Obituaries

Dec 28, 2016

Lois Thanksgiving Merkle, born November 24, 1920, passed away December 28, 2016.  Survived by beloved children Grace Holly (Dennis) McCartin, Nana Gail Lauer, and Kent (Debbie) Merkle, cherished grandchildren Erika McCartin, Amy McCartin, and Julie Lauer, loving great-grandchildren Katie McCartin and James Lauer, and dear brother Talmadge Kent.  Preceded in death by loving husband Harry Merkle, and siblings Hudnell...

Dec 24, 2016

Sophia Alice Ruth (nee Martin), born January 26, 1920, passed away December 24, 2016.  Survived by dear children Arnie (Kay) Ruth, Wilda (Samuel) de la Cruz, Regina (Ron) Ruter, Brenda Davis and Marcia (John) Rosado, cherished grandchildren Susan, Denise, Tonya, Eric, Dana, Marcos, Rebecca, Douglas, Brian, Samantha, Lance, Wes, Bret, William, Matthew, and Paul, beloved great-grandchildren Courtney, Ryan, Morgan,...

Dec 24, 2016

Scheirer, Franklin.  Lived in Mason, Ohio and passed away peacefully at Hospice of Cincinnati on Saturday, December 24, 2016, age 87.  Husband of Edith Scheirer .  He leaves daughter Susan, stepchildren Rosita, Brigitte and Heinz.  He also leaves many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, Frank was in sales with Master-Bilt Products and spent many years living in...

Dec 9, 2016

Pastor Jeffrey F. Perkins, born September 10, 1962 in Cincinnati, Ohio, met his Lord and Savior on December 9, 2016.  Survived by beloved mother Doris Perkins (Nee Ellison), loving wife Rachel Perkins (Nee Javins), cherished children Aaron (Leslie) Perkins and Emily Perkins, dear brother Tim (Jana) Perkins, cherished grandchildren Isiah and Giuliana, and many beloved friends.  Preceded in death...

Dec 6, 2016

Vito P. Zappone, born December 24, 1947, passed away December 6, 2016.  Survived by beloved siblings Daniel (Billie) Zappone and Joan Stanovich, 5 cherished nephews and 2 beloved nieces.  Preceded in death by dear parents Vito and Joan Zappone.  Vito had a passion for furniture refurbishing, painting, gardening, and planting. The family of Vito will be receiving friends for...

Dec 4, 2016

Mitzi M. Schrenk-Kyrk, born September 28, 1922, passed away December 4, 2016.  Survived by loving children Paula (Tracey) Sims, Patty (Rick) Mohler, John (Debbie) Schrenk, cherished grandchildren Allison (Chris) Langford, Erin (Ryan) Neldeberg, Justin (Stephanie) Sims, Paige (Sean) Maguire, and Parker Sims, beloved great-grandchildren Noah, Wesley, Grahm, Carter, Adelyn, Lillian, Olivia, and grandchildren by marriage Kelsey Stivers and Danielle...

Dec 2, 2016

SHAW, Dennis Allen, of Mason, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday, December 2, 2016, at the age of 56. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts on August 30, 1960 to Robert and Ellen (Smith) Shaw. Dennis was a member of Mason Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. from 1978-1987. Preceded in death by his parents, sisters Patricia Shane and Nancy Shaw, brother Ricky Shaw,...

Nov 29, 2016

Claire N. Lansdell, born June 15, 1938 Passed away November 29, 2016.  Survived by beloved children Randy (Deb) Lansdell, Todd Lansdell, Tracy (Jim) Horan, and Sonya (Scott) Ducett, 9 cherished grandchildren, 1 dear great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by loving husband Bobby Lansdell.  Claire enjoyed being a member of The Christ Church of Mason and visiting her...

Nov 27, 2016

Mary Jane Fussner, born January 19, 1930, passed away November 27, 2016.  Survived by loving husband Richard C. Fussner, dear children Richard (Marti) Fussner Jr. and John (Stacey) Fussner, cherished grandchildren Kelly Murphy, Jamie Foley, Jodi Whitaker, Jill Nuss, Rick Fussner, Tara Baker, Mary Jane Michalak, Susie Paul, and Christopher Fussner, and great grandchildren Alex, Zak, Luke, Nick, Lilly,...

Nov 25, 2016

Marlene Meade, born April 25, 1932, passed away November 25, 2016.  Survived by beloved children Glenn (Linda) Meade, Jennifer Brashear, Jeanette Meade, and Guy Meade, 15 cherished grandchildren, numerous loving great-grandchildren, and 1 beloved great-great-grandchild, dear siblings Robert (Veronica) Kistner, Donna (William) Stanger, and Mary (Robert) Lewis, and numerous nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by beloved husband of 42...

Nov 22, 2016

Long Time Mason Resident - Edward Walter Ryan, born July 12, 1938, passed away November 22, 2016.  Survived by loving wife of 59 years Donna Ryan (nee  Lisi), dear children Richard (Jo Ellen) Ryan, John (Beverly) Ryan, Danny Ryan, and Joseph (Karen) Ryan, 14 cherished grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and beloved siblings Tom Ryan, Bob Ryan, Larry Ryan, Jean “Sis”...

Nov 22, 2016

Army veteran-Richard A. Baumgartner, born September 8, 1934, passed away November 22, 2016.  Survived by beloved daughter Krissy Baumgartner, dear sister Judi Ann Pawsat, and cherished God-Son David Faw Jr.  Preceded in death by loving wife Anna Mae Baumgartner (Nee Gaudio) and dear sister Barbara Ann Faw. Richard loved baseball, especially the Reds and Cubs.  He enjoyed old movies, old...

Nov 20, 2016

Sandra Walker, born September 9, 1941, passed away November 20, 2016.  Survived by loving husband Albert Walker, beloved children Todd (Tanya) Walker and Beth Berry, cherished grandchildren Geoffery Berry, Courtney Berry, Brandon Berry, Christian Walker, Haley Walker and Ashley Walker, dear siblings Ronald Browning, Damon Browning, Terry Browning, and many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by beloved parents...

Nov 16, 2016

23 year Air Force Veteran - George Earl Bryant, born February 24, 1938, passed away November 16, 2016.

Survived by loving companion Marilynn O'Laughlin, cherished daughters Kerry Ricks and Debra Queen, beloved grandchildren Shaun Ricks and Ryan Ricks, dear sister-in-law Claire (The Late Robert) Bryant and brother Clarence "Buddy" (Patricia) Bryant. Preceded in death by beloved wife Doris Bryant, parents Clarence...

Nov 14, 2016

Janice Elizabeth Combs Stringer passed peacefully on 11/14/16. She was born on 11/12/39. She lived most of her life in Mason and West Chester, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her mother Martha Pierson Combs Oglesby, her father Francis Marion (Bus) Combs, her step father Lonnie Oglesby, her niece Sarah (Sallie) Frank McKemie and her best friend JR Barnes. She...

Nov 12, 2016

Korean War Veteran-James R. Williams,  born October 26, 1931, passed away November 12, 2016.  Survived by 6 children, Connie (Bruce)Price, Jimmie (Teresa) Williams, Kathy (Kenneth) Deaton, Robert (Beverly) Williams, Darryl Williams, David (Heather) Williams; 12 grandchildren, J. Dustin Williams, Matthew David Deaton, Casey Brooke Smallwood, Rebecca Ann Deaton, Erin Michelle Price, Angela Louise Dangelo, Stephanie Ann Price, Rachel Marie Williams,...

Nov 12, 2016

William M. Weigel "Bill" born June 12, 1920, Passed away November 12, 2016.  Survived by daughter Christine (Dan Oliver) Boylan, cherished grandchildren; Kelly (Jason) Abeln and Sarah Boylan, dear great-grandchildren; Malin Abeln and Cillian Abeln.  Preceded in death by loving wife Anna Weigel (nee Kostukow).  William was a handy man that enjoyed working on cars, his yard cave and a...

Nov 9, 2016

Julia Marie Fisher

Julia "Julie" Fisher died near her home in West Chester, Ohio on November 9th, 2016. She was adored by her beloved husband, Jim, who predeceased her, and she looked forward to being with him once more in the presence of God and all who came before.

She leaves behind her brother Robert...

Nov 3, 2016

Air Force Veteran, John J. O'Malley, born December 8, 1923, passed away November 3, 2016.  Survived by beloved children Jay O'Malley, Tim O'Malley, Peggy Richardson, Patrick Michael O'Malley, Mary (Daniel) Holtzleiter, Maureen (Don) Appel, cherished sister Virginia (Tom) Kern, loving grandchildren T.J. (Andi) O'Malley, Kati (Jeff) Sliter, Daniel (Marissa) Holtzleiter Jr., Matt (Chrissy) O'Malley, Adam (Tara) Holtzleiter, Shane O'Malley, Michael (Katie)...

Nov 3, 2016

Thomas Paul Dawson, long time Mason resident, was born August 24, 1941, passed away November 3, 2016.  He was a Mason High School graduate.  Tom went into the army in 1969 and did his basic training at Ft. Jackson and AIT at Fort Knox.  He received orders from Vietnam and was stations at Duc Pho.  Tom was promoted to...