Obituaries

Dec 2, 2018

WWII Navy Veteran - Robert Sundin, born December 14, 1926, passed away December 2, 2018.  Loving husband of the late Virginia Sundin, dear father of Dale (Vicky) Sundin, Stephen (Pat) Sundin, Gary (Evelyn) Sundin, and Brian Sundin, cherished grandfather of 9 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, brother of many brothers and sisters, and beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. ...

Oct 29, 2018

Audrey J. Highley, long time resident of West Chester, Ohio, born August 28, 1937, passed away October 29, 2018.  Loving wife of the late Ralph Highley, dear mother of Karen (Gene) Desotelle, Ralph (Marie) J. Jr., Bryan (Linda) Highley, Cheryl (Ray) Jablow, the late Brenda Smith, and the late Nancy (Dave) Schoettner, dear sister of Joan Sautner and Carole Harris, and...

Oct 25, 2018

Bee Spurling, born January 25, 1934, passed away October 25, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Leonard T. Spurling, cherished mother of Teala (John) McQuilkin and sister-in-law of Sandy Jung.  Bee was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Edith Jung, and brother, Rex Jung.  The family of Bee will be receiving friends for a visitation at the...

Oct 20, 2018

Wanda Kendall, born August 9, 1955, passed away October 20, 2018.  Loving life partner of Jack Boling.  Wanda is also survived by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  The family of Wanda will be receiving friends for a visitation at Shorten and Ryan Funeral Home - Mason (400 Reading Rd., Mason, OH 45040) on Thursday, October 25, 2018 from...

Oct 20, 2018

James "Al" Winchester, born May 6, 1954, passed away October 20, 2018.  Cherished father of Nickayla Winchester, Jamee (Brian) Nelson, and Jodie (Nicholas) Graham, beloved son of Virginia Winchester and the late Fred Winchester, dear grandfather of Nyckala, Lilee, Titus, Miles, and Conrad, loving brother of Randy Winchester, the late Danny Winchester, and the late Brenda (Bill) Shepherd, uncle...

Oct 9, 2018

Claude “Jack” Howell, born February 11, 1942, unexpectedly passed October 9, 2018.

Loving husband of 19 years of Cleo Stivers Howell, cherished father of Jacqueline Renee (Jerry) Kilps, Jeffrey Dean (Julie) Howell, and stepfather of Keith (Elizabeth) Gregory, dear brother of James Ross (Priscilla) Howell, Verna Margaret Howell, Barry Lynn Howell, and the late Jerry...

Oct 6, 2018

Robert A. Brush Jr., age 75, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018, in Hamilton,  Ohio.   He was born  November 9, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio.

Visitation is from 11:00 am until noon, on  Saturday, October 13, 2018, at the Shorten and Ryan Funeral Home, 8791 Cincinnati Dayton Road, West Chester  (45069).   The funeral service will immediately follow...

Oct 2, 2018

Warren "Dennis" Holley, born September 8, 1940 in Tampa, Florida, passed away October 2, 2018.  Loving husband of the late Carol Holley (nee Phillips), dear father of Debbie (Freddie) Aguilar, Sheri Johns, Robb Holley, Jennifer (Mike) Sander, Jeffery (Jessica) Holley, and cherished grandfather of multiple grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Warren lived many years in Dade City, FL and retired in 1992 as...

Oct 2, 2018

Sophie Horne, devoted mother of Karen Preston, loving grandmother of Olivia Preston, and dear sister of Mary Powelson, Rose Huyette, Harry Potochnick, and the late John Potochnick, and the late Olga Potochnick, passed away on October 2, 2018.  Sophie was born on April 10, 1923 in Chester, Pennsylvania, and she was a long time resident of Rochester Hills, Michigan. ...

Sep 26, 2018

Dona Mize Mason, 62 years old, of Mason, OH passed away Wednesday after a two-year battle with mesothelioma. Her smile, her kindness, and her positive influence on the lives of others are the legacy she leaves behind.

Dona was born in Waynesboro, Virginia, the only child of Jacob Thomas Mize and Virginia Mize (née Groves) who preceded...

Sep 26, 2018

Robert Sundal , age 74, passed away on September 26, 2018. Bob was the beloved husband and best friend of Ann (Barbay) Sundal ; the father of four daughters, the late Carol Valker (husband William Valker Sr.), Sara Fiscus, Amy Sundal , and Mary Sundal (husband Brian Lagotte); grandfather to Mackenzie Fiscus, Anthony Fiscus, William Valker , Colin Lagotte,...

Sep 16, 2018

Anne L. Rogers  July 10, 1960 – September 16th 2018

Anne Lee Rogers, 58, of Taylor Mill, KY,  passed away on Sunday, September 16th after a long battle with Meniere’s Disease.  Born on July 10, 1960 to Lee Rogers and the late Howard Rogers.  Proud graduate of the University of Wilmington (B.S.).

Anne is survived...

Sep 9, 2018

Jerry Glenn Schlagheck, of Kings Mills, OH, born May 28, 1949, passed away September 9, 2018. Beloved husband of Lorraine T. Schlagheck (née Snook), dear father of Benjamin Scott Schlagheck, Erin (Schlagheck) Schreyer, Jennifer Beth Schlagheck and Sean Krabounrat, proud grandfather to Kyle Schlagheck, Evan Schreyer and Ella Schreyer.

United States Navy veteran with service during the Vietnam War,...

Sep 3, 2018

Robert Odel Ralston, age 79, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018. Born on October 8, 1938 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Ethel and Henry Ralston. Proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  Graduate of University of Cincinnati (BBA) and Xavier University (MBA).

After many years of working at Cincinnati Milacron, he held executive roles at...

Sep 1, 2018

Judy Mason, born May 20, 1945, passed away September 1, 2018.  Cherished daughter of the late Hugh & Christine Mason, dear sister of Gerald Marvin Mason, Anita (Dave) Moeggenberg, and Jeffrey (Sandra) Mason, and beloved aunt of Lyschel Burket, Angela Mason, Diane Mason, and April Pittman.  The family of Judy will be receiving friends for a visitation at Shorten...

Aug 30, 2018

B. Scott Rayl, born June 28, 1955, passed away August 30, 2018.  Beloved husband of Desiree Rayl (nee Fry), dear father of Brandon Rayl, Brittany (Mark) Garretson, Jarred Rayl, and Logan Rayl, cherished son of Marilyn A. Rayl and the late Robert Rayl, loving grandfather of Christian, Caelyn, Kameron, Jacob, Madeline, Luke, Emma, and Jeremiah, brother of Tom (Donna)...

Aug 29, 2018

Anna Bruce (Richardson) Girdler, born June 26, 1931, in Hamilton Co., Ohio, third of seven children born to Vernon Hubert & Eva Lee (Tuttle) Richardson.  Anna grew up in a loving, church going family, attending Sunday monring services each and every week.  After Sunday school classes, Anna would go home and prepare the Sunday dinner (alone) having everything ready...

Aug 25, 2018

Edward "Adam" Cook, age 43, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died Saturday, August 25, 2018.  Adam was the owner-operator of A.C. Concrete.  He is survived by his mother Rebecca Hacker Bowman of Cincinnati, Ohio, one son Wyatt Adam Cook of Fairfield, grandfather Hargis Hacker of Burnside, KY, aunts and uncles Kimberly McFarland of Cincinnati, Ohio, Brenda and Randy Hacker of Burnside,...

Aug 21, 2018

Mary Caroline Dugan was the youngest child of Nora and Clarence Pohlman.  She came into this world on June 16, 1942, as a bright spot during hard times.  She left this world on August 21, 2018, at home surrounded by family and love.  Mary spent most of her life rendering care to others during her career as a long-term...

Aug 17, 2018

Mick Dean Oldham of Mason, Ohio, born May 1, 1955, lost his battle with cancer on August 17, 2018.  Loving husband of Mary Jo Oldham (nee Schmitt), cherished father of Holly Oldham, Brandon Oldham, and Audrey Oldham, dear grandfather of Tyrell Oldham, son of Janell Oldham and the late Max Oldham, brother of Tonya Scully and Beth Murley, and beloved...