Obituaries
Edna Hughes
Feb 14, 2012
HUGHESEdna Mae, 87, beloved wife of the late William Perry Hughes, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 with family present. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Joanne Hughes and her parents, Harry and Viola Thomas. She is survived by her daughter, Dorinda (Walter) Azbill and two sisters, Joyce Houk and Sandra (Casey) Rue. She is also...
Wilma Moore
Feb 14, 2012
MOOREWilma J. (nee Alcorn), beloved wife of the late Charles J. Moore; devoted mother of Dale (Penny), Debbie, Diana, and the late William and Jimmy. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Sister of Gary Alcorn. Passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at the age of 73 years. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 310 Dunn St.,...

Larry Bogle
Feb 9, 2012
BOGLELarry L., beloved husband of Kay Bogle (nee Wilkinson); devoted father of Rachel (Scott) Todd and Robert (Kasee) Bogle; loving grandfather of Trent Todd and Mady and Titus Bogle; dear brother of Rick Bogle. Former Assistant Principal of Landmark Christian School. Passed away February 9, 2012. Age 64. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale, Monday,...

Walter Cripe
Feb 7, 2012
WWIIARMYCRIPEWalter Benson "Ben" Cripe was born April 13, 1920 and passed away peacefully February 7, 2012 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana at the age of 91. Beloved husband of 65 years to the late Dolores (nee Lambers) Cripe; devoted father of Larry (Pat) Cripe and Nancy (the late John) Wing; cherished grandfather of Mike (Kyoko) Cripe, Jen (Jason) Traylor, Matt Cripe, and...
Andrew II
Feb 5, 2012
AIR FORCE VIETNAM VETERANSCHAIN Andrew F., II, loving father of Amy (Troy) Montgomery, Susan (James) Hacker, and the late William "Billy" Schain; cherished grandfather of David Harvey, Jordan Montgomery, James Hacker, and Victoria Hacker; devoted son of Betty and the late William Schrain; dear brother of Merlene Schain and Elizabeth Midkiff. Passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 at the age...

Estelle Eckert
Jan 31, 2012
Estelle (nee Stone) Eckert, September 6, 1928-January 31, 2012. Beloved wife of the late John Melvin Eckert. Beloved mother of Ron (Mary), Greg, Shannon (Teresa), Melvin (Sharon), Nancy Carter (Michael), and the late Marion Dukes. Loving grandmother of 14, great grandmother of 28, and great-great grandmother of 4. Dear sister of Barbara Conley, Frieda Stone, and Lewis Stone. Passed away...

Thomas Gardner, Sr
Jan 29, 2012
GARDNERThomas A., Sr., beloved husband of Carolyn Gardner (nee Ervin); devoted father of Thomas A. Gardner, Jr.; dear brother of Agustus Raymond "Gus" Gardner, Jr., Robert Gardner, and the late Carolyn Guy Purcell; loving son of the late Agustus Raymond and Martha Gardner. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away at Hospice of Cincinnati on Sunday, January 29,...

James Beckham
Jan 27, 2012
BECKHAMJames W., beloved husband of Virginia Beckham (nee Nichols); devoted father of David Beckham and Carol Fredenburg; loving grandfather of Erica, Damon, and Aaron Beckham; great grandfather of five; dear brother of Lou Bibb. Passed away Friday, January 27, 2012. Age 80. Retired from Western Electric after 38 years. He enjoyed fishing, grandkids, softball, and watching football. Visitation at Vorhis...
Dorothy Martorana
Jan 21, 2012
MARTORANADorothy M. (nee Kushniroff), beloved wife of 42 years to Frank Martorana; devoted mother of Martin W. and Franklin T.; dear sister of Harry (Gretchen) Kushniroff, Christine (Bill) Pappas, and Terry (Sam) Campbell: sister-in-law of Myrna (Roger) Uhlich; loving aunt of Dorie, Keith, Elizabeth, Lex, John, David, and Ali, as well as great nieces and nephews. Passed away Saturday, January...

Ralph Swanson
Jan 19, 2012
SWANSONRalph C., beloved father of Susan Pence, Stacey Kuhn, and John Swanson; grandfather of seven; great grandfather of three; dear brother of Lois Williams, Don Swanson, and the late Joanne Dyne. Passed peacefully in Cincinnati on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at age 79. Private family services. If desired, memorial donations may be sent to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301,...

Annabelle Koehler
Jan 18, 2012
KOEHLERAnnabelle M. "Ann" (nee Roth), loving wife of the late Leslie Koehler; devoted mother of Leslie W. Jr. (Marilyn), Dennis M. (Jill), Clifford A. (Diane), and the late Richard L. Koehler; blessed grandmother of nine and great grandmother of ten; dear sister of the late Wilbert Roth. Went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at the...

Marc Boetger
Jan 15, 2012
BOETGERMarc, beloved husband of Diane Boetger (nee Ollish); devoted father of Nicole Boetger and Amanda (Joey) Gambrel; loving son of Frank and the late Martha Boetger; dear brother of Mike, Denise, and Lisa. Also survived by numerous other relatives. Passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012. Age 56. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale, OH on...
Gerald Corbett
Jan 9, 2012
CORBETTGerald (Gerry) L., September 20, 1940 - January 9, 2012 in Cape Coral, Florida. Beloved and devoted husband of Claire B. (nee Weber) Corbett. Son of the late Frank B. Corbett and Anna L. (nee Pierner) Corbett. Loving brother of Sharon L. Corbett and the late Keith G. Corbett. Dear father of Michelle L. Corbett. Caring brother-in-law of John L....
Crystal Chitwood
Jan 6, 2012
Crystal Rose Chitwood, beloved mother of Joe Iredale, Brian DeMeio (Meghan), and Craig DeMeio; grandmother of Abbeygail, Ethan, Cheyanne, and Isabella; loving daughter of the late Jerry Chitwood and Gayle Chitwood-Seranko; dear sister of the late Ronnie Chitwood. Passed away on January 6, 2012 at the age of 47. Friends may greet family at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 5501...

Lois Wilson
Jan 5, 2012
WILSON-BOYDLois E. (nee Hill), loving wife of Samuel Wilson and the late Harold Boyd; loving mother of Joan (Terry) Bush, David Boyd, and Gerald Boyd; loving grandmother of Brian Bush and Cammie (Jim) Hulett; great grandmother of Branden Lawless, Jonathan Lawless, Michael Bush, and Marcus Bush; devoted daughter of the late Flora and Wolford Hill; dear sister of Vernon Hill...

John West
Dec 31, 2011
WESTJohn E., beloved husband of Cornelia "Connie" West; brother-in-law of Martha (the late Edward) Metzger; devoted father of Sandy Banks and John W. West; loving grandfather of Adam, Brandon, Emilee, Katie, and Grace; great grandfather of Bryce; dear brother of Emma Parks and the late George, Phil, and Hugo West and Margaret Beavin. December 31, 2011. Age 84. John was...
Roy Stegmann
Dec 31, 2011
STEGMANNRoy W., beloved husband of the late Mary Elizabeth (nee Fryman) Stegmann. Father of Edward Lee (Linda) Stegmann and Bruce (Angelika) Stegmann. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Brother of Mary Lou Mercer. Passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011. Member of the Evendale Historical Society and a volunteer at Gorman Heritage Farm. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan...

Carolyn Lewallen
Dec 30, 2011
LEWALLENCarolyn J. (nee Adams), beloved wife of the late Jack Lewallen; loving mother of Mark (Teresa) Lewallen and the late Debra Lewallen; cherished grandmother of Brian (Jen), Rebecca, and Christina Lewallen and great grandmother of Nathan and Brooklyn Lewallen; dear sister of Janet Adams and David Adams. Went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 30, 2011 at the...

Richard Mercer
Dec 27, 2011
MERCERRichard "Dick", beloved son of Georgia and the late Esker Mercer; dear brother of Thomas Mercer. Former employee of Jefferson Smurfit and currently of Formica. Lifetime resident of Lockland. Passed away December 27, 2011. Age 67. Graveside service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery, 11200 Princeton Road, Springdale, Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 11:00 AM.