Obituaries

Chris Donaldson

Chris Donaldson

May 11, 2014

DONALDSON Chris C., beloved husband of Tammy (nee Fredrick) Donaldson; loving father of Abigail, Cooper, and Bailey Donaldson, Olivia (Barry) Engle-Stockton, and Amanda (Johnathan) Johnson; papaw of Aubree Jo, Lily, Peyton, and Parker; cherished son of Bert and the late Samuel Donaldson; dear brother of Jim (Mary) Randolph, Holly Gage, David (Maria) Randolph, Brad (Donna) Randolph, Shawn (Kerri) Randolph, Heather...

Kenneth Vanderlaan

Kenneth Vanderlaan

May 10, 2014

VANDERLAAN, Kenneth F, loving father of Linda (Rob) Shimp and Roger (Mary) Vanderlaan; adoring grandfather of Paul (Shelly) Vanderlaan, Scott (Tina) Shimp, and Todd Shimp; great grandfather of Zachary Vanderlaan and Sara Vanderlaan. Passed away on May 10, 2014 at the age of 97.

Thomas Neal, Jr

Thomas Neal, Jr

May 8, 2014

Thomas (Tommy) D. Neal, Jr. is survived by his wife, Jo Ann (Jones) Neal; his children, Ally (Tony) Espelage, Aron Neal, and Ashley Neal; granddaughter, Taylor Cunningham, and two other granddaughters who preceded him in death. He also leaves his parents, Thomas and Alberta Neal, Sr.; and four siblings, Dale (Lori) Neal, Howie (Lari) Neal, Crissy Neal, and Scotty (Stacy)...

Robert Burke

Robert Burke

May 8, 2014

BURKE, Robert A., loving husband of the late Cecilia I. (Stuben) Burke; devoted father of Robert B. Burke and Valerie E. (Thomas) McQueen. Also survived by his sister, Nancy Szesny of Hawaii and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Estelle Burke and his brother, Roland Burke. Passed away on May 8, 2014 at the...

John Guidi

John Guidi

May 5, 2014

GUIDI, John C., devoted father of Tony (Susan) Guidi, Richey Guidi, and Christian Guidi; loving grandfather of Lauren and Grace Guidi and great grandfather of Aaden Guidi; dear brother of Ron Guidi and Alfred (Kim) Guidi; beloved son of the late Grace (nee Robertson) and Alfred J. Guidi, Sr. John was a graduate of Norwood High School and proudly served...

William Clark, Sr

William Clark, Sr

May 5, 2014

William P, Sr. left this world on May 5th, to join his wife, Jean and his daughter Becky who preceded him in death. Bill was born in Geneva, IL on December 1, 1921 to Charles and Dorothy Clark. He grew up in Wheaton IL, graduated from Purdue and then went directly into the Army Officer Training at Fort Leonard Wood....

Marvin Mason

Marvin Mason

May 5, 2014

MASON, Marvin, beloved husband of Joyce (nee Martin) Mason; loving grandfather of Kristin and Luke O'Dell. Passed away on Monday, May 5, 2014. Visitation will be held at the Friendship Baptist Church, 8580 Cheviot Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231 on Thursday, May 8, 2014 from 10:00 AM until time of funeral service at 12:00 Noon.

Brenda McCoy

Brenda McCoy

Apr 29, 2014

MCCOY, Brenda J. (nee Reynolds), passed away suddenly on April 29, 2014. A visitation will take place at the Vorhis and Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale, Ohio 45246 on Friday, May 2, 2014 from 11:00 AM until time of funeral service at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Doris Roell

Doris Roell

Apr 29, 2014

ROELL, Doris (nee Werner), wife of the late John (Jack) Roell, beloved mother of Cindi Wilson, Tom Roell and Nick Roell. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren. Passed away on Tuesday, April 29 at the age of 83. Family and friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale, Ohio 45246 on Tuesday, May 6...

Wanda Glenn

Wanda Glenn

Apr 29, 2014

GLENN, Wanda E., beloved wife of the late Paul Glenn; loving mother of Michelle, Michael, Alpha, Amy, and Susan; dear sister of Sandra Piening, Robert Gibson, Freddie Gibson, and Lisa McGehey. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Passed away on April 29, 2014 at the age of 65. Visitation will take place at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral...

Kenneth Anderson

Kenneth Anderson

Apr 29, 2014

Kenneth Anderson was born on March 30, 1940 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Geneva (Seymour) Anderson and Kenneth Virgil Anderson. Following graduation from Chillicothe High School, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1963-1965. On July 16, 1967 he married the love of his life, Loretta Salyers, and God blessed their union for forty-six years and...

Terry Gillan

Terry Gillan

Apr 28, 2014

GILLAN Terry R., devoted father of Jessica (Matthew Hubbard) Gillan and Justin (Kayla Sturgill) Gillan; loving grandfather of Madison Michelle Gillan and Allison Nicole Gillan; dear brother of Rebecca (Harold) Schoch, David (Annmarie) Hatcher, and James (Susan) Hatcher; cherished grandson of Elva Hall; son of the late Boyd and Shirley Jenkins. He is also survived by a host of other...

Gretchel Christian

Gretchel Christian

Apr 26, 2014

CHRISTIAN, Gretchel, a longtime resident of Norwood, Ohio was called to forever to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the age of 76. She was born June 12, 1937 in Cardinal, Kentucky. She is survived by her husband, Ray Christian and her children, Jerry and Wave Lynch, Dewey and Nora Lynch, Lee...

Lois Hankins

Lois Hankins

Apr 22, 2014

HANKINS, Lois E., beloved sister of Norma (Robert) Thacker, Patricia Dababneh-Hankins, Sue (Mike Centers) Egbert, and Chester Hankins. Also survived by her soul mate and special friend Alex Casey Estep. Loving aunt of seven nieces and five nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Pauline Gulley and Chester O. Hankins. Passed away on April 22, 2014 at the age of...

Carl Tempel

Carl Tempel

Apr 20, 2014

TEMPEL Carl "Bud", 86, longtime resident of Springfield Township, Born in Siberia, IN; passed away April 20, 2014. He is survived by his daughter, Sharon (Stan) Renner; grandchildren, Stacia (Matt) Cukovecki, Shelley Renner, Steven (Sara) Renner, and Sam (Alex) Renner; great grandchildren, Tyler, Allisson, Jaxxon, and Siena Cukovecki and Amelia Renner. Preceded in death by his wife of 58 years,...

Lucille Busken

Lucille Busken

Apr 18, 2014

BUSKEN, Chesla Lucille, 67, truly beloved wife of 46 years to Daniel Page Busken, passed away at home peacefully on Friday April 18, 2014. She was born in Salt Lake City Utah, the third of six children, to the late Alma and Chesla (Seely) Patterson. Lucille was the loving Mother of six adoring children, Christian, Brian (Bridie), Daniel (Amanda), cherished...

Marie Zink

Marie Zink

Apr 16, 2014

ZINK Marie J., beloved wife of the late George A. Zink; devoted mother of Pat (the late Robert) Pommering and the late David Zink; dear mother-in-law of Gaye Zink; cherished grandmother of 6, great grandmother of 16, and great-great grandmother of 5. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Passed away on April 16, 2014 at the age...

Bill Brookover

Bill Brookover

Apr 15, 2014

BROOKOVER Bill, beloved husband of Sarah Faye (nee Jones) Brookover; devoted father of Grant (Cheryl) and Greg (Kitty) Brookover and Holly (Ron) Ard; loving grandfather of Brad, Bryan, Bethany, Jared, Lori (Kyle), Amanda, Kristin (Steve), and Aaron; great grandfather of 5. Passed away on April 15, 2014 at the age of 79. Retired from Merrell Dow after 38 years of...

Eleanor Bockerstette

Eleanor Bockerstette

Apr 14, 2014

BOCKERSTETTE Eleanor "Ele" I. (nee O'Hara), beloved wife of the late Louis B. "Lou" Bockerstette; devoted mother of Carolyn J. Feder and Thomas M. Bockerstette; dear sister-in-law of Mary Ann Gravenkemper and Audrey Bockerstette. She is also survived my many nieces and nephews. Passed away on April 14, 2014 at the age of 96. Visitation will take place at Our...

Elijah Moore

Elijah Moore

Apr 12, 2014

Elijah Joshua Moore passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents on April 12th, 2014. Elijah Joshua was born on February 1, 2014. During his ten short weeks here on Earth he touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. His life was a brief gift to us. Elijah Joshua is the son of Zachary Moore...