Nancy L. Ratz

Nancy Lou Newton Ratz, 73, passed away peacefully at her Springfield Township residence on July 12, 2016. She was a retired United Methodist Pastor, a member of The West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church and The Cincinnati Carvers Guild. She is survived by her 3 children, Lisa Shaffer, George Ratz III (Jennifer) & Kristen Yancey (Brian), by her grandchildren, Christopher, Nicholas, Thomas Jr. (Melissa), Rebecca, Logan, Ethan, Adam, Scott (Gabi), Dylan & Aaron, by her great grandchildren, Dillen, Conner, Brayden & Amelia, by her brothers, Thomas (Connie), Gerald (Lorraine) & Harold (Patricia) Newton & also by nieces, nephews, & cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas & Luella (nee Hill) Newton, by a granddaughter, Jaelyn, & by a sister-in-law, Myrna Newton. Memorial service Sat., July 23, 10:30 AM at the Presbyterian Church of Hamilton, 23 S. Front, Hamilton, OH 45011 with lunch following the service. Parking is available at the 23 Court St. lot. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family, c/o Kristen Yancey, 1209 Cadillac Dr., Hamilton, OH 45013. Overnight accommodations have been reserved under the name of Kristen Yancey at Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton, 1 Riverfront Plaza, Hamilton, OH 45011 (513/896-6200). Other options include AC Hotel Cincinnati at Liberty Center, 7505 Gibson St., Liberty Township, OH 45069 (513/759-6500) & Four Points by Sheraton, Tyler's PL Blvd., West Chester, OH 45069 (513/777-1101). dennisgeorgefunerals.com