Obituaries

Oct 4, 2019

Navy Veteran - Donald H. Cremering, born October 16, 1935, passed away on October 4, 2019.  Beloved husband of Debora Cremering, cherished father of Victoria Fields and Mark Cremering, dear grandfather of Bredon Fields, Kayla Fields, Madison Warrick, and step-grandfather of Matthew Warrick. Services are pending at this time.  The family of Donald will be receiving friends for a...

Oct 2, 2019

Kenneth E. Smith, born April 28, 1937, passed away October 2, 2019.  Loving husband of Hester Smith (nee Slusher), dear father of Paige Grigsby, cherished grandfather of Zoe Grigsby, brother of Rose Morgan, Bernadine Morgan, Orville Smith, and the late Don, Vernon, Bobby Smith and Norma Jean King.  Kenneth was a Principal at Mason Schools, before beginning to work at...

Sep 30, 2019

Anna (Ann) Lee Kunkel, (Hemmelgarn, Roessner) was born on August 29, 1935 in Burkettsville, Oh to the late Joseph T. and Mary (Backs) Hemmelgarn.  She died on September 30, 2019 at the Atrium Hospital in Middletown, Oh.  She is survived by her husband of 27 years John (Jack) Kunkel.  She is also survived by 5 children:  Daniel (Rebecca) Roessner,...

Sep 19, 2019

A beloved daughter, granddaughter, mother, sister and friend, Heather Anne Boling passed away on September 19, 2019. She was born on September 8, 1984 in Norfolk, Virginia to Jack and Dorothy Boling. Heather grew up in Loveland Ohio, where she lived until she enlisted in the United States Airforce. She served our country for ten years as a Staff...

Sep 13, 2019

Marine Veteran - Donald L. Chilton, born August 23, 1938, passed away September 13, 2019, loving husband of Gloria Chilton, dear father of Jeff Chilton and Teresa (James) Nerlinger, beloved grandfather of Kathryn, Connor, and Logan, and brother of Pauline Drennan and Maxine Lebsiger.  The family of Donald will be receiving friends for a visitation at Shorten and Ryan...

Sep 8, 2019

Bruce Edward Hendricks, Sr. Born April 17, 1926, Entered Heaven September 8, 2019, age 93. Husband of 59 years to the late Helen Taylor Hendricks. Devoted son of the late Emil and Rose Hendricks. Loving brother to the late Richard Lyle. Beloved father of Buz (Linda) Hendricks, Barbara (John) Gier, and Carl (Darla) Hendricks. Grandfather to Kelly (Evan) Christoe,...

Sep 2, 2019

June Dumford Hill, Born January 7, 1926, passed away September 2, 2019.  June lived a joyful life of influence and creative beauty for 93 years in her hometown of Mason, Ohio.  She will be missed deeply by a family for who is grateful for her charming and contagious ways.  They are comforted in the knowledge that she slipped peacefully...

Aug 28, 2019

Leslie Ann Racer left an empty place in our hearts on August 28, 2019. She was 47. Leslie was an incomparable mother, partner, sister and daughter. Leslie was an artistic and creative force. She had an ability to see the beauty in everything. Her smile was infectious and she made anyone she interacted with feel important. She had a warm,...

Aug 23, 2019

Patricia Layman, born September 29, 1932 in Kings Mills, Ohio, passed away August 23, 2019.  Loving wife of the late Gary Layman, cherished mother of Dan Layman, Sue (Rob) Garrett, Darryl Layman, Doug Layman, Denise Layman, and Dwane Layman, beloved grandmother and great-grandmother of numer ous grandchildren, and sister of Jim Reynolds, Donald Reynolds, and the late Bob Reynolds. ...

Aug 17, 2019

Audrey "Karen" Desotelle (nee Highley) Born August 16, 1955, Passed away August 17, 2019.

Beloved wife of 30 years to Gene Desotelle, loving mother of Becky Watt of Mason, Ohio, Ricky (Rhonda) Watt, Jr., of Pittsgrove Township, NJ, Stephanie Meadows and John Desotelle of Mason, Ohio.  Adored Mommom to Andrew Elliott, Brooke Watt, Ricky Watt III, and...

Aug 15, 2019

Phyllis A. Rupp, born March 26, 1932 in East Lynn, West Virginia, passed away August 15, 2019 in Lebanon, Ohio.   Cherished wife of the late Thomas Rupp for 65 years, beloved mother of Angie Rupp of Fairfield, Ohio, Debbie Rupp of Mason, Ohio, Greg Rupp of Mason, Ohio and Keith Rupp of Derry, New Hampshire, dear sister of  Freda Gilbert, Delores (Ralph)...

Aug 13, 2019

Margaret L. Olson, beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Olson Sr., devoted and loving mother of Mary Olson (Frank Smith), Pete Olson (the late Melody), and Thomas Olson, Jr. (Beth), dear sister of Eileen Lemezis (James), Frank Arndt (Mary Ann), loving grandma of Josh (Laural), Jared (Jamie), Jordan, Sara, and Corey Olson, and dear great-grandma to Abram, Omar,...

Aug 13, 2019

Richard L. Lencyk Sr., born April 9, 1943, passed away August 13, 2019.  Loving husband of Ellen M. Lencyk (nee Gavin), cherished father of Richard L.( JoAnna) Lencyk, Jr. and Gayle A. (Paul) Minogue, beloved grandfather of Jack, Joey, Annabelle, Gavin, Ava, Collin, and Dylan, and dear brother-in-law of Charles T. (Marcia) Gavin.  The family of Richard will be receiving...

Aug 11, 2019

Longtime Mason resident, Joyce Ramsey, born October 1, 1936, passed away surrounded by those she loved on August 11, 2019.  Loving mother of Charlene Ramsey Boland (Bob), Fred (Barb) Ramsey, Mark (Laura) Ramsey, Scott (Whitney) Ramsey, honorary son and loyal neighbor Rick (Tammy) Hall, the late Kirk Ramsey, the late Debbie Ramsey, and the late Cliffy Ramsey.  Cherished grandmother...

Aug 9, 2019

Kevin Patrick Beyersdofer, beloved son of Bill and Melanie (Bredestege) Beyersdofer, loving brother of Will Beyersdofer, dear grandson of Frederick J. Bredestege and the late Dorothy Bredestege, and the late Robert and Kathryn Beyersdofer, cherished nephew of Debbie Bredestege, Nancy (Bredestege) and Jed Shilling, cousins Jed Jr., Luke and Gabrielle Shilling. Unexpectedly passed away in a boating...

Aug 8, 2019

Bonnie Sue Stephens, born May 16, 1932, passed away August 8, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Jack Stephens, Loving Mother to Pamela Stephens, Kathy Schradin and Jack Stephens, and wonderful grandmother to Stephen, Adam, Alex and Jackson.   Visitation Saturday August 17 at Shorten and Ryan Funeral Home - Mason (400 Reading Rd., Mason, OH 45040) from 10:00 AM...

Aug 7, 2019

Marilyn Stark, born February 26, 1924, passed away August 7, 2019.  Marilyn is survived by her dear brother Daniel Keller, and numerous cherished nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband Joe Stark, parents Robert and Elizabeth Keller, and siblings Thomas Keller, Leonard Keller, and Claire Keller.  Marilyn was an avid Bridge player, cherished her...

Aug 3, 2019

Doris Perkins, born May 1, 1934, met her Lord and Savior on August 3, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Oscar Perkins, cherished mother of Tim (Jana) Perkins and the late Jeff (surviving daughter-in-law Rachel) Perkins, loving grandmother of Melissa (Paul) Perkins Ruch, Jennifer (Andrew) Perkins Carroll, Kathryn Perkins Mae, Aaron (Leslie) Perkins, Andrew (Maggie) Perkins, Emily (Brandon) Perkins Bober,...

Aug 2, 2019

Kenneth J. Pierson, born August 28, 1950, passed away August 2, 2019.  Beloved father of Kenneth (Jaime) Pierson, Amanda Voss, the late Carey (Aaron Dolatowski) Pierson, and the late Kenneth J. Pierson, Jr., cherished grandfather of 9 grandchildren, and loving brother of Carol Hughes, Linda Lipps, the Bernie Pierson, the late Melvin Pierson and the late Kathy Bledsoe.  The...

Jul 25, 2019

Silven, Helen Faye

98 years old, transitioned to be in the presence of the Lord on July 25, 2019, in Monroe, Ohio.

A longtime resident of Mason, Ohio.  Preceded in death by husband of 75 years Warren Silven.  Survived by daughter Jeanette (Robert) Behymer, son Gregory (Helga) SIlven, grandchildren Dee (Eddie) Slone, Cary (Linda) Behymer,...