Obituaries

Dec 2, 2016

SHAW, Dennis Allen, of Mason, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday, December 2, 2016, at the age of 56. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts on August 30, 1960 to Robert and Ellen (Smith) Shaw. Dennis was a member of Mason Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. from 1978-1987. Preceded in death by his parents, sisters Patricia Shane and Nancy Shaw, brother Ricky Shaw,...

Nov 29, 2016

Claire N. Lansdell, born June 15, 1938 Passed away November 29, 2016.  Survived by beloved children Randy (Deb) Lansdell, Todd Lansdell, Tracy (Jim) Horan, and Sonya (Scott) Ducett, 9 cherished grandchildren, 1 dear great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by loving husband Bobby Lansdell.  Claire enjoyed being a member of The Christ Church of Mason and visiting her...

Nov 27, 2016

Mary Jane Fussner, born January 19, 1930, passed away November 27, 2016.  Survived by loving husband Richard C. Fussner, dear children Richard (Marti) Fussner Jr. and John (Stacey) Fussner, cherished grandchildren Kelly Murphy, Jamie Foley, Jodi Whitaker, Jill Nuss, Rick Fussner, Tara Baker, Mary Jane Michalak, Susie Paul, and Christopher Fussner, and great grandchildren Alex, Zak, Luke, Nick, Lilly,...

Nov 25, 2016

Marlene Meade, born April 25, 1932, passed away November 25, 2016.  Survived by beloved children Glenn (Linda) Meade, Jennifer Brashear, Jeanette Meade, and Guy Meade, 15 cherished grandchildren, numerous loving great-grandchildren, and 1 beloved great-great-grandchild, dear siblings Robert (Veronica) Kistner, Donna (William) Stanger, and Mary (Robert) Lewis, and numerous nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by beloved husband of 42...

Nov 22, 2016

Army veteran-Richard A. Baumgartner, born September 8, 1934, passed away November 22, 2016.  Survived by beloved daughter Krissy Baumgartner, dear sister Judi Ann Pawsat, and cherished God-Son David Faw Jr.  Preceded in death by loving wife Anna Mae Baumgartner (Nee Gaudio) and dear sister Barbara Ann Faw. Richard loved baseball, especially the Reds and Cubs.  He enjoyed old movies, old...

Nov 22, 2016

Long Time Mason Resident - Edward Walter Ryan, born July 12, 1938, passed away November 22, 2016.  Survived by loving wife of 59 years Donna Ryan (nee  Lisi), dear children Richard (Jo Ellen) Ryan, John (Beverly) Ryan, Danny Ryan, and Joseph (Karen) Ryan, 14 cherished grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and beloved siblings Tom Ryan, Bob Ryan, Larry Ryan, Jean “Sis”...

Nov 20, 2016

Sandra Walker, born September 9, 1941, passed away November 20, 2016.  Survived by loving husband Albert Walker, beloved children Todd (Tanya) Walker and Beth Berry, cherished grandchildren Geoffery Berry, Courtney Berry, Brandon Berry, Christian Walker, Haley Walker and Ashley Walker, dear siblings Ronald Browning, Damon Browning, Terry Browning, and many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by beloved parents...

Nov 16, 2016

23 year Air Force Veteran - George Earl Bryant, born February 24, 1938, passed away November 16, 2016.

Survived by loving companion Marilynn O'Laughlin, cherished daughters Kerry Ricks and Debra Queen, beloved grandchildren Shaun Ricks and Ryan Ricks, dear sister-in-law Claire (The Late Robert) Bryant and brother Clarence "Buddy" (Patricia) Bryant. Preceded in death by beloved wife Doris Bryant, parents Clarence...

Nov 14, 2016

Janice Elizabeth Combs Stringer passed peacefully on 11/14/16. She was born on 11/12/39. She lived most of her life in Mason and West Chester, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her mother Martha Pierson Combs Oglesby, her father Francis Marion (Bus) Combs, her step father Lonnie Oglesby, her niece Sarah (Sallie) Frank McKemie and her best friend JR Barnes. She...

Nov 12, 2016

Korean War Veteran-James R. Williams,  born October 26, 1931, passed away November 12, 2016.  Survived by 6 children, Connie (Bruce)Price, Jimmie (Teresa) Williams, Kathy (Kenneth) Deaton, Robert (Beverly) Williams, Darryl Williams, David (Heather) Williams; 12 grandchildren, J. Dustin Williams, Matthew David Deaton, Casey Brooke Smallwood, Rebecca Ann Deaton, Erin Michelle Price, Angela Louise Dangelo, Stephanie Ann Price, Rachel Marie Williams,...

Nov 12, 2016

William M. Weigel "Bill" born June 12, 1920, Passed away November 12, 2016.  Survived by daughter Christine (Dan Oliver) Boylan, cherished grandchildren; Kelly (Jason) Abeln and Sarah Boylan, dear great-grandchildren; Malin Abeln and Cillian Abeln.  Preceded in death by loving wife Anna Weigel (nee Kostukow).  William was a handy man that enjoyed working on cars, his yard cave and a...

Nov 9, 2016

Julia Marie Fisher

Julia "Julie" Fisher died near her home in West Chester, Ohio on November 9th, 2016. She was adored by her beloved husband, Jim, who predeceased her, and she looked forward to being with him once more in the presence of God and all who came before.

She leaves behind her brother Robert...

Nov 3, 2016

Air Force Veteran, John J. O'Malley, born December 8, 1923, passed away November 3, 2016.  Survived by beloved children Jay O'Malley, Tim O'Malley, Peggy Richardson, Patrick Michael O'Malley, Mary (Daniel) Holtzleiter, Maureen (Don) Appel, cherished sister Virginia (Tom) Kern, loving grandchildren T.J. (Andi) O'Malley, Kati (Jeff) Sliter, Daniel (Marissa) Holtzleiter Jr., Matt (Chrissy) O'Malley, Adam (Tara) Holtzleiter, Shane O'Malley, Michael (Katie)...

Nov 3, 2016

Thomas Paul Dawson, long time Mason resident, was born August 24, 1941, passed away November 3, 2016.  He was a Mason High School graduate.  Tom went into the army in 1969 and did his basic training at Ft. Jackson and AIT at Fort Knox.  He received orders from Vietnam and was stations at Duc Pho.  Tom was promoted to...

Oct 24, 2016

Marine Veteran-Timothy Shaun Koller, born August 31, 1978, passed away October 24, 2016. Timothy was the beloved husband of Tracy Koller (Nee Gall), dear son of Joy McGlothlin and Timothy James Koller, cherished brother of Jaime (Galina) Koller, Brian (Teresa) Holger, and Lori (Mike) Mansfield, and nieces and nephews Nathan, Katelynn, Teddy, Bryant, Lucas, and many dear friends.  Timothy...

Oct 23, 2016

Thomas Willard Sturk "Tom", born November 10, 1951, passed away October 23, 2016.  Survived by dear brothers Doug Sturk and Greg Sturk, 1 niece, 3 nephews, 3 great-nephews, and 1 great-niece.  Preceded in death by beloved parents Willard and Imogene Sturk. Tom loved spending time with his brother Greg, playing guitar, and being able to hunt and fish.  The...

Oct 23, 2016

Amanda Dee Zeigler, born June 25, 1978, passed away October 23, 2016. Amanda is survived by her dear father Guy Zimmerman,  loving boyfriend Taylor Renfroe, beloved children Pierce Zeigler, Rowan Zeigler, Arden Zeigler, cherished siblings Bridgett (Mike) Buckman, Kim (Joe) Monroe, David Zimmerman, Shawn Johnson, and best friend (sister by choice) Jennifer Summer, dear nieces and nephews Crystal Zimmerman,...

Oct 22, 2016

Linda J. Durst, born December 16, 1941, passed away October 22, 2016.  Survived by former husband John M. Durst,  beloved children Renee D. Bacon and Brenda ( Javier ) L. Coats, dear brother James Lewis, cherished grandchildren Kim Bacon, Thomas Bacon, Jaclyn Coats, Johnathan Coats, and great-grandchildren Ryan McCann and Elizabeth Mae Bacon.  Linda was a collector, enjoyed artwork...

Oct 18, 2016

Delphalene Edwards (Nee Helton), born July 16, 1933, passed away October 18, 2016.  Survived by beloved sisters Imogene (Charles David) Helton - Lykins and Barbara Lou Hall, cherished granddaughter Joyce Ellen, nieces and nephews Ella Mae Turner, Ray E. Turner Jr., Joy Hall Gibson, Sean Douglas Hall, great nieces and nephewsBella Grace Gibson, John Gowan III, Bradley Knoop, Charles...

Oct 16, 2016

Phyllis J. Pelfrey, born October 26, 1942, passed away October 16, 2016.  Survived by loving husband Ron Pelfrey, beloved children Ron (Bridget) Pelfrey and Lisa (Jim) Sowder, and her 4 cherished grandchildren Patricia Pelfrey, Ronnie Pelfrey, Kyle Sowder and Patrick Pelfrey.  Phyllis was "The Ice Cream Lady".  She was a devoted fan of the Kings Island Ice Skating Live...