Obituaries

Bethel Whitaker
Jan 30, 2011
WHITAKERRay, beloved husband of Nina Whitaker; devoted father of Chris (Michele), Craig (Lynne), and Shaun (Nichi) Whitaker; loving grandfather of Cameron, Loren, Tara,and Rachel Whitaker; dear brother of Regina, Lowell, and the late Charles Lee. Retired from G.E. Evendale after 37 years. Longtime resident of Forest Park. Passed away January 30, 2011. Age 77. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral...
Peter Keane
Jan 30, 2011
KEANEPeter, devoted husband of Ann (nee Moore) Keane for 55 years. Loving father of Mary Keane (James McCorry), Susan Keane (John Adams), Margaret Keane (Alan Pollack), James (Mary) Keane, Peter (Amy) Keane, and Catherine Keane. Caring grandfather of eleven. Dear brother of Susan Keane ( Richard Griffin) and Thomas Roger (Marie) Keane. P&G executive for 35 years. Passed away January...

Alice Berkman
Jan 30, 2011
BERKMANAlice Mae (nee Berning), devoted wife of the late Charles E. Berkman; loving mother of Maxine Berkman (Ralph Buncher). Cherished grandmother of Sarah Bernstein (Mark Newman), Alex Bernstein (Carolyn Smaka), and Hope (Ken) Black; loving great grandmother of Charlie, Jordan, Jeremy, Annabella, and Helena. Passed away January 30, 2011 at the age of 101 years. Friends may call at Bellarmine...

James Allen
Jan 26, 2011
ALLENJames E.''Jim'', loving husband of 43 years of Barbara. Devoted father of Michael Allen, Jim Allen, Theresa and husband, Chris Foster, Pamela and husband, Derek Harden. Grandfather of four and great grandfather of four. Brother of Edward and wife, Delta, and Harold Allen. Close friend of George House. Passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at the age of 72 years....

J. Johnson
Jan 25, 2011
JOHNSONJ. Jean Johnson, 80, of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Lockland, OH died peacefully on January 25, 2011. Jean was born January 19, 1931 in Reading, OH to the late Everett and Jessie (Price) Clemmons. Jean had 3 children, M. Gregory Johnson, Mark Johnson (deceased), and Jeffrey A. Johnson. She also had numerous grandchildren. Jean was a loving and caring...

James Alcorn
Jan 25, 2011
ALCORNJames ''Ronnie'', beloved husband of Linda Alcorn (nee Henrich), devoted father of Kimberly (Terry) Phelps, Jamie (Jose) Damo, Jr., and Randall (Brenda Knapp) Alcorn; stepfather of Jeffrey (Lori) Ortlieb, and Elizabeth Bohrer; grandfather of Stephanie, Alycia, Jason, Joshua, Jerin, Alexandra, Olivia, Julie, Amber, and Ashly; dear brother of Wilma (the late Charlie) Moore, Gary (Rhonda) Alcorn and the late Joyce...

Thelma Silber
Jan 22, 2011
SILBERThelma Ruth (nee Osborne), beloved wife of the late Roy Silber; devoted mother of Donna (Bob) Corcoran, Roy (Marcia) Silber, and Julie (Randy) Plikerd; grandmother of Jordan, Emma, and Laura Plikerd. Passed away January 22, 2011. Age 83. Visitation will be at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 5501 Montgomery Road, Norwood, Tuesday, January 25, 2011 from 10:00 AM until time...

David Kilburn
Jan 19, 2011
KILBURNDavid, beloved husband of Pat Kilburn; devoted father of Jeff Kilburn; loving stepfather of three daughters and two sons; grandfather of 12; dear brother of Denver and Sam Kilburn, Anna Mae Duncan, Carol Whitaker, and the late Junior and Frank Kilburn. David retired after 40 plus years of service at Cincinnati Milacron. Passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011. Age 73....
Frances Biggs
Jan 19, 2011
BIGGSFrances L. (nee Henize), beloved wife of the late Stanley Biggs; devoted mother of Roxana (Russell) Grider; loving Nanny of Jennifer McDermott and Christine (Christopher) McDaniel; great grandmother of Paige, Bailey, and Brenden. Passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011. Age 89. Visitation will be at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale, Monday, January 24, 2011 from 10:00...

Mary Kinsler
Jan 18, 2011
KINSLERMary Jo (nee Guilfoyle), beloved wife of the late George R. Kinsler. She was beloved and survived by many cousins. Passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2011. Resident of Norwood. Friends may call at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Montgomery Road at Drex Avenue, Norwood, Saturday, January 22, 2011 from 9:00 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM....

Alice Bales
Jan 17, 2011
BALESAlice (nee Wiseman). Beloved wife of the late Eldon Bales. Loving mother of Cathy Trusty. Cherished grandmother of Hollis Diann Trusty. Devoted aunt and second mom to Debra (Kevin) Overberg, Tim (Sharon) Grubb, Robin (Dennis) Prewitt, Jim (Cathy) Grubb, and Tommy (Julie) Grubb. Caring aunt and great aunt of many. Dear sister of Maudie Hicks of Georgia, Walter (Sue) Wiseman...

James Thompson
Jan 14, 2011
THOMPSONJames "Jim", beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Neller) Thompson for 40 years; loving father of Shelley (Vernon) Rainwater; devoted son of the late James V. and Rose M. Thompson. Longtime resident of Fairfield, Ohio. Went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 14, 2011 at the age of 61 years. Funeral service at Gate of Heaven Cemetery - Chapel,...

Roderick Williamson
Jan 14, 2011
WILLIAMSONRod, beloved son of Wanda and the late Bill Williamson; devoted father of Michael, Tim, and Lindsay; dear brother of Craig; loving grandfather of six; loved and cared for by Ginger Heiob. Passed away January 14, 2011 at the age of 60. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 5501 Montgomery Rd, Norwood, OH on Monday, January 17, 2011 from...

William Hillard
Jan 12, 2011
KOREAN WAR HILLARDWilliam Carey, loving husband of 54 years of Betty Culver Hillard; devoted father of Jeffrey (Cheryl) Hillard and Jacqui (Dennis) Slabach. Cherished grandfather of Chelsea, Ben, Joel, and Hannah. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at the age of 79 years. Friends may call at...

Robert Keller
Jan 12, 2011
ARMYKOREAN WARKELLERRobert James, beloved brother of Joanne Keller; devoted father of Laurie (Michael) Ashwell, Linda Matthews, and Douglas (Karen) Keller; grandfather of Emily, Evan, Katherine, Madison, Maxwell, Elizabeth, and Victoria. Passed January 12, 2011, age 78. A lifelong Cincinnati resident, he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and a member of the Army ROTC at the University of Cincinnati,...

Mary Mehring
Jan 12, 2011
MEHRINGKay, beloved daughter of the late Harry and Marie Mehring; loving sister of the late Harry Mehring, Clare (Gordon) Massa, and Tom (Carol) Mehring. Also survived by 10 nieces and nephews. Passed away January 12, 2011. Age 80. Retired after 35 years as Manager at Cincinnati Bell. Visitation will be at Nativity Catholic Church, Ridge Rd. at Woodford, Pleasant Ridge,...

Billy Grimes
Jan 10, 2011
GRIMESBilly F., beloved husband of Hazel (nee Fleming) Grimes; loving father of Debbie (Ron) Daniels, Sandy (Tim) Brown, Sherry (Rick) Stidham, and the late Rusty Grimes. Also survived by four grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Jerry Philpot. Passed away Monday, January 10, 2011 at the age of 76 years. Friends may call at Vorhis &...

Jack Eckles
Jan 7, 2011
ECKLESJack A., beloved husband of the late Alberta M. Eckles; devoted father of Nancy (Stefan) Athanasiadis, John (the late Barb) Eckles, and Kathy (Steve) Hirschauer; loving grandfather of Shawn, Chris, Ali, Megan, Leah, Zach, Sarah, and Jen; great grandfather of Halie, Chesney, and Ian; dear brother of Dr. Robert Eckles. Passed away January 7, 2011. Age 85. Jack served in...

Frederic Curwin
Jan 4, 2011
WWII CURWINFrederic M. ''Budd'', beloved husband of Elizabeth "Eliz" Curwin. Dear father of Fred (Meryl) Curwin, Danna (the late John) Bankovskis, and Lisa (Dennis) Fox. Grandfather of three and great grandfather of five. Brother of Jane Reece. Passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011. Age 93. Memorials may be made to the American Bible Society, P.O. Box 96812, Washington, D.C. 20090-6812...

Mary Barnes
Jan 4, 2011
BARNESMary Sibyl (nee Miller), beloved wife of the late Jay F. Barnes. Devoted mother of Marilyn (Ron) Stratton and Gary (Carol) Barnes. Loving grandmother of Lynette, Greg, Sharon, Gail, Ken, Steve, Joe, and Ali. Great grandmother of 12. Dear sister of the late Ollie Miller and Ernest Miller. Longtime resident of Norwood. Passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at the...