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James E. “Jim” Moss, 63, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, April 14th at his home. Mr. Moss is survived by his wife Paula Moss of Florence, his daughter Bridgette Wilson (Andy) of Florence, his son Casey Moss (Karen) of Perth, Australia, a sister Donna Hafer of Burlington, brothers Bob Moss of Burlington and John…

Bruce Mann, age 55, died Sunday April 10th at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was a resident of Florence, KY. Bruce was a truck driver for Trio Express and a member of Burlington First Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife Lynn of Florence; daughters Ashley (Michael) Clos of Covington and Tiffany Mann of Florence;…

James E Eckerle, 67, died Sunday April 10th at St Elizabeth Hospice in Ft Thomas. He was a Roadway Truck Driver for many years. Jim was a very loving husband for 17 years and enjoyed many things but none more than his grandchildren Nolan, Nikki, Paige and Brittany. Jim was an active member of AA…

Catherine McKean, age 94 and a resident of Burlington, Kentucky died April the 9th at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a homemaker and formerly from Osceola Mills , PA where she was active in the Rosary Society of Immaculate Conception Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign War. Survivors include a…

Martha Ellis Craft, 90, formerly of DuBois, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2011 at her daughter’s home in Florence, KY. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry E. Craft Sr., the loving mother of William Ellis, Hallie Sawyer, Harry Craft Jr., Charles Craft, and Minerva Heuer. She is also survived by 17…

Thomas George Willen, 48, of Crittenden, KY passed away Friday April 1, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Hospital Edgewood. He was a Supervisor for BLS Trucking. Mr. Willen is survived by his Mother JoAnn Willen, Brothers John Willen, Jeff Willen, Bill Willen, and Steve Stoddard, Sisters Tina Glazell, and Joyce Green, 10 Nieces and Nephews and…

Arthur Kegel, age 70 and a resident of Walton, KY died March 31st at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Hospice in Edgewood. He was the Chief Pilot for ASTAR, USA LLC. Arthur was a retired LT. Colonel in the United States Air Force and a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica in Covington. Survivors include his wife…

Ron Wilson, 76, of Florence, KY and former resident of North Bend, OH, died Thursday, March 31st at the Batavia Nursing Care Center. He was a retired regional sales manager for Lever Brothers. Ron was a member of the American Legion, St. Barbara’s Parish and a Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his…

Otis Harold Hoskins Sr. 83, of Florence, died Wednesday March 30, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was retired from the Kentucky Cabinet for Human Resources. He was a Marine Corp veteran of World War ll and the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his wife Cleo Turner Hoskins He is survived by…

Marcella (nee Bauman) Volz, 97, died on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, in Union, Ky. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul Church, Florence. Her husband, David J. Volz, died previously. Survivors include her: daughter, Sally Ann (Ralph) Marsh of Erlanger; sons, Dave (Marita) Volz of Florence, Tom (Jayne) Volz of Florence, Jim…

FORT BRAGG N.C.- Specialist IV Kevin Joseph Gadker, 37, passed away Tuesday March 29th due to complications from a stroke at University of North Carolina Medical Center in Chapel Hill. Originally from the Northern Kentucky area and a graduate of Dixie Heights High School; Kevin was an active duty Army Soldier stationed in Fort Bragg…

Kenneth L. Nelms, 73, passed away on Tuesday March 29th, 2011 at Florence Care Center. He worked for the United States Posatl Service for over 30 years, retiring from his position as Manager of Personnel Services for Greater Cincinnati in 1992. He was preceded in death by his father, Royal Nelms, and his brother, Eddie…

Bernice Brinker, 73, of Elsmere, KY passed away Tuesday March 29, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Hospital Edgewood. She was a Preschool Teacher with Little Red School House and a Homemaker. Mrs. Brinker is a member of St. Henry Church where she was very involved with CCD and Legion of Mary. She was a Girl Scout…

Robert L. “Bob” Creamer, 82, of Covington, passed away at his home on Monday, March 28th. Mr. Creamer was a member of St. Patrick Church in Covington, an avid bowler, water skier and boater. He was preceded in death by his wife Mildred Creamer in 2005. Mr. Creamer is survived by his sons: William Smith…

Bloomfield Hills MI- Donna J. Maki (nee Tubbs), 88, died Saturday March 26th at the home of her daughter in Cold Spring KY. She was preceded in death by her husband Edwin Carl Maki and her son, Jon Eric Maki. She is survived by her daughters Krista Maki of Boca Raton FL and Susan Schmidt…

Robert G. (Bobby) Pope, 50, of Florence, Ky., died Saturday, March 26, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. He was a tow truck driver and supervisor for 32 years at Bob’s Towing Service, Florence. He coached baseball for Boone County Knothole and the Southwest Ohio League. His daughter, Amanda, died previously. Survivors include his: son,…

Charles Emery Smith, age 61, resident of Walton, Kentucky died March 26th at his residence. He was facility manager for Psion Teklogic Corporation. He was member of Union Baptist Church and a former resident of Erlanger. Survivors include his wife Beverly (nee Wright) of Walton; 1 son, Austin Smith of Walton; 1 daughter, Natalie Smith…

John Matthew Kotch, 91, died peacefully after a short illness on March 26, 2011. He was born on January 10, 1920 in Luzerne, Pennsylvania to John Thomas Kotch and Catherine Kapral Kotch. He graduated from Luzerne High School as valedictorian of his class. Furthering his education at Cornell University, he began a 43 year career…

Donald Calvin Fidler, 79, of Florence, died Friday, March 25, 2011 at Saint Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. He was an Army Veteran and retired from the National Security Agency, United States Government. His wife, Virginia (nee Palm) Fidler, sisters, Helen Fidler Bear, and Joan Ruburt, and son, Calvin Fidler, died previously. Survivors include his: daughters, Sheila…

Robert C. Martin Sr. 87, of Florence, died at home on Friday March 25, 2011. He was a veteran of World War 11 and was retired as Director of Administration of Boone County Fiscal Court. His son Robert “Chip” Martin Jr. died in 2010. He is survived by his wife Joann Martin of Florence, daughter…

Joyce Gaines (nee Castellow) , age 62, of Florence, KY passed away on March 21,2011. Survived by her husband of 44 years, Dennis; loving mother of Carole (Greg) Williamson, Brad (JJ) Gaines; sister of Robert Castellow. Also survived by two grandchildren, Laura Gaines and Christopher Williamson; her mother, Margie Castellow; and a host of friends…

Richard “Dick” Strickland, age 77, died Saturday March 19th at his residence in Florence, Ky. He was originally from Williamsville, NY. Dick was a retired manager for ITT and a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include his wife Elizabeth “Liz” Strickland; a daughter Diane Strickland of Cleveland, Ohio; 2 sons Mark Strickland of…

Dolores R. Spille, 96, of Ft. Mitchell, died at Rosedale Manor on Saturday, March 19th. Mrs. Spille was a homemaker and a member of Blessed Sacrament Church in Ft. Mitchell. She was a member of St. Mary’s Ladies Society, Ft. Mitchell Senior Citizen Group, St. Charles Auxiliary and the Benediction Guild. Mrs. Spille was preceded…

Rosemary N., 84, of Erlanger, KY passed away Tuesday March 15, 2011 at her residence. She was a member of St. Henry Church in Elsmere and a member of the Women’s Club, at St. Henry. Mrs. Niehaus is survived by her children Theresa (Ken) Allen, Cynthia (Rick) Palmer, Robert (Renee) Niehaus Jr., Thomas (Judy) Niehaus,…

Imogene McCoy Deatherage 77, died Tuesday March 15, at her home in Edgewood, Ky. She was a self-employed beautician and lifelong member of Florence Baptist Church. Loving wife of 60 years of Delbert Deatherage of Edgewood, sons Steven Deatherage of St. John, Ind and David Deatherage of Louisville, beloved sister of Helen Reynolds of Florence…

BOYNTON BEACH, FL-Adrienne J. Broome Harris (nee Roden), 74, died March 13th at JFK Medical Center in Boynton Beach FL. She was a retired teacher with the Erlanger/Elsmere and Kenton County Schools. Adrienne is a graduate of Holmes High School, Northern Kentucky University and received her Master’s degree in Education from Xavier University. She was…

Delphine White Vandling, formally of Abington Pennsylvania, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday March 13th at her daughter’s residence in Edgewood, KY. She was born on Feburary 27,1912 in Nescopeck Pennsylvania. She was an active member of the Abington Township community for over fifty years and a long time member of Abington Presbyterian Church.…

Paul Meyer, 65, of Erlanger, died Saturday, March 12, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. He was a senior service engineer for NCR and a Vietnam Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Jeanie Caddell Meyer; sons, Ken (Cara) Meyer of Altadena, CA, Matt Meyer of Midland, MI; daughter Libby (Rocky) Cento of Florence; 2 granddaughters,…

Virginia Mae Jones (nee Schappert), 92, died Friday March 11th at Baptist Village Care Center in Erlanger. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband William “Bill” Jones of Crescent Springs, daughter Donna Iles of Ft Lauderdale FL, son Mark Jones of Burlington, and daughter Patty Jones of Covington. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren. Visitation…

Richard “Dick” Haskamp 61, died Friday March 11, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood. He had worked at Gate Gourmet at the Cincinnati Airport. His sister Noel Hoppenjans had died previously. Loving husband to Nancy Haskamp, devoted father to son Ryan Haskamp and daughters Michelle and Angela Haskamp of Erlanger, beloved grandfather to 3 grandchildren, dear…

Martha Williams 100, formerly of Burlington, died Friday March 11, at Ripley Crossing Nursing Home in Milan Ind. She was a homemaker and member of Burlington Baptist Church. Loving wife of the late Forest Hamblin and J.C. Williams and beloved mother of the late Virginia Graves. Loving mother of son Harold (Glenda) Hamblin of Cincinnati,…

Lena F. Begley, 50, of Hebron, died Thursday, March 10, 2011, at her residence. She was an employee of Kroger in Hebron. Survivors include her: husband, Bennie Ray Begley; son, Jason Schoenfeld of Hebron; step-son, Keith Begley of Hebron; father, Irvin Crooker of Boone County; brothers, Don Crooker of Beaumont, CA, Mike Crooker of Lexington,…

Ruth Otten Danks, 84, passed away on Tuesday, March 8th at Villa Spring in Erlanger. Mrs. Danks was a bookkeeper for many years for Kohlhepp-Hoffacre, a member of the Cornerstone Church of God, a volunteer with the United Christian Volunteers, and a volunteer at St. Luke Hospital in Florence. Mrs. Danks was preceded in death…

David Owen Whaley, 64, of Edgewood, passed away on Sunday, March 6th at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. Mr. Whaley is survived by his wife, Eileen Whaley of Edgewood, sons, Brian Whaley (Kim) of Taylor Mill, Kevin Whaley (Lauren) of Union, his Aunt, Helen Stetter Kudera of Covington, his sisters, Dorothy Griffin of Huntsville, Alabama,…

Marion Lou Bonar, age 91, died Sunday March 6th, 2011 at Villa Springs Convalescent Center in Erlanger. He was a retired farmer and also retired from Cincinnati Dental. Lou was a veteran of the Navy and a member of Crittenden Lodge # 694 F &AM. He was preceded in death by his wife Alice A.…

Vernon Robert, Devoted Husband of the late Betty Jane Duncan, Beloved Father of Deborah Duncan, Michelle Finn, Gregory (Shaunda) Duncan and the late Douglas Duncan, Loving Grandfather of Megan (Joey) Taylor, Tyler (Ashley) Finn, Trevor Duncan, and Marshal Duncan, Great Grandfather of Jenna Taylor, Carter Finn, and Camden Finn, Loving Step Grandfather of Meranda Hobbs…

Robert D. Rackett, 88, passed away on March 4, 2011 at home in Florence KY. Mr. Rackett was predeceased by his wife Marjorie Nevens Rackett in 1983. He is survived by his daughters Elizabeth (“Libby”) Peterson (Eric) of Bay Village OH and Sally Scott (Kevin) of St. Charles IL. He is also survived by his…

Anna E., 76, of Union, KY passed away Wednesday March 2, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY. Mrs. Strunk, a homemaker and member of Hopeful Lutheran Church, is survived by her Husband of 58 years Bob Strunk, Daughters Rebecca Strunk Mills and Susan Trumble, and Grandsons Kyle Mills, Trent Mills, and Wyatt Trumble.…

Norma Jean Jobert , age 77, died February 27th , 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Hospice. She was a former owner of Jobert Market in Latonia and a resident of Union, Ky. Survivors include her husband Ronald of Union; a daughter Brenda Kroth of Union; a son David Jobert of Union; 2 sisters Delores Wolfe…

Joseph Anthony Schwartz, 85, of Erlanger, passed away on Sunday, February 27th at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood. He was a retired machinist with Ohio Knife Company, Cincinnati; a member of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Bishop Flaget Assembly #307; a member and past Grand Knight of Fr. Bealer K of C #3908; a member…

Henry B. Jr., 87 of Olmsted Falls, OH formerly of Ft. Wright, KY passed away Tuesday February 22, 2011 at the Kemper House in Olmsted Falls, OH. Mr. Schroder was valedictorian and graduate of Holmes High School, He received his degree in chemical engineering at Purdue University and was a partner with Sherman and Schroder…

Larry O’Banion, age 63, died February 21, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was a retired beauty supply business owner and was currently employed as a Transportation Security Officer with the TSA. Survivors include 2 daughters Chi Rahdae of Ft. Mitchell and Laura Bolt of Burlington; 1 son Larry O’Banion II of Independence; his…

Charles H.”Chuck”, 87 of Elsmere, KY passed away Monday February 21, 2011 at his residence. He retired as a Supervisor for Cincinnati Bell after 37 years of service. Mr. Wolfe is an Army WWII Veteran, and member of St. Henry Church in Elsmere. He was formerly involved in his community with the Elsmere City Council,…

Bernard Brueggemann, age 83 of Walton KY, formerly of Kenton County Ky, passed away at his residence Saturday February 19, 2011. He was past president of Bavarian Trucking Company and a World War II army veteran. Mr. Brueggemann was preceded in death by his wife Rita and by son Larry Brueggemann. Mr. Brueggemann is survived…

Jean G. “Gene” Plaggenburg, 85, formerly of Erlanger, passed away on Saturday, February 19th at the Mountain Crest Nursing Home in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Plaggenburg worked for many years at Joe Graue Construction as a foreman and as head of maintenance at the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport. Mr. Plaggenburg was preceded in death…

Brenda Unity Durham, 62, of Burlington passed away Saturday, February 19th, at University of Cincinnati Hospital. She was a customer service representative at Greater Cincinnati Airport, employed by Concession Air for 30 years and she was recently employed by Kroger Marketplace in Hebron. She was preceded in death by her parents, Seldon and Marie (Keith)…

Georgia A. Russell, 64, of Stanford, KY and formerly of Dallas, passed away in Louisville, KY on Thursday, February 17th. Mrs. Russell was a vice-president at the South Western Life Insurance Co., an avid traveler, and the consummate people person. She is survived by her husband, Philip Russell of Stanford, KY and her daughter, Kelly…

Gary L. Hill, 56, of Erlanger, passed away on Thursday, February 17th at St. Elizabeth in Edgewood. Mr. Hill was employeed at Diversified Composites and an avid NASCAR fan. Mr. Hill is survived by his fiancé, Yonna Young, his daughters Lisa Baynum of Erlanger, Kimberlyn Hill of Erlanger, and McKenzie Hill of Erlanger. He is…

Paul Joseph Gallagher, age 90 , died Tuesday February 15, 2011 at his residence in Burlington. He was a retired plant engineer and a veteran of the Army Air Force. Paul was a long time member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Burlington and a dedicated farmer. Paul was preceded in death by his…

James C. Downton, age 72 died Friday February 11, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. He was a resident of Independence, and formerly a longtime resident of Villa Hills. He grew up in Cincinnati’s Western Hills area. He was a graduate of Elder High School and the University of Indiana. He was a veteran…

Virginia “Ginny” Cioffe, 86, of Erlanger, passed away on Tuesday February 8th, at Villaspring Nursing Home in Erlanger. She was a waitress for Frisch’s Restaurant for over 25 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Cioffe. She is survived by her sons, Mike (Vicki) Cioffe of Florence, and Rick (Kelly) Cioffe…

Martha A. Meier, 67, of Walton, passed away at her daughter’s residence on Tuesday, February 8th. Mrs. Meier was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Robert Meier. She is survived by her children, Daniel Scott Meier (Debbie) of Forest Park, OH, Dana Lynn Blanchet (Andy) of Independence, KY, and Darren…

FLORENCE – Edna Marie Ferguson, 94, died Monday February 7th at her granddaughter Sarah Dawn’s home in Florence with her three loving daughters and their families. She was a devoted Mother and Grandmother and an inspiration to all. Edna was the Jewel of the family. She worked as a waitress for many years, but the…

Gary Crisler, 65, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, February 6th, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood. He was the Credit and MIS Director at I.B. Goodman Inc. for 28 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlton and Beatrice Crisler. He is survived by his wife, Donna (Warning) Crisler, of Florence; his sons,…

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7. Paul Malott did not waste his cancer but kept the faith throughout and finished his race well on February 5, 2011 at the age of 72. He is now united for eternity with his Savior. A…

Peggy Bernard, 85, passed away on Friday, February 4th at her residence. Mrs. Bernard was the firstborn of 15 children, and a nurse at Bethesda Hospital in Cincinnati. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ed Wilson, her second husband Tom Bernard, and her son, Jeff Wilson. She is survived by her children,…

Joseph Anthony Wurzelbacher, age 86, resident of Florence, KY died Monday January 31st at St. Elizabeth Health Care. He was formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio. Joseph was a retired Inspector for General Electric and a WWII Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife Donna; sisters Helen, Florence, Rosemary, Ruth, Marian and Janet; brothers…

Stanley Joseph Hegge, 61, of Independence, passed away on Monday January 31st at the VA Medical Center, Cincinnati. He was a mail handler. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Estelle Hegge. He is survived by: his brothers, Edward Greg Hegge of Batavia, and David Hegge of Walton; his sister, Linda Hinkel…

Clifford H. Lahner, 82, of Dry Ridge, died on Monday, January 31, 2011. He was Owner/President of Canterbury Enterprises, Dry Ridge, and former vice-president of human resources for Clopay Corporation, Cincinnati. Survivors include his: wife, Natalie Lahner; sons, Scot and Brent (Mona) Lahner, both of Dry Ridge; daughter, Darcy (Tim) Koenig of Erlanger; sisters, Sandra…

Betty Lou Morris died January 30th 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Hospice Unit in Edgewood. She was 69 years of age and a resident of Hebron. Betty was a homemaker and is survived by her husband Worley “Red” Morris of Hebron; 3 daughters Gale Hopper of Florence, Sue Watkins of Union and Brenda Snow of…

Gerald E. “Jerry” McDonald, 70, of Florence, passed away Sunday, January 30th at his home. Mr. McDonald was a longtime upholsterer at Ficks Reed. He was predeceased by his Father, Eugene McDonald and his sister, Patricia Bunting. He is survived by his mother, Mary Jo McDonald of Florence, his niece, Debbie Bolton of Erlanger, and…

William E. “Bill” Tobergte, 73, of Independence, Ky., died Saturday, January 29, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood. He was a microbiologist for Wiedemann Brewery, Newport, and general manager of Rose Exterminators, Cincinnati. Survivors include his: son, Dan (Wendy) Tobergte of Hebron; daughters, Diane (Barry) Tuemler of Edgewood, Susan (Steve) Kolkmeier of Hebron, Sandy (Mike)…

Joseph “Frank” Thurman Jr. 71 of Erlanger, died Friday January 28th at St. Elizabeth Hospital Edgewood, KY He was a retired machinist for IKS. He dedicated his life to his family and helping others including numerous years coaching Erlanger Youth Sports. He attended Erlanger Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 49…

Vincent Paul, 94, formerly of Erlanger, died Thursday, January 27, 2011, at Madonna Manor in Villa Hills. He was a draftsman at LeBlond Machine Tool Company in Oakley. His wife, Loretta Dressman, died previously. Survivors include his daughters, JoAnn Zoller, Delores (Lou) Bok, and Kathleen (Anthony) Pulsfort, all of Cincinnati, Arlene (Chester) Snow of Burlington,…

John D. Chambers Sr, 86, passed away on Sunday, January 23rd at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. Mr. Chambers was the roundhouse foreman for Norfolk Southern Railroad, a lifelong member of Erlanger United Methodist Church, a member of the Methodist Men at Erlanger United Methodist, a Kentucky Colonel, and the consummate husband and father. Mr.…

Gregory D., 62, of Union, KY passed away Sunday January 23, 2011. Mr. Frerman worked 22 years as a Health Inspector for Northern Kentucky District Health Department. He is a member of St. Henry and St. Timothy Churches and is also an Army Veteran. He is survived by his Wife Carol Frerman, Son David Anthony…

Harold E., 82, of Rabbit Hash, KY passed away Wednesday January 19, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Florence. He is a retired Trainmaster Agent with CSX Transportation. Mr. Adams is survived by his wife, of 63 years Virginia Adams, children H. Stephen Adams (wife Judy) of Cincinnati, and Kimberely J. Adams (husband Edward Zerhusen) of…

Ronald D. Kirkwood, 83 of Edgewood, KY died at home on Monday January 17, 2011. He was founder and owner of Kirkwood Sweeper Shop for 30 years and a member of St. Pius X Church and Past Lay Director of the Diocese of Covington Cursillo Movement. Ron was very involved through the years in other…

Semona, Anthony F., age 90, died January 14th at Shawnee Springs Nursing Home in Harrison, Ohio. He was a retired traffic manager for Cincinnati Mine Machine and a WWII Army Veteran. Survivors include sons Anthony Semona of Cleves, Ohio and Joseph Semona of Cincinnati, Ohio; a daughter Rachel Healey of Cincinnati ; and a brother…

Sally E. Peace, 89, died Monday January 10th at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood, KY. She was a homemaker and member of Erlanger Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband James Denver, and her brother, L.D. Stevens. She is survived by her son, Gregory Peace of Erlanger and her daughter Cynthia (Jerry Sr.)…

Judith Ann “Judy” Kappes, 68, of Erlanger, died Thursday, January 6, 2011 at her home. Judy was a secretary at Mary Queen of Heaven School, Erlanger, and a Kentucky Colonel. Survivors include her husband, Tom; sons, Tom (Coleen) of Burlington, Tim (Kathy) of Independence, and Kevin (Dawn) of Florence; daughter, Karen (Larry) Kleisinger of Hebron;…

William J. Iker Jr., 87, of Erlanger, KY passed away Tuesday January 4, 2011 at Rosedale Manor. Mr. Iker is a WWII Army Veteran and is a member of St. Henry Church, the Holy Name Society at St. Henry and the Pro Shop at Kenton County Golf Course. He is survived by his Wife Dorothy…

Mary Kay Slaughter, 91, of Villa Hills, formerly of Ft. Wright, passed away on Tuesday, January 4th at Madonna Manor. Mrs. Slaughter was a longtime volunteer at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center flower shop, and a member of the Kentucky Kousins Square Dancers. Mary Kay had a love for decorating, found beauty in the arrangement…

Peter E. Blessing, age 65, died January 1st at St. Elizabeth Health Care, Florence. He was a resident of Union, KY. Peter was Vice President of Flight Operations for ASTAR Air Cargo. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and Naval Reserves, retiring with the rank of Captain, and a member of…

Penny Smith, 59, of Union passed away on Saturday, January 1st at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. Mrs. Smith was a secretary and a member of Christ’s Chapel in Erlanger. She is survived by her husband, Mike Smith of Union, her daughters, Kim Ogelsby (Gene) of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, and Carrie Hensley of Burlington,…

Mary Therese “Terry” Schlueter (nee Moran) beloved wife of the late Dr. James A. Schlueter, dear mother of Mary Ellen (Bob) Rechtin, Karyn (Jerry) King, Paula Claire Smith, Vincent (Lyndi) Schlueter, loving sister to Raymond, Edward, John, and William Moran, Devoted grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 3. Mary Therese was peacefully reunited with…

Gregory Kornell Long, Sr., 65, of Edgewood, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at his home. He was a sales manager/partner with Cincinnati Drum Services, Inc. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Pauline Long; and children, Bridget and Gregory Long Jr. He is survived by his wife, Carol Rose Long;…

Norman C. Ervin Jr., 80, of Covington, died Wednesday December 29th at St. Elizabeth Hospital Ft. Thomas. He was a Mortgage Banker for Central Trust. He was also a member of the Erlanger Lions Club and the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Ervin of Covington; his son, Robert Mack…

John Riley, 72, of Florence, passed away December 28th at his home. Mr. Riley was in maintenance at Cincinnati Gear Co., was an avid fisherman, and a true family man. He is survived by his wife Carol Riley of Florence, his son George Riley (Teresa) of Harrison, OH, his sisters Lois Adams of London, KY,…

Dorothy Geraldine “Gerri” Hardin, 84, of Crescent Springs, KY passed away Tuesday December 28, 2010 in Verona, KY. Mrs. Hardin was a member of St. Joseph Church in Crescent Springs. She is survived by her Children: Gail (Lou) Ruedebusch, Michael (Jackie Burkett) Hardin, Debbie McDonald, Roger (Mary) Hardin, Cherlyn Webb, Lois (Keith) Stadtmiller, Steve (Kay)…

Carlos L. Mahaney 81, died at home Tuesday December 28, 2010. He was a lithographer for Gibson Greeting Cards for over 40 years. He was a member of the American Legion and a Kentucky Colonel. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janet Mahaney of Taylor Mill, KY, sons Shawn Mahaney of Covington,…

August “Pete” C. Stark of Florence, age 85, died Sunday December 26, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, South. He was a retired Sheet Metal worker for Zero Breeze Company. Pete was a veteran of World War II proudly serving in the Coast Guard and an avid outdoorsman. He was a long time member of member…

Barbara Glen, age 75, died Friday December 24, 2010 at her residence in Union. She was a loving wife and mother as well as a retired Geriatric Registered Nurse. Her nursing career included being director of Nursing for Fairview Manor in Toledo, Ohio and Woodspoint Geriatric Center in Florence, Kentucky. Survivors include her husband Gerald…

Brittany Lyn Trumble, 22, of Hubert, NC passed away December 22, 2010. Brittany was a devoted wife and loved being a mom. She is survived by her Husband Zachary Trumble, Daughter Bailee M. Trumble, Parents Greg Galeazzi and Joyce Toth, Brothers Barry Hughes Jr., Dakota Hughes, and Levi Hughes, Grandparents Terry and Betty Toth, Bill…

Zola “Vicki” Wettig, 86, of Elsmere, died Tuesday, December 21st, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood, KY. She was a color artist for Osborne Studio. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gordon Lester Adams, her brother, Dean Newport, and her sisters, Marie and Clara. Survivors include her second husband, John T. Wettig Sr,…

Ruth Mae Fugate, age 76 and former resident of Burlington, died Sunday December 19th at Bridgepoint Care Center in Florence. She was a retired warehouse employee with the Gap and a homemaker. Survivors include sons Dennis Ross, Rod Fugate, Tom Fugate, and Greg Fugate; daughter Cathy Heath; 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Visitation will…

Richard Oliver Skanse, age 87, former resident of Hoyt Lakes, MN died Saturday December 18th while visiting his son in Burlington, Ky. He was a WWII veteran and a retired mining engineer. Richard was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing and golfing. He was a longtime member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hoyt Lakes. Richard…

Florence Mae, of Villa Hills, 91, died December 14th at St Elizabeth Hospice Center in Edgewood. She was a secretary with McAlpins for 10yrs and a member of St Pius X Church in Edgewood. She is preceded in death by her husband John C. Krebs and son Joseph M. Krebs. Survivors include her daughter Sandra…

Kenneth R. Adkins 62, of Florence, KY died Monday December 13, at his home. He was an insurance agent for CK Ash Insurance Company for 10 years. He is survived by his son Scott Adkins of Erlanger, KY daughter Becky Barrett of Hebron, KY and mother Lillian Adkins of Sandy Hook, KY. A memorial visitation…

Gene Arthur Barnett, 67, of Taylor Mill, passed away on Monday December 13th at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Cardinal Hill, Ft. Thomas. He was retired. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dixie and Helen Barnett, and his brothers, Ronnie and Terry Barnett. He is survived by his wife, Teresa of Taylor Mill; his daughters,…

Patricia K. “Patti” (nee Wind), age 52, of Edgewood, Ky., died Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. She was a 1976 graduate of Notre Dame Academy, and a member of St. Pius X Church. Her parents, Bob and Betty Wind, died previously. Survivors include her husband, Paul Bischoff; daughter, Jamie (Ross) Webb…