Obituaries

May 9, 2020

Jack Keith Hays, born July 11, 1935, passed away May 9, 2020 at the age of 84. Preceded in death by the “love of his life”, Claudette Hays. Beloved father of Trudy (Albert) Metz, Katherine (Michael) Dreisbach, and John Hays. Loving grandfather to Alisha (Robert) Drozd, Dr. Ryan Cahall, Jennifer Metz, Blair (Meaghan Brand) Dreisbach, Kelsie (Andrew) Sipe, Heather...

May 7, 2020

Quincy Wiley, born April 15, 1949, in Logan, West Virginia, went to be with Jesus Christ on May 7, 2020.  Loving husband of Susan Ann Wiley (nee Poynter), cherished son of the late Charles and Mattie Wiley, beloved father of Danny (Carrie Snow) Wiley and Christina (Andy Kolb) Wiley, and dear grandfather of Alex and Luke Koulouris.  Quincy also...

May 3, 2020

Air Force Veteran - Carl V. Swanson, born March, 17, 1946, passed away May 3, 2020 at the age of 74 years.  Loving husband of Sue Swanson, dear father of Christopher Swanson and Carrie (Jon) Schell, cherished grandfather of Christina Jones, Tyler Swanson, Ryann Swanson, Coleton Schell, Emma Sue Schell, and great-grandfather of Grayson and Drew Jones.  The services...

Apr 30, 2020

Mildred (Mickey) Irene Pennington, 93, passed away from preexisting condition, April 30, 2020 at Cedarview Nursing in Lebanon, Ohio. She had been a long time resident of Mason, OH from 1951-2014. Married in 1944 to Jay R. Pennington (Deceased) they had 4 children; Brenda (Butler), Glenda (Gillen - Deceased), Ron & Jerry. She was the loving "Nanny" to her...

Apr 29, 2020

Army Veteran - Anthony Thomas Vabic, born November 9, 1931, passed away on April 29, 2020.  Loving husband of Loretta Robinson, dear father of Diane (Russ) Daniels and Donna (Jeff) Wheeler, cherished grandfather of Amanda Eads, Madi Van-Arsdall and Lilly Van-Arsdall, and beloved brother of Frank Vabic and Bob Vabic.  Anthony was a proud member of Mason Lodge #678.  He...

Apr 27, 2020

Pamela Stamper, born June 15, 1952, passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 27, 2020.  Beloved mother of Tony Stamper and the late James Anthony Stamper, cherished sister of Diane Davidson, Karen Kinchell, the late Larry (surviving spouse Shirley) Howard, and survived by many nieces and nephews.  The family of Pamela will be having a graveside funeral ceremony...

Apr 26, 2020

Sylvia Hogg, born August 25, 1948 in Springfield, Massachusetts, suddenly passed on April 26, 2020.  Sylvia is survived by her life partner of 25 years, Robert Behan, cherished son Kurtis Hogg, step-daughter Kathleen "Kate" Behan, and dear siblings Kevin (Coleen) Chase, Diana Laws, and Barbara (Ken) Paul.  A memorial service in honor of Sylvia will take place at the...

Apr 25, 2020

Joyce Pridemore (nee Raynes), age 82.

Joyce Pridemore passed away on April 24, 2020, comfortable in her home. Born on February 4, 1938 to William and Alice Raynes in Elgin, Tennessee.  She is survived by her 5 children - John (Connie), Joe (Vanessa), Lisa, Jeff, and Kristi, and many grandchildren and cousins.  Preceded in death by parents,...

Apr 21, 2020

Joseph (Joe) Mathew Moore

Born September 14, 1931, passed away April 21, 2020, at age 88.  Those who knew him well say he died of a broken heart, because of the loss of his dear wife Rose.

Joe was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Mary and Martin Moore.  In 1949 he graduated from Parkersburg...

Apr 20, 2020

Jerry Everett Hansen, age 85, of Mason, Ohio, passed away on April 20, 2020.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Dorothy; three sons, Michael, Christopher, and Todd (Jill); one daughter, Hazel Hansen (Alex Herrlein); two stepsons, Henderson Smith (Christine) and Joe Smith; six grandchildren, James, Carl (Jennifer), Danielle, Taylor (Hannah), Aliza, and Gunnar; two step-grandchildren, Jessica Smith...

Apr 11, 2020

Nathan E. Davis Jr., born April 28, 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away April 11, 2020.  Loving husband of Barbara Davis (nee Poole), devoted father of Charles Lee (Marcia) Davis, Barbara Ann (Fred) Ramsey, Catherine Eileen (Jeffrey) Bunch, and the late Virginia Christine Davis Rapp, cherished grandfather of Jessica (Dennis) Taylor, Sydney Ramsey, Chrissy Ramsey, Cam Ramsey, Payton Ramsey, Bailey Bunch, Brandy Bunch, the...

Apr 10, 2020

Sandra Illig

Sandra (Sandy) Fay Illig passed away peacefully at Hospice of Cincinnati Blue Ash on April 10, 2020, just after turning 74 two weeks earlier. She was born on March 29, 1946, in Crestview, Kentucky, to Edward and Olga who preceded her in death. When she was 10 her family moved and settled in Mason. In 1967...

Apr 8, 2020

Virginia M. Baker, born August 18, 1942 in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away April 8, 2020.  Virginia is survived by former spouse Arthur David Baker, loving children Rick (Aian)  Baker, Dave (Kim) Baker, and Ron Baker, cherished grandchildren Lindsey M. Baker, Suheil Salla, Dominick Baker, and soon to be new arrival Samantha Katherine Baker, and dear siblings Donald (Shirley) Kathmann, and Carol (the...

Apr 5, 2020

Virginia (Ginnie) Sowders (nee Schearing) of Mason passed away gently in her home surrounded by family on April 5th. She was 96. Ginnie is the matriarch of 5 living generations.  She is survived by her children Judy Baudendistel, Dauna Easley and Daryl Sowders, her loving grandchildren Todd Baudendistel, Missi Shulte, Jodi Lovejoy, and Shelby (Sowders) Banks, her great-grandchildren Justin,...

Apr 1, 2020

Wood, Barry E. Beloved son of the late Ralph and Mary 'Mimi' ( née O'Malley) Wood. Cherished brother of Breen (Cam) Morton, Brian (Patti) Wood, Maura (Richard) Nixon and the late Stephen Wood. Devoted uncle of Nathan(Amelia), Benjamin (Michelle), Samuel (Chelsea) Morton, Megan (Adam) Ante, Mallory Wood (Andy Kalb), and Haley, Tre, and Stephen Nixon. Also survived by 6...

Apr 1, 2020

Lynne Hunt Reynolds

October 15, 1939 - April 1, 2020

Lynne was born in Indianapolis on October 15, 1939.  Her full name was Helen Lynne Hunt but she always went by Lynne Hunt.  She passed away on April 1, 2020.  She graduated from Miami University in 1961 and began teaching Home Economics at Princeton High...

Mar 31, 2020

Paul Nuckols, born April 4, 1943, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on March 31, 2020.  Loving husband of Barbara Nuckols, dear father of Paul Nuckols, Jr., Christopher Nuckols, Jeanette Champlin, Jennifer Nuckols, Karon Jackson, the late Melody Hoff, Jackqulyn Northrop, Kimberly Caudill, and Carolyn Body, cherished grandfather of 20 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.  Paul loved being outside.  He...

Mar 1, 2020

Joan (Moore) Muennich, born August 31, 1938 in Youngstown, Ohio to Martin and Helen Moore.

Loving wife of Roy Muennich, whom she married in June 1957.

Dear sister of Patricia (Ed) Beckman, Peggy Moore, Ginny (Ron) Fath and Bob (Ginny) Moore.

Mar 1, 2020

Avin Moore, born August 17, 2001, passed away March 1, 2020.  Cherished son of Joseph McVicker and Shannon Moore, dear step-son of Chris Conlon, loving big brother of Willow Moore, Levi Moore and Mazzie Conlon, beloved grandson of Tom (Glenda) Moore and Melody (Walter) McVicker, and devoted, loving friend of many.  The family of Avin will be receiving friends for...

Feb 24, 2020

Dennis L Salo passed away peacefully after fighting heart disease for the past 16 years on February 24, 2020 with his wife by his side.

Dennis was born in Detroit, Michigan to Matt and Wilma Salo who preceded him in death.  During his youth, he was active in track and hockey at Sault Public...