Obituaries

Roderick Williamson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Renotta King

Renotta King

Jan 3, 2011

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Pauline Long

Pauline Long

Jan 2, 2011

LONGPauline R. (nee Robbins) was born on May 14, 1923 and passed away on January 2, 2011. Beloved wife of the late John L. Long. Devoted daughter of the late Bertha (Lucian) Edans and the late James Robbins. Dear sister of the late Elmer Robbins and the late Thelma Jean Baumann. Loving mother of John T. (the late Sandra) Long...

Roger Potraffke

Roger Potraffke

Dec 30, 2010

POTRAFFKERoger Russel, beloved husband of Rose Marie Potraffke (nee Janson); dear father of Gerrianne Hill and Roger (Penny) Potraffke. Also survived by granddaughters, Samantha Alexandra, and Emma Hill and grandson, Michael Potraffke; great granddaughters, Isabel and Sophia. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Beloved son of the late Viola and Gus Potraffke. Dear brother...

Allene Bailey

Allene Bailey

Dec 30, 2010

BAILEYAllene M. (nee Quigg), beloved wife of 61 years of Glenn Roger Bailey; devoted mother of Rhona Reger; loving grandmother of Megan Cromer and Kyle Reger; great grandmother of Landen, Isaiah, and Ashten; dear sister of Jean Rose, Dorothy Cardinal, and the late Joyce Neuhaus and Albert Quigg. Passed away December 30, 2010. Age 80. Visitation will be at Vorhis...

Gustaaf Peul

Gustaaf Peul

Dec 26, 2010

PEULGustaaf ''Gus'', beloved father of Eric (Teresa) Peul; dear grandfather of Evan, Nathan, Jonathan, and Matthew. Passed away Sunday, December 26, 2010. Age 73. Resident of Norwood. Private Service.

Mildred Barnett

Mildred Barnett

Dec 25, 2010

BARNETTMildred (nee McKinney), beloved wife of the late Charles Barnett. Loving mother of Dale, Gary, and Paul Barnett, Carol Chambers, Phyllis Lovins, Phillip Barnett, and the late Donald and Bobby Barnett. Also survived by 22 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Dear sister of Rosie Kincer. Passed away Saturday, December 25, 2010 at the age of 80 years. Friends may call...

Marie McManus

Marie McManus

Dec 24, 2010

McManusMarie T. (nee Gallagher), beloved wife of Howard C. McManus; devoted mother of Colleen (Steve) Tuchfarber, Sheila (Len) Lucas, Michael P. McManus, and the late Kevin M. and David P. McManus. Cherished grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 3. Preceded in death by 2 sisters and 3 brothers. Passed away Friday, December 24, 2010 at the age of 83...

Elaine Weller

Elaine Weller

Dec 24, 2010

WELLERElaine (nee Schafer), beloved wife of the late Irvin J. Weller; devoted mother of Jess (Fred) Childress and Jill (Steve) Varga; loving grandmother of Leah, Ian, and Shawn (Amanda); step grandmother of Jennifer and Joshua (Misty); great grandmother of Alex and Jacob; step great grandmother of Chris, Dakota, and Jordan. Passed away peacefully at home December 24, 2010 at age...

George Ellery

George Ellery

Dec 23, 2010

Air ForceELLERYGeorge, beloved husband of Ruby Ellery (nee Taylor); devoted father of Darlene Ellery and Marlene Pace, stepfather of Juanita Newland, Bill Vanosdol, Larry Vanosdol, and Patty Brumley; loving grandfather of Robin, Chuck, Crystal, Aimun, Jimmy, Shaunda, Keith, Tanya, Carissa, and John; great grandfather of Grace and Shelby; dear brother of the late Paul Ellery. Passed away December 23, 2010....

Rita Wright

Rita Wright

Dec 17, 2010

WRIGHTRita (nee Fredelake), beloved wife of the late Earl W. Wright. Loving mother of Robert (Mimi) Wright, Kathleen Wright, and Steven (Linda) Wright. Cherished grandmother of Heather, Patrick, Kathleen, Mindy, Lindsay, Katie, Adam, and Jonathan and great grandmother of 8. Dear sister of the late Norman Fredelake. Passed away Friday, December 17, 2010. Age 87. Friends may call at Vorhis...

Mary McMillan

Mary McMillan

Dec 16, 2010

McMillanMary Lou (nee Wys), beloved wife of the late Robert W. McMillan, Jr. Loving mother of Robert W. McMillan III. Dear sister of Patricia Hoskins, Jane Wernery, Timothy and James Wys, and the late Larry Wys and Betty Walker. Passed away December 16, 2010. Age 76. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale, Monday, December 20,...

Lillie Abney

Lillie Abney

Dec 13, 2010

ABNEYLillie Mae (nee Sparks), beloved wife for 51 years to Leo D. Abney; dear mother of Susan (Bill) Thompson, Paul (Rebecca) Abney, and Peggy (Brian) Ward; cherished grandmother of Raelyn, Marin, Austin, Logan, Liam, Lilyann, Dylan, Trevor, and Cody; dear sister of Faye, Lorine, Josephine, Shirley, Charles, and the late Inez, Cecil, Rudell, and Ervil; devoted daughter of the late...