Carmel F. Vehorn Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Carmel F. Balsamo Vehorn, Age 100, of Centerville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 6, 2017. She was born July 12, 1916 in Dayton. The daughter of the late August and Frances (Gentile) Balsamo. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Charles L.; sisters Anna, and Mary Wombold; brothers Charles, Nicholas, and Michael; along with several in-laws. Carmel is survived by her children Charles (Chuck) and wife Mary Susan, Carol and husband Mick Monnin, Cynthia and husband Stephen Lehmkuhle, Charlene and husband David Dutton, and Carl (C. J.); 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews; as well as other relatives and numerous friends. Carmel attended St. Joseph grade school, and graduated from Julienne high school class of 1934. She volunteered at Our Lady of Mercy grade school and was a member of the Rosary Altar Society, Women’s Plumbers Auxiliary, and a sewing club. She was active at Hithergreen Senior Center and a member of the Prayer Circle at Incarnation Church. For the past eight years, she resided at St. Leonard. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. in the St. Leonard Chapel with viewing from 10:30-11:30 in the chapel, burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to Hospice of Dayton, St. Joseph Catholic Church or Dayton Art Institute. Carmel was loved by all who knew her. She leaves us with an example of selfless love and compassion for others. Carmel wrote, “I have completed the circle of life.” Arrangements in care of Reis Legacy Center Meyer-Boehmer Funeral Home.

Carmel F. Vehorn

July 12, 1916 - April 6, 2017