Obituaries

Opal Thomas

Jan 17, 2018

THOMAS, Opal Rose. (nee Ely). Passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at the age of 79 years. Friends may greet the family at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 5501 Montgomery Rd., Norwood, OH 45212 on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 from 12Noon until time of service at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park.

Barbara Mills

Jan 13, 2018

MILLS, Barbara J. (nee Hines, Sneed). Age 78. Devoted mother of Susan (Dave) Bennett and the late James Eyler.  Loving grandmother of Amanda Smith, Meredith, Thomas & Jackie Eyler, Josh & Kristen Brown, Laura (Hayden) Molner & John Bennett. Great grandmother of Peter & Lucas. Dear sister of Tony (Pat) Hines. Special aunt of Tonya (Doug) Werts and great...

Mary Phillips

Jan 10, 2018

Mary Alice Phillips 93, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at the Otterbein Nursing Facility. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Richard Phillips, they were happily married for 70 years. They resided in Greenhills for over 62 years. She is survived by her son Richard (Pam), two grandsons Brad (Meghan), Mark (Katherine), and two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Madeline. Services are...

Mary Watson

Jan 8, 2018

WATSON, Mary B. (nee Kohrs). Beloved wife of the late George Watson, Jr. Devoted mother of Doug (Debbie) Watson, Debbie Meyer, and the late Tim (the late Tam) Watson. Loving grandmother of ten. Great grandmother of seventeen. Dear sister of Paul (Lil) Kohrs and Rita Bedel. Mary passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at the age of 82...

Wanda Johnson

Jan 8, 2018

JOHNSON, Wanda M. (nee Dohse). Beloved wife of the late George L. Johnson. Devoted mother of Deborah R. (Tom) Fitzgerald and Sandy (Scott Lakamp) Birkenshaw. Loving grandmother and great grandmother. Preceded in in death by Roy Johnson and Art Birkenshaw. Passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at the age of 93 years. Visitation will be held at Vorhis &...

Ila Bedenkop

Jan 8, 2018

BEDENKOP, Ila Rae (nee Johnson). Devoted mother of Robert Thayne (Alison) Bedenkop, Barry Thayne (Krista) Bedenkop, Jr., Christopher William Bedenkop. Loving grandmother of Emily, Benjamin, Rowan, Ila Maeve, Liam, and Bridget. Ila passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at the age of 84 years. A Wake will be determined at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made...

Lena Davidson

Jan 5, 2018

DAVIDSON, Lena (nee Cromer). Beloved wife of the late Scott Davidson. Devoted mother of Jeff (Libby) Davidson, Larry (Kathy) Davidson, Tim (Crystal) Davidson, Bob (Jodi) Davidson, and the late Pamela S. Byrd. Proud Mammaw of Heather (Mike) Miller, Michelle (T.J.) Phillips, Nicholas Davidson, Scott (Bonnie) Davidson, Katie (John) Davidson, Christopher (Amy) Byrd, April Davidson, Dylan Sleyo, and Rebecca Sleyo....

Carolyn Hogan

Jan 3, 2018

HOGAN, Carolyn Ann. (nee Manning). Born in Ludlow, KY to Charles T. & Florence (nee McNamara) Manning. Beloved wife of the late John C. Hogan. Devoted mother of Mark (Helen) Hogan, Mike (Mary Beth) Hogan, Dan (Nolie) Hogan, and the late John M. Hogan. Loving grandmother of Adam, Emily, Luke, Hailey, Riley, Sam, Keenan, and Cotter. Dear sister of...

Roy Fore

Jan 2, 2018

FORE, Roy Royce. Beloved husband of Ruby (nee Mullikin) Fore. Step-father of Brad (Elyse) Jarard. Passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the age of 74 years. Friends may greet the family at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pk., Springdale, OH 45246 on Friday, January 5, 2018 from 10:30 AM until time of funeral service at...

Herbert Strom

Dec 31, 2017

UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN

STROM, Herbert Eric. Beloved husband of the late Vera M. (nee Nelson) Strom. Devoted father of Bob (Sandy) Strom. Loving grandfather of Steve (Kara) Strom and Alison Strom. Dear brother of the late Lillian Walker. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by his parents.

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Karen King-Smith

Dec 28, 2017

Karen King-Smith, 67, passed away on December 28, 2017.  Loving mother of Natausha Silas.  Beloved grandmother of Kayla and Quincy Hurley.  Dear sister of Robert (Brenda) King, Jackie Iverson-Scarbrough, and Tim King.  Loving aunt of Jenny McConnell, April Green, and Danielle Johnson. She retired from the US Army after 21 years of service.  Memorial service is Sunday, December 31,...

June Geron

Dec 26, 2017

June W. Geron, 91, passed away on December 26, 2017.  Beloved daughter of Floyd and Pearl Wallace; dear adopted daughter of Clara and Hugh Vaughn.  Loving mother of Angela (Steven) Safferman.  Dear grandmother of Bridget (Neil) Safferman Deatrick, Hannah Safferman and Nathaniel Safferman.  Dear sister of Hugh Vaughn, Judith Hill and Jerry Kline.  She also leaves behind numerous nieces and...

Wanda Human

Dec 24, 2017

Wanda (nee Shorter). Loving mother of Sachi (Michael Maertz) Human and the late Harry "Eddie" Human, Jr. Devoted grandma of Eddie and Ellie Maertz, Austin Steiner, and Donovin Human. Survived by 1 sister, 1 brother;  preceded in death by 3 brothers and 1 sister. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Passed away suddenly Christmas Eve after struggling with cancer at...

Edith Champlin

Dec 23, 2017

Edith V. Champlin, 83, passed away on December 23, 2017. Loving wife of the late John Champlin; beloved mother of Beverly(Terry) Champlin Williams, Kenneth (Barbara) Champlin, and Larry (Kim) Champlin.  Loving grandmother of Julie (John) Champlin Garza, Cassandra(Robert) Champlin Ray, Malinda Williams; great grandmother of Colin Kyler and Corbin Ray.  A loving wife and mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Who loved the Lord God. Would...

Barbara Heile

Dec 22, 2017

HEILE, Barbara Ann. (nee Hoitt). Beloved wife of the late Robert Heile. Devoted mother of Linda (Gary) Fye, Bob (Lisa) Heile, Karen Hasty, and the late Gayle Heile. Loving grandmother of eight. Great grandmother of ten. Dear twin sister of the late Suzanne (John) Rebholz. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Barbara passed away on Friday, December 22,...

Theodore "Ted" Hutchinson

Dec 22, 2017

HUTCHINSON, Theodore "Ted". Beloved husband of Mary Helen (nee Castner)  Hutchinson. Devoted father of Thomas (Elizabeth) Hutchinson and Susan (Robert) Phillips. Loving grandfather of Timothy, Carrie, and Sarah Phillips. Dear brother of William Hutchinson, Merrill Hutchinson, Fay Otto, Helen Cullen, Jean Martini, and the late John Hutchinson & Patrick Hutchinson. Ted passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at...

Shirley Ferguson

Dec 20, 2017

FERGUSON, Shirley Virginia (nee Apking). Beloved wife of the late Dwight Ferguson. Devoted mother of John (Doretta) Ferguson and the late David Ferguson; grandfather of four and great grandfather of seven. Passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at the age of 86 years. SERVICES ARE PRIVATE.

Frank Klein, Jr.

Dec 20, 2017

KLEIN, Frank, Jr. Husband of the late Jo Ann M. (nee Temke) Klein. Father of Jeffrey (Joyce), David, and the late Andrew Klein. Grandfather of Brent Artis. Frank passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at the age of 83 years. Friends may greet the family at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 5501 Montgomery Rd., Norwood, OH 45212 on...

Robin Hall

Dec 17, 2017

HALL, Robin J. Age 54. Memorial Service will be held at Springdale Nazarene Church,11177 Springfield Pk., Springdale, OH 45246 on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 2:00 PM.

Olivia Renner

Dec 17, 2017

RENNER, Olivia Fay. Loving mother of Addyson Mattox. Loved companion of Zachary Mattox. Cherished daughter of Rachel (Brandon Schutte) Alcorn and David Renner. Dear sister of Damon, Samantha, and Hannah. Beloved granddaughter of Wanda & Len Hatter, the late Lisa Renner, and the late Michael Alcorn. Loving niece of Patricia Hall and Becky (Michael) Harper. Olivia is also survived...