and late Janice (David) Torline. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was...

Janice Staley Torline

Janice Staley Torline

May 18, 2025

Janice Julia Torline (nee Staley), 75, a devoted wife, loving mother and proud grandmother, passed away on May 18, 2025, with her family by her side.

Born February 17, 1950, to Madeleine and Frederick Seton Staley, Jan grew up in Greenhills, Ohio with six brothers. Jan attended the University of Cincinnati, where she met her future husband, David A. Torline, and...

Carol Betzold

Carol Betzold

May 17, 2025

BETZOLD, Carol S. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. Preceded in death by parents, John and Agnes (nee Becker) Betzold; and sister, JoAnn. Survived by siblings, Mary "Mitzi" Giblin, Fran Feld, Dan Betzold, and Dave (Mary) Betzold; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Carol passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at age 78.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at...

Diann Sue Goshorn

Diann Sue Goshorn

May 10, 2025

Diann Sue Goshorn (nee Gruenschlaeger), 82, a devoted mother and animal lover, passed away peacefully on May 10th, 2025, with her children and grandchildren by her side. Born on November 27th, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Diann was the oldest of 7 children born to Alvin and Ethel Gruenschlaeger.

Diann is survived by her four children, Doug, Susanne, Mark and Julie, and...

Dr. Walter William Timperman

Dr. Walter William Timperman

May 6, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Dr. Walter William Timperman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Born on September 14, 1931, in New Albany, IN to Lawrence and Hilda Timperman. Walter was a graduate of Xavier University, and the University of Cincinnati Medical School.

Walter was a well-respected General Surgeon practicing across Cincinnati hospitals for more than three...

Carla Jean Williams

Carla Jean Williams

May 2, 2025

WILLIAMS, Carla Jean (nee Mowat). Beloved wife of the late Robert Williams. Devoted mother of Stevin (Cathy), Gary (Barbara), and Karen (Chris) Williams. Loving grandmother of Robert (Elly), Christopher (Stacy), Todd (Megan), Robert (Shannon) Williams; Kathleen (Dustin) Dumont, Renee (Robby) Street, Kelly (Josh) and Adam (Carly) Farwick. Great grandmother of 13. 

Carla was a devoted stay at home mother. She belonged...

Joe Paul Shelton

Joe Paul Shelton

May 2, 2025

SMSgt SHELTON, Joe Paul, USAF (Ret). Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Snow Ann Shelton (nee Holmes). Devoted father of Lt Col (USMC, Ret) Paul Anthony (Caryl nee Brzymialkiewicz) Shelton, Kelly Renee (Wendell Knox) Shelton, and Joseph Anthony Shelton. Loving grandfather of Brendan & Ian, Emma & Jack, and David & Emily. Also survived by: daughter-in-law...

Stephen Peters

Stephen Peters

Apr 29, 2025

PROUD UNITED STATES ARMY VIETNAM WAR VETERAN

PETERS, Stephen L. Beloved husband of Tonya (nee Trusty) Peters. Devoted father of Stephen Peters, Brian (Anke) Peters, and Jonathan (Jill) Peters. Loving grandfather of Cori, Luke, and Laura. Also survived by several cousins; and dear friends, Julie Pegrem, Jack Hauser, and Carol Willoughby. Preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Naomi Lois...