Obituaries

Feb 15, 2022

Army Veteran - Chet A. Nalepa, born September 6, 1945 in Gross Point Farms, Michigan, to Chester and Ruth Nalepa, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on February 15, 2022.  Beloved husband of Kathy Nalepa (nee O'Hern), loving father of Sarah (John) Tolbert, cherished grandfather of Duncan, Nora, Grayson, and Garrett, and dear brother of Beverly, Roger, Mary,...

Feb 2, 2022

Amy Louise Schroll (59), born October 20, 1962, passed away peacefully in her home on February 2, 2022, in Mason, Ohio.

The family of Amy will be receiving friends for a visitation at Shorten and Ryan Funeral Home (400 Reading Rd., Mason, OH 45040) on Thursday, February 10 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. We take comfort in...

Feb 2, 2022

Bryan Russell (Russ) Tucker, passed away February 2, 2022. Born June 2, 1961 to James and Dorothy Tucker, he grew up in Mason, graduating from Mason High School in 1979.

Russ is survived by a daughter, Allison, a brother, Jamie (Lisa) Tucker, sisters Linda (Jim) Spaeth, and Steph (Bobby) Drake.  Also survived by generations of beloved nieces...

Feb 2, 2022

John "Johnny" Henry Gaudio, born April 26, 1937 to the late Frank Gaudio and Corrine Caito, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on February 2, 2022.  Loving husband of Judy Gaudio (nee Morris) for 62 years, cherished father of Susan (John) Schenz and Johnny Gaudio, beloved brother of surviving siblings Carol (Jack) Kirn, Pat (Tony) Ramundo, late siblings Anna Mae (Dick) Baumgartner,...

Jan 19, 2022

Mary Rosalie Cimini, born December 5, 1923 to the late John and Tecla Duda, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on January 19, 2022.  Loving wife of the late Orlando Cimini, cherished mother of Judy (Larry) Hoelzle, Mike (Carol) Cimini, Mark Anthony (Helen) Cimini, Rita (Benny) Moore, John (Heidi) Cimini, and Therese (Greg) Martin, and beloved...

Jan 18, 2022

Linda Lee (Helmsderfer) Zaidel, 58, passed peacefully Tuesday January 18th, 2022. She was the beloved mother of Tyler (Casey) Zaidel, Rebecca (Gage) Shaeffer, and Zachary Zaidel. Sister to John Helmsderfer and beloved grandmother to Mack Zaidel. Proceeded in death by her parents, John Robert and Anne Louise Helmsderfer.

Linda was born on April 13, 1963 in Cincinnati,...

Jan 12, 2022

Kathleen (Kathy) Ann Marshall (nee Schutte), the oldest daughter of Robert and Sara Schutte, passed away in the early morning hours of January 12, 2022. She lived in Mason, Ohio for all of her early life. She attended Mason High School and then went on to complete 2 years at Ohio State University. She married Franklin H. Marshall on...

Jan 11, 2022

Tommy Kidd, of Deer Park, was born to Bessie Jewell and Porter Phillip Kidd in Stanford, Kentucky on December 15, 1946. Tom passed away peacefully on January 11, 2022. He is preceded in death and reunited with his beloved wife Leora Joy Kidd, daughter Cami Kay Strong, his loving parents, and big brothers Eddie and James. Tom is survived...

Jan 2, 2022

Stacey Grogg, born November 12, 1972 to Diane and the late Bert Cook, went to meet her Lord and Savior on January 2, 2022.  Loving wife of Andy Grogg, cherished mother of Ryan Grogg, beloved sister of Brenda Hardesty and Matthew Cook, and dear family member to numerous other family and friends.

Stacey is one of God's newest...

Jan 1, 2022

Dianna Muennich (née St. Angelo), born in July 1948, passed away November 30, 2022, with her husband of 52 years, Michael, at her side.  Dianna knew Michael was the one after only dating for 2 weeks.  She raised two independently-minded sons, Josh (Elizabeth) and Ryan (Linda) who will miss having a referee for their spirited discussions.  And she doted...

Jan 1, 2022

Barbara Helen Collins(Romans) was a caring wife, grandma, great grandma and friend to many. She passed peacefully with her daughter Cheryl and friend Sandy by her side. She passed and celebrated her heavenly birthday January 1, 2022 at age 82. She was born to John and Ada Romans on January 1, 1940. Barbara loved spending time in the kitchen...

Dec 30, 2021

Erica M. McDulin, born October 23, 1985 to Lisa Dawson and the late Raymond Gabbard, passed away on December 30, 2021.  Loving wife of Brandon McDulin, cherishing mother of Katelyn McDulin and Hunter McDulin, beloved sister of Chris Gabbard, Rodney Gabbard, Abby Dawson, and Jessica Gabbard, and dear aunt of many nieces and nephews, and devoted dog mom of Cooper, Jack,...

Dec 30, 2021

Marilyn Winter on the Fourth of July 1946, "Lynn" thought fireworks displays were for her birthday. She was influenced by the Cincinnati Art Academy near her childhood home in Mount Adams as a sketch artist and lover of pastels. Lynn loved snowmen and used the motif as the basis of her craft business. She loved music but especially the...

Dec 30, 2021

Shirley J. Powell, born April 20, 1959 in Lebanon, Ohio, to the late Jim and Martha Allen, was welcomed by her Lord and Savior into Heaven on December 30, 2021.  Loving wife and best friend of James Powell Sr., cherished mother of James "J.J" (Tina) Powell and Rachel (Robert) Hall, beloved mamaw of Lilly, Logan, Elijah, Westin, and soon to...

Dec 26, 2021

Marianne Radloff, born June 16, 1942 to the late Gordon and Frances Bernard, went home to be with the Lord December 26, 2021.  Loving mother of Karen Hampton (Chris), Tom Radloff (Kim), Jim Radloff (Judy).  Cherished grandmother of Chris Hampton (Ashley), Donald Hampton (Jennifer), Maija Niznick (Aaron), Michael Radloff, Ashley Amburgy (Adam), and Melissa Radloff.  Great Grandmother of Ellie,...

Dec 25, 2021

Sandra Jean Hayward, born September 23, 1958 to Harold and Helen Dumford, passed away December 25, 2021.  Cherished mother of Amanda (Brack Anderson) Rice and Brandon George Rice, dear sister of Peggy (Mike) Stover, Danny (Darlene) Dumford, the late Dick Dumford and the late Joyce Race, loving grandmother of Valarie, Kyree, Konlee, Phoenix, and beloved aunt of Bryan, Chris, Lisa,...

Dec 25, 2021

Kelly Glass Kern, born June 1, 1959, passed December 25, 2021, to be with her beloved husband Patrick. Married for 35 years, they both left us within weeks of one another. Their bond was truly unbreakable.

Kelly is survived by her incredible mother Jackie (the late Chuck) Renzgehausen; “her girls,” daughters Jackie (Jeff Engle) and Molly Kern;...

Dec 24, 2021

Frank F. Courtney II, aka Frank Edward Courtney, age 81, of Lebanon, Ohio was promoted to Heaven on December 24, 2021.  He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 15, 1940 to parents Sylvester and Elizabeth (Meyer) Courtney.

Frank had a love of God, country and family.  He was a loving and devoted husband.  Frank was a...

Dec 22, 2021

Robert David Weigel, born May 18, 1984, passed away on December 22, 2021.  Cherished son of Colette (Jeff) Martin and Bob (Elaine) Weigel, dear brother of Katherine (Brian) Barnwell, Matthew (Erin) Weigel, Chris (Sarah) Pennington, Trena Martin, Spencer Martin, and Chase Martin, and beloved friend of many.  David was a dedicated Kroger employee for 21 years.  He loved watching...

Dec 22, 2021

Lauren Freihofer, born July 9, 1978 to Maureen and the late Robert Freihofer, passed away December 22, 2021.  Loving mother of Layla, beloved fiancé of Daniel Pasch, cherished sister of Erin (Brad) Watkins, Cyndi (Frank) DelVecchio, the late  Jennifer Freihofer, and dear aunt of Pace, Piper, Josh, and Robbie.  Lauren had a smile and smile that was contagious.  She loved her family, being a mother, and...