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FLORENCE- Janice Wilson (nee Jones), 67, passed away February 11th 2015 at her residence in Florence. She operated a children’s daycare out of her home through Children’s Incorporated. She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Wilson. Survivors include her son Ray Wilson of Covington, daughter Velvet Branham of Covington, Brother Terry Jones of…

Rose Mary Hook (nee Hunnefeld), 83, of Cincinnati, OH, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospice, in Edgewood. Rose worked as a nurse for St. Elizabeth from 1949 until her retirement in 1997. She served as the Vice-President of Nursing at St. Elizabeth, a member and President of the Health Care…

Marvin Louis Knobloch , age 83, died February 10 at St. Elizabeth Hospice. He was a resident of Villa Hills. Marvin was a veteran of the United States Marines and retired from Western Southern Insurance Company. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara and a son Michael. Survivors include 3 daughters, Linda (Dave)…

William Dennis “Bill” Smith, 64, of Covington, KY, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, in Edgewood. Bill was a retired postal worker for the U.S. Postal Service and a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Leila Smith, son William Smith, son Robert Smith, daughter…

Regina Cordelli, 99, entered eternal life on Monday, February 9, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. Her husband Nazarene Cordelli preceded Regina in passing in 2005. She will be dearly missed by her sons: Dominick (Milly) Cordelli and Stephen Cordelli; grandchildren: Maria Rambo of Miami, FL, Kathy (Steve) Copa of Miami, FL, Paula…

COVINGTON- Lawrence “Larry” Olliges Jr, 77, passed away Thursday February 4th at Rosedale Green Nursing Home in Covington. He was a Vietnam Veteran, and retired at the rank of Commander after serving 35 years in the U.S. Navy. Larry held a Master’s Degree in Education and served on the Board of Directors at Indiana University,…

Loretta Wanda Snyder, 89, entered eternal life on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY. Wanda was a member of Mary Queen of Heaven Church in Erlanger, KY and the Ralph W. Fulton VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in passing by her loving husband Franklin E. Snyder, siblings Bernard (Madge),…

Richard J. Callahan, 80 of Villa Hills, KY, passed away on Feb. 3, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Callahan was an office manager with New York Life Ins. for 25 years, retiring; and later worked for Union Central Life Ins. He was a longtime member of St. Joseph Church and…

CRESTVIEW HILLS- Gloria Mae Morris (nee Holoch), 85, passed away February 3rd at St Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood. She was a homemaker and a member of First Church of Christ in Burlington (formally a member of Lakeside Christian Church). Survivors include her husband Gaylord Morris Jr. of Crestview Hills, daughter Marcia (Rick) Hatfield of…

Gary Robert Ollier, 58, of Lawrenceburg, IN, passed away on Monday February 2nd, 2015, at his residence surrounded by his family. He retired from Duke Energy after 39 years as a Senior Specialist Representative. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Ollier, and his brother Rick Ollier. Gary is survived by his loving…

Carl H. Cummins of Burlington, Kentucky died peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2015 at the age of 81.Carl Cummins is survived by his wife, Kathryn (Bell) Cummins of Burlington; his children, Don (Robin) Cummins of Burlington, Dianne (Keith) Stillwell of Danville, KY; his grandchildren, Alison Cummins, Brittany Stillwell Krebs, Kelsey Stillwell, and Laura Cummins; his…

William Francis Clayton, age 87, passed away at his home in Covington, KY on January 30, 2015 after a brief illness. He was born May 19, 1927 to Lillian Ballard and Alford Clayton of Fort Mitchell, KY. A 1945 graduate of Saint Henry high school, and an Army veteran (1954-56), he was preceded in death…

Sarah “Betty” Ferris Cahill, 84 of Erlanger, KY passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Doverwood Village in Hamilton, OH. Betty was a retired Clerical worker with Western-Southern Life Insurance Company for 38 ½ years. She was five-year volunteer for the NKY Relay Center for the Deaf. Betty was preceded in death by her…

Evelyn “Lyn” Lenhoff 87, of Union Kentucky died Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Madonna Manor Care Center, Villa Hills, Ky. She retired as a registered nurse from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. She was a member of St. Barbara Church, Tri-City Seniors, The Red Hat Society, and Transatlantic Brides and Parents Association. Her husband Ronald…

San Juan C. Romero, 83, of Ft. Wright, KY passed away on January 24th, 2015 at his residence. San Juan served in the United States Air Force, where he began his career in Air Traffic, and was a veteran of the Korean War. As a child San Juan imagined flying cars and later thrived in…

EDGEWOOD- Stephen (Steve) Brewer, 67, passed away Saturday January 24th in Bradenton FL. He worked as an Attorney with Montgomery Rennie Jonson and was a member of Mary Queen of Heaven Parish. Survivors include his wife Nancy Brewer of Edgewood, son Mike (Dawn) Brewer of Independence KY, son Dave (Katie) Brewer of West Chester OH,…

Thomas L. Urton age 71 died Saturday January 24th at his Florence residence. He was the owner of DataMark mailing services. Thomas served proudly as a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army, serving for over 21 years and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife Hannelore Urton of Florence; his children…

Jeff “Bubba” Henry, 31, of Harrison, OH, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Mercy Health Harrison Medical Center. Jeff, a 2002 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School, was an electrician for Kraft Electrical Contracting. He is survived by his wife Stephanie Preston Henry, sons Issac and Westin Henry, Parents Carol and Jeff…

Mary Steger, 85, of Erlanger, KY, passed away on Saturday January 24th, 2015, at Baptist Village Nursing Home in Erlanger. She was a typist for Motorola for 25 years and an auxillary member of VFW Post 2494 in Irving, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Steger Jr.; her brothers, Edward and…

Kathleen Hofmann, 69, entered eternal life on Friday, January 23, 2015, at her residence in Erlanger, KY. She was a loving mother and a dear friend to many. Kathleen loved to quilt by hand. She was preceded by her husband Fred “Skip” Hofmann on February 9, 2013. Kathleen will be dearly missed by her daughters…

EDGEWOOD- Patrick J. Murphey, 55, passed away Friday January 23rd at his residence in Edgewood, KY. He was an Operations Manager with BDP International and a Cleveland Browns fan. He was active with the YMCA RC Durr location in Burlington, creating an annual swimming fundraiser. He also enjoyed golfing, basketball, volleyball and hiking with his…

Margaret “Kay” Cassidy (nee Kopp), 92, of Erlanger, KY, passed away on Friday January 23rd, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospice Care in Edgewood. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and she also volunteered at Be Concerned. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward “Bud” Cassidy; her daughter, Pat McDermott; her son,…

Gloria June Robinson was called Home by the Good Lord on January 22, 2015 after 92 years, most of that time spent helping others. She was preceded by her loving husband of 52 years George Frank Robinson; her father Leonard Kuhlmeyer and mother Ada Hayden; and sisters Judy & Phyllis, and brother Jerry. She will…

Ronald “Ronnie” Hudson, 33, entered into eternal life on Thursday, January 22, 2015. A loving father, fiancé, son, brother, friend; Ronnie loved spending his free time riding his motorcycle, playing at a local bowling league and training his dog Fifty. He will be dearly missed by his beloved fiancé Amy Renee Strunk, children Ethan, Brayden…

Anne Frederiksen Waite, 96, of Ryland Heights, KY, passed away on Thursday January 22nd, 2015, at her residence in Ryland Lakes Country Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Guy Waite; her son, Edward Guy Waite Jr.; her daughter, Sandy Price; and her brother and sisters. Anne is survived by her daughter-in-law,…

David Lee Byrne, 58 of Florence, KY, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Byrne was a Bonds Underwriter for Great American Insurance in Cincinnati. He is survived by his son, Ian (Chelsea) Byrne of Erlanger, KY and brothers and sisters; Kristine (Jimi) Jones of Ft. Wright, KY, Greg (Andrea) Byrne…

Thomas S. Williams, age 74 and a resident of Edgewood died January 19, at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center. Tom was a very accomplished reporter for The Kentucky Post, the Community Recorder, The Lexington Herald Leader, and The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle and was the recipient of many awards for his journalism, including the Scripps…

Joseph Lee Linton, 52, of Erlanger, KY, passed away on Sunday January 18th, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. He retired as the treasurer for the City of Edgewood after 27 years and he had also worked at Piercefield corporation. He graduated from Thomas Moore College summa cum laude. He was preceded in death…

Betty Jean Watters née Riesenberg, 86, of Covington, KY died Sunday, January 18th, at Rosedale Manor surrounded by her family. Retired from Cincinnati Bell after 29 years, member of Mary, Queen of Heaven Church, accomplished speaker with Toastmasters International and longtime member of the Cursillo Movement. Beloved wife of the late Richard Watters, Sr. Devoted…

Robert “Bob” Schmidlin, 72, entered into eternal life on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at University of Cincinnati Hospital. He was a member of the VFW Post 6423 of Erlanger, KY, the Moonlight Hunting and Fishing Club, the Knights of Columbus at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Burlington, KY and played in multiple golf leagues.…

Robert “Bob” Schmidlin, 72, entered into eternal life on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at University of Cincinnati Hospital. He was a member of the VFW Post 6423 of Erlanger, KY, the Moonlight Hunting and Fishing Club, the Knights of Columbus at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Burlington, KY and played in multiple golf leagues.…

Luella Cason Burcham, 93, of Belleview Bottoms (Boone Co.) passed away Jan. 17th at Villa Springs. She is preceded in death by her husband Allen (2006) and son John (2012). She is survived by daughter Hope Ryle (John), sons Ronnie (Sally), Larry (Bev) Jim (Sharon), Barry (Rose) and daughter-in-law Debbie Burcham, sister, Betty Scroggin, sister-in-law…

EDGEWOOD- Edwin Dwight “Dinny” McGarvey, 81, passed away January 17th at St Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood. He worked for DuBois Chemical for 39 years where he was a Divisional Sales Manager. After graduating from Villa Madonna College (Thomas More), he served as a Lieutenant in the US Coast Guard, were he was an aviator…

Thelma L. Roberts, 93, of Elsmere, KY, passed away Friday, January 16, 2015, at Woodcrest Manor, in Elsmere. She worked as a meat wrapper for over 25 years at Remke Markets. During her life Thelma was very involved in her community and a member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, a Kentucky Colonel, member of…

Virgiline “Vee” Finney, 100, of Covington, KY, passed away on Wednesday January 14th, 2015, at Baptist Convalescent Center in Newport. She was an accountant and FCC Operator for Baker Hughes and NBC for about 25 years. She was a resident of the Covington Ladies Home for several years. She was preceded in death by her…

Janie Howard, nee: Trimble, 64 of Lexington, KY and formerly of Staffordsville, KY, passed away on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Janie was a retired stocker with JC Penny in Lexington, KY. She was an active member of Grace Freewill Baptist Church in Lexington, KY and also a member of the…

Margaret Eleanor “Peggy” Buechel, 86, of Florence, KY, passed away on January 12, 2015, at Woodcrest Manor, in Elsmere. Peggy worked for 23 years at Western Union in Cincinnati and later for 8 years at the IRS in Covington. She was a member of St. Paul Church and formerly a member of Goodtimers, Young Grandmothers,…

Blanche Bowen, 78, entered eternal life, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY, on Friday, January 9, 2015. She was a member of Hebron Lutheran Church, an avid history buff, passionate ceramic hobbies and lover of animals. Blanche was preceded by her parents Bartolomeo and Eleanora Agostina Zolezzi, brothers Tony and Dino as well as…

Wanda Smithson, 73, entered eternal life, at her residence in Florence, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 9, 2015. She was a member of the Immanuel United Methodist Church in Lakeside Park, KY and the Northern Kentucky Emmaus Community. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents James & Lillian Wells; as well…

Mary Christine (Chris) Lustenberg, age 56, died suddenly January 8th, 2015 at her Burlington residence. She was a homemaker. Her husband Mike Lustenberg of Burlington, her son Alex (Jayme) Lustenberg of Burlington, her mother Nancy Houston of Burlington and her dog Toby all survive her. Chris graduated from Villa Madonna Academy in 1976. Chris enjoyed…

Richard L. Daniels, 77, of Erlanger, KY, passed away on Wednesday January 7th, 2015, at Indiansprings Nursing Home in Oakley. He retired as a psychologist after working 40 years in private practice and taught for Cincinnati State. He also was the former president of the Kentucky Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, he had two…

Raymond J. Hoppenjans , age 83, died at his Florence residence on January 7, 2015. He was a retired Home Builder and milkman. Ray was a proud Army veteran and member of St. Paul Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Maria Hoppenjans and a son Dieter. Survivors include 2 sons, Mike and…

Evelyn B. Perry, age 73, died Tuesday January 6th, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a homemaker and a resident of Burlington, KY. Survivors include her husband Donald Perry and her children Terry Lynn Anderson, Beverly Ann McIntosh, Vernon Lee Perry, Tammy Lee Potter, Tracy Ann Noel , Neal Gene Perry and…

Whitson, Raymond T., Jr., of Parrish, Florida, age 85. Born in Covington, Kentucky to Raymond T. Whitson, Sr., and Jessie Gray Whitson on October 5, 1929. Ray graduated from Holmes High School, class of 1947, where he served as Treasurer of his class and met classmates whose friendships he maintained throughout his life. As a…

Earl L. Spaulding, 89, of Ft. Mitchell, KY passed away at Madonna Manor, January 5, 2015. Earl was a veteran of WWII serving in the Marine Corps and a recipient of 3 purple hearts. He was a most amazingly devoted husband, father, and papaw, and dedicated business man. Earl is preceded in death by his…

Marcia A. Klaene (nee: Adick) 71, of Lakeside Park, KY, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. She was the consummate mother and grandma. She was a woman of great passion for others, and will be remembered by many for her endless energy and outreach. She was a…

HEBRON- Ruth Theresa Warning, 85, passed away January 4th 2015 at Baptist Village care Center in Erlanger. She was a homemaker and owner of Jerry Superette Grocery Store for several years. She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Warning, grandson Jason Arrasmith, brothers Paul, Robert and Richard Heimbrock. Survivors include daughter Susan (Steve)…

Emma Jean Rowland, 87, of Erlanger, KY, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015, at the Newport Baptist Convalescent Center. Emma was a member of Erlanger Baptist Church and the Midway Club. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell Rowland in 2012 and her daughter Linda Stansel in 2010. She is survived by…

Constance Elaine Grennan, 85, of Cincinnati, OH passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015 at Rosedale Manor in Covington. She was a retired Pension Administrator with the Local Plumbing/Fitting #59. She was preceded in death by here husband, Glenn Blood. She is survived by her three sons, Tim Blood of Cincinnati, OH, Terry Blood of…

Arlie Caudill of Burlington, KY passed away peacefully on January 1, 2015 at the age of 71. Beloved husband of 52 years to Ethel Jean Caudill (nee Elliott). Loving father of Juanita (Michael) Turner. Proud grandfather of Hunter and Paige Turner. Loving brother of Lorene (Dan) Willcott, Sr., Edith (Lonnie) Brady, Gladys (Michael) Schroder, and…

Patricia “Pat” Louise Rose, age 70 died December 30, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a homemaker and a resident of Burlington. A daughter, Belinda Dudgeon, preceded Pat in death. Survivors include her husband of 50 years Dexter Rose of Burlington; a son William “Bill” (Kelly) Rose of Hebron; a son Scott…

Jonathan J. Miller, 100, of Cincinnati formerly of Cleveland Heights, OH, and Clearwater, FL. He was a dedicated, much loved teacher of higher math for 30 years at Cleveland Heights High School and Cleveland State University. He also was an outstanding tennis and basketball player and a highly successful high school tennis coach. Many of…

Carolyn Leah Scheben (nee Nicholson), born on April 11, 1943, was called to her eternal rest with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 29th 2014, After a months long battle with Pancreatitis. Born in Cincinnati, Mrs. Scheben, grew up alongside her Sister, Bev in Lakeside Park, Ky. Before the birth of her children she worked…

Raymond N. Skirvin, 92, of Glencoe, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014 at the VA Veteran Center in Ft. Thomas. Raymond was a WWII Veteran. He was a member of the U.S. Army 1876 Aviation Battalion attached to the Air Corp. During his life, Raymond worked for 15 years as a builder for Albee Homes.…

Eileen Clare Lentz, 94, of Walton, KY, passed away December 27, 2014 at Batavia Nursing Care. Eileen was a retired attorney with Western Southern for 47 years and served our country in the United States Army. Eileen is survived by her brother, Glenn Lentz of Erlanger, KY, four nieces, one nephew, a great niece, two…

Patsy M. Howser, 77, of Florence, KY, formerly of Shelbyville, KY, passed away on Saturday December 27, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY. She retired as a sales manager from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, was a big UK basketball fan and an avid bridge player. She is survived by her daughters,…

Walter Elmer Bonfert, 68, entered into eternal life on Friday, December 26, 2014, at his residence in Florence, KY. Walt was a US Navy veteran. He retired from H.K. Systems after 20+ years of work. He was preceded in death by his wife Paula Bonfert. Walt will be dearly missed by his children: Kasey Bond…

Rev. Louis Jasper, 90, entered eternal life on December 26, 2014 at Rosedale Manor in Covington, KY. Father Jasper was born to Herman George and Marie Jasper on December 23, 1924 in Carrollton, KY. Ordained to the priesthood by Bishop William T. Mulloy on June 2, 1951. He served the Diocese of Covington in many…

Jim Voorhees, 43, of Ryland Heights, KY, passed away on Tuesday December 23rd, 2014 at his residence. He was a graduate of Simon Kenton High School. He is survived by his parents, Stan and Bernice Voorhees of Ryland Heights; his daughter, Katrina Voorhees of Independence; his sisters, Kathy Voorhees of Delhi, and Jenny (Dan) Llambi…

Stanley Paul Vanlandingham, age 84, died Monday December 22nd at St. Elizabeth Hospice Unit in Edgewood. He was a retired truck driver for Roadway Express and a proud veteran of the Army and served during the Korean War. Stanley was a member of the Lakeside Christian Church and Post 109 of The American Legion. A…

Charlotte A. Schwarte, 85, of Villa Hills, KY, passed away on Monday December 22th, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY. She was a homemaker and avid golfer for many years. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Paulette Duennes. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Paul Schwarte of…

Sr. Annita Schirmer, OSB, 88, faithful member of St. Walburg Monastery for over 68 years, died on December 20. She was born in Warsaw, KY on October 12, 1926 to the late Samuel and Anna Klaren Schirmer. She was the oldest of five children and is survived by her sister, Margaret Coomer (Ed), her brother,…

Mary Virginia Felthaus (nee Ralenkotter), 89, of Lakeside Park, KY, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. Mary was a homemaker and graduate of St. Henry High School. She is survived by her husband of 67 years Robert Felthaus, daughter Christine Felthaus Wieck (Robert) of East Greenwich, RI, daughter…

John Schwartz, 69, of Ft. Mitchell, KY, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. He was a retired Sprinkler Fitter with local 669. John was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Rita Schwartz and his sister Pat. He is survived by his children Jon and Becci,…

Nellie McCarty, 93 of Florence, KY, passed away on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 at Florence Park Care Center. Nellie was a retired Supervisor with Cincinnati Bell for 50 years. She was a member of Erlanger United Methodist Church, Cincinnati Pioneers Club of America, board member for Tank Transportation and Woodspoint Nursing Home and an active…

Deborah S. (Kidd) Connett , age 64, died at her Burlington residence on Wednesday December 17th. She was a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Deborah was the daughter of the late James and Dorothy Kidd. Survivors include her husband Timothy (Tim) of Burlington; son Shawn J. Connett of Burlington; a daughter Erin Lee Burley…

Richard Wayne Stansel, 68, of Covington, KY, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. During his life, Mr. Stansel worked in the office at UPS and was in sales at Simon and Fischer Honda. He is survived by his children Michelle Stansel Hensley (Terry), Chad Stansel (Christian), and Erin Jackson (Scott), his…

Mary Margaret “Peggy” Raaker (nee: McNeil), 63, entered eternal life at her home, surrounded by her family, in Villa Hills on December 17, 2014. Peggy was a member of St. Joseph of Crescent Springs, KY and the Villa Hills Garden Club. She was preceded by her parents Walter and Dorothy McNeil and brothers Walter “Duffy”…

Robert “Bob” John Edwards, 91, of Crestview Hills, KY, passed away on Wednesday December 17th, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family. He graduated from Beechwood High School in 1941 and enlisted in the Army Air Corp. He also was a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the 449th Bomber Group Association, a former member…

Mary Louise Vagedes, 84, of Elsmere, KY, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospice, in Edgewood. During her life Mary worked as a nurse with St. Elizabeth in Covington and was the bookkeeper for the Antique Auto Shop of which she was part owner. She is survived by her husband of…

Lula French (Turner) age 66 of Erlanger, KY was called home on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2014. Lula was born on Dec. 12, 1948 in Perry County, KY to Elmer and Edith Turner (A True Coal Miners Daughter). She was a button holer for many years at Saturday Knight LTD. Lula was loved by so many.…

HEBRON- Tracy A. Wakefield (nee Griesinger), 49, passed away peacefully December 14th 2014 at St Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a librarian with Calvary Christian School and a member of Hebron Lutheran Church. Tracy is survived by her husband Jim Wakefield and daughter Regan Wakefield. Visitation will be held Friday December 19th from 5pm…

Arthur “Art” Anthony Sudbrack, 93, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas, KY. Art was a veteran of the US Navy, as a member of the SeaBee Battalion #5 and served in the South Pacific, receiving the Navy Combat Ribbon with Stars. Art was a member…

David Charles Arnett, 69, of Villa Hills, KY, passed away on Friday December 12th, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family. He graduated from Jessamine County High School in 1963 and from Asbury College in 1967. He was a respiratory therapist for St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. He was preceded in death by his…

Kenneth Barry Boster, Sr., 73, entered into eternal life on Friday, December 12, 2014 at his residence in Union, KY. He was an Alumni of the University of Kentucky, a Kentucky Colonel, and attended the First Church of Christ in Union, KY. Ken will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 50 years, Judy…

Elinor J. Menez (nee Kyle), age 86, of Ft. Mitchell, KY, formally of Arlington, MA, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014 in the comfort of her son’s home. Born in Mishawaka, IN, she attended St. Joseph, St. Monica and lastly Misawaka High School from which she graduated in the Class of 1946. In 1946 she…

Gerald Franklin Grigson, 79, entered eternal life on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Lakeridge Acres Care Center in Cincinnati, OH. Gerald was preceded by his parents Samuel and Rita Bell Grigson; stepchildren Linda Pace and Vickie Joe Brown; as well as his brother Paul Wendell. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of…

ERLANGER- Mary F. Hawkins, 66, passed away peacefully at her residence in Erlanger. Survivors include her husband Jim Hawkins of Cleves OH, daughter Shelia Neal of Erlanger, daughter Theresa (Paul) Brockert of Colerain Township, step-daughters Pam Stanley of West Chester OH and Kim Wright of Cleves OH, sister Lucille Knight of Burlington NC. Also surviving…

William Joseph Ravenscraft, 86, of Erlanger, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014 at Baptist Village in Erlanger surrounded by his family. Mr. Ravenscraft was a Graduate of Newport High School and attended the University of Cincinnati Evening College where he received his BS Administration. His favorite interests were genealogy, stamp collecting and big band music.…

Thomas Frederick “Tom” O’Bryan, age 71, died peacefully at his Florence residence on Dec 4th. He was retired, but formerly owned several successful businesses and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his son John O’Bryan and a grandson Kyle O’Bryan. Survivors include his wife Sharon of Florence,…

William E. Tumblison, Jr., 68, of Fairfield Township, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014 at Hospice of SW Ohio surrounded by his family. Mr. Tumblison proudly served our country in the United States Navy and was retired as a Construction Superintendent. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan (nee: Nestheide) Tumblison and their 5…

Dorothy Lou Sims, 73, of Independence, KY, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital Ft. Thomas. She retired after 20 years of service with the Federal Prison in Milan, MI. Dorothy is survived by her son Samuel Sims (Jean), daughter Renee Harwood (Eric), 6 grandchildren: Eric Harwood, Tracie King, Brandon Harwood,…

Lee R. Frakes, 90 of Walton, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 30th at his residence in Walton. He worked for 40yrs as a tobacco salesman with Brown and Williams. Lee was a member of KY Veterans Hall of Fame, member of the Ralph Fulton Post, former Walton City Counsel man, WWII Purple Heart recipient and…

Virginia Earle Stutzman (nee McGlasson), Age 85, died November 29, 2014 at her residence. She was a home maker and a lifelong resident of Hebron, Kentucky. Virginia was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband James. Survivors include her daughters Suzanne Dye,Vicki Brown, Jennifer Jacobs and Debbie…

John Neil Dwyer, Sr., 83, entered into eternal life on Friday, November 28, 2014. Neil resided in Sarasota, Florida for 34 years, where he successfully owned and operated J. Neil Dwyer & Associates affiliated with Dale Carnegie Training. He was an active parishioner at Church of The Incarnation which included CCD teaching, choir and various…

Harriett Ann Hamilton, 81, entered into eternal life on Friday, November 28, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. She was preceded in passing by her sister Louise Zerhusen, brothers Richard, William and James Watters, and her daughter Gayle Hamilton Gray. She will be dearly missed by her children: Terry Lynn (Marvin) Meadors of…

Thomas Norman Williams, 76, and Helen S. Williams, 77, of Elsmere, KY. Thomas passed away on October 12, 2014 and Helen on November 24, 2014. Thomas a U.S. Air Force veteran, worked in maintenance at Tobben Inc. and Helen was a homemaker and caregiver. They are survived by their children John and Debbie Williams of…

HEBRON – Nanci Sue (Judge) Wykert, 69, of Hebron, died Saturday, November 22, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood, KY. She was surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband, Johnny Wykert, her children; Tim Robinson and his wife Beverly of Alexandria, Melissa Hermes and her husband Erik of Alexandria, Wayne Lancaster…

Marguerite D. Warren nee Cox, 91, of Cape Coral, FL, passed away on Saturday November 22nd, 2014 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Douglas Warren; her sons, Doug Warren and David Warren; and her siblings, Lillian Scott, Shirley Morgan, Robert Cox, and William Cox. She is survived by her…

Sarah A. Dukes, age 38, died at her Hebron residence on November 22nd. She was a homemaker and a member of Grace Fellowship Church. Survivors include her husband Shannon Dukes of Hebron; a daughter Hannah Dukes of Hebron; a son Michah Dukes of Hebron; her parents John and Carol Helzer of Indianapolis, IN; and a…

Patricia “Patti” Shetler, 72, of Florence, KY, passed away on Friday November 21st, 2014 at Hospice Care of St. Elizabeth in Edgewood. She was a retired office manager for Northern Kentucky Orthopedics and she also worked for Bob Hoff Builders. Additionally, she was a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Kentucky Home Builders Association and…

Timothy W. Beetem, 49, entered into eternal life on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family. Tim loved camping and boating with his family, he was an avid UK fan. He also worked on the chain crew for Thomas Moore College Football, was a member of Kentaboo Baptist Church, and employed…

Betty Henderson (nee Tuttle), 95, of Covington, KY, passed away on Wednesday November 19, 2014, at Baptist Village Care Center, in Erlanger. Betty, a long time volunteer at St. Elizabeth Hospital, was a homemaker, avid shopper, and bingo player. She was preceded in death by her husband Alvin Henderson in 1976. She is survived by…

Fred Lee Banta, 70, of Erlanger, KY passed away on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. Mr. Banta was a retired Product Manager with Tyco Electronics and was a volunteer with Action Ministries and Crossroads Elementary. He was a member of Lakeside Christian Church where he was an Elder and Teacher, life…