Obituaries

Dec 22, 2015

Oscar Cross Jr., devoted husband of Jean Cross for 68 years.  Loving father of Vernon (Becky), Don (Sheila) and the late Harold Cross.  Grandfather of Tricia Cross Taylor, Mike (Patti), Tim, Kevin (Miranda) Cross, Rena (James) McAlister, David and Daniel Cross.  Also survived by numerous great grandchildren.  Only son of the late Oscar and Edna Cross Sr.  Born in...

Dec 19, 2015

Dillon, Jeannie (nee McCoy), beloved wife of the late Paul Eugene Dillon; devoted mother of Danny Dillon, Ron Dillon, Bonnie Ruth, Vickie Dillon-Carr, and Timmy Dillon; loving grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 14; dear sister of Maggie Farmer. Predeceased by 7 other siblings. Passed away on December 19, 2015 at the age of 88 years. Visitation at...

Dec 17, 2015

MOORE Billy Thomas, 74, passed away December 17, 2015. Proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps; followed by serving as a Hamilton County Deputy and Forest Park Fireman. He also worked at the U.S. Post Office. He resided in Forest Park, Ohio for 40 years. Survived by his wife, Katherine Moore (nee Bailey) of 53 years,...

Dec 16, 2015

Mary L. (nee Huber), beloved wife of the late Ralph H. Broermann; devoted mother of Butch (Cindy) Broermann, Pete (Nancy) Broermann, Mary Jo (Bill) Bingle, Patty (Joe) Cherolis, and Carol (Norbert) St. John; loving grandmother of nine; great grandmother of ten. December 16, 2015. Age 86. Visitation will be at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pk., Springdale...

Dec 13, 2015

Jackson, Susan (nee Cromer).  Beloved wife of Verb Jackson; Devoted daughter of Bea (the late Louis) Cromer; dear sister of the late Sammy (Kathy) Cromer; loving aunt of Shara and Jason Cromer.  She passed away on December 13, 2015 at the age of 61.  Visitation is Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 310 Dunn St.,...

Dec 12, 2015

METZMEIER, Debra Lynn (nee Strunk). Age 53, of Trenton, OH. Passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015. Debbie was born on August 11, 1962 in Cincinnati, OH to Sylvia (nee Bowman) and Cecil Strunk. Devoted wife of 20 years to James A. Metzmeier, Jr. Beloved daughter of Sylvia (nee Bowman) and the late Cecil Strunk. Dear sister of Karen (Steve) Covert and...

Dec 11, 2015

MERCIER, Joyce Kay (nee Sharp). Beloved mother of Daryl (Katie) Van-Mercetta, Bruce (girlfriend, Kristina) Mercier and Kevin (Savun) Mercier. Loving grandmother of Parker and Logan Sok-Mercier. Former wife of Jim Mercier. Dear sister of Donald Sharp. Cousin of Carolyn Poer and Kandi Rutledge. Passed away Friday, December 11, 2015 at the age of 68 years. Visitation will be held at Eastminster...

Dec 9, 2015

DORTON, Daniel C. Cherished son of Barbara Dorton. Dear brother of Donna (Dave) Garrett, Debbie (Jim) Cash and Doug (Becky) Dorton. Also survived by special friend, Irvin Huening; many nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews, and all of his family and friends from Trustaff. Passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at age 49 years. Friends may greet the family...

Dec 7, 2015

UNITED STATES NAVY WWII VETERAN

MOONEY, Jack Wilson "Mick". Beloved husband of Mary Mooney. Dear brother of Gene, Earl and the late Tom Mooney. Also survived by Tom Mooney, Jane Kline, Dan Mooney and other nieces and nephews. Passed away Monday, December 7, 2015 at age 96 years. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on...

Dec 1, 2015

SHAPIRO Nancy (nee Kemper), beloved mother of Marjorie Shapiro; devoted daughter of Ann (the late James) Kemper; dear sister of Joyce (Scott) Byrd and Matthew Kemper. Passed away on December 1, 2015 at age 51. Visitation will be at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pk., Springdale on Monday, December 7, 2015 from 10 AM til time of...

Dec 1, 2015

TURNER Athalee A. Turner, 89, passed away December 1, 2015.  Beloved wife of the late Rev. John M. Turner.  Loving mother of Peggy (Greg -Deceased) Rauch, and Pam (Mike) Plunkett.  Dear grandmother of Chris Rauch, Stephanie Baldwin, Lindsay Turner and great grandmother of Haven Baldwin, Mckinzi Rauch, and  Greg Rauch.  Funeral service Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 1:00 PM...

Nov 28, 2015

GONNELLA, Thomas A. Beloved husband of Linda Gonnella. Father of Lisa Gonnella, Laurie (Rick) Emerson, Tom Jr. (Jane) Gonnella, Tim Gonnella and the late Linda Strack (Shannon). Grandfather of Ricky & Taylor Emerson, Will & Josh Gonnella, Maria & T.J. Gonnella, Haylee Strack, Dan Clark and Sam & Josh Emig. Passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015 at age  77...

Nov 26, 2015

MARTIN, Hazel (nee Bowling), beloved wife of the late Theo Martin, Jr.; devoted mother of Judy (Tom) Auxier, Wilma (Charles) Waldren, Charles Martin, Linda (Rick) Klug, and the late Shirley Lemons; grandmother of Randy Lemons, Darrell Graves, Lori Waldren, and Tammy (Kelly) Lewis; great grandmother of ten; great great grandmother of four; dear sister of Barbara Richardson. Preceded...

Nov 24, 2015

Charles “Mike” Shorter, 88, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015.  Beloved husband of Maxine Shorter (nee Combs) of 69 years.  Loving father of Juanita (Cecil) Woodward, James Shorter, Patricia (Jerry) Stall, Charles E. (Robin) Shorter, Wanda Human, Alice (Rick) Mount and the late Donald Shorter, Teresa Mailhot-Frary and Daryl Shorter.  Dear grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle of many. He was...

Nov 24, 2015

HOSKINS, Betty Jane (nee Williams). Beloved wife of Joe Hoskins. Devoted mother of Diane (Don) Woodruff, Dale Hoskins, and Becky (Les) Reynolds. Grandmother of Sarah, Amie, Joseph, Dana, Erin, Rebecca, Les Jr., Sarah, and Brad. Great grandmother of Chelsie, Paige, Elijah, Carson, and Ellie. Betty passed away Tuesday, Novmeber 24, 2015 at age 78 years. Friends may greet the...

Nov 23, 2015

MEECE, Dorothy Lee (nee Barlew). Beloved wife of 67 years to William Meece, Jr. Devoted mother of Anita Kuhn. Passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 at age 84 years. Longtime Norwood, OH resident. Friends may greet the family from 5:30 PM until time of Funeral Service at 6:30 PM on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Vorhis and Ryan Funeral...

Nov 21, 2015

DONOVAN, Daniel. Age 68, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Dan is survived by his brothers Larry (Connie), Tom (Jenny) and Gary (Barb); half sisters Mary Daily (Bill) and Betsy Coletta; special friend Cece Donovan and several nieces and nephews. Mass of Eternal Rest will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 12:30 PM at St. Gabriel Church, 48 West Sharon...

Nov 15, 2015

BURNS Marie E. (nee Shroyer), beloved wife of the late Robert F. Burns and devoted mother of Robert Burns of West Chester, Patricia Vaughn, Gerald (Louise) Burns, and Ronald Burns of Fairfield and Jeannie (Stephen) Lange of Erlanger, KY.  Survived by 15 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren, Marie passed away on November 15, 2015 at...

Nov 15, 2015

Jane Hamilton Garvin, age 92, of Glendale, Ohio, passed away on November 15, 2015. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Marie Baker Pettay and late George Hamilton on October 28, 1923. She was married to Hugh Garvin, Jr. of Glendale, Ohio for nearly 70 years.

Jane obtained her Master’s Degree at Ohio State University...

Nov 15, 2015

REED, Harry R. Devoted husband of 70 years to Ruby (nee Burns) Reed. Loving father of Diane Ramsey, Deborah Kohler and H. Ronald Reed. Loving grandfather to Chad R. (Ashley) Kohler. Great grandfather to Alison, Cailey and Emersen. Harry retired after 37 years from Fischer Body General Motors in Hamilton, OH. After retirement, he enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and yardwork. Passed away Sunday, November 15,...