Obituaries

Richard McKnight
Oct 18, 2009
MCKNIGHTRichard A. "Dick", beloved husband of Linda McKnight; devoted father of Karen (Michael) Burck and Kristen (Juan) Cortes; loving grandfather of Kyle Chesney, Shane and Maegan Burck, and Kaelyn and Ian Cortes; dear brother of Jean Aguilar. Passed away Sunday, October 18, 2009. Age 68. Retired from G.E. after 37 years. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home,...

Gerald Eckstein
Oct 17, 2009
ARMYWWIIECKSTEINGerald, beloved husband of the late Leola Eckstein (nee Jackson); loving father of Bob (Lois) Bisping. Predeceased by seven brothers and three sisters, all of Somerset, KY. Uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Longtime resident of Sharonville. Age 87. Passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009. Friends may call at St. Michael Catholic Church, 1144 Spinner Ave., Sharonville, OH 45241 on...
Thomas Carraher
Oct 15, 2009
ARMY WWIICARRAHERThomas J., loving brother of John W. (Boots) Carraher and the late Frank (Agnes Mary) Carraher, Betty Jane Kitsmiller, and Mary Jo (Al) Miller; loving friend of Elizabeth Susan Walker. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away Thursday, October 15, 2009. Age 83. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 5501 Montgomery Road, Norwood, Monday,...

Juanita Noe
Oct 12, 2009
NOEJuanita J. (nee Webster). Beloved wife of the late Taylor M. Noe. Devoted mother of Brenda (John) Moore and Mitchell (Carol) Noe. Loving grandmother of Tommy (Rachel) Moore, Annie (Tim) Sipple, and Chrissy (Rob) Ridner. Great grandmother of 6. Sister of Helen Daily and the late Mary Jones. Dear friend of the staff and residents of Montgomery Care Center. Passed...

Geraldine Wilson
Oct 11, 2009
WILSONGeraldine (nee Rader) was born in Jackson County, Kentucky to the late Earl and Orpha (nee Combs) Rader. She married her loving husband, David Wilson, in 1956. He predeceased her in 1996. Geraldine is survived by two sons, Kenneth Wayne (Kimberly) Wilson of Cincinnati, Ohio and Alan Dale Wilson of Texas. She is also survived by five grandchildren; Kristopher Wayne,...
Joseph Scott, Jr
Oct 10, 2009
SCOTTJoseph S., Jr. Beloved husband of Sally (nee Henry) Scott. Loving father of Chris, Brian, and Chad Scott. Devoted grandfather of Abigail, Andrew, Tyler, Cooper, Brayden, and Asher. Passed away Saturday, October 10, 2009 at the age of 66. Memorial Service at the Chapel at Vineyard Community Church, 11340 Century Circle East, Springdale, OH 45246 on Wednesday, October 14, 2009...

William Long
Oct 10, 2009
LONGW. H., a retired executive of 63 years died October 10, 2009 at Christ Hospital after a short illness. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Lucille Meares Long and two children; Ruth Bellamy Long "Missy" and William Allen Long II "Bill". Born in Hopkinsville, KY, September 14, 1992. Mr. Long enlisted in the Kentucky National Guard in 1939. After being...

Mary Kernen
Oct 8, 2009
KERNENMary Grace (nee Plagge), beloved wife of 55 years of the late Walter "Dick" Kernen. Devoted mother of Joseph R. Kernen of Short Hills, NJ; dear mother-in-law of Penelope Kernen. Loving grandmother of Blake Alexandra and Scott Joseph Kernen. Dear sister of the late Joseph J. Plagge, Helen M. Keller, Rev.Robert J. Plagge, and Ralph E Plagge. Also survived by...

Amanda Barker
Oct 8, 2009
BARKERAmanda (nee Hensley), beloved husband of the late Boyd Barker; devoted mother of Shirley (the late Homer) Brock, Ava (Gregory) Strole, and Jimmy Barker; loving grandmother of Eric (Crystal) and Emily Strole, Leta (Jason) Becker, Sheree Barker, and the late Paul Ruth; great grandmother of Ian and Cierra Whittling; dear sister of Millard and Austin Hensley, America Clappison, and the...

Merle Lawson, Jr
Oct 6, 2009
Navy Korea LAWSONMerle, Jr. Loving husband of 56 years to Alvena Lawson. Devoted father of Linda (Daryl) Lawson-Brown and Buddy (Jane) Lawson. Grandfather of Melanie, Bradley, Bryan, Samuel, Eric, Beth, Emily, and Jake. Great grandfather of Kaden and Jillian. Passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at the age of 75 years. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home,...

Ann Niceley
Oct 5, 2009
NICELEYAnn (nee Espey). Beloved wife of the late Gilbert Niceley. Devoted mother of Dianne (Daniel) Motto. Loving grandmother of David, Phoebe, Steven, Dietrich, and Alice and loving great grandmother of Steven, Madison, Jack, Lydia, and Lila. Dear sister of the late Florence Stansbury. Caring aunt of Elaine (Stansbury) Mills. Passed away Monday, October 5, 2009 at the age of 97....

Robert Bostic
Oct 5, 2009
BOSTICRobert E. Loving son of the late Esther and Carl Bostic. Dear brother of Ruth (Steve) Farst, David Bostic, and Patty (Roger) Harvey. Caring uncle of Dan, Meredith, Josh, and Sean. Devoted nephew of Margaret Staggs. Passed away Monday, October 5, 2009 at the age of 54. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pk., Springdale,...

Sarah Christy
Oct 4, 2009
CHRISTYSarah Jane (nee Rost), beloved wife of the late Chrles Christy; loving sister-in-law of Iris (the late George) Rost; dear aunt of Robert (Christine) Rost, Barbara (William) Welch, and Nancy (Charles) Lingo; sister of the late Ruth (Herman) Coleman and Kathryn Rost. Also survived by stepson, Thomas (Ann) Christy and 12 great nieces and nephews. Passed away Sunday, October 4,...

Jean Klump-Schoettmer
Oct 2, 2009
KLUMP-SCHOETTMERJean A., loving mother of Kenneth Schoettmer, Sharon (Michael) Lesch, and Elaine Bosse. She was a grandmother, great grandmother, a great-great grandmother, and a wonderful friend to many and, in a special way, to Lynne Briggs and Pam Berry R.N. After almost 90 years of life, she died on October 2, 2009. Visitation, beginning at 9:00 AM, followed by her...

Jeanne Miller
Oct 1, 2009
MILLERJeanne (nee Bristow), beloved wife of the late Charles Freeman Miller, devoted mother of Steve (Judy) Miller, Marjean (Steve) Wuest, Don (Cindy) Miller, and Craig (April) Miller. Passed away Thursday, October 1, 2009. Age 89. Proud, lifelong resident of Norwood and lifetime member of Norwood First United Methodist Church. Librarian at North Norwood Elementary School. Friends may call at Wilson...
Martha Boetger
Oct 1, 2009
BOETGERMartha (nee Mullen). Beloved wife of Frank Boetger. Loving mother of Marc (Diane) Boetger, Mike Boetger, Denise (Tim) Patrick, and Lisa Pfeiffer. Devoted grandmother of Nikki, Mandie, Tracy, Tina, Sam, and Rebecca; great grandmother of Robbie and Hunter. Dear sister of Dutch Mullen and Kathryn Hall. Passed away Thursday, October 1, 2009 at the age of 78. Friends may call...

Zelma Dick
Sep 30, 2009
DICKZelma K. Beloved wife of Lester E. Dick. Loving sister of Gerald Randolph, Earl (Pat) Randolph, Emma (Lee) Johnson, Millie (Charlie) Padgett, Ann (Larry) Ford, Betty (Charlie) Meier, and Sandy Bickel. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at the age of 80 years. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield...

Carolyn Herberger
Sep 26, 2009
HERBERGERCarolyn L. Beloved wife of Adrian L. Herberger. Loving mother of Steve (Nancy) Fihe, Brian (Lydia) Fihe, Michelle (Robin) Madden, Douglas (Sue) Herberger, Al Herberger, Dave (Anita) Herberger, and Rob Herberger. Cherished grandmother of 22 and great grandmother of 8. Devoted daughter of the late William "Bus" and Irene L. Beeman. Caring sister of Bob (Janet) Beeman, Jerry (the late...

Robert Lindeman
Sep 24, 2009
LINDEMANRobert B. Beloved husband of Louise (nee Hinds) Lindeman. Loving father of Melissa Vanover, Karen Lindeman, and the late Sandra Campbell. Cherished grandfather of 12. Survived by 4 siblings; Arletha, Frances, Donald, and Judy. Preceded in death by Paul, Joseph, and Bill Lindeman. Passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009 at age 74. Friends may call at St. Gabriel Church, 48...

Louise Cox
Sep 22, 2009
COXLouise (nee Bayer). Beloved wife of the late James O. Cox. Devoted mother of Linda (Michael) Schmittou and Sherry (James) Rudd. Loving grandmother of Brad (Kelly) Schmittou, Brian (Liz) Schmittou, and Jamie, Joshua, and Jessica Rudd; great grandmother of Brayden Schmittou. Passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2009. Age 78. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield...