Joan N. Barnhill, born December 28, 1934, passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 13, 2020.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, to Charles and Helen Newton, she moved and settled into Ohio after being recognized for her achievements as a self started business woman dealing with imports and exports. Joan is the loving mother of John (Jodi) William Barnhill, Donna (Tom) Marie Crist, Jeffrey (Sue) Charles Barnhill, Julie (Richard "Dickie") Ann Cole, cherished grandmother of...

  Lawrence O. Platt  Lawrence O. Platt passed away peacefully on October 12, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Larry is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Gai “Lan” Platt, and daughters Lorrie Platt and Lana Platt.  Larry was born on November 18, 1941 in Mason, Ohio to Mary Lena and Omer Platt. He was the youngest and only son of their five children (sisters Mary Lee Cornthwaite, Betty Baysore, Marjorie Saidleman, and Jennie Platt). He was the...

Patricia Ann Castle, born June 27, 1942 in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away September 30, 2020.  Cherished mother of Cheryl (Al Torres) Cameron, beloved grandmother of Mitchell Cameron, Clayton Cameron, Melissa Vasques, and dear daughter of Jesse and Katherine Brammer.  The family will be receiving friends for a visitation at Shorten and Ryan Funeral Home (400 Reading Rd., Mason, OH 45040) on Friday, October 9, 2020 from 12 Noon until the time of service at 1:00 PM.  

Michael Winston Tracy, of Loveland, OH went home to be with the Lord on October 5, 2020 at the age of 67.  Mike is the father of Carrie (Nick), Ryan, Erin, and William (Allie), grandfather of Ashle and Lindsay, and great-grandfather of Kaiden and Maia.  Mike is survived by his brothers, Curt (Judy), Fred (Elaine), Gary (Andrea), sister-in-law, Carol; and his sisters Judy (Niles), Rosanne (Carl), and Mary (Kim).  He is the uncle to many nieces and...

Semper Fi - Paul R. Traylor, born June 16, 1975,  Cherished son of Paul Traylor and Shirley Wood, father of Jillian Traylor and Tabatha Traylor, dear brother of Lisa Traylor, and many beloved friends, passed away October 4, 2020.  Paul was a proud Marine.  He enjoyed cooking, being with friends, gaming, and working with security devices.  The services for Paul are private at the convenience of the family. 

James "Levi" Sparks, age 76, of Mason, OH, departed this life on Tuesday, September 29th, 2020, surrounded by his son and grandson at Blue Ash Hospice.  James was born in Paintsville, KY, on January 11, 1944 to the late Ira and Melissa Greene Sparks. James is a retired heavy equipment operator for Sunesis Construction Company. He is survived by two sons, Scott Sparks and Michael Sparks of Mason, OH; three brothers, Dewey Sparks of Silver...

Robert Earl Raleigh, born May 2, 1941 in Wolf Coal, Kentucky, passed away surrounded by loved ones on September 28, 2020.  Loving husband of 40 years to Anne Powell, Cherished father of Darren Raleigh, Regina Raleigh, beloved step father of Tammy Powell, Mike Powell, and Sherry (Bob) )Carrel, dear brother of Maude (Sam Herald) Turner, beloved half brother of Bill (Lori) Raleigh, Ruth (Sam) Raleigh, Tammy (Darrell) Raleigh, Doris (Scott) Blake.  Robert is also survived by many...

Robert Joseph Girdler, born June 17, 1929, in Somerset, Kentucky to William and Amy Girdler, passed away surrounded by loved ones on September 24, 2020.  Loving husband of the late Anna Girdler, cherished father of Elaine (Carl) Bray, Wane Daryl Girdler, Kathy (Mike) Westall, Randal Bruce Girdler, the late Robert Jay Girdler and the late Sandra Lynn (Girdler) Gambill, beloved grandfather of Benjamin Staton, Natalie (Kayne) Kauffman, John (Kim) Gambill Jr., Brian (Karey)...

Tyson C. Hellman Beloved husband of Kristen (nee Friedmann), loving father of Claire and Ryan Hellman, adored son of Cheryl (nee Tyson) Hellman and Bob (Cathy) Hellman, cherished brother of Emily (nee Hellman) Nutley (Jon), son in law of Richard and Kathleen Friedmann, brother in law of Kelly Brady (Matthew), Kara Bell (Greg), Kurt Friedmann (Traci), uncle of Addison, Taylor and Jace Nutley, Charlotte, Robert and Madelyn Bell, Jillian and Mallory Brady and Emma Friedmann. Also survived by...

Peggy Jane Faus, born June 30, 1944 in LaGrange, Georgia to Kenneth and Johnnie Foster, passed away on September 21, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Peggy is survived by her cherished son Kevin (Michelle) Faus and Robert Faus, beloved grandchildren Celeste, Jon, and Ben, and dear siblings Alice Allen and Vesta Farrar.  The services for Peggy are private at the convenience of the family.