Obituaries

Ann Bidwell

Mar 21, 2017

BIDWELL, Ann E. (nee Minden). Age 87. Passed away on March 21, 2017. Loving wife of the late Robert E. Bidwell. Beloved mother of Timothy (Bobbie) of Lancaster, KY, Lisa of Naperville, IL, Amy (Peter) Fovel of Indian Hill, Jennifer (Michael) Ferrall of Madeira, Matthew (Julie Zecchino) of Highlands Ranch, CO and the late Christopher, Suzanne, and Mark Bidwell....

Robbie Jordan

Mar 18, 2017

JORDAN, Robbie Richard. Beloved son of Pearl (nee Rogers) Jordan and the late James Vernon Jordan, Jr. Loving brother of James V. Jordan III and the late Adaline V. Jordan. Dear uncle of Miles, Justin, Jaylen, and Jada. Nephew of Cleter Christian, Mary Grantham, the late Pearl Lee Robinson, Tanya Foster, and Regina Jordan, David Jordan, the late John...

Oneida Blankenship

Mar 15, 2017

Neida Blankenship (nee Stephens), 85, passed away on March 15, 2017.  Beloved wife of the late Leslie Blankenship.  Loving mother of Michelle (Mark) Clifford and step-mother of Vaughn (Pat) Blankenship, and Larry (Cathy) Blankenship.  Dear grandmother of Michael, Megan, Jason, Pete and Marie. Visitation will take place at Tri-County Baptist Church, 8195 Beckett Rd., West Chester, OH 45069 on...

Edmund MacCartey

Mar 11, 2017

UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN

MACCARTEY, Edmund John. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Cushing) MacCartey. Devoted father of Dana (Tony) Arrasmith, Shawn MacCartey, and the late Pamela MacCartey. Loving grandfather of Cameron and Chloe Arrasmith. Dear brother of Geraldine (Bill) Miller, H.G. (Carol) MacCartey, and the late Margaret Rader. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and...

David Horobin

Mar 11, 2017

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE VETERAN

HOROBIN, David, G. Beloved husband of 53 years to the late Judith C. (nee Wallace) Horobin. Devoted father of Michael (Linda) Horobin and Elizabeth (David) Faught. Cherished grandfather of seven. Dear brother of Judith Flynn, Mary Horobin Lemaster, Ann Horobin, and James (Beverly Jenkins) Horobin. David went Home on Saturday, March 11,...

Frances Stewart

Mar 10, 2017

Frances M. Stewart (Capannari), 90, passed away on March 10, 2017. Beloved wife of the late John W. Stewart, Sr. Loving mother of John W. (Michelle) Stewart, Jr., Bill Stewart, Peggy Buehler, Jeffrey Stewart, Timothy J. (Bonnie Jo) Stewart, and Kathy Stewart. Beloved grandmother of Kylie, Kendra and Johnny Stewart, Kelly (Kyle) Lewis, Emily Stewart, Jenny (Aaron) Spring, Mary...

Robert "Bert" Kim

Mar 10, 2017

KIM, Robert Yeong. "Bert". Devoted father of Hunter Kim. Dear partner of Tosha Tarter. Cherished son of Becky (R.J.) Jasper and John (Sandy) Kim. Loving brother of Sara (Michael) Oaks, Hanna Jasper, Patrick Jasper, Haley Kim, and Paige Kim. Beloved grandson of Lisa Kim. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Robert passed away on Friday,...

Margaret McSwain

Mar 7, 2017

MCSWAIN, Margaret A. (nee Bridenbaugh). Beloved wife of the late Jacob McSwain. Devoted mother of the late Peggy Paulman, the late Harvey J. McSwain (Gold Star Mother), Billie (Gwen) McSwain, Jim McSwain, Ralph (Barb) McSwain, Mary Barrett, Tim McSwain, and John (Cathy) McSwain. Loving grandmother of fourteen. Great grandmother of thirty-five. Great-great grandmother of twelve. Longtime member of Lockland...

Judy Hauer

Mar 3, 2017

HAUER Judy Ellen (nee Burg) Hauer. Beloved wife for 38 years of  Frank Q. Hauer. Loving mother of Greg (Katie) Hauer, Chris (Shelly) Hauer, David (Susan) Hauer, and the late Mark Hauer. Caring "Nana" of Matt, Andrew, Logan, Luke, and Aleia Hauer.  Loving daughter of the late Jerry and Virginia Burg. Cherished sister of Barb (the late Paul) Kramer,...

Marion Poynter

Mar 1, 2017

POYNTER, Marion W. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Poynter. Devoted mother of Rick Poynter and the late Kenny Poynter. Marion passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the age of 81 years. Service is pending at Arlington Memorial Gardens, 2145 Compton Rd., Mt. Healthy, OH 45231.

Barbara Mecklenborg

Feb 28, 2017

MECKLENBORG, Barbara J. Beloved wife of the late Bill Mecklenborg. Devoted mother of Jeff (Susan) Dunn. Loving grandmother of Anthony (Mandie) Dunn, Josh (Kristin) Dunn, and Steven Dunn. Great grandmother of Mia Dunn. Dear sister of John Sparks; and the late Dan Sparks and Connie Knoechel. Aunt of Mark Sparks. Barbara passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Visitation...

Edward Carr

Feb 24, 2017

Carr, Edward J. III, Husband of the late Julianne (Kushner) Carr and the late Helen M. (Blum) Carr, died February 24, 2017 at the age of 86. He is survived by his daughters Katherine DeSmidt (Kenneth), Susan Clooney (Brian), Amy Carr, and son Benet S. Carr. He is also survived by his step-daughter DeeDee Deremo (John) and his step-son...

Joan Ross

Feb 24, 2017

ROSS, Joan Teresa (nee Heitz). Beloved wife of George A. Ross. Devoted mother of Amy Smith and the late John Paul Ross. Loving grandmother of seven. Great grandmother of five. Dear sister of Elizabeth Grace. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. She will be missed by many friends from coast to coast. Preceded in death by her parents;...

Roman "Jim" Rokiski

Feb 23, 2017

ROKISKI, Roman James "Jim". Beloved husband of Leota Rokiski. Devoted father of Bill (Judy) Rokiski, Deb (Larry McCullah) Rokiski, Cindy (Sadie) Britton, and Pete (Barbara Baas) Rokiski. Loving grandfather of Cook Heyne, Steven Rokiski, Josh Teal, Michael Rokiski, Sarah McCullah, and Kaitlyn (Jay) Baird. Great grandfather of Josh Teal, Nathan Heyne, Aiden Heyne, James Teal, and Carson Baird. Jim...

Vicki Sowder

Feb 21, 2017

Vicki Lynn Sowder, 63, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017.  Loving daughter of the late Arthur and Alice Sowder. Cherished Mother of Robin Sowder. Caring grandmother of Drew Sowder.  Beloved sister of Don (Gladys) Scranton, Paul (Lil), Bill (Sue), Larry (Euvnia) and Dave (Cindy) Sowder, Millie (Bill) Barnes, Lucy Emerson, Kathy (Rich) Zimmer, Chery (Tim) Sutton and Kim...

Margaret Malin

Feb 19, 2017

Margaret Malin (nee Mayerle), 99, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017.  Beloved mother of Ronald and Terry Malin. Grandmother of Ashley, Sean, James, Brian, and Carrie.  Dear sister of the late Edward and Alfred Mayerle. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 22, from 12 Noon until time of service at 1 PM at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 310 Dunn...

Laverne Morris

Feb 18, 2017

MORRIS, Laverne C. Beloved wife of the late James Morris. Devoted mother of Bonnie (the late James) Bodley, Roger (Jill) Carter, Phillip (Jacquelyn) Carter, Gary (Joyce) Carter, Sandra (Tommy) Aubry, Sherry (Tom Vaske) Kearns, Scott Morris, Diane (Jim) Geers, Michael Morris, and Lori (Joe) Mages. Grandmother of Cliff, Tobi, Brian, Shawn, Jennifer, Amanda, Dylan, Nicholas "Buddy", Kyle "Bink", Chrissy,...

Alice Evangelo

Feb 17, 2017

Alice R. Evangelo, 90, passed away Feb.17, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Alex Evangelo. Visitation will be Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale, OH 45246 from 4PM until time of Service at 6PM.

Jerry Dailey

Feb 17, 2017

UNITED STATES ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AND AIR FORCE RESERVE VETERAN

DAILEY, Jerry L. Beloved husband of Pastor Wanda Dailey. Devoted father of Sharon (Mike) Maul, Lisa Robbins, David (Julia) Robbins, Jeremy (Jackie Freeman) Dailey, and Jennifer Asalon. Loving grandfather of Kelly Azim, Anastasia Robbins, Stephen Dailey, Jessica Dailey, and Anthony Asalon. Great grandfather of Owen & Avery...

Kenneth McWhorter

Feb 17, 2017

MCWHORTER, Kenneth Edward, died February 17, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 2, 1946, Ken was the son of Chester and Hallie McWhorter. He attended Miami University, receiving both a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s Degree in Education.  Ken spent his career in education with Reading Community Schools, teaching social studies, history and government, and human behavior. ...