Obituaries
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Gerald L. Davis
Apr 24, 2025
DAVIS, Gerald Lee "Jerry". Beloved husband of Clara (nee Cavell) Davis. Loving father of James (Marci) Davis and Mark (Suzanne) Davis. Loving grandfather of 9. Great grandfather of 12. Dear brother of Beverly (Don) Cain. Also survived by one niece and two nephews.
Jerry passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at age 84.
Guests may visit with the family on Friday,...
Henry A. Wall
Apr 12, 2025
WALL, Henry Allen, age 103, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Henry Allen Wall served in the United States Navy in World War II, as Aviation Machinist Mate Second Class, from 1942 to 1946. Henry Allen was both a farmer and a steelworker, member of the VFW and the Eagles. He was an avid square dancer and Boy Scout...
Sandra L Wooldridge
Apr 8, 2025
WOOLDRIDGE, Sandra L. (nee Mayo). Preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Hailey (nee Bargo) Mayo. Devoted mother of Kenny (Carrie) Wooldridge. Loving grandmother of Lillian, Madelynn, and the late Aubrey Wooldridge. Dear sister of Pete (Sandy) Walker, Linda (Roger) Doan, Jerry (Michelle) Mayo, Liz Mayo Thompson, Michael (Teresa) Mayo, Alecia Mayo, Trish (Dan) Click, Bea (Jason) Gray, and...
Geraldine Ransom
Apr 7, 2025
RANSOM, Geraldine (nee Castle). Beloved wife of the late Leslie Ransom. Devoted mother of the late Charles Kendall "Kenny" Ransom. Daughter of the late James V. and Nettie Cora (nee Adams) Castle. Loving grandmother of Charles Robert, Michael William, Steven Andrew, and Constance Patricia Ransom. Great grandmother of Charles Michael "Charlie" Ransom. Dear sister of Willie (Sue) Castle, Carrie (late...
Barbara Dorton
Apr 3, 2025
Barbara Jo (Reach) Dorton, age 89, passed away at her daughter’s home with her family present, on April 3, 2025. She was born March 14, 1936 in Crackers Neck, Virginia. Barbara graduated from East Stone Gap High School in 1954 and married later that summer. After moving to Florida for a short time, she and her family eventually relocated to...
Samuel John Richardson
Apr 3, 2025
RICHARDSON, Samuel John. Beloved husband of the late Vera Irene (nee Lovins) Richardson. Devoted father of Mike Richardson, Patty (Dale) Mings, Jeff (Cathy) Richardson, and Becky (Jeff) Dressing. Loving grandfather of Corinne, Beth, Shannon, John, Charis, Sarah, Caitlyn, Kyle, and Andrew. Great grandfather of 9. Great-great grandfather of 3.
John passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2026 at age 95.
Guests may...
Dale Gay
Mar 31, 2025
Dale went to be with the Lord on March 31st, just shy of her 91st birthday.
A celebration of her life will be held at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home 5501 Montgomery Rd., Norwood, Ohio 45212 on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025. Visitation begins at 5:30PM, followed by a service at 7:00PM.
To many, Dale was simply “Mom.” The title extended far beyond...
Gordon L. Sewell
Mar 31, 2025
SEWELL, Gordon L. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, also known affectionately as "Gordy" to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025 at the age of 98.
An avid sports enthusiast, Gordon was an excellent golfer, winning multiple club championships, and also a city title as well. He was also a proud veteran of the...
Debra Marie Oursler
Mar 24, 2025
OURSLER, Debra Marie. Beloved wife of David Oursler. Loving mother and grandmother.
Debra, known as Debbie, went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 24, 2025 at age 62.
A celebration of Debbie’s life will be held at Springdale Nazarene Church, 11177 Springfield Pk., Springdale, OH 45246 on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Family and friends may gather beginning at 1PM for...


