Obituaries

Sep 2, 2016

UNITED STATES ARMY WWII VETERAN

MCLAUGHLIN, Thomas L. Beloved husband of the late Rissie (nee Daniel) McLaughlin. Loving stepfather of the late Mary Lewis. Devoted grandfather of Donna Lewis and Sandra Craven. Also survived by many great grandchildren; his dear friend, Mary Howard, and all his special friends at Landmark Church. Thomas passed away on Friday, September...

Aug 31, 2016

UNITED STATES ARMY KOREAN WAR VETERAN

KESTLER, Gene K. Passed peacefully on August 31, 2016.  He was married to his wife Shirley (nee McCreary) for 63 years. Devoted father of Gene (Cindy) Kestler, Mark (Chris) Kestler, Kathy Kestler-Davis, Mike (Pat) Kestler;  grandchildren,  Nicole Jones, Jacob Kestler, Jessica Kestler, Carly Taylor, Brendon Kestler, Heather Davis, Mac Davis, Kyle Kestler,...

Aug 29, 2016

ROTH, Elizabeth Ann. Beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Roth. Devoted father of Teresa (Charles) Irvine and Francis J. Roth. Loving grandmother of Kevin and Michael Lewis. Great grandmother of Haven Irvine and Joseph & Kenneth Lewis. Dear sister of Arthur M. (Arvilla) Thornbury, Coletta B. Valentine, and the late James P. (Jeanne) Thornbury, Margaret M. (Herman) Hagner, Anthony...

Aug 28, 2016

BOOTH, Anna L. (nee Calhoun). Loving wife of the late Robert G. Booth, Sr. Devoted mother of Robert G. Booth, Jr. and Joyce (Keith) Mullins. Cherished grandmother of Bryan (Staci) Booth, Michael (Amanda) Bahe, Zachary Booth, and the late Glenn Booth. Anna is also survived by seven great grandchildren. Dear sister of Jack Calhoun and the late Alene, Sonny, and...

Aug 28, 2016

HOWARD E. BASINGER, Sr. - PUTTING CHILDREN FIRST ALWAYS AN OPEN DOOR FOR  SMALL TALK

"If Howard ever needed a slogan to enter the annals of what is best for early education, it would have been to put children first and always have an open door for small talk. He left students a long-lasting example...

Aug 27, 2016

Kathleen Mae Fitzgerald, 60, of Hyde Park, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016.  Kathy is survived by her loving brother Michael (Susan) Fitzgerald; nieces and nephews, Sean, Todd (Brandy), John and Heather (Steve Holt) Fitzgerald; great nieces and nephews, Meara and Roman Fitzgerald and Carlee and Gracie Holt.  Kathy was preceded in death by her parents John...

Aug 26, 2016

UNITED STATES ARMY VIETNAM WAR VETERAN

COMBS, Johnny, Jr. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Marshall) Combs. Devoted father of Lisa Henkes, Philip Combs, Jason Combs, Holly (Thomas) Wald, Erika (Nathan) Moeller, Sean (Carey Callahan) Taylor. Loving grandfather of Sarah, Emily, Danny, Brandy, Tara, Christian, Summer, Nathan, Christian, Gabe, and T.J. Great grandfather of Luke and Alaina. Dear...

Aug 26, 2016

Robert Napier, 92, passed away on Aug. 26, 2016.  Loving father of Bob Napier, Floyd Napier, Darrell Napier, Jackie Napier, Betty Lou Napier, and the late Jody Napier.  Dear brother of 10, grandfather of 5 and great grandfather of many. US Army Veteran.  Visitation is Tuesday, August 30, 2016 from 10 AM until time of service at 11 AM...

Aug 25, 2016

MERRITT, Theresa. (nee Schweizer). Age 94. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Merritt. Devoted mother of Rita (Robert) Broun, Bob (Brenda) Merritt, Rick (Joyce) Merritt, Ruth (Dennis) DePriest, Gina (Neil) Kahn, and Becky (David) VanDeren. Also survived by numerous grand & great grandchildren. Passed away August 25, 2016. Visitation will be held from 9 AM until Mass of...

Aug 22, 2016

SUTTON, Eileen. (nee Wright). Resident of Norwood. Former resident of Jackson County, KY. Beloved wife of the late Charles B. Sutton; loving mother of Warren (Helen) Spurlock; adoring grandmother of Lisa (Clayton) Smith, Jeff (Kathy) Spurlock, Steve (Michelle) Spurlock, and Mike (Ashley) Spurlock; devoted great-grandmother to Ryan, Eric, Kaitlyn, Tanner, Jeffrey, Zachary, Olivia, Isaac, Jaxson, and Avery; doting great-great-grandmother...

Aug 20, 2016

ROBERTS D. Janet (nee Sutton), beloved wife of Ronnie Roberts; dear sister of Dee, Tom, Mary, Don, Betty, and Basil. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and numerous friends. Visitation will be at New Haven Missionary Baptist Church, 2417 Indian Mound Ave., Norwood, OH 45212 on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 from 6 PM til...

Aug 16, 2016

Edward Lee Manning, 84, entered into Eternal Rest on Aug. 16, 2016.  Beloved husband of the late Anna Mae (Westendorf).  Loving father of Elizabeth (Joseph) Pettigrew and Rebecca (Dec- Robert) Hoover.  Beloved grandfather of Jessica (Jason), Eric (Erika), Savannah and Presley; great-grandfather of Ian Joseph.  Dear brother of Richard Manning. He also leaves behind many loved nieces, nephews, and...

Aug 15, 2016

MEINKING, Henry L. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Wuennemann). Devoted father of Henry B. (Cindy) Meinking, Kathryn (John) Morris, Laura (Michael) Hall, and John (Catherine) Meinking. Loving grandfather of Marley, Kari, John, Todd, Victoria, Jason, and Evan. Great grandfather of Madison and Payten. Dear brother of Marilyn Schnebelt. Passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016 at the age of...

Aug 12, 2016

THEILE Juanita R., (nee Retterer) beloved wife of the late Rev. Dr. Kenneth Theile; loving mother of Ann Weber and Eric Theile, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016. Devoted grandmother of Nathan Weber of Los Angeles and of Rachel, Mardie, and Cameron Theile of Adelaide, South Australia; great grandmother of Alana Weber of Los Angeles; sister in law...

Aug 12, 2016

Edward J. Breda, 83, passed away on Aug. 12, 2016.  Beloved husband of the late Martha Breda.  Loving father of Cynthia Peters and Christopher Breda.  Loving grandfather of Lauren and Elisabeth Peters and Caroline and Meredith Breda.  Dear brother of William Breda. US Navy Veteran, graduate of Miami University Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and retired from PG after 31...

Aug 9, 2016

MORGAN Mary E. (nee Challis), beloved mother of Wayne Byrd, Ernie (Laura) Byrd, Kim (Matt Greenlee) Byrd, and the late Catherine Caldwell; loving grandmother of seven; great grandmother of nine. August 9, 2016. Visitation will be at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 5501 Montgomery Rd., Norwood on Friday, August 12, 2016 from 11 AM til time of funeral service...

Aug 9, 2016

COX, William E. Beloved husband of Jeanne (nee Parsons) Cox. Devoted father of Todd W. (Elisabeth) Cox. Loving grandfather of Emma Cox. Dear brother of the late Charles Cox. Uncle to Chuck Cox and Ricky Parsons. William passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at the age of 71 years. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM - 8:00...

Aug 8, 2016

BEGLEY, Eugene. Beloved husband of Therese (nee Danzas) Begley. Devoted father of Linda Hughes, Paula Marcoux, Michael (Sandy) Begley, and Steven (Kara) Begley. Loving grandfather of Hannah (Adam) Cleeter, Cassie (Jay) Van Tuyl, and Lauren Begley. Great grandfather of Jada and Coral. Dear brother of Edward (Carolyn) Begley, Ray Begley, the late Lucille Stacy, the late Herman Begley, and...

Aug 7, 2016

Emmet T. White, a decorated WWII veteran and retired public utility executive in New Jersey, died of heart failure on August 7, 2016, at Maple Knoll Village in Cincinnati.  White was 95.

Emmet Talmadge White, born in New Jersey, to parents Emmet T. White and Jean Alford White, grew up in Hillside, married his childhood sweetheart, June...

Aug 4, 2016

LONG, Martha Burman. Age 88. Lifelong resident of Glendale, OH. Passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016. Beloved wife of the late John W. Long. Loving mother of Timothy (Cynthia) Long, Nancy (Randall) Kern, Michael Long, Terrence (Kathleen) Long, Kathleen (Zsolt) Vamosi, and the late Pamela Olding. Dear grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 9. Dear sister of...