About Us
Our Caring Staff
Michael J. Ryan
Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer - Owner
I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. After attending The University of Cincinnati, I attended and graduated from The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, where I now serve on the board. I enjoy life, and take pleasure in reading, cycling, hiking, antiques, winemaking, and my Rhodesian Ridge-back dog, Doc. I take great pride in being able to continue to serve the Cincinnati Community and hope to do so for many more years.
Catherine R. Thompson
Managing Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer - Ohio Funeral Insurance Limited Licensed
Catie has been with Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Homes since 2009. A 2001 graduate of Oak Hills High School, Catie furthered her education by earning her associate degree in pre-mortuary science from Raymond Walters College, and graduated with a bachelor degree from The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 2004. She served her apprenticeship in Yellow Springs, Ohio where she obtained her Ohio funeral director & embalmer licenses in 2006. In 2009, Catie returned to her hometown on the west side of Cincinnati, where she still resides with her daughter, Morgan.
Catie and her daughter are members of St. Bernard Church in Winton Place and cherish the strong relationships with family, friends, and community.
“There is a tremendous amount of trust given to us by the families we serve to care for their loved ones. I am honored everyday to accept that responsibility.”
Lynn Welch
Family Service
Lynn was born and raised in Cincinnati, the youngest of four children and graduated from Walnut Hills High School and then the University of Cincinnati, earning a Bachelor’s of Education.
She married Austin Welch in 1983 and they raised their four children in Delhi as members of Our Lady of Victory parish for over 30 years.
Lynn has worked in the funeral profession since 2007, serving the families of Northern Kentucky for 15 years. She has provided professional and compassionate care throughout the process, helping hundreds of families pre-plan their funeral arrangements. She believes that every life lived has a story and that story should be told.
On a personal level, Lynn enjoys an active lifestyle golfing, cycling, concerts and entertaining. She has always enjoyed Notre Dame Football as both her brother and son played for the Irish. The best title of all is “Gigi”, as Lynn’s favorite hobby is spending time with all of her grandchildren, most recently twin girls.
