Obituaries

Jan 19, 2018

Helen Jean Dexter (nee Lay), born April 28, 1937, passed away January 19, 2018.  Loving wife of the late Thomas E. Dexter Sr., beloved mother of Thomas E. Dexter Jr., (Kelly), and the late Pamela Darlene Dexter Chamberlin (Mike), cherished grandmother of Tara, Thomas, Bryan, and Ally, and loving sister of Carlene Barker and the late Douglas Lay.  The family...

Jan 18, 2018

Harriett T. Horsley, born May 9, 1931, passed away January 18, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Oris Horsley, dear mother of Sue Royal, Rebecca (the late Red) Turner, Charles (Ann)  Horsley, and Patty (the late Gary) Hube, cherished grandmother of Amy Tate, Jessica Campbell (Casey), Philip Horsley (Mary), Brian Horsley, and Nate Hube.  The family of Harriett will be receiving friends...

Jan 14, 2018

Kay F. Ruth, born September 16, 1939, passed away January 14, 2018.  Kay is survived by her loving husband Arnold Ruth, dear children Susan (Patrick) McHough, Denise (Kevin) Weneck, Tonya (Jeff) Forsthoffer, Eric (Jenny) Ruth, and Dana Ruth, cherished grandchildren Courtney (Ryan), Ryan, Morgan, Chandler, Casey, Connor, Megan, Abby, Lindsey, great-grandchildren Noah and Emmarie, and siblings Audrey (Joseph) Puccini,...

Jan 14, 2018

Dr. James Edmund Weaver, born February 5, 1935, passed away January 14, 2018.  Dr. Weaver is the beloved husband of wife Mara Weaver (nee Vanags), dear father of the late Ruthann Todd Stambaugh, Pamela Davis, Mary (Scott) Kincaid, Kathryn (David) Matacia, Joseph Weaver, Patrick (Tracy) Weaver, Christopher Weaver, cherished grandfather of 8 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 2 great-grandchildren, as well...

Jan 13, 2018

Richard H. Pohlman, born February 12, 1936, passed away January 13, 2018.  Beloved husband of the late Beatrice Pohlman (nee Young), dear daughter Kimberly Pohlman, cherished brother of Betty Crone, John Pohlman, Mary Dugan, the late Joe Pohlman, late Bob Pohlman, late Dorothy Lemond, late James Pohlman, late Eleanor Pohlman, and the late Clarence Jr., and dear uncle to...

Jan 8, 2018

Janet Fahrnbach, born August 5, 1943, passed away January 8, 2018.  Janet is survived by her loving husband of 52 years John Fahrnbach, dear siblings Susan (Steve) Migut and John (Cookie) Youngbluth, sister-in-law Cherie Thomas, sister-in-law Barbara (Butch) Potta, brother-in-law Gary Fahrnbach, and multiple nieces and nephews as well as many great-nieces and nephews, and her two beloved dogs Leland and...

Jan 8, 2018

Navy Veteran, Coy "David" Sparks, born October 6, 1946, passed away January 8, 2018.  David is survived by Dawn and Cory Philippi, dear siblings Inez (Jeff) Young, Rebecca (Ben) Walden, and Steve (Kaye) Sparks, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  David was extremely active and involved in the Shriners as a Trustee, a member of Montgomery Lodge 94,...

Jan 8, 2018

Roger M. Morris, 73, of Cincinnati passed away surrounded by his family 8am Monday, January 8th, 2018 peacefully at home.  Born May 13th, 1944 to the late Adele Plummer (nee Wethington) and George Morris.

Roger was a long time resident of Mason, OH.  He served on Mason City Council, Zoning Board of Appeals, member of Kiwanis, and...

Jan 6, 2018

Betty Hodges, born January 25, 1933, passed away January 6, 2018.  Betty is survived by dear children Dianna (Charles) Urton and Christopher Hodges, beloved grandchildren Ashley (Chad) Kohler, Ross Hodges, and Amy Fox, loving great-grandchildren Alison, Cailey, and Emersen, brother Paul Britton, and numerous extended family members and friends.  Betty is preceded in death by loving husband Keith Hodges,...

Jan 6, 2018

Theresa "Terri" J. Harrison (nee Callahan) of Mason, Ohio peacefully passed away on January 6, 2018.  Theresa was born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania on November 7, 1948.  Theresa is survived by her devoted husband James L. Harrison, loving children Katherine (Brendan) Smith and Julie (Joshua) Carroll, cherished grandchildren Robert, Eileen, Thomas, and Callahan, and brother H. Patrick (Victoria) Callahan.  Theresa...

Jan 1, 2018

Sterling (S.J.) Bryant, Jr., born October 21, 1924, passed away January 1, 2018.  S.J is survived by loving wife Alene Bryant (nee House), beloved children Eddie (Donna) Bryant, Shirley (David) Verdin, and Bonnie (the late Jeff) Morris, 8 cherished grandchildren, 9 dear great-grandchildren, and beloved sister Louellen Moberly.  The family of S.J. will be receiving friends for a visitation at...

Dec 28, 2017

Zachary David Hess, born April 6, 1992, passed away tragically in a work-related accident on December 28, 2017.  Zachary is survived by beloved mother Cindy Hess, loving father Todd (Cathy) Hess, dear sister Kelsey Hess, stepsisters Angee Walters, Jacquie Gehlenborg, stepbrother Cory Gehlenborg, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Zachary had many interests, he loved the movie The Big Lebowski, traveling,...

Dec 25, 2017

Maurice D. Schneck, born April 15, 1928, passed away December 25, 2017.  Maurice is survived by dear children Sandra J. (Jerry) Mitchell, Debra Renshaw, Steven J. (Carol) Schneck, Cathy Lee (Belinda Gribble) Pepple, and William R. (Jan) Schneck, 8 cherished grandchildren and 3 beloved great-grandchildren.  Maurice is preceded in death by his loving wife Jean Schneck.  The family of...

Dec 22, 2017

Pauline S. Hill, born August 3, 1919, passed away December 22, 2017.  Pauline is survived by beloved children Richard Hill, Edwin Hill, and Timothy Hill, 14 cherished grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.  Pauline is preceded in death by loving husband Walter J. Hill, dear son Marvin Hill, and sister Helen Stidham.  The family will be receiving friends for...

Dec 19, 2017

Larry L. Hayes, 78, passed away suddenly on December 19, 2017 after recent heart related treatment.  Larry is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lee; daughters Shelly (Jeff) Pyles and Carol (James) Amburgy; 5 grandchildren, Dan Pyles, Ben Muennich, Allison (Nico) Nesci, David (Tana) Pyles, Sam Pyles; great grandson Liam Nesci; brother Bill (Carolyn) Hayes; sister in-law Loween...

Dec 16, 2017

Walter Williams, born June 19, 1935, passed away December 16, 2017.  Walter is survived by his loving wife Rosemary Williams (nee Taylor), dear children Janice (Gary) Toft, Michael (Christina) Williams, and Walter Lee Williams Jr., cherished grandchildren Matthew (Kim) Toft, Julie (Justin) Wildermuth, Justin (Carissa) Toft, Chase (Brittany) Williams, Taylor Williams, Cameron Williams, Olivia Williams, and Elizabeth Williams, great-grandchildren Sabrina,...

Dec 12, 2017

Robert H. Gray, passed away on December 12, 2017.  He was born in Abingdon, VA on January 24, 1940 to Harry and Nell Gray.  He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Carole, and a son, Dr. Steven R. Gray of Raleigh, NC, also a sister Patty (John) Clark and sister-in-law Yvonne (Marvin) Beckner, plus a host of nieces,...

Dec 9, 2017

Lakie "Diane" Brune, born November 20, 1933, beloved wife of the late Richard Brune, loving mother of Rick (Linda) Brune, Terri (Chris) Warren, cherished grandmother of Aaron (Sara) Wood, Dean (Christina) Wood, Austin Brune, Lance Cpl. Lauren Brune, and Christian Brune, great-grandmother of Michael Wood, Caleb Wood, Luke Wood, and Lilly Wood, and sister of the late Ronald Varelman,...

Dec 8, 2017

Verna Mae Klasmeier, born August 15, 1919, passed away December 8, 2017.  Verna is survived by her loving children John (Sue) Klasmeier, Larry (Janet) Klasmeier, Dennis (Lucia) KLassmeier, and Gary (Ann) Klasmeier, cherished grandchildren Tricia (Craig) Schoenlein, Kevin (Christina) Klasmeier, Ryan (Sarah) Klasmeier, Michael Klasmeier, James Klasmeier, Tamara (Ricky) Silver, Jennifer (Derek) Smith, Julie (Eric) Saunders, Dennis (Lucia) Klasmeier,...

Dec 7, 2017

WWII Veteran, Fred Philip Smith, Jr., born December 10, 1924, passed away December 7, 2017.  Fred is survived by his beloved wife Barbara Smith, dear children Linda (Mark) Dinkel, Fred P. (Suzanne) Smith III, Michael (Debbie Davis) Jacoby, Mary (Russ) Hastings, Patricia (Joe) Reinhart, and Colonel Grant (Marilyn) Jacoby, 13 cherished grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and siblings Sue French, Anne...