Obituaries

Howard Helms
Mar 9, 2009
HELMSHoward N. Loving husband of Phyllis J. (nee Hays) Helms. Devoted father of Gregory (Sue), Bradley (Ann Marie), and Lonnie (Linda) Helms. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Brother of Lee Helms. Passed away Monday, March 9, 2009 at the age of 83 years. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale,...

Eula Carey
Mar 8, 2009
CAREYFaye (nee Mills). Beloved wife of Denver Carey and the late Jess Linkous. Loving mother of Tony (Amy) Linkous, Connie Nelson, Bob (Martha) Carey, Deborah (James) Lanningham, and Diana (David) Shull. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Sister of Della Howell, Chester, Ira, and Orba Mills. Preceded in death by 2 sisters and 3 brothers. Passed away...

Lauretta Bill
Mar 7, 2009
BILLLauretta K. (nee Reddington). Beloved wife of the late John A. Bill. Devoted mother of Kenneth (Carol) Bill and Jeanette (Dale) Schneider-Maris. Loving grandmother of Gary (Sherri Hammond), Gregory (Debbie), and Brian Bill and Steven (Martha), Thomas (Jennifer), and Nicholas (Nan) Schneider. Great grandmother of 16. Dear sister-in-law of Marion Kahles. Passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009 at age 92....

Joseph Broermann
Mar 7, 2009
BROERMANNJoseph B. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Mary Broermann. Dear brother of the late Rosemary (Norbert) Davis, Eleanora (Joe) Pavlench, Stella (Bill) Koch, Frieda (Charlie) Evans, Mildred Broermann, Frank (Thelma) Broermann, Louis (Cleo) Broermann, Ralph (Mary) Broermann, Leonard (Evelyn) Broermann, and Carl Broermann. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009. Age 95 years....

Janet Pandilidis
Mar 7, 2009
PANDILIDISJanet L. (nee Vearil). Beloved wife of the late Carl Pandilidis. Devoted father of Jim (Donna) Pandilidis. Loving grandmother of Greg and Kari Pandilidis. Dear sister of the late Patricia Smith. Passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009. Age 74 years. Resident of Springdale. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale, Tuesday, March 10, 2009...

Rita Snider
Feb 28, 2009
SNIDERRita (nee Burke). Beloved wife of Raymond Snider. Devoted mother of William and Daniel Snider. Loving grandmother of Christie Cole and Benjamin Snider. Great grandmother of Michael Kammer and Riley Cole. Dear sister of the late John, Henry, and Kathryn Burke. Passed away February 28, 2009. Lifetime resident of Reading. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 310...

William Davison, Jr
Feb 28, 2009
DAVISONWilliam H. Beloved husband of 51 years to Jane Davison. Devoted father of Kathy Hamm (Tom Hemmer) and Terry Long. Grandfather of Adam, David, Christopher, and Jennifer. Great grandfather of 5. Went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 28, 2009. No visitation. Service at the convenience of the family. Memorials to Cancer Family Care, 2421 Auburn Ave., Cincinnati OH...

Robert Anderson, Jr
Feb 26, 2009
ANDERSONRobert W. Jr. Beloved husband of Elisabeth Evans Anderson. Loving father of Carol (Troy) DeBord, R. Scott Anderson, and Edward (Marcy) Anderson. Devoted grandfather of Tad, Caitlin, and Andrew DeBord, and Zachary and Ella Anderson. Dear brother of William (Jean) Anderson and Sarah Wollin. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Son of the late Robert W. and Ann Hopple...

Jack Llewellyn
Feb 23, 2009
LLEWELLYNCPO (Ret.) Jack H. Beloved husband of 62 years to Edith (nee Williams) Llewellyn. Devoted father of Debbie and Janice. Son of the late John and Nellie Llewellyn. Went to be with his Lord on Monday, February 23, 2009 at the age of 86. Born in West Pittston, PA. Mr. Llewellyn joined the Navy in 1942 and retired after 20...

Carrie Dykes
Feb 23, 2009
DYKESCarrie L. (nee Findley)Beloved wife of the late George J. Hoff and William F. Dykes. Devoted mother of Shirley A. (James) Arney. Dear grandmother of Timothy Lee (Darlene) and (James) Douglas (Anna) Arney. Great grandmother of Michele, Kristin, Samuel, Sara, and Spencer. Sister of J. Ruth Packer. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Passed away Monday, February 23, 2009...

Ethel Kostir
Feb 22, 2009
KOSTIREthel (nee Bedford), age 87, wife of the late Edward Kostir. Passed away February 22, 2009. Resident at Maple Knoll Village, Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Seven Hills, Ohio. Survived by daughters, Katherine Davis (Richard), Linda Piazza (Paul), and Virginia Dolan; grandchildren, Stephanie, Carrie, Alexa, Sean, and Colin, and two great-grandchildren, Brenden and Ethan. Graveside service at 2:30 P.M. on March...

Mary Coatney
Feb 20, 2009
COATNEYMary F. (nee Hisle). Beloved wife of the late Carl A. Coatney, Sr. Devoted mother of Carl A. Coatney, Jr. and Aggie Coatney. Loving grandmother of Brock and Brent Coatney. Dear sister of Jean Johnson, Janis Adams, and the late Marie Hamm. Longtime resident of Forest Park. Passed away Friday, February 20, 2009. Age 70. Friends may call at Vine...

Elmer Rogers
Feb 19, 2009
ROGERSElmer D. Beloved husband of the late Joan Rogers. Devoted father of Jerry (Marti) Rogers and Mark (Renee) Rogers. Loving grandfather of Melissa Rogers, Jennifer Evans, and Abigail Rogers. Great grandfather of Tyler, Trey, Carly, Christian, and Riley. Dear brother of Pansy (Albert) Braley. Also survived by two nieces and two nephews. Longtime resident of Lockland. Passed away Thursday, February...

Lawrence Ballinger
Feb 19, 2009
BALLINGERLawrence L. "Chick". Beloved husband of Jean Ballinger (nee Uetrecht). Devoted father of Mike (JoAnn), Tim (Kathy), Greg, Terry (Maria), and Mark (Barb) Ballinger. Loving grandfather of 15. Great grandfather of 9. Passed away Thursday, February !9, 2009. Age 84 years. Resident of Finneytown. Friends may call at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 9375 Winton Road, Springfield Twp., Monday, February 23,...

Carolyn Hood
Feb 18, 2009
HOODCarolyn Sue (nee Clark). Beloved wife of 46 years of Shelby Hood. Loving mother of Greg, Jeff (Lisa), and Darin Hood. Dear grandmother of Laurita Palusko and Carmen Hood. Sister of Christine Bolsen. Departed this life February 18, 2009. Lifelong resident of Reading. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 310 Dunn Street, Lockland, Friday, February 20, 2009...

Ethel McCreary
Feb 17, 2009
McCrearyEthel May (nee Jewett). Loving mother of Shirley (Gene) Kestler. Dear grandmother of Gene (Cindy) Kestler Jr., Mark (Chris) Kestler, Kathy Davis, and Michael (Pat) Kestler. Great grandmother of Nicole, Jacob, Jessica, Carly, Brendon, Heather, Mac, Kyle, Kaitlin, and Pam. Passed away February 17, 2009 at age 101. Longtime resident of the Meadows of Maple Knoll Village. Visitation will be...

George Looney
Feb 15, 2009
LOONEYGeorge O. Loving husband of Donna Seiter Looney and the late Gloria Looney. Devoted father of Michael and George Looney and 6 step-children. Dear grandfather of Benjamin Looney. Brother of William Looney. Passed away Sunday, February 15, 2009 at the age of 82 years. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 5501 Montgomery Rd., Norwood, Wednesday, February 18,...

Neva Emison
Feb 13, 2009
EMISONNeva L. (nee Brown).Beloved wife of Benjamin Emison. Loving mother of Benjamin C., Richard L., and David M. Emison. Dear grandmother of 3 and great grandmother of 2. Passed away Friday, February 13, 2009. Memorial service at Maple Knoll Village Chapel, 11100 Springfield Pike, Springdale, Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 1:30 PM.

Mary Ritchie
Feb 13, 2009
RITCHIEMary F. 2/13/09, age 69, resident of Melbourne, FL. Native of Breathitt, KY. Beloved wife of Robert Ritchie. Devoted mother of Cheryl Jones, Janet Jones, and Margaret Johnstone (Chad Myhra). Step-mother of Robert H. Ritchie, Steve Ritchie, and Jill Brooks. Sister of Fay (Delmar) Ritchie, Robert (Helga) Davis, William (Alice) Fugate, Lula (David) Hudson, and Kenneth (Vinnie) Fugate. Granny of...

Audrey Enderle
Feb 11, 2009
ENDERLEAudrey (nee Denning). Beloved wife of Tom Enderle. Devoted mother of Tracy (Tony) Lindeman, Tommy (Sherry), Todd (Traci), Tonya, and Dewey Enderle. Loving Grammy of Lindsey, Allie, Tori, Tess, Addy, Emma, Noah, and Ben Enderle. Great Grammy of Bret Enderle. Passed away February 11, 2009. Age 68 years. Longtime resident of Greenhills. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral...