Obituaries
Jacqueline Faye Ross
May 4, 2026
ROSS, Jacqueline Faye (nee Uitto) "Jackie". Beloved wife of the late William Ross. Devoted mother of Stephanie F. (Peter Roderick) Ross, Susan A. (Craig) Hatfield, Jeanette R. (the late William) Moore, and the late Mark P. Ross. Loving grandmother of Doug, Theresa, William, Timothy, Joel, Aaron, Beth, James, and Hillary. Great grandmother of Britney, Cole, Jacob, Anjali, Katie, Rahul, Nora,...
Bill Meents
May 3, 2026
MEENTS, William E. "Billy". Beloved partner and spouse of the late Annie Grubbs. Cherished son of the late George & Catherine (nee Schmitt) Meents. Dear brother of Janet (late Bill) Fox, Beverly (late Tom) Smith, Vivian (Jim) Runk, Barbara (Tom) Seibert, Denise (Paul) Stone, Gary (late Nancy) Meents, Mary Meents, Larry Meents; and the late Charlene (late Dale) Westrich, John...
Lynn M. Hanrahan
May 2, 2026
HANRAHAN, Lynn Mary. Beloved sister of Sharon Rucker, Sheila (the late Charles) Baker, Stephen (Glynna) Hanrahan, and the late Leslie M. Hanrahan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Edgar H. and Olive L. (nee Vidito) Hanrahan.
Lynn passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at age 72.
Guests may visit with the family at Vorhis...
Sandra Lee Mason
May 1, 2026
Sandra Lee "Sandy" Mason, went to be with the Lord on May 1st, 2026, surrounded by her three daughters. Born in Cincinnati, OH on August 16th, 1950 to Earl Mason & Stella (neé Dalton) Miller.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Karen (neé Mason) Dunn-Guthrie. Sandy is survived by her three daughters; Rhonda (Paul) Creech, Wendy...
Charlotte Reach Nichols
Apr 29, 2026
In loving memory of Charlotte Reach Nichols. Beloved wife of the late C.J. Nichols. Devoted mother of Wes (Jennie) Nichols, Denny (Joan) Nichols, and Tammy (Tony) Koehling. Loving Mamaw of Erin (Bob) Didion; Wesley (Amanda), Drew (Jessica), George, Ellyn Nichols; Tony (Andrea), Nick (Marianne) Koehling. Great Mamaw of Lilah Didion; Austin (Haley) Haerr; Logan, Caleb, Camden, Hailey Nichols; Anthony Koehling;...
Judith Leder
Apr 23, 2026
LEDER, Judith "Judy" (nee Rohrig). Beloved wife of the late Helmut Leder for 59 years. Devoted mother of Mike (Lisa) Leder, Bob (Michelle) Leder, Eric (Susan) Leder, and Jill (Joe) Cook. Loving Oma to Chassity, Bradley, Dustin, Chelsea, Alec, Erica, Kurt, Jack, and Jake. Step Oma to Cory and Tia Hale. Great Oma to nine.
Judy passed away on Thursday, April...
Mary Lou Kronke
Apr 20, 2026
Mary Lou Kronke lived a full and beautiful life, one powered by grit, grace, and just the right amount of New York attitude. Married to the love of her life, Charlie, for 33 years, though he passed before her, their partnership remained one of her proudest joys. They spent their time together raising four daughters, moving across country and building...
Shirley J. Schumacher
Apr 16, 2026
SCHUMACHER, Shirley Jean (nee Williamson) passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Arthur C. Schumacher. Loving mother of Scott and Jeff (Michelle) Schumacher. Dear grandmother of Kyle and Kelsi Schumacher.
Shirley graduated from the University of Cincinnati and spent a few years teaching physical education in St. Bernard before dedicating her...
Dexter W. Staley
Apr 8, 2026
STALEY, Dexter W. Beloved husband of Sandra (nee Stockburger) Staley. Devoted father of Adam (Beth) Staley and Rebecca (Jason) Jones. Loving GPaw of Sydney Staley, and Alainna, Payton & Callie Jones. Dear brother of Billy Darl (Valerie) Staley. Preceded in death by parents, Wilbern and Loretha (nee Adkins) Staley.
Dexter passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at age 72.
Guests may...
David W. Creech
Apr 6, 2026
CREECH, David W. Devoted father of Heather (Aaron) Civils and the late Noah Creech. Loving Gramps of Chellie Civils, Edward Lowry, Aaron Civils, Anthony Creech-Civils, Hazel, Naomi, and Legend Civils. Preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Alice (nee Barbieux) Creech.
David passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026 at age 78.
Services were private.
David L. Drinnon
Apr 4, 2026
DRINNON, David L., Beloved husband of Linda (nee Phillips) Drinnon. Devoted father of Deborah Drinnon and Beverly (William) Schwartz. Loving grandfather of Liz Arking, Christopher Schwartz, Barbara (Matthew) McKniff, and Matthew (Liz Larocca) Schwartz. Great grandfather of Joseph and Matthew Arking.
David passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at age 89.
Guests may visit with the family at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral...
Mary Louise Blum
Apr 3, 2026
BLUM, Mary Louise (nee Newton). Beloved wife of the late Roger V. Blum. Survived by her loving niece and caregiver, Shirley Bennett-Thompson; her stepdaughter, Diane (Charles) Vincent; niece, Bonnie Keesling Mozingo; good friend, Ellen Litton; great nephews, Dwayne Van Lancker, Shawn Van Lancker, Andy Mozingo; and great-great nephew, Zachary Van Lancker. She is preceded in death by her parents, J....
Karen West
Mar 31, 2026
Karen M. West, age 69, passed away March 31, 2026 at her home in Batavia Ohio. She was born on October 5, 1956 to the late Jay Sr. and Dolly Mattingly.
Karen was a beloved wife, mother, sister & grandmother. She loved trivia and was an avid Jeopardy watcher. She loved to shop and spend time with her family, creating fun...
Carolyn L. Hollon
Mar 22, 2026
HOLLON, Carolyn Lee (nee Striker). Beloved wife of Robert Hollon. Devoted mother of the late James R. Hollon.
Carolyn passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at age 84.
Visitation will be held at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pk., Springdale, OH 45246 on Monday, March 30, 2026 from 12noon until time of funeral service beginning at 1PM. Burial will...
Richard Lewis Bolton
Mar 18, 2026
BOLTON, Richard L. "Dick". Beloved husband of 56 years to the late Donna M. (nee Ostrom) Bolton. Devoted father of Susan Murdico, Rick (Katie), David, Julie, and Dan (Karen) Bolton. Cherished grandfather of seven and great grandfather of ten. Dear brother of James Bolton.
Dick passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at age 95.
Friends may visit with the family at...
Anthony Vincent Salvato, Jr.
Mar 16, 2026
Anthony Vincent Salvato, Jr. – Vince – born September 20, 1945, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at home on March 16, 2026, at the age of 80.
Vince was the oldest child of Anthony Vincent Salvato – Tony – and Carolyn (nee Blair) Salvato. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Sara, and Sunny, his wife of 58...
William "Bill" S. Fields, Jr.
Mar 14, 2026
William "Bill" S. Fields, Jr., a devoted public servant, loving family man, and cherished friend, passed away on March 14, 2026, in Hamilton, Ohio. Born on February 14, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Bill's life was marked by service, dedication, and a vibrant personality that touched many.
Bill proudly answered the call of duty as a United States Army Veteran before embarking...
Shawna Rae Hammons
Mar 13, 2026
HAMMONS, Shawna Rae. Beloved daughter of Hubert and the late Brenda (nee Nicely) Hammons. Devoted mother of Mercedes Larocque, Kody Allen, and Hunter (Kayla) Allen. Loving GiGi of Emery and Grayson. Dear sister of the late Batman Hammons. Shawna will also be missed by her beloved fur babies, Burger, Mikey, Kane; and grand dog, Marley.
Shawna passed away on Friday, March...
Gary Randall Blanton
Mar 8, 2026
Gary Randall “Randy” Blanton, age 71, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Randy was born on July 28, 1954, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Boyd “Bud” Blanton and Christine (Cooper) Blanton. The fifth of six children, Randy grew up learning the value of hard work, perseverance, and caring for those around him—values...
John Patrick Murphy
Mar 4, 2026
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS VIETNAM WAR VETERAN
MURPHY, John Patrick "Murph". Beloved husband of Maryann (nee Marx) Murphy. Devoted father of Heather Bell and Sean Murphy. Loving grandfather of Abby (Armando) King, Ian Bell, and Aidan Bell. Dear brother of Jay Hatch, Robert Hatch, Terry (Bill) Storey; and the late Jon Hatch and Jason Ott. Preceded in death by his parents,...
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