Obituaries

Joseph Bonno
Jan 21, 2009
BONNO Joseph P. Devoted father of Ramona (Rick) Bradshaw, Lisa (Mike) Wilson, Aurilla Kay (Joe) Huber, and Frances (Rick) Clark. Loving grandfather of 11. Great grandfather of 14. Dear brother of Pete, Charlene, and Anthony. Passed away January 21, 2009. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale, Friday, January 23, 2009 from 11 AM...

Rita Comeau
Jan 19, 2009
COMEAU Rita M. (nee Thibodeau). Beloved wife of the late Leo J. Comeau. Passed away on Monday, January 19, 2009 at the age of 88 years. Longtime resident of Springdale, Ohio. Friends may call at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 48 W. Sharon Road, Glendale, on Friday, January 23, 2009 from 9:00 AM until time of Mass of Eternal Rest at...

Mark Hauer
Jan 11, 2009
HAUER Mark "Marco". Beloved son of Frank and Judy Hauer. Devoted brother of Greg (Katie), Chris (Shelly), and David (Susan) Hauer. Loving nephew of Margaret Hauer and Mary Jilek. Caring uncle of Matthew, Andrew, Logan, Luke, and Aleia. Went to serve the Lord on Sunday, January 11, 2009 at the age of 51. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan...

Una Royalty
Jan 7, 2009
ROYALTY Una P. (nee Nichols). Beloved wife of the late Mammon ''Pat'' Royalty. Devoted mother of Patty (Roger) Helmick, Larry (Carrie) Royalty, and Susann Royalty. Loving grandmother of Kelly, Scott, and Emily. Great grandmother of Ethan, Sarah, and Jackson. Passed away January 7, 2009 at age 87 years. Lifetime resident of Norwood. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral...

Ruth Mathena
Jan 7, 2009
MATHENA Ruth (nee Forbes). Beloved wife of the late Phillip L. Mathena. Devoted mother of Loraine (Ken) Smith, Penny (Robert) Kenny, and Tony (Karen) Mathena. Loving grandmother of Bryan and Chad Wakefield and Megan and Katelin Kenny. Dear sister of Robert Forbes. Passed away January 7, 2009. Resident of Forest Park. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home,...

Ruth Laxen
Jan 5, 2009
LAXEN Ruth Ann (nee Poland). Beloved wife of the late Rexford Laxen for 63 years. Devoted mother of Barbara R. Boyd of Cincinnati, OH, and Richard (Laverne) Laxen of Houston, TX. Loving grandmother of Rebecca (John) Hendrickson, Deborah (Ken) Weber, Mark (Stacey) Laxen, and Lori (Richard) Brown. Great grandmother of Rex, Meagan, and Katelin Hendrickson, and Matthew, Amanda, and Emily...

Charles Eslick
Jan 4, 2009
ESLICK Charles "Don". Beloved husband of the Helen (nee Powell) Eslick. Devoted father of Kristin Eslick of Merced, CA, Don Eslick of San Clemente, CA, and Mary Helen Eslick. Loving grandfather of Jordan, Rachelle, and Garrett Eslick. Dear brother of Catherine Smith. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale, Wednesday, January 7, 2009 from...

Beth Peace
Jan 4, 2009
PEACE Beth A. (nee Hays). Beloved wife of Doug Peace. Devoted mother of Christian, Connor, Olivia, and the late Caroline Peace. Loving daughter of Leo and Freeda Hays. Dear sister of Sandy (Jim) Williams and Jennifer (Matt) Freeman. Loved by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Passed away Sunday, January 4, 2009. Age 38 years. Resident of Norwood. Friends may call...

Sherman Ware
Jan 3, 2009
WARE Sherman ''Red''. Beloved husband of the late Thelma Ware. Devoted father of William and Jerry (April) Ware, and the late Sharon and Sandra Ware. Grandfather of Sandi, Marty, and Debbie. Great grandfather of Liz, Sharon, Breanna, Cody, and Mike. Passed away Saturday, January 3, 2009 at age 92. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 310 Dunn...

Edna Phelps
Dec 28, 2008
PHELPS Edna P. (nee Bustle). Beloved wife of the late Raymond E. Phelps. Devoted mother of Glenna, Tommy, Georgia, Gladys, Foyster, Ernie, and the late Danny. Loving grandmother of 18. Great grandmother of 29. Great-great grandmother of 2. Daughter of the late Elmer and Lula Bustle (nee Nicely). Dear sister of Wilbert, Rosa, and the late Jewell, Ruth, Ernie, Burgess,...

Lola Feltner
Dec 27, 2008
FELTNER Lola (nee Messer). Beloved wife of 44 years to Dillard Feltner. Devoted mother of Rick (Donna) Feltner, Ron Feltner, Greg (Lana) Feltner. Loving grandmother of five. Great grandmother of one. Dear sister of Ruby Dozier and Pearl "Junior" Gray. Passed away Saturday, December 27, 2008. Age 71 years. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 310 Dunn...

Mary Oatman
Dec 26, 2008
Oatman Joyce (nee Johantges). Beloved wife of Tom Oatman. Devoted mother of Dori (Ron) Meyer and Dean (Chris) Oatman. Loving grandmother of Jessica and Emily Meyer and Sean and Evan Oatman. Dear sister of Paul (Rita) Johantges and the late Bob Johantges. Passed away December 26, 2008. Age 74 years. Friends may call at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 48 W....

Lady Courtney
Dec 26, 2008
COURTNEY Lady Marguerite "Mark". Beloved wife of the late Robert David Courtney. Devoted mother of Bobby Keith (Debbie) Courtney and David Wayne Courtney. Sister of Joyce and Ray Kennedy. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Passed away December 26, 2008 at the age of 83 years. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan...

Janice Ross
Dec 26, 2008
ROSS Janice A. (nee Hilbert). Devout friend of Charles Ross. Devoted mother of Steven, Charles "Chuck", John, and the late Shelly Ross. Loving grandmother of seven. Dear sister of Howard W. Hilbert, Marcella Link, Jean Domis, Marvin (Margaret) Hilbert, Joyce (Ken) Moore, the late Kenneth Hilbert, Shirley Mooney, and Joseph Hilbert. Aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Passed away Friday,...

Phronie Sizemore
Dec 23, 2008
SIZEMORE Phronie (nee Feltner). Beloved wife of the late Cash Sizemore. Devoted mother of Frank (Germaine) Feltner, Amon (Georgia) Sizemore, Freida (Oakley) Sester, Fern Baker, and Bill (Ellen) Sizemore. Loving grandmother of 11. Great grandmother of 19. Passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2008. Age 89 years. Resident of Norwood. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 5501 Montgomery...

Patricia Urmetz
Dec 23, 2008
URMETZ Patty. Beloved daughter of the late Robert and Rosalind Urmetz. Loving sister of Deborah, Robert, Jimmy, Mary, and John Urmetz. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2008. Resident of Norwood. No visitation. Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Montgomery & Drex Avenues, on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 10:30...

Elva Dawson
Dec 20, 2008
DAWSON Ruth (80), homemaker and mother, died December 20, 2008 after a prolonged illness. She is preceded in death by her husband Donald Dawson. Her survivors include: her son Larry, his wife Karen and their children Steve and Jennifer; her son Tom, his wife Charlotte and daughters Lisa and Mary; her daughter Brenda, her husband Terry and their children Tim,...

Martha Emminger
Nov 29, 2008
EMMINGER Martha L. (nee Brockmeyer). Beloved wife of the late Charles Emminger. Devoted mother of Dorothy (Jim) Ward. Loving grandmother of Steve Ward and Sharon (Kevin) Verhoff. Great grandmother of Anna and Aspen Verhoff. Dear sister of the late Albert and Bud Brockmeyer. Former resident of Deer Park. Passed away November 29, 2008. Age 98 years. No Visitation. Funeral service...