Obituaries
David Thurner
May 5, 2013
THURNERDavid W., beloved husband of Angela Thurner; devoted father of David A. Thurner and Sammie C. Brewer; dear son of Beverly Thurner and the late Andrew R. Thurner, Sr.; loving brother of Guff Thurner, Andrew (Deb) Thurner, Jr., Tammy (Mark) Smith, Jessica (Charlie) Thurner, and Diane Thurner; cherished grandfather of Chase Thurner, Andie Thurner, and the late Matthew Brewer; adored...
H.L. Williams
May 5, 2013
WWIIWILLIAMSH.L. - loving husband of the late Ruth Williams (nee Van Nest); adoring father of Sharon (Richard) Lozano, Suellen (Jay) McKee and the late Leah Neufarth; beloved grandfather of Sarah (Mark) Stagge, Kevin (Monica) Mintkenbaugh, Mark (Joanne) Neufarth, Laura (Lenny Phillips) Neufarth, Joseph Neufarth, Matt (Sara) Neufarth, Jeff (Crystal) Nimersheim, Becky Flint, Shannon (Matt) Cole, Rachel McKee, Jennifer McKee, and...
James O'Dell
May 5, 2013
O'DELLJames W., 70, passed away from this life May 5, 2013. The beloved husband of Emily and father of Claire. Jim was an extraordinary man who touched the lives of all those lucky enough to know him. A Federal EPA water methodology expert for 45 years, he loved his family, trains, and photography. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 14, 2013...
Catherine Caldwell
May 4, 2013
CALDWELLCatherine, born August 15, 1962, passed away on May 4, 2013. She is survived by her mother, Mary Challis and her step father, Edgar Morgan. Loving mother of David Caldwell; grandmother of Cody, Austin, and Logan. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 5501 Montgomery Road, Norwood, OH on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 from 11:00 AM until time of funeral...
Ruth Chadwell
May 4, 2013
CHADWELL Ruth Delores (nee Sizemore), age 72, beloved wife of the late Samuel T. Chadwell; dear sister of Willard (Birdie) Sizemore and the late Mageline, Darrell Lee, Raymond, and Leonard Sizemore; devoted mother of Barbara M. (Rob) Hormann and Ernest T.O. (Nannie) Yee; loving grandmother of Monica, Robbie, Ernie, Ryan, Jessica, Christopher, and Andrew. Also survived by numerous great grandchildren,...
Robert Elfers
Apr 30, 2013
U.S. NavyELFERSRobert L., beloved husband of the late Naomi Elfers; devoted father of Tom (Janet) Elfers and Sally (Gary) Burkhart; loving grandfather of Kyle (Megan), Mary, and Kevin; great grandfather of Remick, Clay, and Briggs. Passed away April 30, 2013. Age 87. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale on Friday, May 3, 2013 from 2:00...
Robert Unger, Sr
Apr 30, 2013
U.S.M.C.UNGERRobert E., Sr. ''Captain Bob'', beloved husband of Alice Anne (nee Stroud) for 69 years; devoted father of Carol (Mark) Dale, Barb (Richard) Golden, Bobby Jr. (Veronica) Unger, and Cindy (Robert) Ballard. Loved by eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Went home to our Lord April 30, 2013 at age 87. Bob proudly served our country in the U.S.M.C. He...
Edith Smith
Apr 29, 2013
SMITHEdith M. (nee Gosser), beloved wife of the late Calvin Smith; devoted mother of Teresa (Steve) Howd, Debbie (Gary) Smith, and Stephen (Beth) Smith; grandmother of Jason (Monica), Maggie (Paul), Jordan, Molly, Caroline, and the late Brian; great grandmother of Izabella. Also survived by one brother and three sisters. Passed away April 29, 2013 at the age of 79 years....
Larry Vance
Apr 26, 2013
VANCELarry, beloved husband of Mary Jane Vance; devoted father of Connie (Hank) Schweer and Charles (Jennifer) Mullins; grandfather of Michael, Sarah, Charles, Jr., Preston, and Cory. Passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 at the age of 71 years. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 310 Dunn Street, Lockland on Sunday, April 28, 2013 from 4:00-8:00 PM. Funeral service at...
Geneva Reifsteck
Apr 25, 2013
REIFSTECKGeneva R. (nee Witt), beloved wife of the late Charles Reifsteck; loving mother of Stephen (Elaine) Reifsteck; grandmother of Julie Dellecave, Todd (Dee Ann) and David (Becky) Reifsteck; great grandmother of Morgan, Eva, Caleb, and Jacob. Passed away April 25, 2013 at age 100. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale on Friday, May 3, 2013...
Ella Bustle
Apr 23, 2013
BUSTLEElla Mae (nee Cook), beloved wife of the late Grover Wade Bustle. Devoted mother of Connie (Art) Whitaker, Peggy (Ken) Barr, Arnold (Elizabeth) Bustle, Bonnie Goldsberry, Grover Wade Jr. (Nancy) Bustle, and Debi (Gerard) Campbell. Beloved sister of Ozella "Sissy" McCormick and Laura Montez Boutwell. Preceded in death by her brother, Richard Cook. Also survived by 18 grandchildren and 32...
Evelyn Fritzsch
Apr 23, 2013
FRITZSCHEvelyn (nee Woodall), age 80, loving wife of the late Robert Fritzsch; beloved daughter of the late Ben and Callie Woodall (nee McCoy); sister of Marge Hooge (nee Woodall) and the late Geneva Gannaway (nee Woodall); beloved mother of Deborah (Ross) Cirincione, Robert (Christina) Fritzsch, Jr. and Steven (Yvonne) Fritzsch; grandmother of Nicole, Steven, Jr., Tina, Eva, Katie and Carrie;...
Lina Tarpoff
Apr 19, 2013
TARPOFFLina, of Sharonville, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013 at the age of 88. Lina was a widow, having lost in 2009 her loving husband of 32 years, Carl Tarpoff. She leaves behind three children, Bonnie (Don) Dale, Ronnie (Charlotte) Shafto, and David (Tracy) Shafto; two stepchildren, Bianca Tarpoff and Eric (Robin) Tarpoff; thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren....
Anthony Policastro
Apr 18, 2013
POLICASTROAnthony E., beloved husband of Joan (nee Burg) Policastro for 41 years; loving father of Dr. Michael A. (Erika) Policastro and Joseph A. (Marie Clarke-Doane) Policastro, cherished grandfather "Pop" of Andrew, Elena, and Ava Policastro; adored brother of the late Joan T. Policastro; dear brother-in-law of Barbara (the late Paul) Kramer, Judy (Frank) Hauer, and Lisa (Don) Neyer; caring uncle...
Hendrik Driel
Apr 17, 2013
van DrielHendrik ''Henk'', beloved husband of Pieternella (nee Lindhout) van Driel; devoted father of Henry (Linda) van Driel, Rick van Driel, Sylvia (Dan) Collins and the late Jackie Damico; cherished grandfather of Deidra Damico, Emily Collins, Ben Collins, and Autumn van Driel; dear brother of Cor van Driel, Nellie van der Jagt, and Greta Laros. Passed away on April 17,...
Margaret Methena
Apr 16, 2013
METHENAMargaret Ann (nee Gersbach), 95, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. She was a retired nurse and active member of the Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church prior to relocating to Houston. Margaret enjoyed playing poker and darts, sewing, cooking, and gardening. Margaret is predeceased by her husband, Chester "Chet" Methena, married July 27,...
Merideth Baum
Apr 15, 2013
BAUMMerideth Joy, age 23 of West Chester, Ohio passed away unexpectedly April 15, 2013. Cherished daughter of Kevin and Ann Baum; loving sisters Emilee (Donovan) Joyner and Elizabeth. Her life was challenging as she braved open heart surgery (age 3), eye surgery (age 4), peritoneal dialysis (age 7), and receiving her Aunt Anita Musgrave's Kidney (age 8). Merideth was strong,...
Paul Menchhofer
Apr 11, 2013
MENCHHOFERPaul Fredrick, beloved son of Pastor Ray and Diane Menchhofer (nee Gebhard); loving brother of Mark and John Menchhofer; dear uncle of Kristen Menchhofer. Passed away suddenly on April 11, 2013 at age 42. He showered us with his art and brought beauty to our lives. Visitation at Faith Lutheran Church, 8265 Winton Road, Finneytown on Tuesday, April 16, 2013...


