Obituaries

Feb 9, 2018

Chester L. Ehde, born August 15, 1924, passed away February 9, 2018.  Beloved husband of Patricia Ehde (nee Clark), dear father of Diane (Greg) Ayers, Suzan (Robert) Lamp, Sharon (Steve) Spears, Marilyn Rogers, The late Barbara Ehde, and William (Shandy) Ehde, cherished grandfather of Barbara (Lance) Herrington, Keith (Amber) Ayers, Amy (Matt) Immerfall, Robby (Julie) Lamp, Matthew (Nikki) Rask,...

Feb 8, 2018

Betty F. Jackson, born June 4, 1927, passed away, February 8, 2018.  Betty is the beloved wife of the late Wade Jackson, dear mother of Richard (Dorthy) Jackson, Glenn (Beth) Jackson, Vicki (Tab) Biser, cherished grandmother of Amy (Ron) Marion, Amanda (Ian) Brown, Kelly (Scott) Gilbert, Danny (Amanda) Biser, Richard Jackson, great-grandmother of  Brayden Gilbert, Nolan Gilbert, Caitlin Jackson,...

Feb 3, 2018

Kyle Andrew Oakes, born January 15, 1998, passed away February 3, 2018.  Kyle is survived by loving mother Mary Oakes (nee Magnoni), dear siblings Robyn (Micah) Wright, Patrick Oakes, Alexandra (Stas) Zlatkin, and dear niece Milana Zlatkin.  Kyle is preceded in death by father Patrick Oakes.  Kyle loved cars, street racers, movies, and listening to music.  The family of...

Jan 25, 2018

Rosalie McClung, born August 23, 1938, passed away January 25, 2018.  Survived by loving husband Robert W. McClung, dear children Michael (Sherree) McClung and Karen (Jeff) Stites, cherished grandmother of Andrea, Grace, Zach, Josh, Ashley, and Nathan, great-grandmother of  Jacob and Aurora, beloved sister Pauline Drennan, Maxine Lobsiger, and dear twin Don Chilton.  Rosalie was a Sunday school teacher...

Jan 25, 2018

Shirley Schoonover, born November 4, 1933, passed away January 25, 2018.  Beloved mother of Sharon Cooper, Sandra ( Charles ) Flem, and Keith (Pam) Schoonover, cherished grandmother of Emily (Hamil) Rich, Allyson (Asa) Wiggins, Kendra & Kaylee Flem, Kyle Schoonover, Joshua Hayes, and Jacob Hayes.  The family of Shirley will be receiving friends for a visitation at First Baptist...

Jan 24, 2018

Ruth Charlotte Langill (nee Sochurek), at 90 years old, from Crownsville, MD passed away peacefully on 1/24/2018 at her daughter's home surrounded by loving family. Following a stroke late in 2016, Ruth fought admirably to recover. She was preceded in death by her three sisters Ella Feeney, Florence May and Mildred Haas. Ruth was born at home in Springfield,...

Jan 24, 2018

Barbara Ann Bell, born March 3, 1933, passed away January 24, 2018.  Barbara is survived by her loving husband Bill Bell, dear children Michael Bell, Roger (the late Martha) Bell, Judy (Dan) Ristow, D. Riley Bell, cherished grandmother of 15 grandchildren and multiple great-grandchildren.  The family of Barbara will be receiving friends for a visitation at Shorten and Ryan...

Jan 22, 2018

Navy Veteran, John William "Bill" Murvay, born June 13, 1945, of Lebanon, Ohio, passed away January 22, 2018.  Bill is survived by cherished children Michelle (Kevin) Faus, Mindy (Curtis) Jefferson, Kevin (Laura) Murvay, Karen (Stephen) Franz, and honorary son Paul Wallace, dear grandchildren Katelyn Hayes, Kelsey Hayes, Jessica Murvay, Andrew Murvay, Celeste Blandon, Jon William Cole, Isaac Jefferson, Kati Franz, great-grandchildren Jase Hayes,...

Jan 22, 2018

George Allen Wilson Jr. from Deer Park, Ohio, passed on January 22, 2018 at 89. He was married to Beverly A. Wilson of Kokomo, Indiana who passed on in May 2016 for 67 years. Beloved father of George (Amy) Wilson, Sherra Wilson, Mark Wilson and Robert (Stephanie) Wilson. Respected grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.  George had an...

Jan 19, 2018

Helen Jean Dexter (nee Lay), born April 28, 1937, passed away January 19, 2018.  Loving wife of the late Thomas E. Dexter Sr., beloved mother of Thomas E. Dexter Jr., (Kelly), and the late Pamela Darlene Dexter Chamberlin (Mike), cherished grandmother of Tara, Thomas, Bryan, and Ally, and loving sister of Carlene Barker and the late Douglas Lay.  The family...

Jan 18, 2018

Harriett T. Horsley, born May 9, 1931, passed away January 18, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Oris Horsley, dear mother of Sue Royal, Rebecca (the late Red) Turner, Charles (Ann)  Horsley, and Patty (the late Gary) Hube, cherished grandmother of Amy Tate, Jessica Campbell (Casey), Philip Horsley (Mary), Brian Horsley, and Nate Hube.  The family of Harriett will be receiving friends...

Jan 14, 2018

Kay F. Ruth, born September 16, 1939, passed away January 14, 2018.  Kay is survived by her loving husband Arnold Ruth, dear children Susan (Patrick) McHough, Denise (Kevin) Weneck, Tonya (Jeff) Forsthoffer, Eric (Jenny) Ruth, and Dana Ruth, cherished grandchildren Courtney (Ryan), Ryan, Morgan, Chandler, Casey, Connor, Megan, Abby, Lindsey, great-grandchildren Noah and Emmarie, and siblings Audrey (Joseph) Puccini,...

Jan 14, 2018

Dr. James Edmund Weaver, born February 5, 1935, passed away January 14, 2018.  Dr. Weaver is the beloved husband of wife Mara Weaver (nee Vanags), dear father of the late Ruthann Todd Stambaugh, Pamela Davis, Mary (Scott) Kincaid, Kathryn (David) Matacia, Joseph Weaver, Patrick (Tracy) Weaver, Christopher Weaver, cherished grandfather of 8 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 2 great-grandchildren, as well...

Jan 13, 2018

Richard H. Pohlman, born February 12, 1936, passed away January 13, 2018.  Beloved husband of the late Beatrice Pohlman (nee Young), dear daughter Kimberly Pohlman, cherished brother of Betty Crone, John Pohlman, Mary Dugan, the late Joe Pohlman, late Bob Pohlman, late Dorothy Lemond, late James Pohlman, late Eleanor Pohlman, and the late Clarence Jr., and dear uncle to...

Jan 8, 2018

Janet Fahrnbach, born August 5, 1943, passed away January 8, 2018.  Janet is survived by her loving husband of 52 years John Fahrnbach, dear siblings Susan (Steve) Migut and John (Cookie) Youngbluth, sister-in-law Cherie Thomas, sister-in-law Barbara (Butch) Potta, brother-in-law Gary Fahrnbach, and multiple nieces and nephews as well as many great-nieces and nephews, and her two beloved dogs Leland and...

Jan 8, 2018

Navy Veteran, Coy "David" Sparks, born October 6, 1946, passed away January 8, 2018.  David is survived by Dawn and Cory Philippi, dear siblings Inez (Jeff) Young, Rebecca (Ben) Walden, and Steve (Kaye) Sparks, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  David was extremely active and involved in the Shriners as a Trustee, a member of Montgomery Lodge 94,...

Jan 8, 2018

Roger M. Morris, 73, of Cincinnati passed away surrounded by his family 8am Monday, January 8th, 2018 peacefully at home.  Born May 13th, 1944 to the late Adele Plummer (nee Wethington) and George Morris.

Roger was a long time resident of Mason, OH.  He served on Mason City Council, Zoning Board of Appeals, member of Kiwanis, and...

Jan 6, 2018

Betty Hodges, born January 25, 1933, passed away January 6, 2018.  Betty is survived by dear children Dianna (Charles) Urton and Christopher Hodges, beloved grandchildren Ashley (Chad) Kohler, Ross Hodges, and Amy Fox, loving great-grandchildren Alison, Cailey, and Emersen, brother Paul Britton, and numerous extended family members and friends.  Betty is preceded in death by loving husband Keith Hodges,...

Jan 6, 2018

Theresa "Terri" J. Harrison (nee Callahan) of Mason, Ohio peacefully passed away on January 6, 2018.  Theresa was born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania on November 7, 1948.  Theresa is survived by her devoted husband James L. Harrison, loving children Katherine (Brendan) Smith and Julie (Joshua) Carroll, cherished grandchildren Robert, Eileen, Thomas, and Callahan, and brother H. Patrick (Victoria) Callahan.  Theresa...

Jan 1, 2018

Sterling (S.J.) Bryant, Jr., born October 21, 1924, passed away January 1, 2018.  S.J is survived by loving wife Alene Bryant (nee House), beloved children Eddie (Donna) Bryant, Shirley (David) Verdin, and Bonnie (the late Jeff) Morris, 8 cherished grandchildren, 9 dear great-grandchildren, and beloved sister Louellen Moberly.  The family of S.J. will be receiving friends for a visitation at...