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John M. Heck, 74 of Burlington, KY, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Villaspring of Erlanger. Mr. Heck proudly served our country in the United States Army and was retired from Cincinnati Bell. John is survived by his close friends; Janet, Steve, Timothy, Thomas and Tasha of Burlington, KY. Visitation will be held…

Gerald Samuel Lape, 75, of Lawrenceburg, IN, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Ridgewood Health Campus in Lawrenceburg, IN surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Lape was a retired Manager/Direct Mail for Disabled American Veterans in Cold Spring, KY. Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Beatrice Lape and their…

When I get to heaven, the first thing I am going to do is find you. The second thing I will do is never let you go again.” Maggie Lynn Yost passed peacefully in the arms of her father on the day of her birth, May 20, 2015. She was born at 5:04pm and passed…

Dave Chaney of Florence, KY, passed away Wednesday evening after a sudden heart attack at the age of fifty-six. Hailing originally from the midwest but married to a southern girl, Dave was a gentleman through and through. He was tall in stature with a characteristically deep, reassuring voice with which he shared his inexhaustible reserves…

Melvin Barth, age 93, died Sunday May 17, 2015 at his Erlanger residence. He was a retired Iron Worker and started in 1946 with Iron Workers Local 44. Mel was a proud Army veteran and served his country during WWII. He was a member of St. Pius Church in Edgewood. Survivors include his wife Evelyn…

Donald A. Stoll, beloved husband of the late Oleen “Sally” Stoll (nee Stanfill). Loving father of Curtis (Dawn) Stoll, Catherine (Bill) Kenney, Sandra (Mark) Groll, Ken (Lisa) Stoll, Thomas (Christy) Stoll. Cherished grandfather of Brett (Nicole), Tara (Lee), Jenna (Josh), Sean (Katherine), Nicole (Brendan), Lauren, Phillip (Rebecca), Nickolas (Stacia), Eric, Lindsay, Kenneth, Sydney (Nick), Taylor,…

COLD SPRING- Nancy J. Woeste, 69, passed away May 15th 2015 at St Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband Roy Woeste, Son Joe (Lisa) Woeste, Daughter Ronda (Kent) McCord, Brother Ronald McComas, Sisters Norma Carr and Linda Farwell, Grandchildren Kyle McCord, Josh McCord, Brendon McCord, Alex Woeste, Morgan Woeste…

Patricia Helen Heile (nee: Amann), 74, entered into eternal life on Friday, May 15, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, after a hard fought 11 year battle with cancer. She dedicated her life to her family, and was a selfless human being who volunteered for local charitable groups and church organizations, including many prayer groups.…

Ronald Edward Jobert, 88, entered into eternal life on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. He was preceded by his wife Norma Jobert (nee: Blackaby) in 2011. Ronald will be dearly missed by his son David Jobert and daughter Brenda Kroth; 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grand children; siblings Arthur, Leroy, Laverne,…

James H. Lipps, 76 of Winter Haven, FL, formerly of Erlanger, KY passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at St. Pete General Hospital in FL surrounded by his family. Mr. Lipps was a retired shoe merchandise manager for the Schottenstein/Value City Organization. He was an avid golfer and belonged to the 4 Lakes Golf…

Mark Stephen Daut, 60, of Florence, KY, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospice, in Edgewood. Mark was a 1973 graduate of Lloyd Memorial High School and worked as a parts manager for Summit. He is survived by his wife of 27 years Sherry Daut, daughter Jennifer Weber, son Mark Daut…

Frank M. “Doc” “Mickey” Little Jr., 70, of Erlanger, KY passed away on Tuesday May 12th, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY. He was a Principal at Canton Central High School (OH), a Headmaster of Covington Latin High School (KY), the Executive Director of Delray Youth Auto Vocational School/Leadership Academy (FL), and a…

Linda M. Heck, 67 of Burlington, KY, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 beside her loving husband at Villaspring of Erlanger. She was a homemaker and caregiver. Linda is survived by her husband of 48 years, John Heck of Burlington, KY and close friend, Janet Crase of Burlington, KY. Visitation will be held on…

Gloria Ann Rolfsen, 89, entered into eternal life on Saturday, May 9, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center in Edgewood, KY. Gloria graduated from Good Samaritan Nursing School and was a registered nurse for over 40 years. She was a member of St. Paul Church in Florence, KY and the Walton Senior Center. Gloria was…

Todd P. Streitenberger, 48, of Florence, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015, at his residence. Todd retired after working 20 years as a K-9 Officer for the Airport Police. After his retirement, Todd worked two years as a bailiff with the Boone County Sheriff’s Department and the past two years as a K-9…

ERLANGER- Arthur H. Brown, 75, passed away May 7th 2015 at St Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. He was a Produce Manager with the Kroger Company for 40 years, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree and a member of St Henry Parish. Preceded in death by his mother Virginia Ferguson (nee Passarge). Survivors include his wife Carol…

Richard E. “Dick” Winkler, 82 of Ft. Mitchell, KY passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood surrounded by his family. Dick proudly served our country in the United States Army. He was a retired salesman for Duk-it after 45 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and…

Samuel “Sam” Joseph Dailey III, 75, of Erlanger, KY, passed away, at his residence, on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. Sam worked as a tool and gauge inspector for General Electric. After his retirement, being an avid golfer and a member of several golf leagues, Sam worked as a starter at Kenton County Golf Course. During…

Ronald Lee Houston, 76 of Erlanger, KY passed away on Monday, May 4, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood surrounded by his family. Mr. Houston proudly served our county in the United States Air force and retired with GE in 1998. He enjoyed playing poker, watching horse races, Cincinnati Bengals and the Cincinnati Reds.…

Mary Helen Costantino, 82, entered eternal life at her residence in Hebron, KY on Monday, May 4, 2015. She served her community as a Registered Nurse for over 44 years. Mary was preceded by her husband Frank Costantino. She will be dearly missed by her son Keith (Rosemary) Westmeyer; 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation…

John Paul Hoober, 56, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. John was preceded in death by his parents Gene Paul and Mora Rose Hoober and his uncle Maurice Murphy. John is survived by his children: John R., Christopher J., and Cassandra M. Hoober; siblings Laura Huggins, Martin…

Marjorie Elizabeth Long nee Rauf, 88, of Ft. Wright, KY, passed away on Sunday May 3rd, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She retired from Proctor and Gamble as a human resource specialist and she was an active member of St. Agnes Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband James W.…

VILLA HILLS- Jessie C. Hamilton, 85, passed away Sunday May 3rd at St Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. He was a heavy equipment operator with Carlisle Construction for 33 years. He was an avid gardener who enjoyed hunting and collecting guns. Survivors include his wife Jean Hamilton of Villa Hills, children Debbie Bailey of Floyd Knobs…

Nicholas J. “Nick” Knasel, 91, of Erlanger, KY, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood. Nick was a WWII Army Veteran and worked for over 40 years with the Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company. He was a member of the American Legion Post 20 and the Sunday Morning Club. Nick…

William Hafey Montour,Jr. age 59 died Saturday May 2nd at his residence . Survivors include his wife Joanna Losier of Union; 2 sons Ethan and Nolan Losier of Union; a brother Lance Montour of Baltimore, MD. A memorial gathering will be held Friday May 8th from 4-6pm at Linnemann Funeral Home and Event Center, Burlington.…

Augustus Michael Galvin AKA ,GZ age 31, went home to be with the Lord May 2nd at his Covington residence. Michael worked in shipping at IHERB.com. He was a follower of Jesus Christ and attended 7 Hills Church. His father, Michael Galvin, preceded him in death. Survivors include his mother Barbara Edmonds of Florence; 2…

Dorothy “Dottie” Jean Poole, 79, passed into glory on Friday, May 1, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center in Edgewood, KY. Dottie was a square dancer for 29 years and a member of the KY Kuzzins and Crescent Squares dance clubs. She enjoyed bowling for 40 years and was a supervisor for the Dixie News…

Irene Creech Spencer, 83, of Crittenden, KY, passed away on Thursday April 30th, 2015, at her residence. She was a homemaker and a member of the Walton Senior Center. She was preceded in death by her husband James Creech; and her sister and two brothers. Irene is survived by her children, James Creech of Columbus,…

FLORENCE- Martha L. Price (nee Harris) 88, passed away April 27, 2015 at her daughter’s home in Florence. She worked as a secretary with the Covington Board of Education. Her husband, Robert T. Price, preceded her in death. Survivors include her children: Jena Price of Florence, Lori Beth Hopper of Florence, Jo Craven of Walton…

Theresa A. Beck nee Morgan, 78, of Erlanger, KY, passed away on Monday April 27th, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence. She was a tax specialist for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms of the U.S. Government and an active member of the First Church of Christ in Burlington. She was preceded in…

James K. Rogers, 72, Sr., entered into eternal life at his home in Union, KY, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, April 26, 2015. James, one of seven children, was born to Algernon and Bessie Rogers. James was an avid fan of the Reds, Louisville Cardinals and UK Wildcats. He loved to golf and…

Shirley D. Hutton, 73 of Covington, KY passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was a homemaker and childcare provider with Children’s Inc. She was a parishioner at St. John Church in Covington were she volunteered with the School and housekeeping for the Bishop of the Diocese. She also volunteered with…

Martha Jacqueline Kincaid Willis, age 84, died April 22nd, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a homemaker and a member of Belleview Baptist Church. Jacqueline was preceded in death by her husband Charles Ray Willis and her brother Don Kincaid. Survivors include her daughter Sheila (David) Merrell of Burlington; her son Don…

Leslie A. Holbrook, 70, of Villa Hills, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood. Mr. Holbrook retired in 1993 after serving as an educator for 27 years at Turkeyfoot Middle School – nine years as a teacher, 11 years as assistant principal, and seven years as principal. Leslie graduated…

Alvin “Al” Hadley, 81 of Edgewood, KY passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood surrounded by his family. Mr. Hadley was the owner of Hadley’s Carpet in Elsmere and owned United Carpet Outlet in Amelia. He was on the Board of the Kenton Co. Area Planning and Zoning for…

Tina T. Newman, 38, of Independence, KY, passed away, after a long illness, on Saturday April 18, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospital Edgewood. Tina was a 1995 graduate of Lloyd Memorial High School and worked at Citi Bank in customer service. She is survived by her parents Albert Newman (Terri) and Judy Martin (Peter), brothers…

Robert “Bob” Lee Kruetzkamp Jr., 74, of Ft. Thomas, KY passed away on Saturday April 18th, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Bob was also a bottler for Pepsi Cola for 45 years and a member of the teamsters union. He was preceded…

UNION-Elizabeth “Taffy” Steffen, 72, of Union, KY, passed away on Saturday April 18, 2015, at St Elizabeth Hospital surrounded by family and friends. She was born to the late Paul and Betty Griswold January 9, 1943. Taffy was a proud Mother, devoted Wife, loving Sister, supportive Friend, and held a strong belief in her faith…

William “Bill” Byron Schilling, 48, entered into eternal life on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at St. Elizabeth in Florence, KY. Bill will be dearly missed by his wife Michelle E. Schilling; his daughters Megan, Rebecca and Sara; his parents Byron Neil and Barbara Ann Schilling; siblings Rob Schilling and Beth Hedges (Toby); nieces and nephews…

Larry Joe Nelson, 59, of Union, KY, passed away on Saturday April 11, 2015, at his residence. During his life, Larry worked in Grocery Merchandising for Kroger for 31 years. 15 of those years in Louisville and 16 years in Cincinnati. He is a member and Elder at Lakeside Christian Church and a board member…

Pamela Jean Jones (nee. Ward), 65, entered into eternal life on Friday, April 10, 2015 at University Hospital in Cincinnati, OH surrounded by her loving family. Pamela was born in Newark, New Jersey. She was preceded in death by her parents E. Norman and Alice Ward and her sister Carol. She will be dearly missed…

Marianne Eibel Gregory, age 69 of Covington, KY died on April the 9th at St. Elizabeth Hospice Unit in Edgewood. She was retired from the IRS where she worked as a tax examiner. Survivors include her daughters Maureen Gregory (Adam Duke) of Covington, KY; Lori Laba (Tim) of West Chester, Ohio; and Tara Moore (David)…

Kelly Thomas Bridewell, 54 of Burlington passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 9, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence surrounded by his loving family. He was a retired maintenance man with Rockwell International Florence, KY. Kelly was a very happy and proud man who loved his bluegrass music. He is survived by his beloved daughter,…

A. Sharlene Welz Corbin, 76, of Elsmere, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood. During her life, Sharlene worked for 20 years with the Kentucky Post, 10 years for the Diocese of Covington, and 11 years with Fidelity Investments. She is survived by her son Tony Barker (Lauren), grandsons…

Georgia Mae Cobb, 78, of Erlanger, KY passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her loving children. Mrs. Cobb was born to the late George and Chessie (nee: Chisum) Wilkerson in 1936. She was long time waitress with Waffle House in Erlanger, KY for 38 years. Survivors include her children:…

Karen Louise Crone, 63, of Elsmere, KY, passed away on Wednesday April 8, 2015, at her residence. During her life, Karen worked as a housekeeper. She is survived by her children Stephanie Crone, and Heather Adams. Grandchildren Chelsea and Samantha Dietrich and Caden and Hadley Jane Adams, sister Linda Dektas, brothers Greg and Phillip Jay…

WALTON-Michael David Emral “Mike”, 32, passed away April 7th 2015 at his residence. He worked as a High-Temp Operator with Messier Bugatti in Walton KY. Survivors include his wife Tina Emral of Walton, daughters Hayden and Avery Emral of Walton, son Michael Jr. “MJ” Emral of Walton, Mother Terri Newman (step-father Albert) of Elsmere, Father…

Ruth Mary Gavin nee Borg, 91, of Villa Hills, passed away on Tuesday April 7th, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a homemaker and an active member of Blessed Sacrament Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Gavin. Ruth is survived by her brother-in-law, James Myres of Anderson Township,…

Norma Jean Brockman, 71, of Erlanger, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015 at the Hospice of Cincinnati. She is survived by her loving children, Mark (Debbie) Brockman of Cincinnati, OH and Jeanie Worley of Erlanger, KY. She also leaves behind her 5 grandchildren: Erin (Keith) Watters, Chase Worley, Audrey, Oliva, and Tyler Brockman. Visitation…

William Carl “Bill” Beschman, 50, of Burlington, KY, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, in Edgewood, KY. Bill was a 1983 graduate of Lloyd Memorial High School. He is survived by his wife Shannon Beschman, daughters Meghean and Cheyenne Beschman, granddaughter Kaydence Beschman, Mother Carla Line (Danny), Father Al Beschman…

Dennis B. Griffin, 72, entered into eternal life peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2015 surrounded by his family. Dennis will be dearly missed by his wife, Joyce (Bowen) Griffin, his daughter, Traci (Mike) Kautzman, and his sons Tony (Cheri) Griffin and Toby Griffin and his five grandchildren, Mitchell, Marcus, Austin, Paige and London Griffin. Dennis…

ERLANGER- Gerald R. Fitzenberger, 68, passed away Thursday April 2nd at the VA Medical Center in Cincinnati OH. He was a beer salesman/driver for Link Distributing for over 17yrs, involved with the Hobo Club in Ludlow, an avid UK fan and Air force Veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death…

Terri L. Raider, age 44 died unexpectedly on April 2nd, 2015. She was a resident of Hebron, KY and member of Lakeside Christian Church, Hebron Campus. Terri was a devoted wife and mother as well as a teacher at Ockerman Middle School in Florence. She was preceded in death by one brother, Chris. Survivors include…

Gail Dixon Cato, 80, of Union, died April 1, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood, Kentucky. She was a retired Employment coordinator for NKU and Cincinnati State. She was a founding member of Aids Volunteers of NKY, active in Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Triple Crown Doll Club, Bridge Club and Bunko. She was also a…

HEBRON- Roslyn Marie Grimes, 76, passed away Monday March 30th at St Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She worked in Housekeeping with the Holiday Inn and Ramada Inn for 20 plus years.. Preceded in death by her Son Thomas Raymond Grimes in 2009. Survivors include her daughter Paula Love of Hebron and son Mark Grimes of…

William P. (Bill) Fisher, age 72, passed away on March 30, 2015 after a long illness. He was a resident of Florence Kentucky for the last 23 years and formerly of Valencia CA. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara, sons Douglas and David, grandsons Austin, Mason and Dawson of Valencia, CA; sisters JoAnne…

Brigitte Ursula Junda, age 64 , died suddenly March 30,2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence , KY. She was a resident of Burlington, KY. Brigitte was a retired warehouse worker at Levi Strauss where she worked for many years. She was a longtime member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Burlington. Survivors…

Evelyn Lucille (Frost) Seeger, 88, died peacefully Monday, March 30, at the Baptist Convalescent Center in Newport, surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 12, 1927, in Covington, Ky., to Edward and Alvina (Thoss) Frost, and attended Sacred Heart grade school in Bellevue and Notre Dame Academy in Covington. She and the late Richard…

Polley Chajkowski, 71, of Erlanger, passed away on Sunday March 29th, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. She was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Florence and she worked at Equitable bag for a number of years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Betty Harris; her husband, John…

Marvin Moss, 94, of Edgewood, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Hillebrand Nursing Home surrounded by his family. He was a retired Molder with Michael Art and Bronze after __ years. Mr. Moss was a WWII Veteran of the Pacific Front in the United States Navy and a member of Blessed Sacrament Church…

Florice Geraldine “Gerry” Mellott died at Cold Spring Transitional Care Cold Spring, KY on March 28, 2015 at the age of 91. She was born in Travelers Rest, Kentucky. Her parents were Chester Wayne Scott and Lennie Rae Scott. She was a graduate of Union College in Barbourville, KY with a degree in elementary education.…

Bradley Pitzer, 49, entered eternal life on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY surrounded by his family. Brad was an avid fisherman and sports fan. He played football for Conner High School. Brad will be dearly missed by his sons Jonathan and Cameron Pitzer; Parents Don and Rosemary Pitzer; brothers…

Judith D. “Judy” Heidrich, 75, of Villa Hills, KY, passed away, at her residence, on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Judy was a homemaker and a member of Blessed Sacrament Church. She is survived by her husband of 54 years Dan Heidrich, daughters Danell Mescher (D. Scott), and Julie Pauly (John), grandchildren Madelyn, Scott Jr., and…

Judy Gronner of Erlanger, KY loved by all who knew her, passed away on March 27, 2015 in St. Elizabeth Hospice after a long illness. She was 66 years old. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Rob, her son Jack and his wife Niki, of San Antonio, TX and son Matt and…

VILLA HILLS Jonna S. Ladenburger (nee Bush), 56, passed away Thursday March 26th at St Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood KY. She worked for St Elizabeth Healthcare in Medical Records for 24 years. Jonna was a long time member of Immanuel United Methodist Church. She was an active volunteer where she received a special award from…

Cheryl Gay Barth (nee Poore), 52, of Fort Thomas, KY passed peacefully on March 24th. She was the beloved wife of Joseph P Barth Jr (Joe) for nearly 31 years. Cheryl most recently was a sales and marketing representative for Acosta Inc. She also worked for Procter & Gamble, American Greetings and Delta Airlines. Her…

Howard Clayton Tinnell, Sr., 85, of Ft. Mitchell, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. Mr. Tinnell was a retired pipefitter after 40 years with the Ford Motor Co. in Batavia, OH. He was a member of the Masons, Scottish Rite and he was a KY Colonel. He is…

Cleveland Giles, 48, entered into eternal life on Monday, March 23, 2015 at his residence in Elsmere, KY. He was preceded in death by his Parents Cleveland, Sr. and Mary Patricia Giles and his sister Mary Teresa Ligon. Cleveland will be dearly missed by his sisters: June (Charles) Barton of Florence, KY, Marsha (Don) Calhoun…

Thomas P. Beck, 74, of Erlanger, KY, passed away on Saturday March 21st, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. His first job was as a mechanic with Don Beiler Garage and he retired as a truck driver for 32 years for a number of companies including Klawitter, Lennox and Wintz. He also was an…

Agnes Rita Staverman, 90, died Friday, March 20, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert “Bob” Staverman and son Thomas Staverman. She is survived by her children: Bob Staverman of Villa Hills, KY, Jim (Ellen) Staverman of Edgewood, KY, Richard Staverman of Latonia, KY, David…

COVINGTON- Patricia “Pat” Brooks, 77, passed away Tuesday March 17th at Baptist Towers Nursing Home in Covington. She worked for K-Mart for 20 plus years and was a member of St Henry Parish. She was preceded in death by two children Joey and Lisa King. Survivors include her son Jim (Kathy) King of Taylors SC,…

Phyllis Lyons, 85, of Erlanger, passed away on Saturday March 14th, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. She worked as sales representative for McAlpins or now Dillard’s for 25 years and was a graduate of Holmes High School. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Jerome P. Lyons: her brothers,…

Shirley Mae Giese, (nee Hauenstein) 88, died 3-13-15. Born in the Clifton neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH, she graduated from Hughes High School in 1945. She married Frank in 1946 and raised her family in Bridgetown. She was a 60 year member of St. Jude Parish. She worked into her 70’s for the Community Press and…

Ronald D. Martinez, at the age of 64, went to be with the Lord on March 10th 2015. He was born in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Lived in California for 25 years and relocated to other states through his employment with Boeing Corporation. He retired in August 9th 2006, after 30 years of loyal service with…

Jerry E. Abney, 79, of Erlanger, KY, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospital Edgewood. He played football for Newport High School and Eastern Kentucky University, and obtained his Masters degree from Xavier University. Jerry, for a period of time, owned and operated Creative Imprints Screen Printing in Erlanger, KY. In…

COVINGTON- James M. Ochs, 43, passed away Saturday March 7th 2015 at St Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood KY. He was a landscaper who owned and operated Turf Jockey’s landscaping for the past two years. He was preceded in death by his father John R. Ochs and Brother Paul Ochs. Survivors include his Mother Linda Ochs…

Joan Burkhardt, 80, of Covington, was born at her home, 120 W. 6th St. across from Mother of God Church and she passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family on March 5th, 2015. She worked as a buyer for Procter and Gamble for 17 years, she was a member of Mother of…

?Thomas “Tom” Edward Stenger age 64, died Wednesday March 4th at St. Elizabeth Hospice. He was retired from the maintenance department in the Parks division for Green Twp. in Hamilton County and currently worked for Enterprise. Tom was a resident of Burlington, KY and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. He was a…

John Anthony Mairose Sr., 71, of Erlanger, KY, passed away on Tuesday March 3rd, 2015, at his residence. He was a machine mechanic for Revlon, Husman, and Gold Metal Products for 28 years. He was preceded in death by his brothers, James, Joseph, and Paul Mairose; his sisters, Rita Spaulding and Mary Knight; and his…

EDGEWOOD- Robert L. Owen, 87, passed away peacefully February 25th 2015 at his residence in Edgewood. He retired after 21 years of service as an Indiana State Trooper and joined St Elizabeth Medical Center as Director of Security, retiring after 16 years. Bob was a member of the Masonic Fraternity- Lodge 677 Gary IN and…

Walter Roland Painchaud, , age 69 , died at St. Elizabeth Medical Center Hospice on Wednesday , February 25th. He was a resident of Florence , KY. He was a retired clerical worker. Walter was preceded in death by a sister Shirley Smith and a brother Ernest “Pinky” Painchaud. Survivors include his siblings, Irene Oquendo…

Karla Helen (Stegelmeier) Nurnberg, 68, passed away on Sunday February 22, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. Karla was born in Rexburg, Idaho on June 15, 1946 to Louis Otto and Dora Minnie (Jensen) Stegelmeier. Raised on the family farm in Green Timber, the daughter of an Idaho spud and Holstein dairy farmer, she…

Mary Jean Poston, age 87, died at her residence on Sunday February 22nd after a lengthy illness. She was long time Member of Burlington Baptist Church and a Burlington resident. She worked for 30 years with the Boone County Fiscal Court as a receptionist and secretary for the Judge Executive’s Office. Her husband, Nelson Poston,…

John William Gompper, 70, of Burlington, KY, passed away on Feb. 22, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood surrounded by his loving family and friends. Mr. Gompper proudly served our country in the United States Air Force and graduated from Xavier University with his Masters. He was a retired engineer with Cincinnati Bell and…

Robert “Bob” L. Sturgis, 78, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2015 at his home of 49 years in Florence. The fourth of five children born to Mary and John Sturgis in Cincinnati, OH, Bob graduated from Central High School in 1954 and began working at Shillito’s in 1955. He met Ruth Ann Kroth in…

Marian Jones, 79, of Florence, passed away on Friday February 20th, 2015. She was a secretary for TANK for over 25 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Jones; and her brothers, Eugene, Louis, and Carl Smith; and her sister, Frances Hauss. Marian is survived by her children: Wendy Ivey of Florence,…

ERLANGER- Dorothy Jean Goetz (nee Hartigan), 84, passed away Thursday February 19th at Baptist Village Care Center in Erlanger. She was a member of St Henry Parish, graduate of St Elizabeth Nursing School and was a registered nurse with St Elizabeth Hospital for 30 plus years. Preceded in death by her husband Edward Goetz, brother…

Mark Lustenberg , age 55, died suddenly February 18th . He was a carpenter for 27 years, and a proud member of Carpenters Union Local #2. Mark also enjoyed old trucks, fast cars and loud motorcycles. He resided in Ft. Thomas, KY. Survivors include his mother and step – father Ron & Jeanetta Dabney of…

Brian K. Perkins, 49, of Florence, KY, passed away on Wednesday February 18th, 2015, at the University of Cincinnati Hospital surrounded by his family. He was a salesman for iSqFt and a member of the Florence Baptist Temple. He was preceded in death by mother, Patricia Perkins, and his brother, Adam Perkins. Brian is survived…

RESTVIEW HILLS-­? James “Jim” G. Osborne, 81, passed away Tuesday February 17th at his residence in Crestview Hills. Jim received his law degree from the University of Kentucky and started his legal career as a district attorney for the Commonwealth Department of Transportation, served as an Assistant Attorney General in Frankfort for two years before…

Audrey Marie Stadtmiller, 88, of Cold Spring, KY, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015, at Woodcrest Manor, in Elsmere. Audrey was the manager of the NKU bookstore from its beginning until her retirement in 1988. She was a member of St. Joseph Cold Spring and St. Mary Ladies Club. She was preceded in death…

Vera M. Konerman, 96, of Covington, passed away on Saturday February 14th, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Konerman; and her sister, Alma Zerhusen. Vera is survived by her daughter, Judy (David) Schuler of Erlanger; and her grandchildren, Brian (Marlene) Schuler of Walton, and Dawn (Jeff) Groneck of Taylor Mill. She…

Susan M. Wagner, age 57, died Saturday, February 14th at her Florence, KY home following a lengthy fight with cancer. She worked for many years as a physical education teacher at St. Paul Elementary School in Florence, KY, and recently as a faculty member at the University of Memphis in Memphis, TN. Susan was a…

Frank P. Battaglia, 93 of Ft. Wright, KY passed away on February 14, 2015. Mr. Battaglia was the owner/entrepreneur of Battaglia Produce. His daughter, Julie Battaglia and brother, John Battaglia, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Jane Battaglia, sons, Mike Battaglia of Erlanger, KY and Mark (Shari) Battaglia of Aurora, IN,…

Donna Patricia Hollman, 66 of Union, KY passed away on Thursday, February 12th, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence. “Mrs. Hollman” was a retired teacher of more than 20 years. She taught at St. Benedict and St. Augustine Schools in Covington and St. Joseph Academy in Walton, KY. She was a member at St.…

John “Jack” Huenefeld Sr., 86, of Ft. Thomas, KY, passed away on Thursday February 12th, 2015, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia “Jenny” Huenefeld. Jack is survived by his sons, Jack Huenefeld Jr. of Kansas City, MO, Jim (Patty) Huenefeld of Ft. Thomas, Joe Huenefeld…