Feb 19, 2020

John S. Thaller, of West Chester, Ohio, lost an 18 month battle with glioblastoma Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at the age of 68.  He was born Tuesday, April 17, 1951 in Newark, New Jersey to John and Frances (nee Zadylak) Thaller. Growing up in Bellville, New Jersey, John graduated with honors from the Essex Catholic High School in 1969.  Four...

Feb 18, 2020

Benjamin Jeffrey Tavella, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 at the age of 18.   Ben was born on June 11th, 2001 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Jeff and Jill (nee Richardson) Tavella. Ben was a 2019 graduate from William Mason High School in Mason, Ohio.  He was known for his quick wit, intelligence and his ability to...

Feb 17, 2020

Betty L. Felix, 95 of Deerfield Township, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at her residence.  She was born July 14, 1924 in Mason, OH to Fannie and Joseph L. Davis, Sr.

Betty is survived by 11 nieces and nephews, Bill Davis, Connie (Barry) Werling, Dan (Linda) Davis, Cindy (Curtis) Hale, Kevin Bowers, Jeff (Kathy) Bowers,...

Feb 15, 2020

Donna Faye McDonald (nee Elam) of Cincinnati passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020.  She was born March 15, 1954 to Tom and Dorothy (nee Reed) Elam.

Donna is survived by her two daughters, Tara (Don) Smithson and Lisa (Scott Grubbs) McDonald; grandchildren, Dylan McCarthy, David Grubbs, Devin Grubbs and Annabelle Grubbs; sisters, Mary Abner...

Feb 14, 2020

Denny Shamp, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 14, 2020.  The oldest of four children, he was born Wednesday, November 3, 1954 in Orrville, Ohio to Dale and Donna (nee Heiks) Shamp. Denny married Rae Anne Mense, on Saturday, October 13, 1984 in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Parish in Fairfield, Ohio.  Over the next thirty-five years,...

Feb 10, 2020

Lois Jean Deaton (nee McDaniel), 80 , of Mason, passed away peacefully on February 10th, 2020 from complications associated with Progressive supranuclear palsy.  Jean was born June 18th, 1939, the Daughter of Robert and Deva McDaniel.

She was predeceased by her husband, Clell Deaton, her sister, JoAnne (Orven) Nicely and her brother, Clete (Marlene) McDaniel.  ...

Feb 7, 2020

William L. 'Bill' Allen, 72 of Sycamore Township, OH passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2020. Bill was born in Cincinnati, OH to Layton and Ruth Allen. Bill was the beloved husband of Paulette 'Paula' (nee Bryant) for over 52 years, devoted father of Todd Allen, Sarah (Jonas) Tygrett and Billie Jo (Jim) Cornwell and the late...

Feb 5, 2020

Theresa M. Fisher, 89, formerly of Port Clinton, Ohio, died on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at Brookwood Retirement Community in Blue Ash, Ohio, rejoining with Thomas, her late beloved husband of 60 years. She was born on February 20, 1930 in South Bend, Indiana and was preceded in death by her parents Bert and Angela Lichner and sisters Jean,...

Feb 5, 2020

John Douglas Wood , 69, of Mason, OH passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Doug was born in Kenton County, KY to John L. and Thelma Wood.

Doug is survived by his sister; Carol S. Burnett, niece; Shannon (Andrew) Ginther, nephew; Jason Burnett and great-niece Clara Ginther.

Throughout Doug's life he battled...

Feb 5, 2020

Gilda D. Foster , 86 of Sharonville, OH passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.  She was born in Nettie, West Virginia to Arthur and Violet Dorsey.

Gilda was the beloved wife of Walter Loren Foster for over 62 years, devoted mother to Brent Loren (Marcia) Foster and Sherrie Lou Foster; loving grandma to Adam...

Feb 3, 2020

Miriam L. Boatright (nee Lahke), 97, of Mason, beloved wife of the late Frank Boatright, devoted mother of Cynthia Boatright, Paula (Steve) Thomas, and the late Russell (Linda) Boatright, grandmother of Vanessa Lee, Nicholas Lee, Christopher Lee, Benjamin (Carie) Boatright, and Amy (Michael) Tincher, great-grandmother of Tyler Boatright, sister of the late Richard Lahke, and aunt of many nieces...

Feb 1, 2020

Anastasia “Anita” B. Grogan , 89, of Mason, OH (formerly of Rock Hill, SC and Dayton, OH) passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2020.  Anastasia was born in Ireland to Timothy and Anastasia Kennedy (nee Roche).

Anita was the beloved wife of the late John C. Grogan, devoted mother to John K. (Cyndie) Grogan...

Feb 1, 2020

Lois M. Jakobi (nee Merland), 85, was born in Norwood, Ohio on October 8, 1934 to August and Catherine (nee Egan) Merland. Lois married her husband, William Jakobi, on December 5, 1956. Together they raised 4 children: Mary, Michael, William, and Lawrence.  After 29 wonderful years together, William passed away on December 16, 1985. She started her career...

Jan 31, 2020

Donald C. Klinkhammer, 92, of West Chester, beloved husband of Barbara A. Klinkhammer (nee Gleason); devoted father of Teresa (Derrick) Denny and Colleen (Mauricio) Viola; loving grandfather of Luke (Janien) Denny, Stephen (Annelise) Denny, Caitlin Denny, Caleb (Penny) Denny, Cameron (Jessica) Denny, Jonathan Denny, Rebecca Denny, Abigail Denny, Charles Viola, Andrew Viola, Tobias Viola, Mary Beth Viola, Patrick...

Jan 30, 2020

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE VETERAN James M. Pack, 68, of Maineville, OH, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020.  He was born Wednesday, October 24, 1951 in Nippa, Kentucky to Gordan and Winona Pack. James is survived by his beloved wife, Susan (nee Waits) Pack; devoted children; Daniel Pack, Joseph (Claudia) Pack, Samuel Pack, Stacey Smith...

Jan 28, 2020

Jennifer N. Peresta , 43 of Trenton, OH passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Born in Tulsa, OK to Paul and Betty Peresta.

Jennifer was the loving mother of Dade Paul, Abigail and Kristian Zimpher, devoted daughter of Paul and Betty Peresta, loving partner of Edward Zimpher, dear sister of Michael (Kris) Peresta...

Jan 28, 2020

Life Legacy

Carolyn Sue (Cook) Wietzel, age 73, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and grandmother passed away on January 28, 2020 at Hospice of Cincinnati, Blue Ash.

A lifelong resident of Ohio, Carolyn was born July 4, 1946 in Berea. She was the third of four children born to Rosemary (Pratt) and Loren Cook....

Jan 24, 2020

Doris Jean Ferrier (Drumm), 89, of Mason, OH entered into the arms of her Lord on Friday, January 24, 2020. She was born in Pontiac, MI to Ford and Evelyn Drumm.

Doris was the devoted mother of the late Daniel (Kris), Dennis (Penny Amidon), Doug (Deb), Darren (Kelli) Ferrier and Diana (Mike) Velko, Dona (Dennis)...

Jan 23, 2020

Kenneth Edward Stephens, Sr., age 86, long-time resident of West Chester, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Barrington of West Chester.  He was born Saturday, August 19, 1933 in Revelo, Kentucky to Hurstle and Truey (nee Trammel) Stephens. Honorably discharged from the United States Army, Ken valued hard work and honesty.  In fact, he earned a great deal...

Jan 23, 2020

Elyse Simpson Weber of Naples, FL and formerly of Cincinnati, OH passed away January 23, 2020 at the age of 85.  She is survived by her many friends here in Naples and Cincinnati, her brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Jan Simpson of the Atlanta, GA area and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving...