Sep 21, 2019

Mary Madeline Smalley Galley , daughter of Goldie Marie Simmons Smalley and Harlan Edward Smalley was born in Scott Township, Adams County, Ohio on January 3, 1924 and departed this life on September 21, 2019.

On March 30, 1946 she was united in marriage to Robert Russell Galley who preceded her in death on February...

Sep 19, 2019

Glen Edward Rowe, foodie, baseball lover, my soul-mate, perfect father, perfect man, perfect human being and my Captain America, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019. He has left a permanent void in my heart that will never be filled.

His culinary skills started when he worked as a cook at Bob Evans as a youth in...

Sep 18, 2019

Lee Charles Kock, 89, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Marie (nee Delong) Kock; loving father of Karen L. Adams and Michael (Pamela) Kock; adoring grandfather of Clayton Adams, Lauren Kock, Cierra Scotton, Christopher Kock, and Dalton Scotton; great-grandfather of Evelyn and Idris Adams; brother-in-law of Grace Kock...

Sep 14, 2019

Paul R. "Randy" Bennett, Jr., of Mason, Ohio, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 14, 2019, two days following his 74th birthday.  He was born Wednesday, September 12, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Paul R. Bennett, Sr. and Rose (nee Morra) Bennett. Randy served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  He received the Vietnam Service Medal with one...

Sep 12, 2019

Deborah "Debi" Lung (nee Atkins), of Liberty Township, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the young age of 68.  She was born Wednesday, November 1, 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio to James and Dorothy (nee Volk) Atkins. Family was first as far as Debi was concerned.  Every Christmas season, she and the family would gather to have a bake-fest...

Sep 11, 2019

Carol Elaine Baker DeForest

Our wonderful wife and mother Carol Elaine Baker DeForest passed away peacefully, September 11th, after a brave and dignified journey with Alzheimer's disease. Mom met our dad David DeForest when they were students at Miami University. She graduated with a nursing degree from Miami Valley School of Nursing in 1950, and...

Sep 9, 2019

Frieda M. Burchell (nee Patterson), 83, of West Chester, OH. Beloved wife of the late William 'Bill' Burchell; cherished mother of Jenny (Gene) Hutzelman and Michael (Susan) Burchell; loving grandmother of Ryan (Veronica) Herkins, James Burchell, Matthew Herkins, Nathan Herkins and the late Katherine Herkins; great-grandmother of Charlotte Herkins; sister of the late Marcella Faye Cole and...

Sep 9, 2019

William F. Mason, of Mason, Ohio, passed away peacefully Monday, September 9, 2019 in the comfort of his home.  He was born April 1, 1929 in Covington, Kentucky to Herbert and Myrtle (nee Barnett) Mason. An honorably discharged veteran, Bill was proud that he served in the United States Army.  Boating was a way of life for the Mason Family,...

Sep 8, 2019

Robert L. "Bob" Hughes, of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 8, 2019 at the age of 88.  He was born Tuesday, June 2, 1931 in Fayette County, Kentucky. Bob worked for many years at Texo Corp, developing equipment for chemical use.  He was well known by General Motors, Anheuser-Bush, and the Montgomery Inn. Later in life, Bob enjoyed...

Aug 30, 2019

Barbara J. Vincent (nee Olivier), of Sharonville, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday, August 30, 2019.  She was born Tuesday, May 1, 1934 in Memphis, Tennessee to Rene Georges and Linnie Mae (nee Numer) Olivier. Taking care of others and putting their needs ahead of her own was a way of life for Barbara.  Her Southern Style cooking could turn any...

Aug 29, 2019

Marilyn L. Gray (nee Hibbs), 87 of Mason, OH passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Marilyn was born in Ninevah, Indiana to Harold Hibbs and May Crandall. She is the beloved wife of the late George P. Gray for 67 years, loving mother of four, grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 7. Marilyn lived a life...

Aug 28, 2019

Susan 'Sue' Lynne Rhoads (nee Duermit), 58, of Hamilton, beloved daughter of Mick and Betty (nee Honerlaw) Duermit; loving mother of Sheri (Tilford, II) Hammock and the late Brandon Michael Cornett; adoring grandmother of Nathan and Stephen Moermond; sister of Teri (Byron) Larkin; and aunt of Tia Jackson, Cole (Kiara) Jackson, Cami (Alex) Mosley, and Niki (Alex)...

Aug 26, 2019

Nathaniel "Nat" Read, of Mason Christian Village, passed away peacefully Monday, August 26, 2019 at the age of 87. He was born June 24, 1932 in East Pembroke, New York to Nathaniel Everette and Harriet (nee Porter) Read.

In 1956, Nat married his sweetheart, Gratia Doris Reichert. Together they would build a lifetime of memories. As an...

Aug 25, 2019

Karin A. Andres, aged 74, Columbus native and long time resident of Upper Arlington, died on August 25th, 2019 in Lebanon, Ohio after a long and arduous struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Preceded in death by her parents Marjorie J. (Geary) Klein and Walter C. Klein and by her sister Kay L. Karrer.  She is survived by her dearest friend Kristina...

Aug 24, 2019

David R. Crichton, of West Chester, formerly of Marco Island, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the age of 81. He was born Friday, May 20, 1938 in London, England to Cecil and Faye (nee Stephens) Crichton.

After receiving his bachelors degree in engineering, David worked many hard hours working his way to COO. He enjoyed...

Aug 23, 2019

Ralph J. 'Pete' Elfers, 74, of Springboro, beloved husband of Jane Elfers (nee Gingerich); loving father of Amy (Jason) Gerardi and Adam Elfers; adoring grandfather of Trent and Grace Gerardi; and brother of Sherry (John) McCurley and Greg (Peg) Elfers, passed away at home Friday evening, August 23, 2019. Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph 'Whitey' Elfers,...

Aug 21, 2019

Benjamin David Steward, of Anderson Township, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the age of 35.  He was born November 17, 1983 in Corbin, Kentucky to Richard and Jamie (nee Abell) Stewart. Ben received his Bachelor's Degree from Otterbein University in 2005.  His dad taught him to play golf at a young age.  Ben had a gift...

Aug 20, 2019

Brendan David Horn, infant son of Edward "Ted" and Colleen (nee Coleman) Horn of West Chester and dearest brother of Josie.  Beloved nephew, cousin, grandson, grand-nephew, and great-grandson.  He is a part of our story, never to be forgotten and always loved. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 27, 2019 from 10:00 AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM...

Aug 20, 2019

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Homer Lee Smith, 90 of Mason, OH passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Lee was born in Grants Lick, KY to Chester and Esther Smith in 1929.

Aug 19, 2019

Carrie Ann Eheman, 57, of Mason, OH passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019. She is the beloved daughter of Marilyn (nee Harris) and the late Kenneth Eheman, Sr.; loving sister of Kenneth (Kimberly) Eheman, Jr., and Alison (Randy) Kidwell; aunt of Alex (Michelle) Bowman, Abigail Bowman, Kenneth Eheman III, and Charles Eheman; she is also survived by aunts,...