Obituaries

Dec 27, 2018

Joseph "Joe" B.  Weitzel of Mason, OH.  Born on July 12, 1952 to the late parents Albert (Hudson) and Josephine Weitzel.  Passed away peacefully on December 27, 2018 at the age of 66.  Beloved husband of Martine (nee Hoskins) Weitzel.  Loving father of Angel (Chris) Wood and Delana (Tony Penny) Weitzel.  Proud poppy of Kristina Weitzel, Noah Wood, Jonah Wood,...

Dec 24, 2018

Mason - Barbara J. Reece (nee Whitaker) age 80, died peacefully December 24, 2018 at her home .  Born in Lockland, Ohio on September 11, 1938 to parents Escar and Osa Whitaker.  Survived by her devoted son Michael (Mary) Reece, loving sister of Norma J. (Paul) Viox, the late Wilma J. Dillingham, and Sandra T. (Len) Harding. Also survived...

Dec 23, 2018

PAULA E. THULLEN 90 of Springfield, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 23rd.  She was born to the late Leah (Randall) and Paul L. Orsborn August 21, 1928 in Kalamazoo, MI.  Paula was married to Paul Joseph Thullen from Ft. Wayne, IN.   She raised 7 children and was a seamstress for Lillian’s Dress...

Dec 22, 2018

Carla Jo Clark, born June 24, 1970, passed away December 22, 2018.  Loving wife of Rodger Clark, cherished mother of Michael Shreve, Becca Shreve, and Logan Clark, sister of Michael, and beloved daughter of the late Carlos and Linda Hughes.  Carla enjoyed Singing, painting, and crafting.

Dec 21, 2018

Even, Elva Rita (nee Kroeger) - beloved wife of the late Charles Even, beloved mother of Marcia (David) Kehrli, Linda (Michael) Esenbook, Monica McCoy and the late David (Sherry) Even, loving sister of Clare Hoffmeister.  Also survived by grandchildren Mark (Kelly) Even, Debbie (Kurt) Lambert, Michelle Kehrli, Allison Kehrli, Mary McCoy, Katie McCoy, John McCoy and great-grandchildren Nicole Even, Christopher Even, and...

Dec 21, 2018

Schutte, Winnie Lou (nee Clark) - Beloved wife of the late Walter Schutte, devoted mother of Eileen (Barry) Case, Paul (Karen) Schutte, and Jane (Dave) Eggerding, cherished grandmother of Emily Hudspeth, Erin Stizel, Kristin Hess, James Eggerding, and Amanda Moore, and great-grandmother of Harrison, Neila & Alna Hudspeth, Allie, Emma and Andrew Stitzel, MaKya and Kasen Hess, Koltoln and Kynsley...

Dec 14, 2018

Roberta Bercaw (nee; Atkins), age 94, of Lebanon, passed away on December 14, 2018.  She was born July 26, 1924 in Carswell, West Virginia to William R. and Isabelle (nee; Gray) Atkins.  Roberta was a homemaker, gardener, and loved going to yard sales. She was preceded in death by her husband Marshall Bercaw, parents, two sisters, and three brothers.   Survivors...

Dec 13, 2018

James Garrett Bruffey, dear husband of Dee Bruffey (nee Adro) for 57 years, passed away December 13, 2018.  He leaves behind three loving children Dr. Jamie (Patti) Bruffey, Jody (Gene) Grant, and Chad Bruffey.  As well as his much-loved grandchildren Wade and Weston Bruffey, Abby (Ryan) Whaley, Alex, Nate, Josh, and Sam Grant, and Ava and Grace Bruffey.  Survived by...

Dec 12, 2018

John Charles Reitzel, born November 6, 1960 in Madison, New Jersey, passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2018.  Loving husband of Debra Reitzel, cherished father of Jason Gregory Reitzel, Rebecca Lynn Reitzel, Katherine Marie Phillips, and Kelly Jo Kawelmacher, beloved grandfather of Ciara, Calena, Samantha, Jacob, and Cynthia Jo, dear brother of David (the late Bonnie) Reitzel and Stephen...

Dec 11, 2018

Jack Roger Martin, born May 20, 1943, passed away December 11, 2018.  Loving husband of Donna Martin, cherished father of Tamara (Stephen) Maresch, Jason Martin, Raechel (Andy) Minion, and Dave (Lisa) Denning, beloved grandfather of Ashley Pittock, Sarah Pittock, Alexis Minion, Derek Minion, Bailey Martin, and Dylan Martin, great-grandfather of Michael Putz, Evelette Cavigliano, an Sofia Minion, son of the...

Dec 3, 2018

George W. Carrel, of Mason, Ohio, died December 3, 2018.  He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, aboard the USS Lexington.  He was a Lebanon Police Officer for 13 years.  Although delving into many careers paths, his primary focus was on Insurance work until he retired at the age of 70.

George...

Dec 2, 2018

WWII Navy Veteran - Robert Sundin, born December 14, 1926, passed away December 2, 2018.  Loving husband of the late Virginia Sundin, dear father of Dale (Vicky) Sundin, Stephen (Pat) Sundin, Gary (Evelyn) Sundin, and Brian Sundin, cherished grandfather of 9 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, brother of many brothers and sisters, and beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. ...

Oct 29, 2018

Audrey J. Highley, long time resident of West Chester, Ohio, born August 28, 1937, passed away October 29, 2018.  Loving wife of the late Ralph Highley, dear mother of Karen (Gene) Desotelle, Ralph (Marie) J. Jr., Bryan (Linda) Highley, Cheryl (Ray) Jablow, the late Brenda Smith, and the late Nancy (Dave) Schoettner, dear sister of Joan Sautner and Carole Harris, and...

Oct 25, 2018

Bee Spurling, born January 25, 1934, passed away October 25, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Leonard T. Spurling, cherished mother of Teala (John) McQuilkin and sister-in-law of Sandy Jung.  Bee was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Edith Jung, and brother, Rex Jung.  The family of Bee will be receiving friends for a visitation at the...

Oct 20, 2018

James "Al" Winchester, born May 6, 1954, passed away October 20, 2018.  Cherished father of Nickayla Winchester, Jamee (Brian) Nelson, and Jodie (Nicholas) Graham, beloved son of Virginia Winchester and the late Fred Winchester, dear grandfather of Nyckala, Lilee, Titus, Miles, and Conrad, loving brother of Randy Winchester, the late Danny Winchester, and the late Brenda (Bill) Shepherd, uncle...

Oct 20, 2018

Wanda Kendall, born August 9, 1955, passed away October 20, 2018.  Loving life partner of Jack Boling.  Wanda is also survived by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  The family of Wanda will be receiving friends for a visitation at Shorten and Ryan Funeral Home - Mason (400 Reading Rd., Mason, OH 45040) on Thursday, October 25, 2018 from...

Oct 9, 2018

Claude “Jack” Howell, born February 11, 1942, unexpectedly passed October 9, 2018.

Loving husband of 19 years of Cleo Stivers Howell, cherished father of Jacqueline Renee (Jerry) Kilps, Jeffrey Dean (Julie) Howell, and stepfather of Keith (Elizabeth) Gregory, dear brother of James Ross (Priscilla) Howell, Verna Margaret Howell, Barry Lynn Howell, and the late Jerry...

Oct 6, 2018

Robert A. Brush Jr., age 75, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018, in Hamilton,  Ohio.   He was born  November 9, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio.

Visitation is from 11:00 am until noon, on  Saturday, October 13, 2018, at the Shorten and Ryan Funeral Home, 8791 Cincinnati Dayton Road, West Chester  (45069).   The funeral service will immediately follow...

Oct 2, 2018

Sophie Horne, devoted mother of Karen Preston, loving grandmother of Olivia Preston, and dear sister of Mary Powelson, Rose Huyette, Harry Potochnick, and the late John Potochnick, and the late Olga Potochnick, passed away on October 2, 2018.  Sophie was born on April 10, 1923 in Chester, Pennsylvania, and she was a long time resident of Rochester Hills, Michigan. ...

Oct 2, 2018

Warren "Dennis" Holley, born September 8, 1940 in Tampa, Florida, passed away October 2, 2018.  Loving husband of the late Carol Holley (nee Phillips), dear father of Debbie (Freddie) Aguilar, Sheri Johns, Robb Holley, Jennifer (Mike) Sander, Jeffery (Jessica) Holley, and cherished grandfather of multiple grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Warren lived many years in Dade City, FL and retired in 1992 as...