Obituaries

Apr 23, 2016

Estelle Ruth Giesen Raitt was released from her earthly bonds April 23, 2016 happy to be together again at last with the love of her life, the late William C (Bill) Raitt.  She was aged 95 years, 63 days. Born February 20, 1921 to Henry and Essie Giesen in Cincinnati, Estelle was the loving mother of Bonnie (Ken) McMillan,...

Apr 22, 2016

Dessie Lucille Arns (nee Ashton), 84, died peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 59 ½ years, Charlie, and her children Marla (Brad) Overholt, Darla Bretz, Susan (Lee) Jorde, John Arns, and Bill (Jenni) Arns; ten grandchildren: Christopher, Margaret (Vince), Cole (Kristen), Connor (Heather), Zachary, Elijah, Allie, Taylor,...

Apr 21, 2016

Gladys Scranton (nee Ashley), 85, passed away April 21, 2016.  Beloved wife of Donald Scranton of 63 years; loving mother of Tony (Felicia) Scranton, Leah Scranton and the late Michael Scranton.  Dear grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind many relatives and beloved friends. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 26, 2016 from 11:00 AM until time...

Apr 20, 2016

FATORA, Jesse P.  “Puff”. Age 26, died unexpectedly on April 20th 2016. Born February 15, 1990. Loving son of Terry Fatora. Beloved brother of Anthony, Jacob, Corey and Nick. Dear grandson of Jerome Fatora and the late Muriel Fatora. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jesse was a graduate of Lakota East High School. Services are private.

Apr 20, 2016

Dessie Larkins (nee Henderson), 88, passed away on April 20, 2016.  Loving wife of the late Wade Larkins and good friend of Bill Hill; beloved mother of Larry Larkins and Jana Wittrock; loving grandmother of Jason and Justin Wittrock and great grandmother of Finneas John and Paxton James Wittrock. Dear sister of Roy Henderson and the following deceased Zilpha...

Apr 19, 2016

Gary Fortine, 64, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at his home in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Gary was born on January 19, 1952 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, the son of Frank and Irene Fortine. Gary received a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from Youngstown State University, before going on to receive an additional degree in Computer Science.  Gary worked as a...

Apr 19, 2016

BREWER, Gary Lee. Beloved husband of Peggy (nee Phipps) Brewer. Devoted father of Jason (Carolyn) Brewer and Jeffrey (Megan) Brewer. Loving grandfather of Elliott and Emmie. Gary was a graduate of Norwood High School and the University of Cincinnati. He was a member of the Norwood Melrose Masonic Lodge and he was also a Kentucky Colonel. Passed away Tuesday,...

Apr 18, 2016

RUSK, Evelyn (nee Ballinger). Beloved wife of Larry Rusk. Devoted mother of Dwayne Rusk. Dear sister of Belle Ballinger, Linda Montjoy, Bobby Ballinger, and Billy Ballinger. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at the age of 61 years. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 22, 2016 from 6:00 PM - 8:00...

Apr 18, 2016

Ruth M. York (nee Beart) was born January 31, 1920 in Chicago, IL.  She passed peacefully on April 18, 2016,  in Sister Bay, WI. Ruth married Clyde O. York in 1942 and was a dedicated minister's wife for 41 years in Southport, IN and Cincinnati, OH. - hosting church boards & circles, teaching Sunday school, singing in church choirs.  ...

Apr 16, 2016

SMITH, Gerry. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Raker) Smith. Devoted father of Jerry (Martha) Smith, Denise (Danny) Praither, Patti (Dan) Siciliano, Vicci (Tony) LaScalea, Sherri Hickman, Greg (Beth) Magness, and the late David Smith. Loving grandfather of eighteen. Great grandfather of twenty. Great-great grandfather of six. Dear brother of Ruth (the late Bill) Stern, Dick (the late Zerola) Smith, Tom...

Apr 16, 2016

UNITED STATES KOREAN WAR VETERAN

KRAFT, Robert E. Beloved husband of the late Jean Frances (nee Evans) Kraft. Devoted father and grandfather of Kathy (Ken), Adam (Jen), Andrew Foskey; Karen (Michael), Rachel, Leah, Hope Forgus; Bob (Kim), Kevin (Lauren), Brent Kraft; and Jane (Kerry), Timothy Haupt, Liz, Chris (Magen), Alaina, Corbin, and Atticus Roy. Passed away Saturday, April...

Apr 11, 2016

UNITED STATES ARMY AIR CORPS WWII VETERAN

MAYS, Ader D. “Buck”. Age 93. Beloved husband of the late Nora Ellen (nee McKeehan) Mays. Cherished father of Greg (Sharon), Mark (Gerry), and Doug (Cheng) Mays. Preceded in death by an infant son, Douglas Erwin. Dear grandfather of six. Great grandfather of three. Buck served in the US Army Air...

Apr 10, 2016

Early on Sunday morning, April 10th, Mrs. Ruby M. Malone made her way to Heaven.  Along with her family, the Springdale congregation and her friends at both Maple Knoll Village and Cottingham Retirement Community mourn the death of Ruby, a dear widow, herself, who loved God with every fiber of her being and was always ready, prepared, and eager...

Apr 10, 2016

LANG, Jessie Adelaide (nee Perpetuo). Beloved wife of the late Edward W. Lang. Devoted mother of Susan (Scott) Eddlemon, David Lang, and Kathryn Lang. Loving grandmother of Christina Eddlemon, Benjamin Eddlemon, David Lang, and Stephen Lang. Great grandmother of 4. Passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016 at the age of 92 years. Memorial visitation will be held on Sunday,...

Apr 10, 2016

Ruth Ann. Devoted mother of Alex (Sarah) Cline and Audra (Paul) Lawlor.  Loving grandmother of Elizabeth, Olivia, Grace, and a player to be named later.  Dear sister of Verna, Mary, and Lois.  Passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016 at the age of 69 years.  Visitation Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 5501 Montgomery Rd, Norwood...

Apr 9, 2016

Arthur Ray, beloved husband of Vicki Jones (nee Orth); loving brother of Edna Mae (Ron) Heslar; dear uncle of Shelie Hesler.  Went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2016 at age 73.  He served in the National Guard and on the Sharonville Volunteer Fire Department.  He retired from Formica Corporation.  Art restored many classic Chevys.  He was...

Apr 9, 2016

Eunice O. (nee Berryhill), beloved wife of the late Amos Williams; devoted mother of Regina Williams and her husband, Robert; loving grandmother of Rachel and Robyn Williams; dear sister of Bonnie Ramsey, Rosa Lee Shelton, Guy, Leonard, and Eugene Berryhill, and the late Ollie Watkins, Pauline Gunkle, Marie Malone, James Berryhill, and Mae Shelton. Passed away on April 9,...

Apr 7, 2016

Wilma Price, age 92, passed away on April 7, 2016. Her loving husband of 69 years, William Ray Price, passed in 2014. Wilma was a homemaker who loved God, her family and her church. She enjoyed gardening, making everyone’s favorite food and putting things in order. She taught Sunday school, served as church treasurer and as Missionary Society President....

Apr 7, 2016

FREKING, Donald A., Sr. Beloved husband of the late Jean (nee Sandfoss) Freking and the late Alice (nee Junker) Freking. Loving father of Linda (Wayne) Roether, Diane (Bob) Wesselman, Donald Freking, Jr., and Cynthia (Kevin) Schlueter. Caring grandfather of Lori and Kyle. Great grandfather of Rylan, Brooklyn, and Malory. Dear brother of Edmund Freking and the late Richard Freking....

Apr 6, 2016

DRESSEL, Douglas H. Beloved husband of Leona (nee Peterson) Dressel. Loving father of Scott, Mark (Katie), and Gary Dressel. Grandfather of Alex and Jason Dressel. Passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at the age of 83 years. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Vorhis and Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike,...