The community is mourning the loss of a young man who lost his long courageous battle against osteosarcoma.

William “Mason” Bloom passed away Monday May 23 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital surrounded by his family just a few weeks shy of his 23rd birthday.

Mason was well loved by the community around him and greatly appreciated the support provided to both him and his family.

He was a 2018 graduate of Kenton High School.

His role in the community transitioned from athlete to coach with him sharing his knowledge with all the youth involved in the Kenton Stingrays swim team, the Hardin County YMCA Sea Dragons swim team, and the Kenton 8th Grade Football Team.

Visitation for Mason Bloom will be held Friday from 3:00 – 7:00 PM at the Schindewolf-Stout-Crates Funeral Home.

A funeral service will begin at 9 Saturday morning at the funeral home in Kenton.

Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery.

Here is the complete obituary:

William “Mason” Bloom fought a courageous battle against osteosarcoma until Monday, May 23, 2022 when he passed at Nationwide Children’s Hospital surrounded by his family. Mason was born to William “Jeff” and Michelle Bloom on June 11, 1999. He is preceded in death by grandparents William “Bill” and Janet Bloom. Mason leaves behind his beloved parents Jeff and Michelle Bloom, sisters Mallory (Ben) McPheron and Morgan (Travis) Downing. Grandparents Robert “Bob” and Carolyn Lambert. Maternal aunt Tina (Mike) Manns, paternal aunts Jennie (Charlie) Byers and Jackie (Gary) McNutt, many loving cousins, and his adored niece and nephew Madeline and Carter McPheron, with another niece (Downing) on the way.

Mason was a 2018 graduate of Kenton High school where he was a member of the…