Vorhis and Ryan Funeral Homes

Vorhis and Ryan Funeral Homes We are a family run funeral home which provides funeral and crematory services to our communities as Originally he was a farmer. In 1888 Mr. Vorhis & Son. Russell.

Jacob Vorhis, the founder, was born July 8th, 1830 near Loveland, Ohio. He entered the undertaking business in the Village of Sharonville, Ohio in 1876. Vorhis purchased a lot just off the northeast corner of Mill and Dunn streets in Lockland. He erected a frame building with a large livery stable and office. In the early days the funeral home operated with horse-drawn hearses and carriages. Jacob's two sons, Albert M. and Freedis P., joined their father. Freedis remained for three years after which the business became known as J. Upon the death of Jacob Vorhis in 1897, Albert M. Vorhis took control of the business. He was assisted by his son, Frank. Business demands became greater and in 1906, William M. Benge of Bedford, Indiana, became associated with the firm. Upon the death of Frank Vorhis in 1919, Leroy J. Russell of Lockland, Ohio entered the business. IN 1924 Albert M. Vorhis retired from daily activities and sold his interest to Mr. Benge and Mr. He remained a constant source of inspiration and assistance to them until his death in 1929. As business trends were changing it became apparent to Russel. Benge and Russell that funeral homes were becoming a necessity. In the fall of 1927 the old Vorhis livery barn was razed. On its site a modern structure of English Tudor architecture was erected - the present Vorhis Funeral Home at 310 Dunn Street in Lockland. Expansion continued and in 1932 Vorhis Funeral Home opened its second location at 5501 Montgomery Road, Norwood, Ohio. In August 1945, Leroy J. Russell bought out William M. Benge's interest. Early in 1946 Maurice F. Rabius, the son-in-law of Leroy Russell, became associated with the firm. In 1955 the son of Leroy Russell, Donald S. Russell, joined the firm. In 1972 Vorhis Funeral Home built its third location at 11365 Springfield Pike, Springdale, Ohio. In 1978 Donald S. Russell became the president of Vorhis Funeral Homes, Inc. upon the death of his father. Donald S. Russell retired in 2004 after 49 years. He sold the business to Anthony Policastro, Grant Shorten and Mike Ryan. Vorhis Funeral Homes, Inc. is still locally owned and operated and continues to uphold its motto over the past 132 years: "Understanding, Courtesy, Service."

09/18/2025

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09/13/2025

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09/13/2025

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Gift-giving on the occasion of a death is not typical. However, in recent times, there has been more interest in giving ...
09/10/2025

Gift-giving on the occasion of a death is not typical. However, in recent times, there has been more interest in giving friends or relatives a gift -- an object or experience which will provide some small bit of comfort in the aftermath of the death of a loved one.

Here are some gift ideas for any grieving friends/family:
✔ A charm with their loved ones writing
✔ A gift card for a restaurant or meal delivery
✔ Pay for a housekeeper or babysitter for a day
✔ A special picture frame
✔ Plant a memorial tree

Today was created to honor our grandparents, take an extra moment to appreciate all the joy and wisdom that grandparents...
09/07/2025

Today was created to honor our grandparents, take an extra moment to appreciate all the joy and wisdom that grandparents bring to our lives.

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09/04/2025

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be heartbreaking when they say or do hurtful things. It's important to remember that mean behavior is often a symptom of the disease, not a personal attack.

We share seven practical ways to manage challenging dementia-related behaviors while maintaining patience, compassion, and emotional well-being. Read more…

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09/03/2025

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09/03/2025

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09/01/2025
National Grief Awareness Day aims to highlight the various ways individuals cope with loss. It serves as a reminder to s...
08/30/2025

National Grief Awareness Day aims to highlight the various ways individuals cope with loss. It serves as a reminder to support friends and family members who are grieving and to foster open conversations about loss and bereavement.

08/29/2025

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08/29/2025

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11365 Springfield Pike
Cincinnati, OH
45246

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