Obituaries
Dorothy Poggiali
Jul 15, 2024
Dorothy M. Poggiali (Monak), born November 11, 1930, in Marblehead, Ohio to the late Peter and Sophia (nee Millie) Monak, passed away peacefully in Lebanon, Ohio on July 15,2024. Proud and loving wife of the late Lewis D. Poggiali (deceased February 14, 2023) for sixty nine years, beloved mother of Dean (Janet) Poggiali, Peter (the late Robin) Poggiali, and Tony...
Brenda Jean Stover
Jul 6, 2024
On July 6, 2024, Morrow, Ohio bid farewell to a remarkable soul, Brenda Jean Stover, at the age of 77. Brenda's journey on this earth was a testament to a life well-lived, defined by unwavering service and boundless kindness. Her profound love for her family was a guide in our community, illuminating paths and hearts alike.
Brenda's presence was deeply felt...
Clyde Burns
Jul 2, 2024
Clyde Allen Burns, 95, of Mason, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024.
Clyde was born in Ross Township, Butler County OH, on August 8,1928 to Clifford and Lillian (Reichel) Burns.
Clyde graduated from Trenton High School in 1946 and worked for Schaible Co., until he was inducted into the US Army in Nov. 1950. He was stationed at Fort Bliss in...
Barbara Agnes Hurkes
Jun 29, 2024
Barbara Agnes Hurkes, 85, passed away peacefully on June 29,
2024, in Maderia, OH.
Barbara was born October 1st , 1938, at the family farm, with the
help of her grandma Haan acting as delivery midwife, near
Kranzburg, SD. Barbara was the daughter of Joseph and Cecelia
Fischer.
From a young age, Barbara helped out around the farm and
later attended Waverly High School near Kranzburg. She
married...
Gary Wayne Stapleton
Jun 26, 2024
Gary Wayne Stapleton passed away on June 26th 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born July 25th, 1948, in Virginia. He eventually moved to Mason, Ohio where he lived with his wife and children.
Then retired to Maineville, Ohio with his wife. Gary was proud to have served in the United States Army. He had many careers in his life, police officer, coach,...
Pamela Eickenhorst
Jun 18, 2024
Pamela Sue Eickenhorst, lovingly known as "Pammie" or "Poochie," passed away on June 18, 2024, at the age of 63. She was born on June 1, 1961, in Mason, Ohio, and most recently resided in Middletown, Ohio.
First born of five to Janet Sue Eickenhorst nee Portwood and Frank Charles Eickenhorst. She is preceded in death by her father, mother, and...
Donald Dougherty
May 27, 2024
Donald Dougherty age 91, of West Chester, Ohio passed away May 27, 2024. He served in The United States Navy during The Korean War. He had a long career as a machinist with The Ford Motor Company. He loved dancing and never missed a moment to embrace his beautiful landscapes and wildlife around him.
He is preceded in death by his...
PAT AUFDERHAAR
May 25, 2024
Pat A. Aufderhaar passed away peacefully at the age of 77 a resident of Mason, Ohio on Saturday May 25,2024 at Alois Alzheimer's Center in Greenhill's, Ohio, Pat was proceeded in death by his wife Shirley of 40 years. He leaves behind his daughter Sheri (Jeff) Reed, Step Son Ron Moses. Grandchildren Spencer Ridder, Brooklyne (Colton) Brauning, Stephanie (Tony) Marshall,...

KAREN ANN DOTTERER
May 22, 2024
Karen Ann Dotterer, age 64, of Mason, passed away Wednesday May 22,2024. She had a career in Law where she was a paralegal, She loved crosswords, reading, music, and one one passion was roller skating. Her incredible personality was loved by so many and she would have you noto only laughing for hours bur clearly entertained with her vast hobbies.
She...
MELVIN CONRAD GROTH
May 18, 2024
Sadly, Melvin (Mel) Conrad Groth passed away suddenly Saturday,May 18 th , 2024, at 87 years old. He was surrounded by loved onesincluding his wife of 60 years and 8 days as he entered the lastinning of his life. Mel was born in Cincinnati to his parents MelvinSr and mother Mildred. His sister, Ruth Ann (Paul)Schweinfurth ofCooperstown, NY preceded him...
Gary Lee Jeffers
May 10, 2024
Gary Lee Jeffers, age 71, of South Lebanon, Ohio passed away Friday, May 10, 2024. He had a career in factory work in the finishing. He loved spending time fishing with family and friends, loved motorcycles, animals and especially loved being a prankster. His sense of humor would have you laughing for hours.
He Is preceded in death by his Father...
Darryl Farmer
May 9, 2024
Darryl Farmer, 77, of McKee, Kentucky, passed away on May 9, 2024. Darryl's early years inMcKee shaped a life marked by a profound capacity for love that embraced his family and themany passions that brought him joy throughout his life.After graduating from Lee County High School, Darryl ventured north to Cincinnati, Ohio, wherehe distinguished himself as a supervisor at International...
Robert Ferrell
May 9, 2024
Robert W. Ferrell, age 83 of West Chester, Ohio passed away Thursday May 9, 2024. He retired as a truck driver and had many friends from West Chester Hamilton and LaFollette,. Tennessee.
He Is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Lilly Ferrell, his parents Eugene, and Ruth Ferrell, two sons Robert One and Robert Two Ferrell, special nephew...
Matthew S. Monsch
May 4, 2024
Matthew Shane Monsch, born June 23, 1978 in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away surrounded by loved ones on May 4, 2024. Loving husband of Lisa Clarkson Monsch, cherished son of William and Caroline Monsch. The family of Matt will be receiving friends for a visitation at Shorten and Ryan Funeral Home - 400 Reading Road, Mason, OH 45040 on Thursday, May...
Kevin W. Behymer
Apr 28, 2024
Kevin W. Behymer, born November 23, 1963 to Pat and the late Charles Behymer, passed away on April 28, 2024. Loving partner of Lisa Nixon, beloved father of James Charles Putman, cherished grandfather of 3 grandchildren, and dear brother of Tamara Wagner, Gary Behymer, and the late Brian Behymer. Services for Kevin will be Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Shorten and...
Ronald Lehman, II
Apr 27, 2024
Ronald L. Lehman II, passed away on April 27, 2024, in Cincinnati, OH. Born on March 31, 1961, in Columbus, OH to Florence C. Compton and Ronald L. Lehman Sr. Ron was a resident of Mason, OH and a pillar of the community he so dearly loved.
In Junior High Ron was a member of the boy scouts where he earned...
Donald I. Allard
Apr 26, 2024
With the heaviest of hearts, we sadly announce that our beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa and Brother, Donald Ivan Allard, passed away on Friday, April 26th, 2024.
At 90 years young, he was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Neigel Allard, and grandparents, Henry and Ethyl Allard. He leaves behind is loving wife of 45 years, Cecilia Allard; his 4...
Agnes Crutcher
Apr 17, 2024
Agnes Crutcher, born May 6, 1927, in Memphis, TN to the late Earnest and Willie Tatum, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2024. Beloved mother of Janice (the late Daniel) McGlynn and Bruce (Celia) Crutcher, dear grandmother of Brian (Jill) McGlynn, Brad (Anna) McGlynn, Ben (Lisa) Crutcher, Kathryn (Charles) Droessler, and adored great-grandmother of Avery McGlynn, Abigail Droessler, Lincoln Droessler,...
Carl Schurenberg
Apr 5, 2024
Carl Schurenberg passed away on April 5th, a little over three months shy of his 98th birthday. He was a loving (and loved) father, grandfather and great-grandfather; a loyal husband for 55 years, a successful businessman and provider; a Navy veteran; a lover of sports, and an amateur aviation historian who expressed his love of flight by crafting intricate flying...
Robert D. Pell
Apr 5, 2024
Navy Veteran
Robert D. Pell, born June 30, 1944, to the late Morton and Clara Pell, passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 5, 2024. Loving husband of 55 years to Carolyn Pell (nee Johnson), beloved father of Rhonda (Tim) Oakes, cherished pappa of Timothy “Bub” Oakes and Cheyenne (Tyler) Tegenkamp, and best friend to the newest member of the...