MORTERRichard Eugene, of Norwood, OH, beloved husband of Ruth C. Morter (nee Abney); devoted stepfather of Earl J. Dunn and Deborah A. Griffith; loving grandfather of Christie L. Dunn Helton and Brian E. Dunn; step grandfather of Breana and Carissa Griffith; great grandfather of Zachary, Trinity, and Isaiah Dunn; loving brother of Grace Sapar and Judy Stewart. Preceded in death by brothers, John Morter and Verness Morter, Jr. and by parents, Verness E. Morter and Florence C. Fair Morter. Passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2009. Age 75. Friends may call at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 5501 Montgomery Rd., Norwood, Sunday from 4:00-7:00 PM. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, January 4, 2010 at 11:00 AM, Pastor Kirk Pike presiding, followed by burial at Rest Haven Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to New Bethel Baptist Church, 2400 Norwood Ave., Norwood, OH 45212.