Obituaries

Sep 29, 2017

Sam Malcolm Johnson, born June 16, 1980, passed away September 29, 2017.  Sam is survived by his loving parents Sam and Karen Johnson, dear siblings Jeremy Johnson and Melissa Fields, cherished grandparents Ethel (Phelp) Fields, Virgle Gilbert, and Malcolm Johnson, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He is preceded in death by loving wife Brenda Johnson, dear grandparent...

Sep 21, 2017

Sara "Sally" L. Schutte, born January 12, 1926, passed away September 21, 2017. Sara is survived by her beloved children Kathleen (the late Franklin) Marshall, Andrew (Linda) Schutte, Sue (Gary) Miller, Diane (Michael) Wira, and Robert (Betsy) Schutte, 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.  Sara is preceded in death by her loving husband Robert Schutte. The family of Sara will be receiving...

Sep 20, 2017

Hannah Maria Foster, wife of Adam Johnson, mother of Lilah and Noah Johnson. Daughter of Mark Foster and Angela Rowan. Sister of Jessica Foster. Hannah passed away on Wednesday September 20, 2017 at the age of 21. Visitation will be held at Shorten and Ryan Funeral Home - Mason (400 Reading Rd., Mason, OH 45040) on Monday, September 25,...

Sep 19, 2017

Rodney A. White, born October 23, 1950, passed away September 19, 2017.  Rodney is survived by his daughters Autumn Pulver and Michelle Carton, many cousins and dear friends.  The family of Rodney will be receiving friends for a burial at Deerfield Union Cemetery outside of South Lebanon on Friday, September 29, 2017 at 2:00 PM.

Sep 18, 2017

Frances E. Davis, born July 18, 1951, passed away September 18, 2017.  Frances is survived by her beloved daughter Trista (Eric) Fischer, cherished father Clifford Harpold, Mary (Dennis) Fischer, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, and her cherished grand-pup Chica.  She is preceded in death by loving mother Midge Harpold.  Frances was devoted to helping others, being a drug and...

Sep 17, 2017

Loretta Alice Tarlton, born May 10, 1919, passed away September 17, 2017.  Loretta is survived by beloved daughters Joyce Bach, Elanor Von Ville, and Nancy Trice, grandchildren Donna (Gary), Vicki, Theresa, Kim, Renee, Sandy, Tracy, and Tara, numerous great-grandchildren, sister Gertrude, and numerous nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by loving husband Harry Tarlton.  The family of Loretta will...

Sep 13, 2017

Elizabeth Trisler,  born December 6, 1929, passed away September 13, 2017 at Garden Manor in Middletown, Ohio.  Beloved wife of the late Truman Trisler, dear daughter of the late Everette and Julia Catron, cherished sister of Shirley Meyers, beloved mother of Michael Trisler and Nicholas Trisler, grandmother of Nancy, Michael, and Amanda.  Elizabeth was an avid reader, crafts enthusiast,...

Sep 7, 2017

Susan M. Van Sciver, born February 9, 1951, passed away September 7, 2017.  Susan is survived by her loving husband Lloyd Van Sciver, dear siblings Anne (Paul) Tyndall, Vicki (James) Bukowski, and John (Taryn) Gedney, cherished grandchildren  Alexis Van Sciver and Michael Ramsey, many nieces and nephews, and her beloved 4 legged friend Izzy.  Susan is preceded in death...

Sep 3, 2017

Rowe, Lorene F. (nee McFerron) long time resident of West Chester, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late George Rowe, loving mother of Wayne (Linda) Rowe, Sue (the late Jim) Belew, Jimmy (Sabrina) Rowe, Patricia (Tom) Hoffman and the late Earl (the late Sandy) Rowe adn the late Shirley (the late Ronnie) Perkins.  Also survived by 16 grandchildren and numerous...

Aug 31, 2017

Phyllis M. Wylds (nee Overbey), born November 15, 1940, passed away August 31, 2017.  Phyllis is survived by her beloved children Michael H. "Hoppy" (Vanessa) Wylds and Cynthia Wylds, 11 cherished grandchildren, 21 loving great-grandchildren, dear brothers James Overbey, George Overbey, and beloved sister Connie Demara.  Phyllis is preceded in death by her loving husband James Wylds Jr., children James...

Aug 29, 2017

Barbara Caudill, born July 21, 1931, passed away August 29, 2017.  Barbara is survived by her beloved children James (Andrea) Mason, Cathy Hardwick, and Peter (Pam) Mason, stepson Scott Caudill, dear grandchildren Lori (Barrett) Werner, Marianne (Brian Hills) Mason, Jim (Amy) Mason the 4th, Melissa Hardwick, Jamie (Mark) Peters, PJ (Suzanne) Mason, and Patrick (Jessica) Mason, great-grandchildren Tyler, Drew,...

Aug 26, 2017

Lajuana Kay "Shepherd" Hilliard, born September 11, 1961, passed away August 26, 2017.  Lajuana is survived by her beloved husband Joe Hilliard, dear children Melissa Ann Van-Natta and Shane Hilliard Jr., and cherished grandchildren Ian Baxter, Morgan Baxter, Vincent Van Natta, Autumn Metcalf, and Titus Metcalf.  Preceded in death beloved parents William Harold Shepherd and Joyce Shepherd.  The family...

Aug 24, 2017

Carolyn Mae (Sturgeon) Foltz, 77, of Mason, Ohio passed peacefully into eternal rest on August 24, 2017, after a long struggle with Dementia.  Born August 8, 1940 in Warren County, Indiana to the late Lester and Frances Sturgeon she attended schools in Pine Village and Montmorenci, Indiana. On March 11, 1961 she married Kenneth Foltz and he survives. They...

Aug 17, 2017

Betty Ann Farwick (nee Little)

October 22, 1932 to August 17, 2017

Betty passed away on the morning of August 17, 2017 surrounded by family at Mercy Hospital Fairfield. May God bless her and welcome her home.

Born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio the only child of George and Doris Little, Betty's life would...

Aug 15, 2017

Mary M. Walker, beloved wife of Roger Dale Walker, born April 7, 1927, passed away August 15, 2017. The family of Mary will be receiving friends for a visitation at Shorten and Ryan Funeral Home (400 Reading Rd., Mason, OH 45040) on Friday, August 25, 2017 from 12 Noon - 1:00 PM with a funeral service to follow beginning...

Aug 15, 2017

William J. Meeks "Weasel", born October 14, 1949, passed away August 15, 2017.  Bill is survived by cherished daughter Amanda (Josh) Myers, dear grandchildren Nate Bollheimer and Madison Myers, beloved sister Carolyn Meeks, loving niece Denise (John) Kaeser and great-niece Rachel Kaeser.  Bill is preceded in death by dear parents Albert and Margaret Meeks, and sister Catherine Kirby.  The...

Aug 12, 2017

Mark Anthony Hedger, born September 19, 1956, passed away August 12, 2017.  Mark is survived by his loving wife Dana Hedger (nee Cupp), beloved son Matt (Anne) Moore, cherished grandchildren Natalie, Haley, Elliot, and soon to be born CiCi, dear siblings Donna Mauer and Stephanie Hedger, cherished nephews and nieces James Dunnaway, Tina Clark, Danny Donely, Eddie Donely, and...

Aug 6, 2017

Joanne E. Rapp (nee Young), born May 24, 1928, passed away August 6, 2017.  Joanne is survived by her beloved children Kathy Goetsch, Cheryl (Roger) Silz, Denise (Robert) Smith, and Patty (Dan) Evans, cherished grandchildren Pamela (Mike) Mearns, Aaron (Reinee) Goetsch, Karyn (John) Woods, Nathan (Theresa) Smith, Tim (Amy) Smith, Amanda (Billy) Rutledge, Ashley (Jonathan) Vinson, and Zach Evans,...

Aug 2, 2017

Paula Ann "Missy" Izzi, born October 2, 1969, passed away August 2, 2017.  Missy is the beloved wife of Leslie Izzi, loving mother of Nicholas Farrell, and dear sister of Karon Jackson, Melody Hoff, Jacqualine Northrop, Kim Caudill, Carolyn Bodey, William Niehaus and the late Eric Niehaus. Missy was a great cook and loved pets, especially her beloved dog Angel....

Aug 2, 2017

Timothy B. Sullivan, born July 12, 1936, passed away August 2, 2017.  Timothy is survived by beloved children Kerri-Anne Sullivan, Daniel Patrick Sullivan, Michael Brendan Sullivan, and Sheila Sullivan, cherished grandchildren Emma Sullivan, Brendan Sullivan, Tovina Sullivan and Ari Sullivan, and dear siblings Fr. Dan Sullivan, Fr. Jack Sullivan, and Maureen Baron.  Timothy is preceded in death by his...