Obituaries

Andrew Dawson

Andrew Dawson

Jul 20, 2011

DAWSONAndrew, beloved son of Elaine and Paul Lynch and Paul Dawson; loving brother of Benjamin (Simone) Dawson and Tiffany (Joe) Brandabur; cherished uncle of five. Passed away July 20, 2011. Age 34. His smile and caring personality will always be remembered. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale, OH on Friday, July 22, 2011 from 5:00...

Donald Montgomery

Donald Montgomery

Jul 20, 2011

MONTGOMERYDonald Scott. Loving father of Scott and Adam Montgomery. Beloved son of Sharon Caldwell Montgomery and Melvin (Brenda) Montgomery. Cherished brother of David Montgomery, Stephen (Candace) Montgomery, Julianne (Thomas) Nerl, Melanie (Thomas) Rothschuh, and Shari Conley. Companion of Rebecca Coffee. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 5501 Montgomery Road, Norwood, OH on...

Kathryn Ryan

Kathryn Ryan

Jul 19, 2011

RYANKathryn (nee Schwartz), beloved wife of the late "Pizza Bob" Ryan; loving mother of Karen (Mike) Wooldridge; cherished grandmother of Jenny (Brent) Schumacher and Ryan (Maria) Wooldridge; great grandmother of Josiah Schumacher. Kathryn was a longtime employee of Graeter's in Hyde Park. Kathryn spent the last few months of her life at Tri-County Extended Care where she received excellent care...

Anna Lincoln-Benz

Anna Lincoln-Benz

Jul 17, 2011

LINCOLN-BENZAnna Mae (nee Strunk), beloved wife of Fred Benz, former Assistant Fire Chief in Norwood and Fire Chief in Sycamore Township, and the late Dale Lincoln; loving mother of Sherry (Bill) Rasor and Suzette (Rich) Christensen and step-mother of Terry Benz; cherished grandmother of five; Annette Dill, Richie Christensen, Ian Christensen, Whitney Rasor, and Lisa Spahr; great grandmother of five;...

Kathleen Pitman

Kathleen Pitman

Jul 16, 2011

PITMANKathleen (nee Stephens), devoted wife of the late Emery Pitman; loving mother of Phyllis Hollifield, Butch Roy, and Kathy Davis; cherished grandmother of nine and great grandmother of twelve; caring sister of Loree Adkins, Neida Blankenship, and Earthel Fortenberry. Kathleen was a member of Eastern Hills Baptist Church for 56 years. Went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July...

Winifred Gagliardo

Winifred Gagliardo

Jul 16, 2011

GAGLIARDOWinifred "Winnie" (nee Mulkerrin), devoted mother of Patricia (Frank) Divo and John (Mary Carol) Gagliardo; loving grandmother of Shawn, Amy, Lori, Scott, and Alison and great grandmother of seven. Passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011 at the age of 91. Visitation at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Montgomery Road at Drex Avenue, Norwood, OH, Monday, July 18, 2011 from 9:00 AM...

Charles Greiner

Charles Greiner

Jul 14, 2011

GREINERCharlie, 66, loving husband of Kathy, peacefully passed on from this life to the next on July 14, 2011. Charlie dedicated his life to teaching for 35 years, bringing joy to hundreds of Cincinnati Public School students. Even in death he continues to do what he loved most in life, teach, through the donation of his remains to the UC...

Richard Eckstein

Richard Eckstein

Jul 11, 2011

WWIIECKSTEINRichard Leo, devoted husband of Judith Gail Eckstein; loving father of April Heiderich, Steven Eckstein, Kimberly Jensen, David Williams, Kellie Rogers, Mark Eckstein, and Colleen Elam; cherished grandfather of fourteen and great grandfather of one; dear brother of Daniel Eckstein and Nancy Metzler. Passed away Monday, July 11, 2011 at the age of 86. Visitation at Prince of Peace Lutheran...

Melvin VanAntwerp

Melvin VanAntwerp

Jul 11, 2011

VANANTWERPMel, beloved husband of Nancy VanAntwerp; devoted father of Ramona Robinson; loving grandfather of Mike Robinson, Kathy Trent, and Tim (Gina) Robinson; great grandfather of Daniel and Brooke Robinson and Morgan Trent; dear brother of Iva Mull. Passed away on July 11, 2011. Age 84. Visitation will be at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale, Friday, July...

Albert Busam

Albert Busam

Jul 10, 2011

BUSAMAlbert "Skip", father of Mark (Tako) Busam, Debi (Bob) Gallucci, and Alan Busam; grandfather of Dylan, Ashley, Jacob, Katie, Kalie, Derek, and Airl; brother of Carol (Gil) Grupenhoff and the late Patricia Vail-Richter. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Passed away July 10, 2011. Age 69. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale, Wednesday, July...

Mary Wade

Mary Wade

Jul 9, 2011

WADEMary Ann. In loving memory of two wonderful people who have once again been reunited together forever. Mary Ann Wade was the love and matriarch of a loving unique family. She was a caring and supportive person to more than just her family. She gave of herself to others, to friends and strangers in need. She loved animals and rescued...

Bertha Francis

Bertha Francis

Jul 9, 2011

FRANCISBertha (nee Brandenburg), beloved wife of the late Ray Francis; devoted mother of Norma Preuss, Geri Fuller, and Chuck Francis; grandmother of seven; great grandmother of five; dear sister of of Effie Thomas. Passed away July 9, 2011. Age 99. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 5501 Montgomery Road, Norwood, Saturday, July 16, 2011 from 11:00 AM until time...

Ronald Havenstein

Ronald Havenstein

Jul 6, 2011

HAVENSTEINRonald A., beloved husband and father, 71, died at home on Wednesday, July 6, 2011, after a brief battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor. He was born at home in Alta Vista, Kansas on August 14, 1939, the son of Arthur & Eva Havenstein. He was an excellent student in the local one-room rural schoolhouses of the area. He...

Mike Bullough

Mike Bullough

Jul 6, 2011

NAVYBULLOUGHMike, beloved son of Roberta Bullough; dear brother of the late Naomi Kaehler; former husband of Susan Bullough. Also survived by four uncles. Passed away July 6, 2011. Age 58. Visitation at Lockland Christian Church, Mill & Patterson Sts., Lockland, OH 45215, Saturday, July 9, 2011 from 9:30 AM until time of service at 11:00 AM. Memorial donations may be...

Robert Head

Robert Head

Jul 6, 2011

Robert L. Head passed away on July 6, 2011 at the age of 74. Devoted husband of Stella M. Head for 54 years. Loving father of James Thomas (Sondra) Head, Larry Robert (Peggy) Head, and Lisa Carol (George) Nimmo. Cherished grandfather of Sarah (Tony) Stevens, Devon, Eric, Rachel, Robby, Ashley, and Karli Head, and Casey, Kelli, Daniel, and John Nimmo....

Beatrice Minges

Beatrice Minges

Jul 5, 2011

MINGESBeatrice "Bea" (nee Roell). Beloved wife of the late Fred Minges. Devoted mother of Donna (Ron) Miles, Marcia (Jim) Rizzo, and Bonnie (Doug) Wiesner. Loving Na-Na of Freddie, Ronnie (deceased), Ronda, Shane, Nick, Kimberly, Nathan, and Kyle. Caring great grandmother of Tasha, Allissa, Justin, Brandon, Eric, Anna, Vincent, and Francie. Precious great-great grandmother of Tashaun and Haylei. Went to be...

Louis Andrews

Louis Andrews

Jul 5, 2011

ANDREWSLouis Andrews, 90, passed away July 5, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Betty Fritzch Andrews. He is survived by his wife Alice Young Andrews, his children Louis Andrews Jr. (Pat), Linda Marquette-Maidens (Bob), Sally Smith (Charles) and Susan Fortman (Jim), eight grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.Louis was raised in Cambridge, Ohio and attended...

Sophie Long

Sophie Long

Jul 3, 2011

LONGSophie (nee Schwartz), beloved wife of the late Harold Long; devoted mother of of Sara (David) Butler and the late Ralph (Linda) Long; grandmother of seven and great grandmother of two. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away July 3, 2011. Age 92. Visitation at Messiah Lutheran Church, 10416 Bossi Lane, Greenhills, Thursday, July 7, 2011 from 9:30...

Cameron Bourne

Cameron Bourne

Jul 1, 2011

BOURNECameron "Mitch". Loving son of Shirley (Walter) Rosinski and Cameron "C.W." Bourne. Caring father of Brooke (Gregory) Cox, Jordan (Sarah Miller) Bourne, Gabrielle (Cole Carpenter) Bourne, and Isabelle Bourne. Cherished grandfather of Kyle and Abby Cox, Vayla Bourne, and Caidyn Carpenter. Dear brother of Bob, Rachel, and the late Patrick Bourne. Went to be with the Lord on Friday, July...

James Jones

James Jones

Jun 24, 2011

JONESJames R. "Dick", beloved husband of Ruth (nee Buhr) Jones; loving father of Holly (Robert) Addison and Carol Barker; cherished grandfather of Erin Curtis, James "Chris" Addison, and W. Ryan Barker and great grandfather of Mora Curtis; dear brother of Robert S. Jones and Lorraine Lewis andbrother-in-law of Kenneth (Shirley) Buhr. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away...