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Elizabeth Lucinda Sheriff nee Hall, 98, of Erlanger, KY died peacefully on Saturday July 6th, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Edgewood. She was a member of Erlanger Christian Church, a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Christian Woman’s Fellowship, and Delta Kappa Gamma. She also was awarded the Golden Eaglet Award by the Girl Scouts…

William, 69, Union, KY, passed away July 3rd at Vitas Hospice in Cincinnati. He was an aircraft mechanic with Delta Airlines for 40 years and a member of St Timothy Church in Union. He was preceded in death by his brothers Juanie Robles of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Little Joe Robles of Tennessee and Philip…

Beverly Jane Ryan, age 90, died July 3, 2013 at Hospice of the Blue Grass. She was a resident of Ft. Mitchell and a home maker. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband John Newt Ryan and a son John Ryan, Jr. Survivors include her son Pete Ryan (Janet) of Crescent Springs, KY; Sister…

Carolyn J. Stein, 51, of Edgewood, KY, passed away Tuesday July 2, 2013 at her residence. Carolyn worked as an office manager for Goodson and Company for 23 years. She was a member of St. Pius X Church in Edgewood but grew up attending St. Agnes Church in Ft. Wright. Carolyn is survived by her…

Iris Jean Smedley, 83, of Florence, KY died peacefully on Monday July 1st, 2013 at her residence. She was a loving homemaker and she did clerical work for the IRS and GMAC for over 40 years. She also was a member of the Eastern Star and a long-time member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Covington…

Zachary McCellan Smith, 23 of Independence, KY passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2013. Zach was a painter for Rizzo Bro’s. in Covington, KY. He loved sports, fishing, family, friends, kids and most of all he loved life. He is survived by his loving parents, Robin and Sharon Smith of Independence, KY, son, Julius Smith,…

Louise Green, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at River Valley Nursing Home in Butler, KY. She was involved with the Ladies of VFW in Alexandria, KY. Louise is survived by her son, James Green of Cincinnati, OH; daughter, Sherry King of Alexandria, KY; 3 Grandchildren, 4 Great-Grand Children; 1 Great Great-Grandchild;…

Jimmie Truesdale, Jr, 56, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2013 at Villa Spring Nursing Center in Erlanger, KY. He was a Mason of the Grand Lodge A. F. M. of South Carolina, a past employee of Comair, previous police officer and a fire inspector deputy. He was preceded by his father Jimmie Jackson Truesdale,…

Lorraine Collins, age 89, died Monday at St. Elizabeth HealthCare in Edgewood, Ky. She was a homemaker and a resident of Burlington. Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband Hillard Collins and a son James “Jimmy” Collins. Survivors include 1 daughter Cathy Schafer of Burlington; 4 sons Adrion of Berry , Denzil of London…

Jackie A. Benham, 75 of Erlanger, KY passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood, KY. Jackie was a retired bus aide for the Erlanger/Elsmere school district. She was a member of the American Legion Post 20 Auxiliary, past president of MOCA grand of KY, 7 supreme MOCA, KY Colonel, and…

Teresa B. Eschenbach, 53, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 8:15 PM, St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She worked for Fidelity Investment for 20 years. Teresa was preceded by her grandmother Sylvia Bandy. She will be…

Stanfield, Gladys Ruth age 86 of Clayton, passed away June 20, 2013 at Elmcroft Senior Living. She was born on April 13, 1927 in Middletown, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard Stanfield in 1992. Survivors include her daughter Cheryl Jaynes and husband Dale of Erlanger, KY, grandson Scott Unkraut and wife…

Darrel W. Reed, age 82, died Thursday at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. He was a resident of Burlington and was preceded in death by his wife Mabel, earlier this year. Survivors include his 3 daughters Debbie Rowland, Bonnie Helmig, Sandy Rice and his son Doug Reed; a brother Charles Reed and a sister Joyce…

Mary K. Rauch, nee Schuler, 82 of Erlanger, KY passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at St. Elizabeth, Florence. She was a retired tax examiner for over 25 years. She was a devoted member of St. Henry Church in Erlanger and belonged to the NARFE: National Association of Retired Federal Employees. Loving mother to, Jim…

CRONE – Donald Paul Crone, 81, passed away on June 16, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, KY. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Carolyn Crone, his children Gary (Robin) Crone, Donna (Charles) Bray and Robin (Mark) Schmitt, 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild as well as siblings Thomas Crone, Larry Crone.…

Richard “Dick” Hellmann, 78, of Erlanger, died Thursday June 13th, 2013 at St. Elizabeth in Florence. He was a Production Control Manager for GE for 42 years, a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a prominent member of the Dixie Area Knothole baseball league for 23 years. He was preceded in…

Robert L. “Rob” Bolte, age 42, resident of Florence, KY died Tuesday at University Hospital in Cincinnati. He was an IT manager with DRS Technologies. Rob was a very devoted family man and loved to play and coach soccer, play golf with his kids, and make everyone laugh. Survivors include his wife Traci of Florence;…

Lee Edward Portwood, 96, of Burlington, KY passed away Saturday June 8, 2013 at Villa Spring in Erlanger, KY. Mr. Portwood was a farmer in Boone County. He was a champion horseshoe thrower, an avid fox hunter, and musician. He is survived by his wife of 73 years Alberta Portwood, daughters Judie Finke and Janet…

Timothy Christopher Kasper, 47 of Kingston, New Hampshire passed away on Friday, June 7, 2013 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospice in Ft. Thomas, KY. Mr. Kasper was employed with Foss Manufacturing Company, LLC in Hampton, New Hampshire. He is survived by his mother; Sally Furrow of Franklin, ME and father; Curtis L. Kasper (Sandy) of Erlanger,…

Donald Edward Wright, 83, of Florence, KY passed away Tuesday June 4, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital Edgewood. Don was retired from the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of the Vietnam and Korean Wars. He is survived by 5 step-children, many step-grandchildren, a sister Mildred Mullins, and other loving friends and family members.…

ERLANGER- Donna L. McDaniel, 57, passed away Monday June 3rd at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati. She was a homemaker and a member of Erlanger Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her parents Charles and Laverne Abdon, and Brother Ray Abdon. Survivors include her husband Doug McDaniel of Erlanger, son Jason (Pam) Abdon of…

John A. Schroth, age 87, died on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at his daughter’s home in Melbourne, KY surrounded by his 8 children and with his wife’s lips on his for their final kiss. John worked at B & O Railroad/CSX for over 40 years. John lived most of his life in Edgewood, KY and…

Rose E. Murphy, 90, of Erlanger, KY, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY on May 31, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl “Pat” Murphy (1998), siblings Dorothy Hodap, Rev. Carl Shaffer, and Robert Schaffer, grandchildren Jeffery Scholl and Sharon Kelly. She will be dearly missed by her loving…

Barbara A. Ragan (Hisle; Alexander, McMahan), 76, of Covington, KY died peacefully on Friday May 31st, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She worked as a licensed practical nurse at St. Elizabeth North for 18 years. She also was the past District President to the VFW ladies Auxiliary District 9, a Kentucky Colonel, and…

Helen Anna Kramer, age 93, of Lakeside Park, Ky., died Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood. She was a homemaker, a member of the Kolping Society of Cincinnati, Blessed Sacrament Church, Blessed Sacrament Senior Citizens, and the St. Mary’s Ladies Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Kramer, December…

Michael “Shannon” Sullivan, 42, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May, 27, 2013. He was passionate about his family, friends and everything “outdoors”. Shannon was preceded in death by his brother Danny Sullivan (2001). He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Katie (Shipp) Sullivan, his children Bryant, Max and Mackenzie his mother Norma Sullivan…

John “Jack” Reis Jr. , 50, of Latonia, died Monday May 27th, 2013 at Rhea County Medical Center in Tennessee. He was a press brake operator. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Reis, and his grandson, Hudson Bryant. He is survived by his wife, Amy Reis of Latonia; his son, Joshua Reis…

Beulah “Butch” Frances Crigger, 85, of Union, KY died peacefully on Monday May 27th at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence. She was a beautician for over 30 years. She owned and operated Butch’s Hair Styling on Girard Street in Florence and then worked at Florence Park Nursing Home. She became a Christian early in life…

FLORENCE- Kevin R. Searp, 50, passed away Friday May 24th at his residence in Florence. He was an electrician with Post Glover for 5 years. He is preceded in death by his parents Raymond F. and Rosella Searp, Brothers Ray Searp, Kenneth Searp and Dennis Searp, nephew Johnny Boles. Survivors include his sisters Tammy Ingram…

Doris Joyce (Neff), 88, passed peacefully Friday, May 24, 2013. Loving mother of Michele A. Belluomini of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Denise L. Kelsch, of Portland, Oregon; Paul N. Belluomini (Patricia) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Robert N. Belluomini (Mary Kay) of Crestview Hills, Kentucky. Devoted grandmother of Jennifer Birk (Bruce), Michael Belluomini and Laura Love (Kevin). Great…

Ravion L. Wilson, age 61, died May 23, 2013 at St. Elizabeth HealthCare, Florence. He was a home repairman. He is a resident of Florence ,KY. Ravion was preceded in death by his daughter Angelica Wilson. Survivors include his wife Roberta ( nee Giblin) Wilson ; a son Scott Wilson and a daughter Stacey Wilson…

Elizabeth Ruth “Betty” England (nee: Cram), 83, of Taylor Mill, KY passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. She and her husband owned and operated England Kennel for many years. She devoted her life to animals. Her late husband Ray England preceded her in death in 2000. She leaves…

Diana Lee Flottman, 51, of Villa Hills, KY passed away Wednesday May 22, 2013 at Celebration Health Care Center in Celebration, FL. She worked as a travel agent for Travel Consultants Inc. Diana is survived by her mother Ardyth Lahrman Flottman, sister Donna Flottman Woods (Michael), niece Michelle Woods, nephew Matthew Woods (Erika), great niece…

Irene Purnell (nee Wade), 79, passed away on May 22, 2013 at her residence in Burlington, KY. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Irene was preceded in death by her husband Charles M. Purnell (1992), her siblings, Kathleen, LeRoy, Margie, Gene, and Jimmy. She will be dearly missed by her loving children Charles H.…

David A. White, 75, of Erlanger, KY passed away on Wednesday May 22, 2013 at his residence. David retired after 30 years with the Ford Motor Company and was a member of the UAW 863. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Ann White of Erlanger, KY, daughter Linda Ramler (Jim) of Villa…

George C. Schmidt Jr., 88, of Ft. Mitchell, died Tuesday May 21st, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospice. He was a wholesale grocer for 37 years, a Corporal in the Marine Corps and a member of Blessed Sacrament Church. He was preceded in death by parents, George and Catherine Schmidt. He is survived by his wife,…

Mary Margaret “Parsh” Oberschlake, 86, of Ft. Wright, KY died peacefully on Sunday May 19th at Rosedale Green. She worked as a bookkeeper for Stanley and Tranter for a number of years. She also was a member St. Agnes Catholic Church, a member of Summit Hills Country Club, and she was an avid golfer. She…

Donald W. Bolte, age 70, died Sunday May 19, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Health Care Hospice in Edgewood. He was a veteran of the United States Army and had retired from the Banking Industry. Don was a longtime member of St. Paul Church and a resident of Florence, KY. Survivors include his wife Kathleen of…

Dorothy Hall Piper (nee Boh), Beloved wife of the late Albert William Piper and John T. Hall. Loving mother to John L. Hall(Rita) of Delhi , Ohio; Ronald F. Hall of Mt. Lookout ,Ohio; Dotty J. Hall Meier Caldwell (Charley) of Independence ,KY; and the late Lawrence Thomas Hall and William G. Hall. Sister to…

Clyde Ryles, age 78, died May 16th, 2013 at his Burlington residence. He was a retired welder and a veteran of the Korean War where here served proudly as a United States Marine. Survivors include his wife Lois Hay Ryles; 3 sons Clyde Allen, Jr., Daniel Lee, and Michael Charles Ryles; 1 daughter Regina Marie…

Kenneth Francis Kohlman, 73, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Ken retired from the position of plate maker at the Cincinnati Enquirer. He was an avid bowler and golfer, passionate Reds fan and known for his humor and tremendous love of his family. Ken will be dearly…

Coleman Lunsford, 81, of Erlanger, died Monday May 13th, 2013 at his residence. He was Sergeant First Class in the Army for 24 years and worked as a dock supervisor in retirement. He was preceded in death by parents, Bruce and Mabel Lunsford; his 1st wife, Roberta Lunsford; and his brothers, Howard, Clyde, and Bobby…

Robert Charles Monce, 50, of Erlanger, KY passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Monce was a truck driver and is survived by his loving mother, Lilian Margaret Monce, of Erlanger, KY; brothers, Michael Monce of Cincinnati, OH, Kevin Arthur Monce of Carey, N.C. and Christopher Mark Monce of Port Richey,…

Frank J. “Sonny” Anthe, Jr., 86 of Lakeside Park, KY passed away May 11, 2013 at Carmel Manor, Ft. Thomas. Mr. Anthe was co-owner of Anthe Machine Works in Covington. Mr. Anthe was a graduate of Beechwood High School and was a proud member of Beechwood’s first football team in 1945. He also attended Villa…

Patsy Rose Kidwell, 83, of Erlanger, KY passed away on Friday May 10, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center in Edgewood. Patsy was a homemaker and a member of Elsmere Church of Christ and Sherman Church of Christ in Grant County. She is survived by her husband of 63 years R.J. Kidwell, children Vicky and…

Robert S. Phelps, age 88, died Monday at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Hospice in Edgewood. He was a long time resident of Norwood, Ohio and more recently lived in Florence and Erlanger, KY. He was a devoted Christian attending Greenview Baptist Church, and was a proud WWII veteran. Robert was a retired machine operator with Husky…

Betty Schrader, 86 of Ft. Mitchell, KY passed away on Monday May 6, 2013 at the Baptist Village in Erlanger. Mrs. Schrader enjoyed cooking German specialties as well as crocheting and was employed as a supervisor with the Drawbridge Inn in Ft. Mitchell and a hostess at the Hilton in Florence, KY. She was preceded…

Robert Bernard Hensley, 102 years of age, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family members on May 3, 2013. Mr. Hensley was married to Dorothy Curry Hensley, his beloved wife and true partner of 64 years. Dorothy was the love of his life( until her death in 2002). He is survived by his beloved 6…

Gerald M. Lunsford, 76, passed away on Friday, May 3, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Florence. He is the son of the late Jesse Lunsford and the late Grace Murdock Lunsford Appel. A 1955 graduate of Boone County High School and a 1965 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, Gerald spent several years teaching music in…

Thelma E. Martin, 102, of Erlanger, KY died peacefully on Friday May 3rd at her residence. She worked as a registered nurse at St. Luke Hospital for over 40 years. She also was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, a member of several Senior Citizen groups, she volunteered at Erlanger-Elsmere United Ministries and was the…

Melanie L. Evans, 42 of Ludlow, KY died suddenly at home on May 1. She worked as a human resources manager for Taylor and Francis Group. She was preceded in death by her father, Carlis Evans in December of 2012. She is survived by her mother Wanda Evans of Ludlow, sister Lisa Coghill (Fred) of…

Phylis Snelling ,80, passed away on April 30, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. She will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 59 years Frank Snelling of Petersburg, KY, their children: Bonnie Lloyd (William) of Petersburg, KY, Jeffrey Snelling (Donna)…

FT. WRIGHT- Wilhelmina Herrmann, 93, passed away April 30th at St Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood KY. She work at Cincinnati Bell for 40 years, member of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Telephone Pioneers of America, Auxiliary member of The Legion of Mary and affiliated with the Society of Mary. She was preceded in death by her sisters…

VILLA HILLS- Marian Theresa Lubbers (nee Baum) 88, passed away Tuesday April 30th at Madonna Manor in Villa Hills. She was preceded in death by her husband Bernard “Ben” Lubbers in 2002. Survivors include her children Bernie (Kathy) Lubbers of Florence, daughter Joanne (Michael) Scanlan of Cincinnati, son Charlie (Julie) Lubbers of Ft Thomas, and…

Mary E. Wills, 95, of Union, KY died peacefully on Monday April 29th at Florence Park Care Center. She worked as a real estate agent for West Shell for over 25 years. She also was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. IHM Seniors, and Bullittsville Homemakers. She was preceded in death by…

Samuel James Robinson, 66, of Florence, died Sunday April 28th, 2013 at his residence. He was the Technical Director for Sherwin Incorporated for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by parents, Samuel and Violet; and his sister, Patricia Poston. He is survived by his wife, Mary Robinson of Florence; his daughter, Christine Robinson…

Alexander Mitchell Bury, 22, passed away at St. Elizabeth Florence, KY on April 24, 2013. He will be dearly missed by his loving parents Carol (Verne nee) and Raymond Bury, his sister Danielle (Paul) Keller nieces Brooke and Macey and nephew Mitchell. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Union, KY at…

Angela Maria Schneider (nee Koenig), 87, of Edgewood, KY passed away on Wednesday April 24, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Ft. Thomas, KY. Angela was a member of St. Pius X Church and was involved in the Happy Timers. She was also active in the Sanfordtown Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary. The Sanfordtown Fire Department…

Mary A. Schipper, 91, formerly of Crestview Hills, passed away on Wednesday April 24, 2013, at Baptist Village in Erlanger, KY. She was a longtime member of St. Pius X Church in Edgewood, KY, a volunteer at Redwood Rehabilitation Center, and a volunteer at the Villa Madonna Montessori Education Program. She was preceded in death…

Lisa Barbara Bittlinger, 88 of Villa Hills, passed away Tuesday April 23, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. Mrs. Bittlinger was a retired Operating Room Technician for 31 years with St. Luke Hospital, Ft. Thomas. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, needlepoint and loved to cook. She was preceded in death by her newborn…

Jacob Edward Dean, 88, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Thompson Hood VA Center in Wilmore KY. He was a WWII Army Air Corp. Veteran and a member of American Legion Post 20 in Erlanger. Preceded in death by his brother; Cecil Dean, sisters; Louise Allphin and Edith Brown. Survivors include son; James Dean…

Brad Miller, age 28, died April 23rd, 2013 at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He was a resident of Erlanger and employee of GSI Commerce. Survivors include his mother Bev Miller of Florence; father Jeff Miller of Florence; a brother Casey Miller of Florence; maternal grandmother Jeannine Sanzere of Edgewood; paternal grandparents Robert and Martha…

Paul W. Stegman, 72, of Florence, died Tuesday April 23rd, 2013 at his residence. He worked in sales management for Husky Products, and he was also a small business entrepreneur. He was an avid golfer and a long-time member of Summit Hills Country Club. He was preceded in death by parents, Paul and Dorothy Stegman.…

Mary Ann (nee Todd), age 79, passed away on April 21, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, KY. She was retired from the United States Postal Service. Mary was a member of St Joseph Parish in Crescent Springs. She was an active member of the Newport Elks Lodge #273 and its Ladies Auxiliary. She…

Roger Anthony Clos, 41 of Florence, KY passed away on Saturday April 20, 2013 at St. Elizabeth, Florence. Roger, also known as the “Fish Guy”, was a long time employee with World of Pets in Florence. He was an avid fisherman, extremely talented artist and was the inventor of the Dragonflyz Lure. He is survived…

Thomas E. Rettig, 69, of Ft. Mitchell, died Thursday April 18th, 2013 at his residence. He was the Director of Marketing at Gentile Brothers for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Helen Rettig. He is survived by his wife, Jill Rettig of Ft. Mitchell; his daughters, Tracy (Jonathan) Jennings…

Tabatha Roland, age 24, died suddenly April 16th. She was a resident of Burlington and a graduate of Conner High School. Survivors include her mother Tina Roland of Burlington; her father Tony (Debbie Scott) Roland of Independence; a brother Tony Roland Jr. of Burlington; 2 sisters Jessica (Brad) Tomlin of Morningview and Rebecca Holt of…

Jane E. (nee Marshall) age 75, passed away on April 16, 2013. Beloved wife of Robert for 57 years. Loving mother of Linda (Mike) Dault, Bob (Mary) Harig, Connie Shane, Suzan (Mark) Hayden, Michael (Michele) Harig, and Mary Harig. She was preceded in death by her parents Margaret and Clarence Marshall, sister Mildred Arnold and…

Elfredia Joyce Poynter, 90 of Florence, KY passed away Monday April 15, 2013 at Baptist Village in Erlanger. Mrs. Poynter was a homemaker and a member of Florence Christian Church in Florence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Poynter and sister, Wyetta Langenbrunner. She is survived and will be missed by her…

Daniel R. Spare, 52, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Jo Spare (2012) and his great nephew Brennan Flannery (2012). He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Karen Spare (Lecuit nee) of Hebron, KY, his children Nick, Teresa, and Matt of Hebron, KY,…

Dorothy (Panko) Suchanek, deeply loved and devoted wife, adored mother, and gentle grandmother, 66, long-time resident of Ft. Mitchell, KY, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013. She was a retired manager with the United States Postal Service in Cincinnati. Mrs. Suchanek is survived by her loving husband, Jason Suchanek of Ft. Mitchell, KY; children:…

Danielle Marie Duell, 33, of Burlington, KY passed away Thursday April 11, 2013 at University Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. Danielle was a Registered Nurse in the Stress Lab at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Florence, KY. She is survived by her husband Frank E. Duell, son Sabin Brothers, daughter Ella Duell, parents Steven Estey and Sheree…

Donald “Don” J. Kathman, age 82, died Wednesday April 10th at his residence in Burlington. He was a retired sales manager for Duro Bag Co. where he worked for 25 years. Don was a longtime member of St. Pius X Church in Edgewood and a proud veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include his…

Jo Ann Huninghake, 78, of Elsmere, KY died peacefully on Wednesday April 10th at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She worked as a beautician and a foster parent for over 25 years. She was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Frank Huninghake Jr. and her sister, Betty Lou Ginn. She is survived by her…

Arthur E. Rogers, 89, of Cincinnati died April 10th at Mercy Hospital, Western Hills in Cincinnati. He worked as a chef with Shillito’s for 40 years. His wife Frances Rogers preceded him in death in 1999. Survivors include his sister Barbara Rogers Palmer of Lexington, nephews Arthur Green Rogers of Bloomfield, KY, James Tracy Rogers…

Marian L. Aller, 68, of Villa Hills, KY died peacefully on Monday April 8th at her residence. She worked as a social worker and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Veronica Gajdos. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Bryan Aller; her daughters, Kimberly Osiecki of Baltimore, MD,…

Veanetta Marie Chumbley, 83, of Erlanger, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2013. She was retired from Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company where she served 46 years. Veanetta loved spending time with her family, traveling, dining out, as well as, tending to her home. She was preceded in death by her brother, Harold Corbin.…

August Major Steininger , beloved infant, died Thursday April 4, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati, Ohio. Survived by parents Andrew and Caitlin Steininger , brothers Maceachen and Miles Steininger of Cincinnati, grandparents Mike and Jan Steininger of Ft. Wayne, In and William and Catherine MacEachen of Cincinnati, Oh, also many aunts, uncles and cousins.…

Joel Ashley Redlinger, 29, passed away on April 3, 2013 in Covington Ky. He was preceded in death by his father William A. Redlinger III (2001). Joel will be dearly missed by his loving mother Donna L. Redlinger (nee Wagner) of Ft. Wright, KY, brother Louis W. Redlinger (Jennifer) of Erlanger, KY, sister Jillian M.…

Martha Jane (Nieman) Freihofer, age 71, loving wife of Alex Freihofer, passed away on April 3, 2013. Martha was an elementary school teacher at Blessed Sacrament School in Ft. Mitchell, KY. Martha and her husband, Alex, soon started their own business, “Freihofer Bakery” in Ft. Mitchell, KY and Covington, KY, where Martha was a cake…

Robert “Bob” G. Fuehner, 82, of Florence, died Wednesday April 3rd, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence. He was a printer for over 40 years and a Knight of St. John. He was preceded in death by parents, George and May Fuehner, and his sister, Lorraine Fuehner. He is survived by his wife, Mildred…

Frieda Elizabeth (nee Schwaller) Glaser 89, Villa Hills, KY formerly of Bartlett, TN. died at her daughter’s home in Hebron on Wednesday April 3, 2013. She was a homemaker who raised her family in Northern Kentucky. She and her husband moved to Bartlett, Tennessee in 1971. She returned to Northern Kentucky in 2010. Frieda loved…

Dorothy Easton, 91, of Crittenden, Kentucky was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Her husband Arnold ‘Buck’ Easton passed on to Heaven in 2004. Dot and Buck had lived on their farm across from the Turfway Race Track in Florence from 1938-1979 before retiring to a farm in Crittenden Ky along…

Jo Lynn Poppe nee Jackson, 59, of Okeana, OH died peacefully on Monday April 1st, at her sister Jackie Kordenbrock’s residence. She worked at WS Packaging for over 10 years as a customer service representative. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Bernice Jackson, and her brothers, Michael and Jeffrey Jackson. She…

Filomena Catalano (Nee Palmieri), 80, of Ft. Wright, KY passed away Sunday March 31, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center in Edgewood. Filomena worked as a seamstress for Burkharts Clothing and is a member of St. Agnes Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Catalano in 2010. She is survived by her…

Jesse R. Harney, Jr., 77 of Newport, KY passed away on March 30, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood. Mr. Harney was a retired truck driver for Ryerson Trucking. He was a dedicated teamster for local 100 and a KY Colonel. He was preceded in death by his wife; Donna L. Goetz-Harney in 2008. Mr.…

FLORENCE – Allen R. Fennell, 65, passed away on March 30, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, KY. Allen was known for his sense of humor and his love of fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents Gordon Fennell and Grace McKenna , his brothers Walter and Neil Fennell, his sister Carolyn…

James Timothy (Tim) Hedrick, 52, of Burlington, KY, sadly passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013, at UK Medical Center in Lexington. He was employed by Toyota Manufacturing in Georgetown, KY. He is survived by his fiancé, Sharlene Adams and his dog Rudy of Burlington. He also leaves behind his loving family; parents, Jim &…