John “Jay” Wolff

John “Jay” Edward Wolff, Jr., 78, entered eternal life on Saturday February 4, 2017 at Villaspring Nursing Care of Erlanger, KY. Son of the late Charlotte M. and John E. Wolff Sr., Jay was a 6-year veteran of the US Navy and a devoted life-long Episcopalian and member of Trinity Episcopal Church of Covington, KY. With his jolly laugh, welcoming smile and infectious humor Jay listened to the Christmas wish lists of countless children for 19 years as Santa for the Cincinnati Zoo. He was also a telephone pioneer and long time employee of Cincinnati Bell. Although a graduate of Highland High School, Jay was an active with the Dayton class of ’57. He was preceded by his parents and sister Lorna Mae Wolff. Jay will be dearly missed by his loving wife Mary Ann Wolff of Crittenden, KY; son Timothy Randle Wolff of Columbus, OH; daughter Darlene Renee Wolff of Elsmere, KY, daughter Beverly Willa (David) Hirsch of Florence, KY; grandchildren: Caleb, Patrick, Andrew, Emma; brother Ralph (Arline) Wolff of Edgewood, KY, sister Brenda Strong of Erlanger, KY; as well as many family members and friends. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Covington, KY on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 11:00 AM. Memorial donations to Trinity Episcopal Church General Fund; 326 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011 or to Cathedral Domain: 800 Hwy 1746 Irvine KY, 40336. Online Condolences to www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com.