Obituaries

Zachary Hess

Zachary Hess

Dec 28, 2017

Zachary David Hess, born April 6, 1992, passed away tragically in a work-related accident on December 28, 2017.  Zachary is survived by beloved mother Cindy Hess, loving father Todd (Cathy) Hess, dear sister Kelsey Hess, stepsisters Angee Walters, Jacquie Gehlenborg, stepbrother Cory Gehlenborg, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Zachary had many interests, he loved the movie The Big Lebowski, traveling,...

Maruice Schneck

Maruice Schneck

Dec 25, 2017

Maurice D. Schneck, born April 15, 1928, passed away December 25, 2017.  Maurice is survived by dear children Sandra J. (Jerry) Mitchell, Debra Renshaw, Steven J. (Carol) Schneck, Cathy Lee (Belinda Gribble) Pepple, and William R. (Jan) Schneck, 8 cherished grandchildren and 3 beloved great-grandchildren.  Maurice is preceded in death by his loving wife Jean Schneck.  The family of...

Pauline Hill

Pauline Hill

Dec 22, 2017

Pauline S. Hill, born August 3, 1919, passed away December 22, 2017.  Pauline is survived by beloved children Richard Hill, Edwin Hill, and Timothy Hill, 14 cherished grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.  Pauline is preceded in death by loving husband Walter J. Hill, dear son Marvin Hill, and sister Helen Stidham.  The family will be receiving friends for...

Larry Hayes

Larry Hayes

Dec 19, 2017

Larry L. Hayes, 78, passed away suddenly on December 19, 2017 after recent heart related treatment.  Larry is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lee; daughters Shelly (Jeff) Pyles and Carol (James) Amburgy; 5 grandchildren, Dan Pyles, Ben Muennich, Allison (Nico) Nesci, David (Tana) Pyles, Sam Pyles; great grandson Liam Nesci; brother Bill (Carolyn) Hayes; sister in-law Loween...

Walter Williams

Walter Williams

Dec 16, 2017

Walter Williams, born June 19, 1935, passed away December 16, 2017.  Walter is survived by his loving wife Rosemary Williams (nee Taylor), dear children Janice (Gary) Toft, Michael (Christina) Williams, and Walter Lee Williams Jr., cherished grandchildren Matthew (Kim) Toft, Julie (Justin) Wildermuth, Justin (Carissa) Toft, Chase (Brittany) Williams, Taylor Williams, Cameron Williams, Olivia Williams, and Elizabeth Williams, great-grandchildren Sabrina,...

Robert Gray

Robert Gray

Dec 12, 2017

Robert H. Gray, passed away on December 12, 2017.  He was born in Abingdon, VA on January 24, 1940 to Harry and Nell Gray.  He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Carole, and a son, Dr. Steven R. Gray of Raleigh, NC, also a sister Patty (John) Clark and sister-in-law Yvonne (Marvin) Beckner, plus a host of nieces,...

Lakie "Diane" Brune

Lakie "Diane" Brune

Dec 9, 2017

Lakie "Diane" Brune, born November 20, 1933, beloved wife of the late Richard Brune, loving mother of Rick (Linda) Brune, Terri (Chris) Warren, cherished grandmother of Aaron (Sara) Wood, Dean (Christina) Wood, Austin Brune, Lance Cpl. Lauren Brune, and Christian Brune, great-grandmother of Michael Wood, Caleb Wood, Luke Wood, and Lilly Wood, and sister of the late Ronald Varelman,...

Verna Klasmeier

Verna Klasmeier

Dec 8, 2017

Verna Mae Klasmeier, born August 15, 1919, passed away December 8, 2017.  Verna is survived by her loving children John (Sue) Klasmeier, Larry (Janet) Klasmeier, Dennis (Lucia) KLassmeier, and Gary (Ann) Klasmeier, cherished grandchildren Tricia (Craig) Schoenlein, Kevin (Christina) Klasmeier, Ryan (Sarah) Klasmeier, Michael Klasmeier, James Klasmeier, Tamara (Ricky) Silver, Jennifer (Derek) Smith, Julie (Eric) Saunders, Dennis (Lucia) Klasmeier,...

Fred Smith Jr.

Fred Smith Jr.

Dec 7, 2017

WWII Veteran, Fred Philip Smith, Jr., born December 10, 1924, passed away December 7, 2017.  Fred is survived by his beloved wife Barbara Smith, dear children Linda (Mark) Dinkel, Fred P. (Suzanne) Smith III, Michael (Debbie Davis) Jacoby, Mary (Russ) Hastings, Patricia (Joe) Reinhart, and Colonel Grant (Marilyn) Jacoby, 13 cherished grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and siblings Sue French, Anne...

William Binns

William Binns

Dec 5, 2017

William Michael Binns, born October 2, 1947, passed away December 5, 2017.  Bill is survived by his beloved wife Nancy Binns (nee Dobbins), loving children Scott (Rhonda) Binns and Tia (Michael) Peters, and cherished grandchildren Alex, Mitchell, Leah, and Trevor, and brothers Danny (Liz) Binns Bob (the late Mary).  Bill is preceded in death by siblings Michael (Beverly) and...

Ryan Whitaker

Ryan Whitaker

Dec 4, 2017

Captain Ryan Andrew Whitaker, Esq., 36 of West Chester, OH passed away on Monday, December 4th, 2017.  Ryan was born on March 28th, 1981 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH.  He was a loyal, loving husband and doting, caring father beyond measure.  He was a devout Catholic and had deep seated Christian faith.  Ryan was licensed to practice law in...

James Mann

James Mann

Nov 23, 2017

James Mann, born July 23, 1935 in Covington, KY, passed away November 23, 2017.  James and his wife, the late Donna Mann, raised 7 children, Joanne (Joel), David (Shelly), Lisa (Ray), Paul (Heather), Susan (Oscar), Laura (Jason), Kathy (Rob), all whom loved their father dearly.  James is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Christopher, Cody, Madison, Zach, Jonathan, Nick, Emily,...

David Walker

David Walker

Nov 23, 2017

David Kelly Walker, born March 15, 1970, loving son of Don and Margie "Gerri" Walker, passed away November 23, 2017.  The family of David will be receiving friends for a visitation at Mason First Baptist Church, 735 Reading Road, Mason, Ohio 45040 on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM with a funeral service to follow...

Annette Fox

Annette Fox

Nov 22, 2017

Annette J. Fox, born August 11, 1934 in Beattyville, Kentucky, passed away November 22, 2017 in West, Chester, Ohio.  Annette is survived by her beloved husband John Fox, daughter Jolinda (Harry) Lydon, and sister Norma.  She is preceded in death by sister Berniece, and brother Jesse Paul.  Annette loved her family and enjoyed cooking.  The family will be receiving...

Addalyn Borgman

Addalyn Borgman

Nov 19, 2017

Addalyn Elsie Borgman, born November 6, 2017, passed away November 19, 2017.  Addalyn is survived by her loving parents, Sara Mullen and Zackary Sage Borgman and dear siblings Aaliyah Borman, Zakk Callahan, Vance Callahan, and Jordan Bauer.  The family of Addalyn will be receiving friends for a visitation at Shorten and Ryan Funeral Home -Mason (400 Reading Rd., Mason,...

Leisa Cornett

Leisa Cornett

Nov 18, 2017

Leisa Cornett, born June 23, 1963, passed away November 18, 2017.  Leisa is survived by her loving children Rachel Gutjahr, Abigail and Amaris Gutjahr, and Christopher (Natalie) Goode, dear sisters Deborah (Tim) Wells and Dawn (Michael) Staehling, cherished grandchildren Hayden, Sebastian, Zoey, and Maverick, dear mother Dianne Therien, and beloved nieces and nephews Sara (Dave) Linz, Carly (Chris) Wharton, Megan...

Gene Crow

Gene Crow

Nov 18, 2017

Gene Crow, born August 15, 1932, passed away November 18, 2017.  Gene is survived by his beloved children Karen M. Chesney and Gene L. Crow, cherished grandchildren Mark Dominique, Gene Allen, Brandon Lee Crow, and Jessica (Dan) Desch, and great-grandchildren Sophia, Pheobe, Luke, Keiran, Cameron, and Jacob.  Gene owned a heavy machinery shop on Rte. 42 called Gene Crowe...

Tom "Gene" Britton

Tom "Gene" Britton

Nov 16, 2017

Tom (Gene) Britton, age 81, of Mason Ohio beloved husband of Edna (nee Donathan) passed away November 16, 2017. Loving father of Ernie (Helen), the late Raymond (Debbie), Eddie (Paula), and Tom Jr (Jacquie).  Tom is survived by 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, and Special Companion Teddy Bear Britton. Tom was born March 26, 1936, in Pisgah Ohio to...

Frank Gaudio

Frank Gaudio

Nov 6, 2017

Frank J. Gaudio Jr., born December 27, 1942, passed away November 6, 2017.  Frank is survived by his beloved siblings Carol (John) Kirn, John (Judy) Gaudio, Pat (Tony) Ramundo, cherished uncle of 10 nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews.  Frank is preceded in death by parents Corrine Caito and Frank Gaudio and siblings Anna Mae (Dick) Baumgartner,...

Elizabeth Hacker

Elizabeth Hacker

Oct 30, 2017

Elizabeth A. Hacker, born September 9, 1949, passed away October 30, 2017.  Elizabeth is survived by her husband Timothy Hacker, beloved mother Berenice Gillam, and siblings Linda Hansel, Deborah Lee, and Daryl Gilliam.  Elizabeth is preceded in death by her father Lonnie Gilliam and brother Larry David Gilliam.  The family of Elizabeth will be receiving friends for a visitation...