Obituaries

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.

Della Gooslin
Oct 15, 2012
GOOSLINDella, beloved wife of Artemus Gooslin; loving mother of the late Jack Mounts; cherished grandmother of Sue (Troy) Justice, David (Sharon) Mounts, and the late Jackie Sherman; great grandmother of 4 and great-great grandmother of 14; dear sister of Levi Norman and Greetis Hurley. Went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2012 at the age of 95 years....
Dera Breezley
Oct 15, 2012
BREEZLEYDera L. (nee Bruns), beloved wife of the late Irvin Breezley, survived by her four children and numerous grandchildren. A graduate of Lockland High School and with many lifelong friends. Passed away on October 15, 2012 qt the age of 78.
Arthur Whitaker
Oct 13, 2012
US NAVYWHITAKERArthur L., beloved husband of Elizabeth R. Whitaker (nee Russell) and the late H. Bernadine Whitaker (nee Miller); devoted father of Debra (Robert) Hucke and Roger (Debbie) Whitaker: loving grandfather of three; great grandfather of two; son of the late Allie and Arthur L. Whitaker. Preceded in death by sister, Joyce Harp and brother, Donald Whitaker. Passed away Saturday,...
Samuel Campbell, Sr
Oct 12, 2012
US NAVYCAMPBELLSamuel A., Sr., age 69, passed away October 12, 2012. Devoted husband to Terry Campbell (nee Kushniroff); loving father of Sam (Kim) Campbell, Jr. and Chris Campbell; stepfather to Elizabeth and David Martin; proud grandfather of six; proud great grandfather of Gracie Campbell; dear brother of James ''Pete'' Bice. Visitation will be at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365...

Sherry Honnerlaw
Oct 9, 2012
HONNERLAWSherry Lynne (nee Cordell), beloved mother of James, Joshua, and Samantha Reisberg and Tracee Cordell; loving grandmother of Tyler, Kayla, Danielle, Lexi, Liam, Kayla, and a Newborn; devoted daughter of Roy Cordell; dear sister of Pamela, Deborah, and Brian. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. October 9, 2012. Age 54. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield...
Emma Sparrow
Oct 7, 2012
SPARROWEmma (nee Pauley), beloved wife of the late Eugene Sparrow; loving mother of Jerry (Barbara) Sparrow, Mike (Marcy) Sparrow, and Tim (Susan) Sparrow; grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 11. Passed away on October 7, 2012 at the age of 92 years. She is survived by one sister, Wilhelmina Buop and preceded in death by her sisters, Mildred Foreman,...

Loretta Schwering
Oct 6, 2012
SCHWERINGLoretta A. (nee Blum), beloved wife of the late William F. Schwering; loving mother of Janet (Paul) Sink, Rita (Gary) Herzner and stepmother of William E. (the late Glenda) Schwering; dear sister of Marie and Audrey Blum and the late August Blum. Loved by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Passed away October 6, 2012 at the age of 90. Visitation...

Marion Kahles
Oct 4, 2012
KAHLES,Marion A. (nee Bill), beloved wife of the late Anthony A. Kahles; devoted mother of the late Charles Kahles; loving grandmother of Jean Kahles. Dear sister of the late John and William Bill. Passed away October 4, 2012 at the age of 94. A longtime resident of St. Bernard. Friends may call in memory of Marion and her late son,...
Harold Schultz
Oct 2, 2012
SCHULTZHarold E., devoted husband of 56 years to his late beloved wife, Joan M. (nee Puterbaugh), father of Kathryn (Barry) Miller and Brian (Mardell Glinski) Schultz, grandfather of Evan Schultz; passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2012, age 83. A lover of life and family, Harold died peacefully doing the things he loved to do. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan...
Ronald Schlotman
Oct 2, 2012
SCHLOTMANRonald E. ''Ron'', beloved husband of Nancy (nee Wilson) Schlotman; loving father of Brian E. and Matthew A. Schlotman; dear brother of Jerry (Linda), Ken (Judy), and Mary Ann Schlotman; brother-in-law of Kathleen (Larry) Taubert and Thomas Wilson. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at the age of 73 years. Visitation at Vorhis &...

Jerold Mink
Oct 2, 2012
MINKJerold S., beloved son of Mary and the late Caleb Mink; loving brother of Carol (Greg) Browning; uncle to a host of nieces and nephews. Passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. Born on July 4, 1942. Services in Mt. Vernon, KY.

James Berryhill
Oct 1, 2012
WWII BERRYHILLJames R., beloved husband of Lucille Laws Berryhill. Devoted father of Phyllis A. and the late Brenda L. Berryhill. Dear brother of Bonnie Ramsey, Eunice Williams, Rosa Lee Shelton, Guy V. (Margaret), Leonard, Gene (Sylvia) Berryhill and the late Marie Malone, Pauline Gunkel, May Shelton, and Ollie Watkins. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away on Monday,...