All Obituaries

Patricia Layman, born September 29, 1932 in Kings Mills, Ohio, passed away August 23, 2019.  Loving wife of the late Gary Layman, cherished mother of Dan Layman, Sue (Rob) Garrett, Darryl Layman, Doug Layman, Denise Layman, and Dwane Layman, beloved grandmother and great-grandmother of numerous grandchildren, and sister of Jim Reynolds, Donald Reynolds, and the late Bob Reynolds.  The family of Patricia will be receiving friends for a visitation at Shorten and Ryan Funeral Home -...

Richard L. Lencyk Sr., born April 9, 1943, passed away August 13, 2019.  Loving husband of Ellen M. Lencyk (nee Gavin), cherished father of Richard L.( JoAnna) Lencyk, Jr. and Gayle A. (Paul) Minogue, beloved grandfather of Jack, Joey, Annabelle, Gavin, Ava, Collin, and Dylan, and dear brother-in-law of Charles T. (Marcia) Gavin.  The family of Richard will be receiving friends for a memorial mass at St. Susanna Catholic Church (616 Reading Rd., Mason, OH 45040) on Saturday,...

Audrey "Karen" Desotelle (nee Highley) Born August 16, 1955, Passed away August 17, 2019.   Beloved wife of 30 years to Gene Desotelle, loving mother of Becky Watt of Mason, Ohio, Ricky (Rhonda) Watt, Jr., of Pittsgrove Township, NJ, Stephanie Meadows and John Desotelle of Mason, Ohio.  Adored Mommom to Andrew Elliott, Brooke Watt, Ricky Watt III, and Isabella Meadows.  Cherished sister of Ralph Highley, Jr., Bryan (Linda) Highley, and Cheryl (Ray) Jablow and...

Phyllis A. Rupp, born March 26, 1932 in East Lynn, West Virginia, passed away August 15, 2019 in Lebanon, Ohio.   Cherished wife of the late Thomas Rupp for 65 years, beloved mother of Angie Rupp of Fairfield, Ohio, Debbie Rupp of Mason, Ohio, Greg Rupp of Mason, Ohio and Keith Rupp of Derry, New Hampshire, dear sister of  Freda Gilbert, Delores (Ralph) Carmen, the late Dallas (Letha) Davis and the late Carl (Mary) Davis. Phyllis cherished her family and was a...

Margaret L. Olson, beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Olson Sr., devoted and loving mother of Mary Olson (Frank Smith), Pete Olson (the late Melody), and Thomas Olson, Jr. (Beth), dear sister of Eileen Lemezis (James), Frank Arndt (Mary Ann), loving grandma of Josh (Laural), Jared (Jamie), Jordan, Sara, and Corey Olson, and dear great-grandma to Abram, Omar, and Aksel Olson, died on August 13, 2019, at the age of 91.   Predeceased by her siblings Marion Howard, Louise Zampack, and...

Kevin Patrick Beyersdofer, beloved son of Bill and Melanie (Bredestege) Beyersdofer, loving brother of Will Beyersdofer, dear grandson of Frederick J. Bredestege and the late Dorothy Bredestege, and the late Robert and Kathryn Beyersdofer, cherished nephew of Debbie Bredestege, Nancy (Bredestege) and Jed Shilling, cousins Jed Jr., Luke and Gabrielle Shilling. Unexpectedly passed away in a boating accident on Norris Lake, Friday August 9th, only 24 years young. He was a loyal family...

Bonnie Sue Stephens, born May 16, 1932, passed away August 8, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Jack Stephens, Loving Mother to Pamela Stephens, Kathy Schradin and Jack Stephens, and wonderful grandmother to Stephen, Adam, Alex and Jackson.   Visitation Saturday August 17 at Shorten and Ryan Funeral Home - Mason (400 Reading Rd., Mason, OH 45040) from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM with a funeral service to follow beginning at 11:00 AM.  A procession to Rose Hill Cemetery will follow...

Longtime Mason resident, Joyce Ramsey, born October 1, 1936, passed away surrounded by those she loved on August 11, 2019.  Loving mother of Charlene Ramsey Boland (Bob), Fred (Barb) Ramsey, Mark (Laura) Ramsey, Scott (Whitney) Ramsey, honorary son and loyal neighbor Rick (Tammy) Hall, the late Kirk Ramsey, the late Debbie Ramsey, and the late Cliffy Ramsey.  Cherished grandmother of 23 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.  Joyce was an avid sports fan, bowler, and loved...

Marilyn Stark, born February 26, 1924, passed away August 7, 2019.  Marilyn is survived by her dear brother Daniel Keller, and numerous cherished nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband Joe Stark, parents Robert and Elizabeth Keller, and siblings Thomas Keller, Leonard Keller, and Claire Keller.  Marilyn was an avid Bridge player, cherished her family, and was loyal to her Catholic Faith.  The family of Marilyn will be receiving friends for a...

Kenneth J. Pierson, born August 28, 1950, passed away August 2, 2019.  Beloved father of Kenneth (Jaime) Pierson, Amanda Voss, the late Carey (Aaron Dolatowski) Pierson, and the late Kenneth J. Pierson, Jr., cherished grandfather of 9 grandchildren, and loving brother of Carol Hughes, Linda Lipps, the Bernie Pierson, the late Melvin Pierson and the late Kathy Bledsoe.  The family of Kenneth will be receiving friends for a gathering at Crossroads Church - Mason (990 Reading Rd,...