Obituaries
Richard Haberer
Jan 2, 2013
HABERERRichard Charles, 86, of Cincinnati, OH, beloved husband of Phyllis; loving father of Richard Jr. (Elaine), Susan (David), Kathy, Mark (Kathy), and John (Barbara); brother of Pat and Mary Lou. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. He is also survived by 13 beautiful grandchildren: Christina (Andy), Sandra (Reed), Steven, Michael, Daniel, Hannah, Robert, Joseph, Benjamin, Thomas, Brian, Lucas...

Charles Ohmer
Jan 1, 2013
OHMERCharles Thomas, devoted husband and proud father of seven, died on January 1, 2013. He was born in Cincinnati on November 15, 1928 and grew up with the support and care of two loving parents, Mary Cecilia McTernin and Paul Pius Ohmer, his older brother Paul, and his sister Mary Frances, who survives him. Dad was educated in Catholic schools...

Helen Mason
Dec 31, 2012
MASONHelen A. (nee Brown), beloved wife of the late Howard E. Mason; devoted mother of Pamela (Donald) Sierra; loving grandmother of Sherry (Tammy) and Shawn (Kim) Sierra; great grandmother of Kelsey, Lindsey, Tony, Eric, Collin, Terrissa, Cody, Mason, and Lucas Sierra; step great grandmother of Sam Freeman. Helen was the youngest of eight children of Charles and Minnie Brown. Also...

Nancy Meents
Dec 30, 2012
MEENTSNancy Marie (nee Valerius). Beloved wife of Gary Meents. Devoted mother of Anthony (Beth) Meents, Andrew Meents and Joseph Meents. Cherished daughter of Mary Jean (the late Robert) Valerius. Dear sister of Mike, Bob, Paul and Tom. Also survived by a host of extended family and friends. Passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012 at age 52. Friends may greet family...
Rita Whittington
Dec 25, 2012
WHITTINGTONRita B., (nee Burwinkel). January 16, 1923 to December 25, 2012. Beloved wife of the late James F. Whittington. Devoted mother of Don (Karen) Whittington of Memphis, TN, Tom (Darlene) Whittington of Norwood, OH, and Mary (T.J.) Koerner of Atlanta, GA. Loving grandmother of Colin (Katie), Tim (Laura), Erin, Alan (Kim), Alice, Amy (Josh), Sean, Kyle. Great grandmother of Connor,...

Laverne Ford
Dec 24, 2012
FORDLaVerne A. (nee Willman) passed away early Monday, December 24, 2012. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Mathilda and Elmer Willman, her loving brother, Richard and dear husband, Jerry. She is survived by her loving brother, Thomas and his family; her children, Debbie, Cherie, Kelly, and Tim; ten outstanding, loving grandchildren and five beautiful great grandchildren. A...

Alice Tebben-Menke
Dec 24, 2012
TEBBEN-MENKEAlice J. (nee Diary), beloved wife of the late Willam Tebben; devoted mother of Doug, Kevan, and Mark Menke, Kim Sterwerf, Michelle Teuschler, and the late Scott Menke. Passed away December 24, 2012 at the age of 86 years. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale on Friday, December 28, 2012 from 4:00-8:00 PM with a...

Michael Robbins
Dec 21, 2012
ROBBINSMike, beloved husband of Jenny Robbins; devoted father of Amber Robbins and the late Shawn Robbins. Passed away December 21, 2012. Age 62. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 310 Dunn Street, Lockland on Friday, December 28, 2012 from 10:00 AM until time of funeral service at 12 Noon.

Jean Rhodeback
Dec 21, 2012
RHODEBACKJean C., (nee Endter), beloved wife of the late Darrell M. Rhodeback; devoted mother of Karen (Bob) Underwood, Karla (Tom) Berger, and the late Kim Rhodeback; loving grandmother of Brynne and Brett Underwood and Leah and Tucker Berger. Lifelong resident of St. Bernard. Passed away December 21, 2012. Age 86. Visitation at Wilson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 4805 Sullivan Avenue, St....

Arthur Leary
Dec 20, 2012
LEARYArthur Francis, beloved husband of Patricia Leary; devoted father of Brian (Dana) Leary, Mark (Katie) Leary, Arthur Leary, Jr., Patrick (Lori) Leary, Peggy (Ray) Larson, and the late CDR Barbara F. Leary, USNNC, (Ret.); loving grandfather of Andy, Shannon (Nate), Savannah, Mitch, Jordan, Luis, Frances, Sean, Will, Abbie, Margot, and Danny. Passed away December 20, 2012. Age 85. Visitation at...

Jane Malden
Dec 19, 2012
MALDENJane (nee Hiles), beloved wife of the late Edwin Malden; preceded in death by daughter, Della (Bill) Grigsby; devoted mother of Don Malden; loving grandmother of Gwen, Bill, and Jay; great grandmother of Jennifer, Jonathan, Kevin, Brandon, Bryson, Chelsea, and Nathan; great-great grandmother of four. Passed away December 19, 2012. Age 92. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365...
Stephen Mergenthal
Dec 18, 2012
MERGENTHALStephen, age 60, of Pearcy, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Stephen was born on September 6, 1952, the son of Stanly Mergenthal and Elsie Glaub Mergenthal. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; and one sister, Patty Elay. He was Catholic in his faith, a United States Navy veteran, and a loving father and grandfather. He is...

Richard Miller
Dec 18, 2012
MILLERRichard E., loving husband of the late Georgia Miller; beloved father of Stewart Hill. Also survived by three step-daughters and one step-son and one brother and one sister. Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at the age of 76 years. Visitation at Springdale Church of the Nazarene, 11177 Springfield Pike, Springdale from 10:30 AM until time of funeral...

Elizabeth Patrick
Dec 18, 2012
PATRICKElizabeth ''Betty'', beloved wife of the late Harold Patrick; devoted mother of Lee (the late Jon) Magrino, Michael (Susan) Patrick, Timothy (Denise) Patrick, and the late Matthew Patrick; loving grandmother of Katie (Aren) Voorhees, Michael, Tom (Jaime) Magrino, Kelly Patrick, Casey (Steve) Schneider, Tracy (Rob) Bloom, Tina Patrick, and Sam Patrick; great grandmother of Robbie and Hunter Bloom and Lily...

Denise Gatto
Dec 15, 2012
GATTODenise F., loving daughter of the late Richard and Elsa Gatto; beloved sister of Richard (Carol), Robert (Elaine), the late John Gatto, and the late Mary Lynn McVeigh. Also survived by sister-in-law, Tina Gatto and by many nieces and nephews. Passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at the age of 50 years. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home,...

Paul Chifos
Dec 14, 2012
WWII CHIFOSPaul, beloved husband of Nancy (nee Wilhelm) Chifos for 55 years; loving father of Carla (Michael Romanos) Chifos, Anna (Tim) Snow, Claudia (Velissarios) Karacostas, Joseph Chifos, and the late John Chifos; cherished grandfather of Daniel, Sofia, Alexander, Clayton, and John; dear brother of Bill Chifos. Passed away Friday, December 14, 2012 at the age of 84 years. Visitation at...

Patricia Best
Dec 12, 2012
BESTPattty (nee Davis), November 5, 1950 to December 12, 2012, beloved wife of Jeff Best, loving mother of Jamie (Tammy) Best, Christy (Kevin) Mollaun, Jen (Todd) Frye, and Scott Best. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, Kajia Miguel, Kristofer Mollaun, Karly Frye, Hannah Best, Kirsten Mollaun, Audrey Frye, Chase Best, Ellie Frye, Kindra Moullan, Karson Moullan, and three great grandchildren, Bryli...

Esther Benton
Dec 12, 2012
BENTONEsther L. (nee Gibson), beloved wife of the late Edward Benton; devoted mother of Raymond (Emilie) Cassidy, Robert (Jeanne) Benton, and the late Charles Cassidy and Thomas Benton; loving grandmother of seven; great grandmother of ten; dear sister of the late Alma, Irma, Ruth, Joseph, and George. Passed away December 12, 2012. Age 84. Visitation at St. Clement Catholic Church,...

Ronald Breitfelder
Dec 10, 2012
BREITFELDERRonald William, 66, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 10, 2012. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Kanter) Breitfelder; loving father of Gregory (Heather), Douglas, and David (Jeannie) Breitfelder; cherished grandfather of Jun, Hayden, Ethan, Rylan, and Aria. Also survived by his sister, Ruth and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents...

Richard Williams
Dec 8, 2012
WILLIAMSRichard, beloved husband of Beverly Williams; devoted father of Stacy (David) Reed and Craig (Heather) Williams; loving grandfather of David, Joshua, Rebekah, and Ruth; dear brother of Janet Copenhaver, Gail Bauknecht, and Wayne Williams. Went home to be with the Lord December 8, 2012. Visitation at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale, Tuesday, December 11, 2012 from...