Vonch takes case to street with picket effort


Published on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 10:17 AM PST

Cathy Perfect
Kern Valley Sun

Ever since the sudden death, on Sept. 23, of Jeannie Vonch, a top-performing agent for Century 21 Real Estate, her husband Bob has been a man on a mission. On Sunday, Oct. 26, he took it to another level by picketing in front of the Century 21 office on Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella.

Vonch contends that, “While my wife’s body was still on a cold slab in the morgue, Carla Aubrey (a local Century 21 agent) was raiding (Jeannie’s) office, taking her files and many of personal belongings. ”

Bob Vonch protests in front of the Lake Isabella Century 21 office Sunday afternoon.

Broker Paul Mooney, who oversees the Century 21 offices in Lake Isabella, Mt. Mesa, and Kernville, expressed his regret that the situation “has gotten out of hand. It’s gotten too emotional,” Mooney said. “All I wanted Carla to do was collect Jeannie’s files. I wanted to make sure our clients were taken care of. I assumed that’s all she would do. Why she took Jeannie’s things from the office and brought them to her (Aubrey’s) home, I don’t know.”

When approached by Aubrey about moving into Vonch’s office space, Mooney said he told Aubrey that would happen “when the time is right.“ He said he was “shocked that this took place. If she would have just done what I asked her to do.

“I don’t have any proof that anything was taken,” Mooney said. “But (Aubrey’s) actions were premature.”

When contacted, Aubrey declined to comment and referred all questions to Mooney.

Copyright © 2009 Kern Valley Sun

Comments

6 comment(s)

    Smalltownnews wrote on Nov 21, 2008 11:17 AM:

    " I think a man picketing in front of his deceased wife's work is news enough for a small town such as ours. Unfortunately, it is very sad and I am doubtful that it will bring Mr. Vonch the peace he seeks. I think that pain from losing ones life partner probably has magnified a lot of feelings. Hopefully one day all this can be put into perspective. "

    Cheri wrote on Nov 5, 2008 1:48 PM:

    " I am sure that the business they loose will exceed any they may have gained. Not only was it disrespectable, but it showed what really motivates them is money and not people. This is a black mark on C-21 people wont easily forget! I urge anyone who was contemplating doing business with these jerks to find reputible agents that put people first. Jeanne was a long time resident with a great reputation and there was no reason for this. "

    Typical wrote on Nov 4, 2008 12:12 PM:

    " Shame on Jane; put yourself in a family members place. It is theirs (and theirs alone) to grieve and take care of their loved ones belonging. "National Enquirier" - come on, it facts - not gossip. Good for the Sun for printing this article that display the "vulture like" behavior of people. "

    JAF wrote on Nov 4, 2008 10:47 AM:

    " I do hope all of you read the quote from the bible.
    According to the Gospel of John, the Pharisees, in an attempt to discredit Jesus, brought a woman charged with adultery before him. Then they reminded Jesus that adultery was punishable by stoning under Mosaic law and challenged him to judge the woman so that they might then accuse him of disobeying the law. Jesus thought for a moment and then replied, “He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone at her.” The people crowded around him were so touched by their own "

    Jane wrote on Nov 2, 2008 3:29 PM:

    " Why are you even printing this story, Cathy?

    Obviously, there was a misunderstanding of some sort that took place between Paul Mooney, Carla Aubry, and Bob Vonch.

    Jeannie would of just HATED all of this, and especially that this ended up in the newspaper, of all places.

    Since when did the Kern Valley Sun turn into the National Enquirier?

    This article is based on petty gossip, and nothing else.

    Shame of you, Kern Valley Sun! "

    Robert Vonch Jr. wrote on Oct 31, 2008 1:47 PM:

    " Jeannie alway's used to express how ruthless some realestate agents can be, but this is as low as it gets! I am personally taking this to the corporate level of C21 Tom Kuntz CEO, Richard Smith CEO Realogy Corp. (C21 Parent Corp), Dick Gaylord President NAR, Bill Brown & Jim Liptak CAR, To Carla Aubrey & Paul Moody your actions are unforgivable. you have disecrated a charished human being and tormented my Dad! "

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