Obituaries

Aug 2, 2015

Thomas E. Sroufe, "Buster", 87 years, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away August 2, 2015. Thomas was the loving husband of Beneva Sroufe, cherished father of Thomas (Terry) Sroufe, Timothy (Beth) Sroufe, and Torey Sroufe, beloved grandfather of Sarah (Josh) Taylor, Thomas Wolfer, Troy Wolfer, Lauren Hundley and dear great grandfather of McKay Wolfer. Thomas fought in the Korean...

Jul 29, 2015

Charles "Chuck" William Griffen, passed away July 29, 2015. Chuck is survived by his loving children, Craig (Margaret) Griffen of Philadelphia, and Mark (Donna) Griffen of Loveland, Ohio, his Cherished Grandchildren Gabriella Griffen, William Griffen, Peter Griffen, James Griffen, and his dear Step Brother Robert Meek and Step Sister Lois Meek. Chuck is Preceded in death by...

Jul 29, 2015

Veteran WWII Hils, Leonard R. Age 90, of Mason, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday July 29, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Mary J. Hils (nee Schapker) for 62 years, devoted and loving father of Jane (Kevin) Shea, Pamela (Larry) Kohn, Suzanne (Andrew) Hauck, Peter (Julie) Hils, loving grandfather of 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, last of...

Jul 25, 2015

Spradling, Margaret Sue (nee Owens), treasured wife of the late William D. Spradling, of Mason, OH. She is survived by her daughter, Connie Sue (Dennis) Lynch. Beloved mother of the late William D. Spradling, Jr. Dear sister of Jack (Lois), Robert (Joyce), Emily (Larry) Stevens, Fred (Sue), Jerry (Wanda), and Helen (late James) Hennel and Sister in Law Leah...

Jul 18, 2015

Jennifer Jayne Rigling (Nee; Karus), resident of Mason, passed away July 18, 2015. Jennifer was the significant other of Richard Chappell, Loving Mother of Shelley Minnielli and Amy Carson, Dear Sister of Carryl Siegenthaler, Grace (Cissy) Hubal, Jerene Ann Thomas, Valerie Lynne Haley, Deborah Marie Peart, the late Joyce Elaine Pittard, Judith Andrea Jones, the late Michael Allen Karus,...

Jul 15, 2015

Jennings, Maurice G. , Passed Away July 15, 2015. He was the Beloved Husband of Miriam Jennings (Nee; Stickney), Devoted father of Jennifer (Henry Dwayne) Partin and Dustin Jennings, Loving Grandfather of Jesica Partin and the late Aaron Partin, Dearest brother of Cinda Peters, and Loving Uncle of Andrew and Jonathan. Maurice was a resident of West Chester, Ohio....

Jul 5, 2015

John W. Carucci, 66 years, Devoted Husband of Joan Carucci (Nee; Schlinkert), Loving Father of Marc Carucci, Matthew Carucci, Joseph (Kelly) Carucci, Kathryn (Michael) Yannucci, Brother of Diann (William) Pfeiffer, Joyce Kelly, Wayne Carucci, and Regina (William) Goller, Beloved Grandfather of Stevie, Brennan, Estella and Gianna, Passed away July 5, 2015. John was an American Legion Officer, Loved NASCAR,...

Jul 5, 2015

Maddox, Frieda Elaine (Nee; Brunk), Age 83, Passed away July 5, 2015 at Lebanon Country Manor. Loving mother of Nancy (Tom) Maloney, Dave (Tari) Maddox. Grandmother of Chris (Chasity) Maloney, Liz Bradley, Lyndsey Maloney, Kelli (Brendan) Kemp, Brad (Katie) Maddox and Todd Maddox. Great Grandmother of Bryson, Kynlee, Emma, Cole, Avery, and Elias. Brother in Law Ted (Betty) Maddox...

Jun 30, 2015

Mary Ruth Protheroe (nee; Gorsuch), Loving Wife of the late Theodore Harry Protheroe, Dear Mother of Pamela Sturtz and Heidi Williams, Cherished Grandmother to her 7 Grandchildren, and Beloved Great Grandmother to her 10 Great-Grandchildren, passed away June 30, 2015. Mary was a longtime resident of Scottdale, Pennsylvania before moving to Cincinnati, Ohio. Mary was a previous member of...

Jun 28, 2015

William G. "Billy, "Bud Man" Reber.- Loving father of William Reber, Jr. and Chris (Leslie) Reber. Dear brother of Tommy Reber, Brian Reber, Tammy Reber and Velma Lockwood. Dearest son of the late Ray and Chick Reber. Billy was a lifelong Mason resident who lived every day to its full potential. He enjoyed golf and hunting but most of...

Jun 18, 2015

Woods, James- Devoted father of Patricia (Rick) Deaton, Sandra (Mark) Wissel, J. Douglas Woods, Dori Woods and Dale (Trish) Woods. Dear brother of Harry Woods and Charlie Woods. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Passed away June 18, 2015 at age 85. Jim was born in Maude, Ohio and moved to West Chester, Ohio at age...

Jun 17, 2015

Maria Bilban, 83 years, Devoted wife of the late Frank Bilban. Dear Mother of Frank J. (Susan) Bilban and Sylvia (John) Astrop, Cherished Grandmother of Kristina Bilban, Victoria (Chris) Edmonston, Johnathon (Emily) Astrop, Branner Astrop, and Kadelyn Astrop, Loving Great Grandmother of Gavin Astrop. Preceded in death by her parents Franc and Gertrude Logonder, passed away June 17, 2015....

Jun 5, 2015

Anders, James Lynn- Beloved husband of Maureen (nee Cushing) Anders. Loving father of Brein Pyfrin and Meggie Henry. Dearest grandfather of Keely Schmid, Dylan Anders, Michael Pyfrin, Cullen Henry and Quinlin James Pyfrin. Brother of Ron (Melissa) Anders, Bill Anders and Bob(Sonny)Anders. Passed away suddenly June 5, 2015. Jim was a resident of Mason, a master craftsman and loved...

Jun 3, 2015

Tuggle, Delores Diane (nee Carr)- Devoted wife of Paul Tuggle. Loving mother of the late Paul David Tuggle. Passed away June 3, 2015. Family will receive friends at Shorten & Ryan Funeral Home 400 Reading Rd., Mason, Ohio on Wednesday June 10, 2015 from 11:00 am until time of service at 12:00 noon. For condolences see www.shortenandryan.com

Jun 3, 2015

George "Larry" Howard, 73 years, Loving Husband of Shirley Howard, Dear Father of Cathy (Jim) Dwire, Keith (Pamela) Howard, and Debbie (Chris) Meadows, Dear Brother of Karen (Jerry) Kitchel, Diane Davidson, and Pamela Stamper, Cherished Grandfather of 9 Grandchildren and Great Grandfather to 4 Great Grandchildren, Passed away June 3, 2015. Larry loved gardening, playing guitar, singing, fishing, and...

Jun 1, 2015

Ishmael A. Centers, 92 years, Loving Husband of the late Imogene Centers, Beloved Father of Pat Hienkel, Bill (Nancy) Centers, and Jeff Centers, Dear Brother of Ralph Centers and Lois Thomas, Cherished Grandfather of 6 Grandchildren and Great Great Grandfather of 8 Great grand children, passed away June 1, 2015. Ishmael enjoyed collecting coins and University of Kentucky Basketball....

May 29, 2015

Sandra Lee Sykes, 63 years, Former wife of Hank Sykes III, Loving Mother of Henry "Hank" Sykes IV, cherished grandmother of Hayden and Kalei, passed away May 29, 2015. Sandra was the owner of a Health and Food Store in West Chester for many years. She loved her family, scratch-off tickets and playing scrabble. A celebration of her life...

May 23, 2015

Deborah J. Wuest, 57 years, Beloved wife of Robert Wuest, Dear Mother of Justin Wuest, and Cherished grandmother of Colton Wuest, passed away May 23, 2015. Deborah loved her family and enjoyed making hook rugs.

May 17, 2015

Leonard T. Spurling (March 16, 1935 - May 17, 2015 )

Leonard T. Spurling, 80 years, beloved husband of 55 years to Bee Spurling (nee Jung), loving father of Teala (John) McQuilkin, passed away May 17, 2015. Leonard is preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Anna Spurling. Leonard was a former member of...

May 10, 2015

Tyler James Monroe, 18 years, Beloved son of Dana (Charlie Thompson) Monroe and Greg (Margaret) Monroe . Cherished Grandson of Jim Rieth and Robert (Janice) Monroe, Dear Brother of Chris (Kellie) Monroe, Dustin Monroe, Rebecca Monroe, Brittany Monroe, Tabitha Monroe, Bailie Monroe and Jessica Frank. and loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Tyler enjoyed hiking, fishing, motorcycles, and...