Rita V., beloved wife of the late Tillman E. Downing, loving sister of Rose M. Whetstein, dear aunt of Greg (Brenda), Jean Ann, Carol Ann (Donald) and great aunt of Noah, Michael, Nicholas and also many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Friday, August 12, 2011, age 87. Visitation Monday 10 AM until 10:45 AM at the Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home 4619 Delhi Rd. Funeral Mass to follow at 11AM at St. Dominic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, Council on Aging and St. Dominic Church.