Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Homes

Specialties

Funeral Services and Merchandise

History

Established in 1876.

Jacob Vorhis, the founder, was born July 8^th, 1830 near Loveland, Ohio. Orginally he was a farmer. He entered the undertaking business in the Village of Sharonville, Ohio in 1876. In 1888 Mr. 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. Vorhis & Son. 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.