Obituaries

Jun 12, 2018

Ronald Ellis, born November 20, 1942, passed away June 12, 2018.  Beloved husband of Diane Ellis, dear father of Stephen Timothy (Crystal) Ellis, Christopher Ellis, Jessie Hope (Moren0), Donivan Christopher Ellis, cherished grandfather of 8 grandchildren, and brother of Arnold (Kathleen Marle) Ellis.  The family of Ronald will be receiving friends for a visitation at Shorten and Ryan Funeral...

Jun 8, 2018

Shirley McClure (nee Blank), born January 18, 1930, passed away June 8, 2018.  A private burial will take place at the family's convenience.  Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Jun 5, 2018

Jim "Turtle" Anderson, born September 29, 1972, passed away June 5, 2018.  Beloved husband of Kerri Anderson, cherished father of Keller Anderson and step father of Kaylee Arnold, dear son of Rick and Jean Anderson, grandfather of Lucas James Arnold, loving brother of Paul (Aimy) Anderson, uncle of Eli Anderson, and beloved nephew to many aunts and uncles.  The...

Jun 3, 2018

Iva Robinson, born May 31, 1927, passed away June 3, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Ken Robinson, dear mother of Jack (Pamela) Robinson, Donna (Roger) Stone, Steve (Barb) Robinson, Nancy (the late Otis) Mills, and the late Joyce (Jay) Boyd, cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren, beloved sister of Violet Norman, the late Vera, the late...

Jun 1, 2018

SALENSKY, Bessie Lee (nee: Walker), 87, of South Lebanon, died Friday, June 1, 2018 at her home. Born April 24, 1931 in Oneida, TN to Herbert and Virgie (nee: Davidson) Walker, she worked for several area nursing homes as an aide and general housekeeping. She was a longtime member of the Full Gospel Church of God in Lebanon. Preceded...

Jun 1, 2018

MASON - Army Veteran - Robert M. McClure, born September 29, 1930, passed away June 1, 2018. A private burial will take place at the convenience of the family.

May 28, 2018

Hermina Ellis, Age 96, August 16, 1921 - May 28, 2018

Mason, Ohio

Went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 28, 2018.  Beloved wife of Forest Ellis for 66 years.  Devoted mother of Barbara (Allen) Riley & Roger (Carolyn) Ellis.  Loving grandmother of David (Jennifer) Riley, Deborah (Brian) Bentley, Heather (Richard)...

May 27, 2018

Charles William Muegel, Jr., born June 17, 1934, passed away May 27, 2018.  Beloved husband of Velma Sue Muegel (nee Collier), cherished father of Denise (Jeremiah) Quintin, Michael Muegel, Sharon (Sid) Saylor, Rhonda (Tim) McFarland, and Teresa (Rick) Robbins, dear grandfather of 21 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and brother of Martha Muegel and the late Robert Muegel.  Charles is preceded in...

May 23, 2018

Richard Graumann, 85, of Mason, Ohio, died May 23, 2018 at his Warren County home.

A memorial service is being held at the Sycamore Presbyterian Church, 11800 Mason-Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, on Saturday, June 2 at 11 am.

Mr. Graumann was born March 21, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to Erwin and Claire Graumann.

Mr....

May 21, 2018

Barbara June Stringer (nee Mesecher), born July 5, 1937, passed away May 21, 2018.  Loving wife of C.A. "Skip" Stringer, cherished mother of Deborah (Jeffrey) Nesbit, Douglas Kreps, Daniel (Toni) Kreps, and David Stringer, beloved grandmother of 8 grandchildren, great-grandmother "gigi" of 4 great-grandchildren with 2 on the way, daughter of the late Clarence and Helen Mesecher, sister of...

May 18, 2018

Vietnam Veteran, Lonnie Freymuth, born March 19, 1947, passed away May 18, 2018.  Beloved father of Cherie Freymuth and Shannon Freymuth, cherished grandfather of Brittanie Freymuth, Daniela Freymuth, Joshua Freymuth, Marley Freymuth, Robert Freymuth, Simon Freymuth, Teah Freymuth, and loving brother of numerous siblings.  The family of Lonnie will be receiving friends for a visitation at  Shorten and Ryan...

May 17, 2018

WWII Veteran, John A. Winchester, born April 22, 1928, passed away May 17, 2018.  Loving husband of the late Mabel Winchester (nee Sharp), cherished father of Mike (Connie) Winchester and Rick (Phyllis) Winchester, dear grandfather of Kaitlin  and Jason, beloved great-grandfather of Brayden and Shaylee, and cherished brother of Carl Winchester, Frank Winchester, Jr., David Winchester, the late Juanita...

May 16, 2018

Diana Stuck, born May 5, 1943, passed away May 16, 2018.  Beloved mother of Julie Barot and Stacy Stuck, cherished grandmother of Alyson Barot, Zoey Barot, and Kirstey Barot, and dear sister of Patricia (James) Blank and the late Shelby Gluff.  Diana was a devoted AA Sponsor, helping many throughout their journey.  She enjoyed being involved in 4H with...

May 9, 2018

Ed Potee 73 passed away on May 9, 2018 in Chandler AZ.

The third of six children born to Edwin & Margaret Potee.  Ed was born in Glendale, OH on 5/27/1944.  He attended Princeton High School where he graduated in 1962. After high school Ed worked in the family own grocery and moved to General Motors where...

May 7, 2018

MASON - Alene Francis Wells-Ridener, born June 16, 1929, passed away May 7, 2018. Loving wife of the late Hershel Wells, dear mother of Larry (Alayne) Wells, Robin (Phil) Schutte, Joann (Roy) Cornelius, Vickie (Bill) Gregory , Randy (Lesa) Wells, and Tammy (Mike) Sanders, grandmother of 13 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. The family of Alene will...

May 1, 2018

Bernice Marie (Perry) Gilliam, born March 1, 1927, passed away May 1, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Lonnie Gilliam, dear mother of the late Elizabeth Ann (Gilliam) Hacker, Debra Joyce (Gilliam) Lee, Linda Kay (Gilliam) Hansel, the late Larry David Gilliam, and Darrell Ray Gilliam, beloved grandmother of LaTosha Everitt, Loni Adkins, Ryan Gilliam, Brianna Gilliam, loving great-grandmother...

Apr 21, 2018

Jennifer Freihofer passed away at age 43 Saturday April 21, 2018. She was survived by her sons Joshua and Robert, parents, Robert and Maureen Freihofer, and her three sisters Lauren Freihofer, Erin Watkins, and Cyndi Delvecchio. Services will be held Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Shorten and Ryan Funeral Home in Mason from 4:30-6:30 pm

Apr 19, 2018

Shelba J. Demaree, 78, beloved wife of Edward L. Demaree, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at home.  She was born on September 28, 1939 in Whitley County, Kentucky.  She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Edward L. Demaree.  The devoted mother of Genevra (Jay) Butterfield, Glenna (Gary)Eckman and Eddy Demaree, Jr.  Beloved grandmother to...

Apr 17, 2018

Mary Lou Burns, born May 17, 1928, passed away April 17, 2018.   Survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Clyde A. Burns. cherished children Alan Burns, Cathrin Burns, and Lisa Burns, and beloved grandson of Garrett (Laura) Burns.   Preceded in death by her parents, William O’Brien and Kathryn Coulthard Harbaum; brothers William (Maxine) Harbaum and Darrell Harbaum, and sisters  Maxine...

Apr 15, 2018

John Ward, born March 18, 1948, passed away April 15, 2018.  Dear friend of Joyce Rogers, beloved father of John Robert Ward, Jr., Tena Lynn (Jim) Harris, Tara (Paul) Folchi, Michael Ward, Shirley Ward, and Joey Ward,  brother of Alice & Ken Arant, Phillip & Robin Ward, Marylyn Powell, Kathy & Randy Taylor, and grandfather of 9 grandchildren.  The family of...