Obituaries

Apr 10, 2018

Grant Bastia, 44, passed away April 10, 2018.  He was born April 10, 1974 to his loving mother Kate Bastia. He graduated from Toronto High School. He worked as a concrete finisher for Freeze concrete for many years. Grant is survived by his loving children Darian and Gavin. Also by his grandson, Tate.

Apr 7, 2018

DONNA RUNYAN, age 72, resident of Mason, OH, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018. She was born on July 12, 1945 in Cleveland, OH.  Beloved Mother of Lance Rodenfels, dear sister to Germaine, Geralyn Overstreet (RC), and Georgette Richardson (Gary). She is preceded in death by her late husband, Gerald Runyan.  Donna worked at AT&T/Lucent Technologies for 29 years. ...

Apr 4, 2018

Alice Eiler, born February 14, 1915, passed away April 4, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Howard Eiler, dear mother of Janet Turner, the late Connie Roosa, and the late Dan Eiler, cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren, beloved great-grandmother of twenty-one great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandmother of 19 great-great-grandchildren.  The family of Alice will be receiving friends for a visitation at...

Mar 31, 2018

John Leonard Fender of Mason, OH passed away from an extended illness on Saturday, March 31st surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 10, 1945 in Covington, Kentucky.  John was the son of the late Walter and Fern Hudson Fender of Covington, Kentucky.  He was preceded in death by a brother Donald Ray Fender and...

Mar 29, 2018

Jeffrey King Mailander died quietly on Friday, March 23 in his home of unknown causes.  Jeffer, as he was known to his family, was an avid and lifelong fan of Cincinnati sports, a talented musician, a gifted writer and a true gentleman.  Jeff lived life on his own terms and was happiest when he was watching the Buckeyes beat...

Mar 27, 2018

WWII Veteran & Korean War Veteran, Richard Lee Dollins, born October 1, 1927, passed away March 27, 2018.  Richard is survived by loving wife Frances Dollins (nee Murrell), dear children Ann (Molly) Dollins, Mary (Curt) Stone, Richard (Maria) Dollins Jr., and Kathy (Alan) Monaghan, cherished grandchildren Brianna (Chris), Carl, Andrea, and Michael.  Richard was a Wyoming High School Graduate. After...

Mar 22, 2018

Lucy "Sis" Owens, of West Chester, Ohio, born March 20, 1923, passed away March 23, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Russell R. Owens, cherished mother of Barney (Bea) Owens and Glenda Owens, loving sister of Clara Jones, the late Earnest Price, the late Harold Price, the late Shannon Meece, and the late Betsy Blanton, cherished grandmother of 6...

Mar 20, 2018

Addie Marie Foushee, born May 3, 1932, passed away March 20, 2018.  Beloved wife of Mark Foushee, dear mother of Andrea Nichols and Vicki (Michael) Hogue, grandmother of Jeff Wilson, Vincent (Brittany) Hogue, Gina (Casey) Long, great grandmother of Courtney Wilson, Tobias Steadman, Alexis Long, Ethan Long, Elizabeth Long, and Nathan Long, great-great-grandmother of Noah Bauerle, and dear aunt...

Mar 19, 2018

Jerry Coleman Goode, 76, of Mason, OH, completed his earthly journey on March 19, 2018, after battling Alzheimer’s. Son of the late Robert and Dorothy Goode, he was born January 22, 1942, in Beaver Falls, PA.  Jerry was the beloved husband of 47 years to Gwen Goode nee Renfro, cherished father of Robin (Jeff) Borke and Robert (Gretchen) Goode,...

Mar 15, 2018

Marion "Gene" Brumagen, born March 9, 1928, passed away March 15, 2018.  The family of Gene will be receiving friends for a visitation at Shorten and Ryan Funeral Home-Mason (400 Reading Rd., Mason, OH 45040) on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM with a funeral service to follow on Thursday, March 22, 2018 beginning at...

Mar 11, 2018

Army Veteran, Donald J. McCarty, born August 27, 1928, passed away March 11, 2018.  Beloved husband of the late Ruth McCarty, cherished father of Chris (Cheryl) McCarty and Nancy (Bruce) Massing, dear grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, loving brother of June Pendergast and Danny McCarty.  Services for Donald are at the convenient of the family.

Mar 10, 2018

Jeri Clinkscales Merkel, wife to Fritz Merkel, was called to Heaven on Saturday March 10th. Jeri is the daughter of Ray and Dorothy Clinkscales of Anderson, SC. Jeri was 68 years old , born in June 1949, Graduated from T.L. Hanna High School in 1967. Jeri attended Clemson University (Go Tigers!) where she met Fritz. They married...

Mar 6, 2018

Imogene Turner-Ross, long time resident of Cedarview Nursing Home in Lebanon, Ohio, born November 19, 1934, passed away March 6, 2018.  Beloved mother of Michael Davis and the late Shaunna Ross, dear sister of the late Kathleen Darin, the late Jack Turner, Elizabeth (the late Virgil) Amburgy, Wilson (Beverly) Turner Jr., and Vernon Turner, and cherished aunt to many...

Feb 28, 2018

Army Veteran, Wallace Brown Combs, beloved husband of Lois Combs (nee Carpenter), devoted father of Marsha Johnson and Diane (Scott) Fornshell, loving grandfather of Julie & Donny Jefferson and Ryan & Anna Johnson, cherished great-grandfather of Wyatt Jefferson, Wesley Jefferson, Jillian Jefferson, and Kit Wallace Johnson.  Passed away February 28, 2018 at the age of 90 years old.  Wallace...

Feb 27, 2018

Gary Lee Bowyer, born September 1, 1937, passed away February 27, 2018.  Beloved father of Wendy (Dennis) Stratton, cherished grandfather of William Stratton and Lauren Stratton, dear brother of Stephen (Ruth) Bowyer, husband of former wife Wilma (Eickenhorst) Bowyer Herrin (Wendell), former brother-in-law of Martha Mohrfield, dear uncle of Chris Colyer, Marcia Ferry, and Peggy Campbell,  and great uncle...

Feb 27, 2018

Jack Logan Delp, born July 13, 2004, passed away February 27, 2018 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.  Born in Salinas, Calif. and raised in West Chester, Oh., Jack was a gifted student best known to family and friends for his love of science. Jack was also a member of the Union Elementary Robotics team and took great...

Feb 21, 2018

Diana Marie Horton, born June 12, 1955, passed away February 21, 2018.  Dear daughter of William and Kathleen Horton, beloved sister of Kim (Betty) Horton and the late James Richard Horton, cherished aunt of Kelsey Horton, Brian King, and Adam King.  Diana was in the 1st graduating class of Forest Park Schools.  She loved her town of Cincinnati and...

Feb 18, 2018

Kathryn Lynn Smith, born June 19, 1961, passed away February 18, 2018. Beloved wife of Alfred Smith, dear mother of Stacy (Danny) McGee and Rachel Smith, cherished grandmother of Madisen McGee and Patience Smith,  Loving daughter of James and the late Patricia Schwitzgebel, and the late Marilyn Schwitzgebel,  loving sister of Dennise (Bill) Lee, James Schwitzgebel, Cheryl (Larry) Glover, Dawn Kistler,...

Feb 15, 2018

Naomi Martin (nee Reimherr), born June 30, 1925, passed away February 15, 2018.  Naomi is survived by dear children Anne (Paul) Rolfes, Lynn (David) Kihm, and Lisa (Marston) Barnes, cherished grandchildren Christopher Davis, Sadie Leporati, Jessica Ivey, Zachary Kihm, Jennifer Jordan, Lora Barnes, Gina, Carrie, and Stephanie, and beloved great-grandchildren James, Christian, Abbi, Aoife, Gavin, Vincent, Chelsea, Donald, Calvin, Cole, Alec,...

Feb 11, 2018

Barbara Spurlock, born June 23, 1942, passed away February 11, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Conrad E. Spurlock, cherished mother of Kaylynne (Mike) Adleta, Kathy (P.J) Donahue, beloved grandmother of Rachel Adleta, Megan Adleta, Ryan Adleta, Alex Donahue, Abby Donahue, Ally Donahue, and Andrew Donahue, and dear sister of Rosalie Garrett.  Barbara was an avid gardener and loved canning. ...