Obituaries

Cooper Barrett
Aug 5, 2012
BARRETTCooper, loving husband of Bernice (nee Whitaker) Barrett. Proud father of JoAnn (Roger) McFerron, Jerry Barrett, Jamie (Dan) Tipton, and the late Jimmy (Mary) Barrett. Grandfather of 8, great grandfather of 16, and great-great granfather of 3. Preceded in death by siblings Kathleen Creech, Mary Whitaker, Paul Barrett, and Jessie Whitaker. Born September 1, 1923, passed away Sunday, August 5,...
Dorothy Seibel
Aug 4, 2012
SEIBELDorothy M. Thomas (nee Schumacher), wife of the late Gerald K. Thomas and the late Herman E. Seibel. Survivors include sons, Larry, Dale, and Kevin Thomas; daughter, Karen Sledge; sister, Evelyn Longhauser; eight grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. She was born and attended school in Norwood, OH. Dorothy was a longtime resident of Maple Knoll Retirement Village in Springdale, OH....

Claudia Bartholomew
Jul 29, 2012
BARTHOLOMEWClaudia M. (nee Charles), loving mother of Claude (Cathy) Bartholomew, Tresa (Clinton) Vogt, and the late John Bartholomew; adoring grandmother of nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren; caring cousin of Paulette (John) McDowell. Passed away July 29, 2012. Visitation at Immaculate Conception Church, 4510 Floral Avenue, Norwood, OH on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 from 10:00 AM until time of Mass...

Robert Rahe
Jul 28, 2012
RAHERobert E., father of Nacole and Greg Rahe. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 5501 Montgomery Road, Norwood on Saturday, August 4, 2012 from 6:00 PM until time of service at 8:00 PM.
Helen Thompson
Jul 27, 2012
THOMPSONFay Thompson, born Helen Ina Faith Powers, died on Friday, July 27th at the age of 79. Fay was married for nearly 50 years to Don Thompson, who died in 2007. They had three children, Winn, Connie and Brian. They also have six grandchildren, Leah, Darby, Emma, Nina, Alex and George. Fay grew up in the mountains of Virginia. She...
Stanley Eaton
Jul 24, 2012
EATONStanley L., age 92, loving husband of the late Pettrila "Pat" (nee Ochs) Eaton. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Eaton Reilly, of Golden, CO. Janet Eaton precedes her parents in death. As an officer in the U.S. Army during World War II, Stan worked in Oak Ridge, TN on the Manhattan Project, the process that developed the atomic...
John Thompson
Jul 24, 2012
THOMPSONJohn W., passed into eternity on July 24, 2012 at age 88. He leaves his dear wife, Rebecca (nee Scharver) of 41 years, daughter, Mary Jonelle (fianc? Dale Johnson), sons, Jay (Patricia), James D. (Gwen), Adam J. (Stacy), and the late Edward C. Thompson, and daughter-in-love, Robin Marker. Dear Papa of Andrew Marker, Jack, Kate, Charlie, Brayden, and Daniel Thompson....

Arthur Gardella
Jul 23, 2012
GARDELLAArthur J., beloved husband of Ellen (nee Peraino) Gardella; loving father of Art (Anna Mary) Gardella, Vicki (Bob) Craycraft, Gary (Carla) Gardella, and Gail (Karl) Baxter. Survived by seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Passed away on July 23, 2012 at the age of 80 years. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale, on Friday, July...

Ruth Morter
Jul 21, 2012
MORTERRuth C. (nee Abney), beloved wife of the late Richard Morter; devoted mother of Deborah Ann (Michael) Griffith and the late Earl J. (Brenda) Dunn; loving grandmother of Christie L. (Eric) Helton and Brian Earl (Candi) Dunn; great grandmother of Zachary, Trinity, and Isaiah Dunn; dear sister of Leo Abney. Passed away July 21, 2012. Age 74. Longtime resident of...
Wilma Cable
Jul 19, 2012
CABLEWilma Jean (nee Whitaker), beloved wife of the late Charles E. Cable; devoted mother of Vickie Orender, Billy (Carolyn) Cable, and Philip Cable. Passed away July 19, 2012. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 310 Dunn Street, Lockland, Saturday, July 21, 2012 from 12:00 Noon until time of funeral service at 2:00 PM.

Robert Romans
Jul 19, 2012
ROMANSRobert E., loving husband of Lois Romans; beloved father of Diane (Tom) Curfiss, Mike (Kay) Romans, and Mara Turner; brother of Peggy Mitrin; grandfather of Racheal, Christa, Mandy, Andrea, Robert, and Jeremy. Also survived by three great grandchildren. Passed away July 19, 2012 at the age of 84 years. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 5501 Montgomery Road, Norwood...
William Preuss
Jul 16, 2012
PREUSSWilliam H., beloved husband of Norma Preuss (nee Francis) and the late Francis Preuss (nee Smith); devoted father of Mark Preuss, Donald Martin, Vickie MacQueen, Todd Martin, and the late Laura Preuss; loving grandfather of eight; dear brother of the late Karen Gale (nee Preuss). Passed away July 16, 2012. Age 75. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365...

Virginia Meyer
Jul 14, 2012
MEYERVirginia ''Ginny'', beloved wife of 55 years of Richard ''Dick'' Meyer, loving mother of Robin (Mark) Droescher and Carolee Meyer and devoted grandmother of Charlotte Droescher. Passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012 after a long illness. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale on Wednesday, July 18 2012 from 2:00-5:00 PM. Burial will take place on...

Hazel Hendrix
Jul 14, 2012
HENDRIXHazel Ruth, 80, lifelong resident of Springdale, Ohio passed away July 14, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Tom Hendrix. Loving mother of Dana (Paulette) Caldwell, Doug (Tina) Ellis, Amy (John) Wheeler, and Lisa (Don) Partin; 20 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren. Devoted sister of Carol Ferris; many nieces and nephews. Visitation on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 PM at...
Karen Farfsing
Jul 12, 2012
FARFSINGKaren Dru (nee Henson), beloved wife of Robert Farfsing; loving mother of Stephanie (Leo) DalleMolle, and Christopher Farfsing; grandmother of Elaina DalleMolle; sister of Gayle Simpkins and Connie Stark. Passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 61 years. Karen was very optimistic and caring, dedicating her career to working with underprivileged children. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365...

James Sharkey, Jr
Jul 12, 2012
SHARKEYJames Robert, Jr. (Jim), beloved son of Audrey (nee Shepherd) and the late James Sharkey, Sr.; dear best friend and devoted father of Tess; dear brother of William (Lisa) Sharkey. Passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012. Age 57. Resident of Blue Ash. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 5501 Montgomery Road, Norwood on Monday, July 16, 2012 from 9-10...

Catherine Heitz
Jul 11, 2012
HEITZCatherine L., beloved sister of Joan (George) Ross, Rev. Louis Heitz, Mary (Virgil) German, Elizabeth ''Betty'' (the late Oris) Grace, and the late Robert, Frank, and Ralph Heitz. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Passed away July 11, 2012. Age 91. Visitation at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 48 W. Sharon Road, Glendale on Friday, July 13, 2012 from 10:00...

Ronald Leak
Jul 6, 2012
LEAKRon E., beloved of Nancy Baker; devoted friend of Lou Moran; dear nephew of Marcella (Gene) Fite of Meza, AZ; cousin of Donald Spaulding, Carol Brown, and Roberta Kessler; son of the late Earl Frank Leak and Kathleen Joan Leak (nee Ruby). Passed away July 6, 2012. Age 56. Ron was Vice President of Operations at Miami Valley Steel Services...
Gloria Chabot
Jul 3, 2012
CHABOTGloria Grace, nee Lewis, died peacefully at the age of 87 on July 3, 2012. Born in Buffalo, NY on February 17, 1925, she was raised in New York City and Mount Vernon, N.Y., a daughter of late Dr. Robert A. and Mabel Lewis. Gloria attended Mary Washington College and Columbia University and subsequently moved to Boston, Massachusetts where she...

Norma Ater
Jul 2, 2012
ATERNorma Lee (nee Affsprung), devoted wife of Robert Ater; loving mother of Karen Ater Linser and Leslie Irene DeLuca; caring grandmother of Hannah Lee and Paul Robert Linser, Isabella Rose and Maria Santina DeLuca. Passed away Monday, July 2, 2012 at the age of 81. Services to be announced later.