Obituaries

May 21, 2018

Barbara June Stringer (nee Mesecher), born July 5, 1937, passed away May 21, 2018.  Loving wife of C.A. "Skip" Stringer, cherished mother of Deborah (Jeffrey) Nesbit, Douglas Kreps, Daniel (Toni) Kreps, and David Stringer, beloved grandmother of 8 grandchildren, great-grandmother "gigi" of 4 great-grandchildren with 2 on the way, daughter of the late Clarence and Helen Mesecher, sister of...

May 18, 2018

Vietnam Veteran, Lonnie Freymuth, born March 19, 1947, passed away May 18, 2018.  Beloved father of Cherie Freymuth and Shannon Freymuth, cherished grandfather of Brittanie Freymuth, Daniela Freymuth, Joshua Freymuth, Marley Freymuth, Robert Freymuth, Simon Freymuth, Teah Freymuth, and loving brother of numerous siblings.  The family of Lonnie will be receiving friends for a visitation at  Shorten and Ryan...

May 17, 2018

WWII Veteran, John A. Winchester, born April 22, 1928, passed away May 17, 2018.  Loving husband of the late Mabel Winchester (nee Sharp), cherished father of Mike (Connie) Winchester and Rick (Phyllis) Winchester, dear grandfather of Kaitlin  and Jason, beloved great-grandfather of Brayden and Shaylee, and cherished brother of Carl Winchester, Frank Winchester, Jr., David Winchester, the late Juanita...

May 16, 2018

Diana Stuck, born May 5, 1943, passed away May 16, 2018.  Beloved mother of Julie Barot and Stacy Stuck, cherished grandmother of Alyson Barot, Zoey Barot, and Kirstey Barot, and dear sister of Patricia (James) Blank and the late Shelby Gluff.  Diana was a devoted AA Sponsor, helping many throughout their journey.  She enjoyed being involved in 4H with...

May 9, 2018

Ed Potee 73 passed away on May 9, 2018 in Chandler AZ.

The third of six children born to Edwin & Margaret Potee.  Ed was born in Glendale, OH on 5/27/1944.  He attended Princeton High School where he graduated in 1962. After high school Ed worked in the family own grocery and moved to General Motors where...

May 7, 2018

MASON - Alene Francis Wells-Ridener, born June 16, 1929, passed away May 7, 2018. Loving wife of the late Hershel Wells, dear mother of Larry (Alayne) Wells, Robin (Phil) Schutte, Joann (Roy) Cornelius, Vickie (Bill) Gregory , Randy (Lesa) Wells, and Tammy (Mike) Sanders, grandmother of 13 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. The family of Alene will...

May 1, 2018

Bernice Marie (Perry) Gilliam, born March 1, 1927, passed away May 1, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Lonnie Gilliam, dear mother of the late Elizabeth Ann (Gilliam) Hacker, Debra Joyce (Gilliam) Lee, Linda Kay (Gilliam) Hansel, the late Larry David Gilliam, and Darrell Ray Gilliam, beloved grandmother of LaTosha Everitt, Loni Adkins, Ryan Gilliam, Brianna Gilliam, loving great-grandmother...

Apr 21, 2018

Jennifer Freihofer passed away at age 43 Saturday April 21, 2018. She was survived by her sons Joshua and Robert, parents, Robert and Maureen Freihofer, and her three sisters Lauren Freihofer, Erin Watkins, and Cyndi Delvecchio. Services will be held Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Shorten and Ryan Funeral Home in Mason from 4:30-6:30 pm

Apr 19, 2018

Shelba J. Demaree, 78, beloved wife of Edward L. Demaree, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at home.  She was born on September 28, 1939 in Whitley County, Kentucky.  She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Edward L. Demaree.  The devoted mother of Genevra (Jay) Butterfield, Glenna (Gary)Eckman and Eddy Demaree, Jr.  Beloved grandmother to...

Apr 17, 2018

Mary Lou Burns, born May 17, 1928, passed away April 17, 2018.   Survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Clyde A. Burns. cherished children Alan Burns, Cathrin Burns, and Lisa Burns, and beloved grandson of Garrett (Laura) Burns.   Preceded in death by her parents, William O’Brien and Kathryn Coulthard Harbaum; brothers William (Maxine) Harbaum and Darrell Harbaum, and sisters  Maxine...

Apr 15, 2018

John Ward, born March 18, 1948, passed away April 15, 2018.  Dear friend of Joyce Rogers, beloved father of John Robert Ward, Jr., Tena Lynn (Jim) Harris, Tara (Paul) Folchi, Michael Ward, Shirley Ward, and Joey Ward,  brother of Alice & Ken Arant, Phillip & Robin Ward, Marylyn Powell, Kathy & Randy Taylor, and grandfather of 9 grandchildren.  The family of...

Apr 10, 2018

Grant Bastia, 44, passed away April 10, 2018.  He was born April 10, 1974 to his loving mother Kate Bastia. He graduated from Toronto High School. He worked as a concrete finisher for Freeze concrete for many years. Grant is survived by his loving children Darian and Gavin. Also by his grandson, Tate.

Apr 7, 2018

DONNA RUNYAN, age 72, resident of Mason, OH, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018. She was born on July 12, 1945 in Cleveland, OH.  Beloved Mother of Lance Rodenfels, dear sister to Germaine, Geralyn Overstreet (RC), and Georgette Richardson (Gary). She is preceded in death by her late husband, Gerald Runyan.  Donna worked at AT&T/Lucent Technologies for 29 years. ...

Apr 4, 2018

Alice Eiler, born February 14, 1915, passed away April 4, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Howard Eiler, dear mother of Janet Turner, the late Connie Roosa, and the late Dan Eiler, cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren, beloved great-grandmother of twenty-one great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandmother of 19 great-great-grandchildren.  The family of Alice will be receiving friends for a visitation at...

Mar 31, 2018

John Leonard Fender of Mason, OH passed away from an extended illness on Saturday, March 31st surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 10, 1945 in Covington, Kentucky.  John was the son of the late Walter and Fern Hudson Fender of Covington, Kentucky.  He was preceded in death by a brother Donald Ray Fender and...

Mar 29, 2018

Jeffrey King Mailander died quietly on Friday, March 23 in his home of unknown causes.  Jeffer, as he was known to his family, was an avid and lifelong fan of Cincinnati sports, a talented musician, a gifted writer and a true gentleman.  Jeff lived life on his own terms and was happiest when he was watching the Buckeyes beat...

Mar 27, 2018

WWII Veteran & Korean War Veteran, Richard Lee Dollins, born October 1, 1927, passed away March 27, 2018.  Richard is survived by loving wife Frances Dollins (nee Murrell), dear children Ann (Molly) Dollins, Mary (Curt) Stone, Richard (Maria) Dollins Jr., and Kathy (Alan) Monaghan, cherished grandchildren Brianna (Chris), Carl, Andrea, and Michael.  Richard was a Wyoming High School Graduate. After...

Mar 22, 2018

Lucy "Sis" Owens, of West Chester, Ohio, born March 20, 1923, passed away March 23, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Russell R. Owens, cherished mother of Barney (Bea) Owens and Glenda Owens, loving sister of Clara Jones, the late Earnest Price, the late Harold Price, the late Shannon Meece, and the late Betsy Blanton, cherished grandmother of 6...

Mar 20, 2018

Addie Marie Foushee, born May 3, 1932, passed away March 20, 2018.  Beloved wife of Mark Foushee, dear mother of Andrea Nichols and Vicki (Michael) Hogue, grandmother of Jeff Wilson, Vincent (Brittany) Hogue, Gina (Casey) Long, great grandmother of Courtney Wilson, Tobias Steadman, Alexis Long, Ethan Long, Elizabeth Long, and Nathan Long, great-great-grandmother of Noah Bauerle, and dear aunt...

Mar 19, 2018

Jerry Coleman Goode, 76, of Mason, OH, completed his earthly journey on March 19, 2018, after battling Alzheimer’s. Son of the late Robert and Dorothy Goode, he was born January 22, 1942, in Beaver Falls, PA.  Jerry was the beloved husband of 47 years to Gwen Goode nee Renfro, cherished father of Robin (Jeff) Borke and Robert (Gretchen) Goode,...