Obituaries

Oct 5, 2016

Leslie W. Steele, beloved husband of the late Lauretta M. Steele for 61 years of marriage and loving father of Sheryl Medina, Sandra (Steve) Kilcoyne, and Debra Kreilein, passed away on October 5, 2016 at the age of 92, after a year-long battle with cancer.  Also survived by his sister Nancy Stiehm, 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews....

Oct 5, 2016

PRITCHARD

Betty L. (nee Payne), beloved wife of 69 years of Ray Pritchard; devoted mother of David Pritchard and the late Mark Pritchard; dear sister of William Payne. Passed away in Florida on October 5, 2016 at the age of 90. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Seven Hills Chapter. Visitation will be at Vorhis...

Oct 3, 2016

FENKER, Agnes Jewel. (nee Jesswein). Beloved wife of the late Wilbert T. Fenker. Devoted mother of Cheryl (Roy) Charmoli, Ken Fenker, and Kathy (Carl) Stone. Loving grandmother of Bradley (Lisa) Charmoli, Amy (Nathan) Stockman, Leisha (Jake) Greba, Matthew (Shannon) Cazel. Great grandmother of Rylie, Carter, Evan, Veronica, Ansley, Americo, Zachary, and Lia. Agnes is preceded in death by her...

Oct 3, 2016

Naomi Lois Peters, 94, passed away on Oct. 3, 2016. Beloved mother of Stephen Peters, loving grandmother of Stephen Peters, Brian Peters, and Jonathan Peters. Dear sister of Hope Mote. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her brothers: Ralph and Gerald Bouse and her sister Ruth McKillen. She retired from...

Oct 3, 2016

Lorraine passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Norman Borchers. Loving mother of Sandra Sowder; dear grandmother of James Sowder; and loving sister of the late William, Delores, James, and Richard Whitaker. Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Reading Cemetery, 200 W Columbia Ave., Reading, OH 45215 at 11:00...

Oct 2, 2016

ROSE Maud (nee Lett), beloved wife of the late George “Red” Rose; devoted mother of Mary (Rodney) Hedge, Debbie Cobb, and Donnie (Charlene) Rose; loving grandmother of 11; great grandmother of 13; dear sister of the late Harold Lett and Edna Leach. October 2, 2016. Visitation will be at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 5501 Montgomery Rd., Norwood, OH...

Oct 2, 2016

HARCOURT, Lois A. (nee Kash). Beloved wife of 48 years to the late George John Harcourt. Devoted mother of Nancy (Jim) Marshall, Michael Harcourt, and Steven (Jill) Harcourt. Loving grandmother of Matthew (Shannon), Joseph & Jesse Marshall; and Sydney, Sarah & Meghan Harcourt. Great grandmother of  Noah, Ezrah, Xander & Atlas Marshall. Lois passed away on Sunday, October 2,...

Oct 1, 2016

Ulysses “Mac” Langford, a resident of West Chester, Ohio, died on Saturday, October 1, 2016. Mac was born on November 22, 1919, to Emmitt and Scrilda Langford. He had seven brothers and two sisters and was the last surviving child of his parents. Mac was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille, and three sons, Fenton, Danny and Dwight....

Sep 30, 2016

Joyce Seymour, of Cincinnati, passed away on September 30, 2016 at the age of 92. She was born in St. Joseph, Michigan to Bert and Lucy Johnson. She received her degree in music education from Michigan State College, and taught music in the Lakeview Public Schools in Battle Creek, Michigan. She married Bill Seymour in 1947 and enjoyed 62...

Sep 29, 2016

LACKER

Ora Lee.  Beloved wife of the late Roger Lee Lacker. Loving mother of Ronald Lacker and Robin (Rodger) Baer.  Grandmother of Jennifer Lee Bauer.  Passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016 at the age of 87 years.  Visitation on Monday, October 3, 2016 at Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home, 5501 Montgomery Rd, Norwood, Ohio from 10:00 AM...

Sep 28, 2016

PUGH Ann F. (nee Fox), beloved wife of the late Rev. Edsel F. Pugh. Loving mother of Mark (Peg) Pugh, Fleet Fangman, and Martha (Ted) Koppenhoefer.  Loving grandmother of Lara and Melissa Koppenhoefer.  Dear sister of the late Dr. Nelson (Roxie) Fox, Jr.  Passed away on September 28, 2016 at age 89.  Visitation at Norwood Christian Church, 4400 Ashland...

Sep 27, 2016

Charles Guenther Sr., beloved husband of the late Jerry Ann Guenther cherished father of Theresa (Chuckie) Abney, Lisa Guenther, and Charles (Spring) Guenther, Jr.; devoted grandfather of Larry, Michael (Dani), and Holly Abney, Steven Guenther, and William, Autumn, and Heather Guenther. Passed away on August 30, 2016 at 75 years of age. A memorial gathering will take place at...

Sep 25, 2016

Bill Lee Jones, age 78, of Springdale, Ohio, born in Huntsville, TN, passed away on September 25, 2016.  Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Phillips) Jones.  Loving father of Russell Jones, Jennifer Jones Batte, Julie (Darrin) Jones Cook, Dear grandfather of Christopher (Mirella)  Batte, Jonas Batte, Matthew Jones, Michael Jones, Zachary Cook, Joshua Cook, and great grandfather of Angelia Vallana...

Sep 23, 2016

Gail Ann Gamble, 60, of Greenhills, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016.  Gail was a devoted sister to Stephanie (Tom) Davis and Susan (Abder) Adda and a loving aunt to Alexander and Nora Davis and Kheira and Zachary Adda.  She was preceded in death by her daughter Leann Ross and her parents, Marilyn (Cain) Gamble and Bobby J. Gamble.  Visitation will be...

Sep 22, 2016

REHLING Grace E. Rehling (Rieger), age 94, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2016. Devoted wife of the late Arthur Rehling.  Loving mother of Kenneth (Donna) and Steven (Gail) Rehling.  Dear grandmother of Andrew (Patti), Adam, Joshua and great grandmother of Sophia.  Visitation is Monday, September 26, 2016 from 10:00 AM until time of service at 11:00 AM at...

Sep 22, 2016

UNITED STATES ARMY KOREAN WAR VETERAN

KEGLEY, John "Jack" H. Beloved husband of Sallie (nee Ralston) Kegley. Devoted father of Karen Dauer, Diana Kortekamp, and Jackie (James) Lang. Loving grandfather of John (Ashley) Kortekamp; Jennifer (Ryan) Castells; Lauren & Carla Myerly; Victoria (Stephen) Baker; Rachel, Rebecca, Stephanie & Michael Lang. Great grandfather of Audrey & Stella Kortekamp...

Sep 21, 2016

John M. Lake 88, loving husband of 66 years to Norma Jean (neeBlack), devoted father to John (Gloria), Jim (Roxanne), Joe (Grace Ming Zhu) and Jeff, passed away September 21, 2016.  Grandfather to J.J. (Courtney), Alison, Brittany (Josh) Higgins, Katie, Michael, Nicholas, Emily and Connor.  Predeceased in death by grandson Josh, parents John & Ruby Lake,  brothers Pete and...

Sep 19, 2016

HAUCKE, Carol Sue. Devoted mother of Aaron (Angie) Haucke. Loving grandmother of Allison, Alex, Andrew, and Aiden. Dear sister of Joan Edwards, Jean (Bob) Burgel, Diane (Doug) Morrow, Nancy (Ken) Molli, Janet Climer, and Jay (Susan) Hammer. Also survived by many close friends. Carol passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at the age of 65 years. A Celebration...

Sep 19, 2016

Uschi Kayser, 86, passed away on September 19, 2016.  Beloved wife of the late Ralph Kayser.  Loving mother of Virginia Chambers, Lynn (Dan) Sorrell, Gary (Stina) Kayser, and Victoria (Bob) Eddings.  Dear grandmother of Nicholas Kayser and Olivia Sorrell.  Beloved great grandmother of Kellan Williams and sister-in-law of Edward (Janet) Kayser.  Visitation will be Monday, September 26, 2016 from...

Sep 17, 2016

Elizabeth Vogt Troller passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday, September 17th, 2016.  She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on February 19th, 1934 to Edward and Anna Vogt.  She leaves behind her loving husband of 60 years, John Arthur Troller and four sons, David (Susan Ferrell), Fritz (Lisa Soltis), Michael (Noël Voskuil) and Peter, as well as ten...