Obituaries
Joann Kroth
Nov 17, 2012
KROTHJoann Kroth (nee Kuhl) Beloved wife of 62 years of Allen L. Kroth. Devoted daughter of Leo and Stella Kuhl (nee Frey) deceased. Cherished mother of Christina (David) Disque, Marsha Kroth - deceased, Linda Reader, Michele Naish, Allen V. (Carol) Kroth, Diana (Ralph) Perdrix, Dominic (Michelle) Kroth. Grandmother of: Lisa (Nathan) Disque-Holmes, Danny Reader, Patrick Reader - deceased, Kristen Naish...

Beatrice Tse
Nov 13, 2012
TSEBeatrice O. (nee Owyang), beloved wife of the late Francis S. Tse; devoted mother of Alice M. Tse and David J. Tse. Passed away on November 13, 2012. Memorial service at Maple Knoll Village Chapel, 11100 Springfield Pike, Springdale, OH 45246 on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 10:30 AM. Memorial donations may be made to Maple Knoll Village.

Marvin Kelly
Nov 10, 2012
KELLYMarvin, age 93, passed November 10, 2012 at 4:30 AM at Wright Patterson military hospital. Survived by his children, Koben Kelly Hinman, Selan Kelly Springer, Javid Kelly, Blin Kelly, two grandsons, a granddaughter, and three great-grandchildren. He passed away peacefully after a short stay in the hospital surrounded by his children and their spouses. Mr. Kelly retired US Navy, Chief...
Gloria Burton
Nov 8, 2012
BURTONGloria L. (nee Lierman), beloved wife of the late Clarence Burton; devoted mother of Deborah (Steven) Smith and Daniel (Joseph Rigger, Jr.) Burton; loving grandmother of Ryan Smith, Jennifer (Dave) Sassaman, and Jonathon (Megan) Smith; great grandmother of Abigail Smith and Claire Smith; dear aunt of Dean Montayne. Retired teacher of 32 years of Wyoming Elementary Schools and lifelong member...
Rosemary Kelly
Nov 8, 2012
KELLYRosemary K. (nee Wurster), beloved wife of the late Clarence V. Kelly; devoted mother of Michael Kelly, William (Linda) Kelly, Julie (Steve) Woelfel, Danny (Karen) Kelly and the late Donald (Kathy) Kelly and Patricia (Ken) Tarter; step-mother of Cynthia Stone; cherished grandmother of 23, great grandmother of 26, and great-great grandmother of 4. Passed away on November 8, 2012. Age...

Glenn Bailey
Nov 8, 2012
BAILEYGlenn R., beloved husband of the late Allene M. Quigg Bailey; devoted father of Rhona Reger; loving grandfather of Megan Cromer and Kyle Reger; great grandfather of Landen, Isaiah, Ashten, and Kolten; dear brother of Vera James and the late Richard Bailey, Henry Bailey, Irene Mason, and Marcellene Daniels. Passed away November 8, 2012 at the age of 86. Visitation...
Betty Risch
Nov 6, 2012
RISCHBetty J., beloved mother of the late Scott Risch; loving grandmother of Nick Risch; great grandmother of Jeremy, Christian, and Addison Risch. Also survived by many cousins. Passed away November 6, 2012. Age 84. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 5501 Montgomery Road, Norwood on Saturday, November 10, 2012 from 9:00 AM until time of funeral service at 10:00...
Robert Moss
Oct 29, 2012
U.S. ArmyVietnam VeteranMOSSRobert E., beloved husband of 38 years of Eleanor (nee Westerman) Moss; loving father of Stewart Hill, Julianne (Derek) Bell, and Steven (Brandi) Moss; cherished Papa of five; dear brother of Bill Moss, Jim Moss, Pat McIntosh, Bonnie Smith, and the late Carol Doane. Passed away Monday, October 29, 2012 at the age of 64. Family was the...
Marjorie Dick
Oct 29, 2012
DICKMarjorie E. (nee Renzelman), beloved wife of Lloyd C. Dick for 57 years; loving daughter of the late Harlan and Mary (nee Busemeyer) Renzelman; caring sister-in-law of Drusilla Giles and the late Gail Sax; dear sister of the late Eugene Renzelman. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Fulfilled the Lord's tasks of life and entered His Kingdom on...

Timothy Haggerty
Oct 26, 2012
HAGGERTYTimothy F., beloved husband of Barbara (nee Hauer) Haggerty; devoted father of Timothy Haggerty, Mary Haggerty, and Elizabeth McCall; loving grandfather of four; dear brother of the late Paul (Grace) Haggerty and the late Joe (the late Rose) Haggerty; caring brother-in-law of Mary (Charles) Sandherr, Robert (Gail) Hauer, John (Diane) Hauer, and the late William (Rosemarie) Hauer and the late...

James Blankenship
Oct 26, 2012
BLANKENSHIPLeslie ''Les'', age 85, beloved husband of Neida Blankenship (nee Stephens). Devoted father, grandfather, and uncle. Passed away Friday, October 26, 2012 after a lengthly illness. Resident of West Chester, OH. Retired after a 27 year career at Ford Motor Company where he worked as a quality control supervisor. He was famous for his knowledge of all things mechanical. He...

Afton Ratliff
Oct 25, 2012
RATLIFFAfton H., beloved husband of Avis Ratliff; devoted father of Paula King, Nancy George, and Raymond Ratliff; loving grandfather of Brandon George and Vanessa George; dear brother of Betty Roller of Kingsport, TN. Passed away October 25, 2012. Age 89. Visitation at Landmark Baptist Temple, 1600 Glendale-Milford Road, Evendale, Monday, October 29, 2012 from 9:00 AM until time of service...

Ronald Meents
Oct 21, 2012
MEENTSRonald G. Beloved husband of Sandra (nee Reed) Meents. Devoted father of Michael Meents and Angie Littleton. Stepfather of Karen Schmitt and Julie Cromwell. Loving grandfather of four. Also survived by fourteen siblings; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of extended family. Passed away at age 64 on Sunday, October 21, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will...

Dewey Brummett
Oct 21, 2012
US Air ForceBRUMMETTDewey Dearl, a longtime resident of Norwood, Ohio, passed away on October 21, 2012 at the age of 69. He was born in Cardinal, KY to the late Dewey and Nancy Brummett. He is survived by his loving wife Cheryl (nee Gravenstein) Brummett; his children John and Nancy Brummett of Reidsville, NC, Melissa and David Lynch of Richmond,...
Franklin Morrison
Oct 21, 2012
MORRISONFranklin A., passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012 at the age of 95. Dear friend of the late Grace Martz. Longttime member of Norwood Seniors. Frank had many close friends including Ann Dople and Ruth Bolton. He was a WWII Veteran and served as an Army Medic. Chapel Service at Gate of Heaven Cemetery on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at...

Kathleen DeFrance
Oct 17, 2012
DeFranceKathleen ''Kay'', age 95, resident of Maple Knoll Village, Cincinnati, OH died Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Wife of the late Robert N. DeFrance, devoted mother to Donna L. Belisle, William M. (Peggy) Davis, Kenneth D. (Karen) Davis, and Robyn C. Robinson and stepmother to Beverly Wray of Troy, MI. Grandmother of nine, step grandmother of six, and great grandmother of...
Charles Dairy
Oct 17, 2012
DAIRYCharles T., beloved son of Josephine A. (nee Summers) Dairy and the late Robert C. Dairy; loving brother of Sylvia (David) Reedy, Debbie Bolser, and Mark (Rose) Dairy. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away on October 17, 2012 at the age of 57. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale on Monday, October...

Betty Rogers
Oct 15, 2012
ROGERSBetty Joan, beloved wife of the late Thomas Rogers for 57 years; devoted mother of Edna, Coleman, Matt, Bart, and Dean (Katie); cherished grandmother of Scotty, Sydney, and Zach Rogers. Passed away Monday, October 15, 2012. Memorial service at American Legion Post 123, 5129 Montgomery Road, Norwood, OH 45212 on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 PM.