Obituaries

Joyce Howard
Feb 9, 2009
HOWARDJoyce Fae (nee Hobbs). Beloved wife of the late Roy B. Howard. Devoted mother of Jim, Glen, Larry, and Terry Howard, Connie Anderson, and Sheila Prather. Dear grandmother of Michael Howard, Jay Prather, and numerous other grandchildren. Great grandmother of Nick, Samantha, Emily, Austin, and Brayla. Sister of Gillis Hobbs and Marie Simpson. She will be missed by her caring...

Carmen Bollmer
Feb 9, 2009
BOLLMER-PEASECarmen (nee Smith). Beloved wife of the late Leonard "Dick" Bollmer and the late Robert P. Pease. Devoted mother of Barbara (Albert) Harville, Doris (Paul) Garrett, LaVonne Moore, Robert Pease, Connie (Gary) Dryer, William Scott (Paula) Pease, and the late Patricia (Roger) Bandy. Loving grandmother of 19, great grandmother of 22 and great-great grandmother of 3. Also survived by 6...

Fred Phillips
Feb 7, 2009
PHILLIPSFred. Beloved husband of Lila Phillips. Devoted father of Fred Phillips Jr., Angie Phillips, Shawn Phillips, Rachel Phillips, Cassie Phillips, and two step-children, Tammy and Mark. Dear grandfather of many grandchildren. Loving son of Gertrude Phillips and the late Charles E. Phillips. Caring brother of Charles Phillips of Stafford, VA, Barbara Willis of Oliver Springs, TN, Joan Phillips of Independence,...

Violet Steinkoenig
Feb 6, 2009
STEINKOENIGViolet D. (nee Poe). Beloved wife of the late Harold H. Steinkoenig "Steiny". Devoted mother of James (Betty) Steinkoenig, Ella Emmert, Sherry (the late Vic) Tegeder, and John Steinkoenig. Dear grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 5. Sister of James Poe, Frank Poe, Joy Taylor, and the late Tommy Poe, David Poe, and Gladys Dumford. Passed away Friday, February...

Phyllis Healy
Jan 30, 2009
HEALY Phyllis T. (nee Schopp). Beloved wife of the late Harold J. Healy. Devoted mother of Ruth (the late David) Koch, Ralph Neffle, and Charles (Helen) Neffle. Grandmother of Abigail Koch, Anne Franklin, Elizabeth Wilson, Lynne Schultz, and Mike Neffle. Great grandmother of Jeremy Schultz, Sarah, Katherine, and Elsa Franklin. Passed away Friday, January 30, 2009 at the age of...

June Baas
Jan 26, 2009
BAAS June Claire (nee Lehn). Beloved wife of the late Hilliard C. Baas. Devoted mother of Charlene (Barry) Kuwatch and Charlie (Kim) Baas. Loving grandmother of Brent, Matthew, Holly, and Kevin. Great grandmother of five. Passed away Monday 26, 2009 at the age of 87 years. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 5501 Montgomery Rd., Norwood, Thursday,...

Fernand Nabel
Jan 24, 2009
NABEL Fernand Paul "Frank". Beloved husband of the late Charlotte L. Nabel. Devoted father of Paul R.M. (Lisa) Nabel, Janice A. Nabel, Brian D. (Jennifer) Nabel, Karen M. Nabel, Valerie J. Nabel, Stephanie L. (Albert Buchweitz) Aloisio, Michelle D. (Timothy) Miller, Gavin R. (Sue) Nabel, Mark A. Nabel, and Ronald C. Nabel. Loving grandfather of Chad and Tiffany Adkins, Austin...

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...