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Edward H., beloved husband of Jean Goetz (nee Hartigan). Devoted father of Karen (Craig) Barth, Kathy (Terry) Riesenberg, Diane (Earl) Franks, Mary Ann Kroth, Julie (Kenny) Martin, Tom (Cindy), Jim (Gloria) and Steve Goetz. Loving grandfather of 21. March 11, 2010, age 81. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. on Monday, March 15, at Saint…

BURLINGTON – Christine Renee Lewis, 36, died Monday, March 8, at her home. She was a zookeeper for 12 years with the Cincinnati Zoo and member of the 4H. Survivors include her husband, Tony Lewis; daughter, Ashley Lewis of Burlington: father, Gary Clark of Jacksonville, Ill.; mother, Carol Clark of Jacksonville, Ill.; and brothers, Craig…

GLENCOE – Josselyn Dale Crane, stillborn, died Saturday, March 6, at St Elizabeth Florence. Survivors include her mother, Christina Crane of Glencoe and grandparents, Beverly and Gary Crane of Glencoe. No public services. Linnemann Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Center is handling arrangements. Memorials: United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati, 3601 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati OH…

FORT THOMAS – Norbert L. Gruber Sr., 87, of Fort Thomas, formerly of Crestview Hills, died Wednesday, March 3, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas.He worked for 40 years in insurance sales, was a World War II Navy veteran, member of St. Pius X Church in Edgewood, 78th Seabee Battalion, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in…

Florence- Merle Columbel Helmer, age 82, died March 2nd at St. Elizabeth Health Care, Edgewood. She was a homemaker. Her sons Robert C. “Robey” and Dennis M. Helmer died previously. Survivors include her daughter Debra Mollere Conner of Erlanger; sister of Inez Bongiovanni of New Orleans; grandmother of 4 and great grandmother of 4. Visitation…

HEBRON – Mary Francis Neal, 56, died Monday, March 1, at Casey County Hospital in Liberty, Ky. She was a member of Florence Baptist Temple in Burlington. Survivors include her sons, James Neal of Hebron and Randy Neal of Park Hills; sisters, Nancy Fryer of Dry Ridge, Beth Newman of Florence, Dottie Setters of Burlington…

COVINGTON – Geneva Baird, 87, died Monday, March 1, at her home. She was a cafeteria worker for Deaconess Hospital and member of Gabbard Tabernacle Uptown Church in Butler. Her husband, John W. Baird, died in 1997 and daughter, Jhonnie Faye, died in 1944. Survivors include her sons, Ronald Baird of Cincinnati and Bill Baird…

ELSMERE – Hedrena M. Lenich Davey, 89, died Friday, Feb. 26, at Baptist Village Care Center, Erlanger.She was a homemaker and a member of St. Henry Church, Elsmere. Her husband, Walter James Davey, died in 2008. Survivors include her sons, James Davey of Villa Hills, Dan Davey of Burlington; daughter, Sheryl Hipple of Hurricane, W.…

ERLANGER – Larry G. Robinson, 66, died Friday, Feb. 26, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood.He was an accountant with Carlisle/Maxim Crane Works for 30 years and a member of St. Henry Parish. Survivors include his wife, Judy Robinson of Erlanger; son, Randy Robinson of Edgewood; sister, Donna Stegman of Florence; and…

Raymond Williams, 96, of Union, passed away Thursday, February 25th at the Villa Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Erlanger. He is survived by his daughter Dorothy Franklin of Union and his sister Minnie McCarroll of Anderson, IN. He had two grandchildren. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Elsmere, and a…

Bernard C., beloved husband of the late Lucille Elsbernd. Devoted father of Joanne Basse, Thomas, and Stephen Elsbernd. Loving brother of Adelle Doeker, Delores Willen, Ann Falck, and Lawrence Elsbernd. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Thursday, February 25, 2010. Residence Erlanger, Kentucky. Age 93 years. Mass of Christian Burlal 10 a.m. on…

Florence-Dottie Crosby, age 55 died Thursday February 25th at St. Elisabeth Health Care, Florence. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband Paul Crosby of Florence, Ky; her mother Barbara Powers of Toledo, Ohio; daughters Kathleen Crosby of Lubbock, Texas, Scherry Crosby of Lubbock, Deborah Crosby of Lubbock, Wendy Van Norman of Toledo, Ohio, Cassandra…

EDGEWOOD – June C. Cornelius Hedger, 85, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.She was a nurse and politician. She was former chairman of the Republican Party 1967-1980, former member of Welcome Wagon, member of Saint Elizabeth Women’s Auxiliary, member of League of Women Voters, chairman of Quarterback Club (Scott High School), State Representative…

VILLA HILLS – Ruth Catherine Duechle Noll, 88, a homemaker, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, at her home. Her husband, Woodrow J. Noll, died in 1996. Survivors include her sons, John Noll of Florence, Gary Noll of Cincinnati, Randy Noll of St. Louis, Mo. and Rick Noll of Villa Hills; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial…

Florence- Christian Bradley Bennett, age 2months died suddenly Tuesday Feb 23rd, at his residence. He is the son of Katrina and Philip Bennett of Florence; brother of Audrianna and Scott Bennett of Florence; Maternal grandson of Roseanne and Bradley Ackermann of Florence; Paternal grandson of Karri and Karl Bennett of Florence. Visitation will be Friday…

COVINGTON – Diana Lee Freeman Simons, 57, died Monday, Feb. 22, at her residence. She was a machine adjuster at Johnson Controls, Florence, for 30 years. Her parents, Robert and Anna Duvall Freeman, and son, John Simons, died previously. Survivors include her significant other (boyfriend with whom she lived for eight years) Russell Addison of…

LUEBBE Mark J., beloved friend to Linda Spencer and loving father to Marc C. (Tanya Elliot). Dear Brother to Barbara (Larry) Robinson. Loving grandfather to Kalin and Jade. Beloved uncle to Matthew and Jason passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital Covington KY Monday February 22, 2010. Mark was a retied optician and member of the…

Ruth Odella Menefee, Ft. Wright, KY, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the St. Charles Care Center. Her husband Clyde pre-deceased her in 1968. There will be a visitation on Thursday, Feb. 25th from 7:00-8:00 PM at Linnemann in Erlanger. A service will follow the visitation at the funeral home. Private burial will be…

ERLANGER – Betsy Coppage, 70, died Thursday, Feb. 18 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare – Edgewood.She was a supervisor for AT&T for 27 years, worked in the mail order department of the Discovery Channel, and was a member of Hopeful Lutheran Church. She is survived by two brothers, Daniel Coppage in Fort Mitchell and Rodney Coppage…

DRY RIDGE – Rita Steffen Selby, 84, of Dry Ridge, formerly of Erlanger, died Monday, Feb. 15, at her home. She was a homemaker. Her grandson, Jay Dattilo, and great-grandson, Connor Herald, died previously. Survivors include her husband, Stewart; son, Stewart of Dry Ridge; daughters, Theresa Dattilo of Edgewood, Julianne Harris of Erlanger, Mary (Pee…

Elsmere- Doris Catton Coss, 83, died Monday, Feb. 15, at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. She was a telegraph operator for Western Union for 24 years and member of First Baptist Church of Elsmere. Survivors include daughters, Linda Austin of Verona, Judy Manning of Silver Grove, Pam Coss of Latonia, and Karen Burton of Florence; two…

ERLANGER – Edward F. Marzano, 73, died Sunday, Feb. 14, at his home.He was a shuttle driver for Avis Rental Car, member of Mary Queen of Heaven Parish in Erlanger and Florence Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Mary Joan Deters Marzano; daughter, Michelle Case of Erlanger and Melissa Jansen of Florence; son, Rob Marzano…

ELSMERE – Charles Fenton Hall, 94, died Friday, Feb.12, at Hospice of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, Fla.He was a maintenance supervisor with the Erlanger/Elsmere School District. His wife, Grace Hall, died in 2001. Survivors include his sons, C.A. Hall of Elsmere and Bob Hall of Erlanger; daughters, Anna Heflin of Cincinnati and Grace…

FORT MITCHELL – Donald E. Garrett, 59, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, at his home.He was an information technologist with David J. Joseph Co., for over 30 years. Survivors include his sons, Jamie Garrett of Cincinnati and Corey Garrett of Erlanger; and sister, Jeannie Gronotte of Sparta. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, at…

ERLANGER – Cathryn Stenger Pope, 97, of Erlanger, formerly of Bellevue, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Villaspring of Erlanger Health Care & Rehabilitation Center.She was an office clerk for 26 years with Acme Fast Freight in Cincinnati, a former employee of Western Southern Life in Cincinnati, volunteer for the Point/Arc of Northern Kentucky and member…

BURLINGTON – Walter P. Yatulchik Jr., 62, Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.Survivors include his son, Mark Yatulchik of Shinnston, W.Va.; daughter, Connie Warner of Westminster, Md., sisters, Shirley Powell of Burlington and Barbara Lamm of Clarksburg, W.Va. and three grandchildren. Services will be at a later date in Shinnston, W.Va.…

FLORENCE – Charlie R. Ward, 59, of Florence, formerly of Crittenden, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, at St. Elizabeth Florence.He was a conductor for Norfolk Southern Railroad, was a Vietnam War Army veteran who earned two Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Ward; son, Michael Ward of Springhill; mother, Ethel Saylor…

ELSMERE – Gladys Ruth Couch 83, of Elsmere, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Baptist Convalescent Center, Newport, KY. She was a homemaker, a member of the Elsmere Baptist Church choir, and the Ralph Fulton VFW Women’s Auxiliary. Her husband Pete Couch, and daughter, Judy Cain, died previously. Survivors include her son, William Raymond Couch of…

ERLANGER – Dolores Ruppert Fink, 79, died Sunday, Feb. 7, at Hospice of the Bluegrass Care Center, Fort Thomas.She was a horticulture technician for the Campbell County Extension and was a master gardener. Her husband, Charles John Fink, died previously. Survivors include sons, Jerry Fink of Fort Wright, Jeff Fink of Dayton, Ky. and John…

BURLINGTON – Shawn Rabe Williams, 38, died Saturday, Feb. 6, at St. Elizabeth Florence.She was a homemaker, member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Burlington Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, and a volunteer with the Boone County Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Survivors include her husband, Aaron Williams of Cincinnati; son, Eric Williams of…

PETERSBURG – William “Bill” Edward Berkshire, 58, died Friday, Feb. 5, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.He was a machinist for Cincinnati Inc. in Harrison and a member of Erlanger Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Patty Mains Berkshire; sons, Jarrod Berkshire of Ringgold, Ga., Jason Berkshire of Berry and Mike Regan of Florence; daughter, Carrie DeVillez…

Union- Margaret “Peggy” R. Burns died Thursday February 4th at St. Elizabeth Hospice Care Center. She was a cafeteria manager at New Haven School and a founding member and EMT of the Union Rescue Squad. Survivors include her 3 sons; R.W. “Buzz” Burns, Jr. of Florence; Terry Burns of Erlanger; Jamie Burns of Florence; 9…

FLORENCE – Carole J. Elliott Flinker, 74, a homemaker, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Mercy Franciscan Hospital, Cincinnati.Survivors include her sons, Steve Hodge of Macon, Ga., Charlie Kostas Jr. of Lawrenceburg, Ind., Ken Kostas of Independence, Frank Rieselman Jr. of Fort Mitchell, John Rieselman of Gallatin County and Joshua Flinker of Florence; daughter, Donna Gorny…

Helen M. Waits, 77, of Elsmere, passed away on February 1st at St. Elizabeth Hospice. Mrs. Waits worked for 15 years in retail management at ElBee Shoes, was a member of the First Church of Christ in Burlington and an avid gardener. She is survived by her daughters: Linda Lilly of Independence and Jacqueline Smith…

FORT MITCHELL – Sadie P. Holyoke McKibben, 92, died Thursday, Jan. 28, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.She was a real estate broker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church and Kentucky Realtors Association. Her husband, Jack McKibben, died previously. Survivors include her sons, J. Dale McKibben of Loveland, Ohio and Glenn McKibben of…

Florence – Zachary Edward Kertis, age 18, died suddenly of natural causes January 27th at his dorm room at the University of Kentucky. He was a graduate of Ryle High School and an Eagle Scout. He is survived by his parents Michael Edward and Ruth Layne Kertis of Florence; 2 brothers Stephen Kertis of Nashville,…

ERLANGER – Joseph R. Wehry Sr., 73, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, at his home.He was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, an Air Force veteran, member of the local letter carriers union and Mary Queen of Heaven Parish. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Baker Wehry; daughter, Jaye Bunting of Erlanger; sons, Joseph Wehry…

FORT WRIGHT – Joyce Patterson, 58, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, at her home.She was a nurse at Christ Hospital. Survivors include her husband, John Patterson III; sons, Giles Patterson of Florence, Joel Patterson of Fort Mitchell; daughters, Isabella Patterson and Gabrielle Patterson, both of Florence; sisters, Cynthia Dorsey of Amelia, Vicky Berwanger and Jill Wright,…

Villa Hills, KY, Constance “Connie” Grunewald Snyder, 88, died Monday January 25, 2010 at Madonna Manor Nursing Home. She was a medical technologist for 20 years at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio. A member of the Saxon club and St. James Episcopal Church in Youngstown, Ohio Her husband James died previously. She is survived by…

FLORENCE – Ruth Flesch, 83, died Monday, Jan. 25, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.She was a homemaker and a member of Mother of God Parish in Covington. Survivors include her husband, Ralph Flesch; sons, Terry Flesch of Walton and Mark Flesch of Florence; daughter, Jane Young of St. Louis, Mo.; sister, Mary Homan…

ERLANGER – William J. Magner III, 60, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood.He was a chemist for Warner Chilcott Pharmaceuticals. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Runnebaum Magner; daughters, Melissa Lail of Independence, Erin Magner of Manassas, Va. and Karen Magner of Erlanger; son, Jason Magner of Erlanger; mother, Catherine Magner of Burlington; brothers,…

FLORENCE – Jerel Edwin “Jerry” Reagan, 79, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.He was a photographer and owner of Reagan Photography, a Korean War Navy veteran, member of St. Paul Church in Florence, American Legion Post 203 in Latonia, Florence Lions Club and a volunteer at Elsmere Senior Center. Survivors…

CRESCENT SPRINGS – Loraine R. Heist, 92, died Monday, Jan. 18, at her home.She was a homemaker and member of St. Joseph Church in Crescent Springs. Survivors include her daughters, Lois Knochelmann and Rita Adams, both of Covington, Mary Heist of Park Hills, Martha Grout of Union, Cindy Nehring of Independence and Gina Steffen of…

VILLA HILLS – Roberta B. Conrad Minogue, 98, died Monday, Jan. 18, at her home.She was a homemaker, member of Pioneers of St. Anthony School, St. Luke Auxiliary, Newport Circle Daughters of Isabella, 55 Club of St. Thomas, St. Anthony Parish and St. Joseph Church. Her husband, James D. Minogue, died in 1987. Survivors include…

FLORENCE – Joan Sanders, 84, died Sunday, Jan. 17, at Baptist Village Care Center, Erlanger.She was a homemaker, member of the Erlanger United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, a Girl Scout leader, seasonal worker for the Internal Revenue Service in Covington and secretary at the National Weather Service at the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport.…

Erlanger ??” Susan Marie Kramer, age 50, died Saturday January 16th at St. Elizabeth Health Care, Edgewood. She was a home maker and active member of Seven Hills Church. Survivors include her husband Brian Kramer of Erlanger; 1 daughter Natalie Morgan of Erlanger; 2 sons Colin and Alan Kramer of Erlanger; parents Paul “Don” and…

ERLANGER – Mae Harriet Vonderhaar Hukle, 86, died, Friday, at Villaspring of Erlanger Health Care & Rehabilitation Center. She worked in the cafeteria for Holy Cross School, Ben Franklin’s Five and Ten in Latonia and was a member of St. Henry Parish in Elsmere. Survivors include her sons, Dan Hukle of Erlanger and Thomas Hukle…

FORT MITCHELL – Thomas R. Wilcox, 85, died Thursday, Jan. 14, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.He worked for the U.S. Postal Service, Lakeside Presbyterian Church, was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and St. Ann Church in Covington. Survivors include his sons, Larry Wilcox of Edgewood, Mark and Joseph Wilcox of Fort…

Villa Hills, KY, Amlie, Erik, 46, died Wednesday January 13, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood, KY. He was a self employed horse breeder. He was preceded in death by his mother Lee Smith Amlie. Survivors include his wife Mary Jo Amlie of Villa Hills, KY daughters Serena and Eliza Amlie of Villa Hills, KY,…

UNION, Ky.??” Wallace Morrison Graves, Jr., M.D., 79, died Tuesday January 12th at St Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood Ky. Originally from Plainfield New Jersey, he attended Syracuse University and The University of Virginia Medical School. He practiced clinical pathology in Fort Myers Florida and served as Chief Medical Examiner for Florida Judicial District 21. He…

Clara Mae Horn, 87, of Park Hills died Monday, Jan. 11 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Care Center in Edgewood. She was a sales associate at Shillito’s in Cincinnati for 20 years. Her husband, Raymond Horn, and son, Barry Horn, preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter, Sandy Nienaber of Villa Hills; three grandsons; and…

ERLANGER – Cora Mae Hengehold, 96, died Sunday, Jan. 10, at Baptist Village Care Center, Erlanger.She was a cook and server with St. Henry School for over 25 years. She was also a member of St. Henry Church, St. Henry Altar Society, Tri-City Seniors and other senior card clubs. Her husband, Leo F. Hengehold, and…

VILLA HILLS – George William Andrews, 80, died Sunday, Jan. 10, at his home. He worked for the Fort Belvoir, Va,. engineering and research lab, was later the chairman and CEO of Keco Industries, was a member of the Mount Gilead Methodist Church, Mount Healthy Methodist Church and the Northern Kentucky Industrial Park Management Council.…

EDGEWOOD – Mary A. Blair, 89, died Saturday, Jan. 9, at Madonna Manor Nursing Home, Villa Hills.Survivors include her daughter, Laura Seither of Edgewood; sons, Don Blair of Cincinnati; Chris and Jim Blair of Edgewood and Sam Blair of Independence; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. No public services. The body will be…

WILDER – Richard Koehler, 90, died Friday at Florence Park Care Center in Florence.He was an insurance agent with Prudential Insurance for 34 years and a member of St. Joseph Church in Cold Spring. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, June Koehler of Wilder; sons, Richard Koehler Jr. of West Chester, Ohio, and Thomas…

Ned G. Kleier, 80, of Burlington, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospice on January 8th. He retired from Cocoa Cola in 1991. He was a driver for Senior services of Northern Kentucky, taught first aid for the American Red Cross for 30 years, a 50 year member of the Burlington Fire Department, a 4th degree…

Florence ??” Paul F. Geiser age 70, died Thursday, January 7th at Hospice Care of St. Elizabeth. He was a teacher for 27 years at Oak Hill High School in Cincinnati. He also taught at Covington Catholic. Paul was a former member of Mother of God Choral Club, a past resident of Park Hills, Ky.…

HEBRON – William Joseph Fay, three months old, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, at St. Elizabeth Florence.Survivors include his parents, Joseph and Jennifer Neltner Fay; paternal grandparents, Dan and Susan Fay of Villa Hills; maternal grandparents, Roger Neltner of Burlington and Bertha Neltner of Fort Mitchell; paternal great-grandmothers, Mary Ellen Fay of Cincinnati and Mary Ellen…

Florence – Helen Todd age 79, died Wednesday January 6th at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Edgewood. She was a former resident of Edgewood. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband Madison Todd of Florence; daughters Sandy Wood of Carmel , Indiana and Lois Storer of Florence; sons Mark Todd of Florence and Rick Todd…

Independence, KY, Marcella Jeffries, 80, died Wednesday January 6, 2010 at home. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Charles, son Doug Jeffries of Independence, KY, and daughters Cheryl Kitchen Rarrick of Ft. Wright, KY and Cynthia Jeffries of Independence, KY. 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday, January 9, 2010…

RYLAND HEIGHTS – William J. “Bill” Schick Jr., 90, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, at his home. He was a facilities engineer with the Food and Drug Administration in Cincinnati; Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church and a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. His wife, Ruth Genevieve Schick, died in 2008. Survivors include his son,…

Melvin “Pete” Leo Maifeld, 87, of Ft. Mitchell, died Monday January 4, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Mr. Maifeld was an electronics engineer and was proud he worked on the digital command assembly for the lunar module of the Apollo Space flights. He was also a member of the Army Air Corp, 16th Bomb Squadron,…

Elsmere ??” Roy E. Vinson age 91, died Sunday January 3rd,2010 at St. Elizabeth Health Care Hospice in Edgewood. He was a carpenter for the Brunswick Corporation and worked in bowling alley construction. Roy was a proud Army veteran of WWII. His wife Virginia died previously. He is survived by his nieces and nephews. Visitation…

ERLANGER – Leo H. Mathis, 79, died Saturday, Jan. 2, at Woodcrest Manor, Elsmere. He was the service manager for 30 years with Airport Ford. Survivors include his sister, Emorillis Gettys; nieces and caregivers, Bernadine and Gail Huser. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, with Mass of Christian Burial following at Mary…

CRESTVIEW HILLS – Marilyn B. “Honey” Bolte Moushey, 79, died Friday, Jan. 1, St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was an administrative assistant for state universities and land grant colleges, retiring from Ohio State University as the administrative assistant for Student Affairs, was a member of Lookout Farms Thoroughbreds, Rovers in Fort Wright. Her husband, Norbert Moushey,…

ERLANGER – Ruth A. Rauen, 87, died Friday, Jan. 1 at Baptist Village Care Center, Erlanger. She was a homemaker, a member of St. Henry Church and a longtime member of the St. Henry Bereavement Community. Her husband, Charles A. Rauen, died previously. She is survived by her son, Nick Rauen of Lexington; two daughters,…

COVINGTON – George F. McCall, 40, died Thursday, Dec. 31 at Mercy Hospital Anderson. He was a certified EMS technician.His father, Gerald A. McCall, died previously. He is survived by his mother, Mary Jo McCall of Cincinnati; one brother, Jarrard A. McCall of Cincinnati; a sister, Melissa M. Palmer of Tucson, Ariz. Visitation will be…

UNION – Steven J. Kenning, 58, died Dec. 30 at University Hospital in Cincinnati. He was the owner of Lighthouse Transportation Service, a member of the Northern Kentucky University Alumni, the Kenton County Jaycees, and Elks Lodge #314. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife, Mary Beth Kenning; two daughters,…

ELSMERE ??” Rose Ann Thomas, 80, a homemaker, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. Her husband, James Thomas, died in 2005 and granddaughter, Mindy Thomas died in 2009. Survivors include her sons, James L. Thomas of Union, Michael Thomas of Elsmere and Thomas D. Thomas of Cincinnati; daughters, Marilyn Gettys…

FLORENCE ??” Verna Mae Jump, 76, a homemaker, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. Her stepsons, Ray Lee Claypool and Calvin Chandler; and grandson, Derick Perry, died previously. Survivors include her husband, Herbert Jump; sons, Don Moore of Union, Allen Moore and Blaine Claypool of Florence; daughters, Kathy Boling of…

Geraldine Marie Menegay FLORENCE ??” Geraldine “Genny” Marie Menegay, 83, of Florence, formerly of Canton, Ohio, died Monday, Dec. 28, at St. Elizabeth Florence. She was a homemaker, member of St. Joseph Mission in Union, Third Order Franciscan Secular and a pilot during her high school years. Her husband, John Menegay, died previously. Survivors include…

Sister Joseph Ruschmann, O.S.B., 98, died Monday, Dec. 28 at St. Walburg Monastery in Villa Hills, Ky. She was a cook at St. Walburg Monastery from 1937-1956 and 1960-61; Villa Madonna College 1956-1957; Marydale Retreat House 1957-1960; Holy Cross Convent 1961-1963 and Madonna Manor for 1964-1986. She was preceded in death by her brother, William…

ERLANGER – Richard “Dick” Thielen, 62, died Saturday, Dec. 26, at his home. He was a salesman. He was also an Eagle Scout, a member of Xavier University ROTC, the Southgate VFW, and a member of St. Henry Church, Elsmere. His wife, Vikki Thielen, died previously. Survivors include his daughter, Melissa Sherline of Toledo; son,…

ERLANGER – Dorothy M. Sieve Gaupel, 87, died Friday, Dec. 25, at Rosedale Manor in Covington. The homemaker was a member of the Ralph Fulton V.F.W. Post #6423 Women’s Auxiliary, Simon Kenton American Legion Post #20 Women’s Auxiliary, the Military Order of the Cootie, Senior Citizens of Northern Kentucky and a Kentucky Colonel. Her husband,…

ERLANGER – Catherine Leiprecht, 80, died Thursday, Dec. 24, at Three Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Green Township. She was a homemaker. Her husband, John Leiprecht, died in 2005. Survivors include her daughter, Linda Holmes of Independence; son, James Leiprecht of Burlington; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation is 9-10:30 a.m.…

Florence – Connie Sauerbeck Age 60, died Tuesday December 23rd at her residence. She was a Registered Nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital where she has worked for 38 years. Survivors include her husband Gary Sauerbeck of Florence; a daughter Kimberly Vap of Milford , Ohio ; and 1 grandson . Visitation will be 5-8pm Monday…

Union- Mark D. Webster, age 50, died December23rd at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. He was a plumber for Robertson Plumbing. He loved boating on Lake Cumberland and was loved by many friends, family and co-workers. Survivors include his wife Rose of Union; a son Randy of Morehead, KY; daughter Amber Webster of Warsaw; his…

COVINGTON- Elizabeth “Betty” Scheper, 84, died Tuesday December. She was a secretary for Acme Sash and Door for 30 years and also a member of Blessed Sacrament Church. Brothers Jack, Bill and Jerry Scheper, sisters Virginia Carl and Patricia Bogenshutz all died previously. Survivors include sisters Margie Goetz of Ft Mitchell and MarianMcCoy of Ft…

FLORENCE ??” Pauline A. Carrino Vasseur, 68, died Monday, Dec. 21, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was co-owner of Mauri-Lou Dry Cleaners in Elsmere and a member of St. Timothy Parish in Union. Her daughter, Amy Vasseur, grandson, Nicholas Vasseur, brother, Phil Carrino, II, and sister, Marion Towe, died previously. Survivors include her husband, John…

BURLINGTON – James R. Potter, 64, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. He was owner of Gateway-Potter & Associates Insurance for over 25 years. He was also a member and founder of Swingtime Big Band. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Potter; sons, Brian and Steven Potter, both of Florence;…

FLORENCE – TSgt. Anthony C. “Tony” Campbell, 35, died Dec. 15 in Afghanistan. He was a police officer with the Cincinnati Police Department, an active member of the United States Air Force, a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 392, F.O.P. Lodge 69, and the 932 Explosive Ordinance Disposal, Scott Air Force Base, Ill.…

DRY RIDGE – Gaile A. Gentry Rowland, 53, died Monday, Dec. 14, at University Hospital in Cincinnati. She was a treasurer with Jansen Interior Products for 25 years. Her mother, JoAnn Gentry, and brother, Marshall Gentry, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Tracy Rowland of Dry Ridge; sister, Diana Ballinger of Eaton, Ohio; father, Norbert…

Florence- Buenta H. Wilson age 86, died Sunday December 13th at Hospice Care Center of Northern Kentucky in Ft. Thomas. She was a cafeteria cook with the Boone County Schools. She was preceded in death by her husband James Robert Wilson. Survivors include a daughter Nancy Akin of Hebron; sister Francis A. Trouverman of Burlington;…

WALTON – Michael Raymond “Mick” Unkraut, 45, died Sunday, Dec. 13, at his home. He was a chemical processor at L’Oreal in Florence and member of All Saints Catholic Church in Walton. Survivors include his wife, April Ratliff Unkraut; daughters, Tara Jackson of Florence, Kayla and Megan Unkraut, both of Walton; parents, Don and Marge…

Florence- James L. Harris, 34, died Sunday, Dec. 13, at his home. He was a black-topper for Rack 7 Paving. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth C. Poe Harris; son, James Harris of Florence; daughter, Elizabeth Harris of Florence; mother, Cindy Fuest of Florence; father, Eddie Harris or Erlanger and sister, Lisa Jones of Florence. Visitation…

ERLANGER – Norma Jansen, 88, died Saturday, Dec. 12, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.She was a homemaker and member of St. Henry Parish, Elsmere. Her husband, Fred Jansen, died in 1976. Survivors include her daughters, Pam Lawrence of Erlanger and Jennifer Lawrence of Fort Mitchell. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15,…

Villa Hills- Anne R. Gronotte, age 95 died Tuesday December 9th at St. Elizabeth Hospice. She was a clerk for the Cincinnati Credit Bureau for 20 years and a member of the Hilltoppers and the Ladies Auxiliary of The Knights of St. John. Survivors include her sons David of Sparta and Chuck of Walton; a…

BURLINGTON – Katie Farmer, 88, of Burlington, formerly of Hamilton, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, at St Elizabeth Florence.She was a production worker for Kelsey-Hayes in Milford, Mich. Her husband, Albert Farmer, died in 1976. Survivors include her daughter, Debbie Sefchik of Burlington; son, Duane Farmer of Seymour, Ind. and five grandchildren. Visitation will be 1-3…

ELSMERE – Harold R. Serra, 63, of Elsmere, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Corryville.He was a machinist and supervisor at International Knife and Saw. His son, Harry R. Serra Jr., died previously. Survivors include daughters, Angela Ihli of Crescent Springs and Heather Hamilton of Florence; brother, Frank Serra of Elsmere; sisters,…

Burlington ??” Doris M. Blackburn age 82, died December 7th at Villa Springs in Erlanger. She was a member of Burlington Baptist Church and customer service representative for GE. Survivors include her husband Chester “Allen” Blackburn; sons Mark of Pittsburgh, Pa. and Wayne of Glencoe, Ky ; daughter Linda McClanahan of Burlington; 6 grandchildren and…

Joseph Mel Kreinest of Amelia formerly of Erlanger died on his 93rd birthday Sunday December 6, 2009 at Hospice of Cincinnati. He was a driver and salesman with Grennenn and Taystee Bakery. He served his country in the Army during WWII in Japan and the Phillipines.. Survivors include his wife Theresa Roth Kreinest; daughters Rose…

INDEPENDENCE – Connor Laine Herald, one month, died Saturday, Dec. 5, at his home.Survivors include his parents, James and Carisa Herald; brothers, Caleb and Jackson Herald; sister, Anna Herald, all of Independence; grandparents, Everett and Terri Herald of Brooksville, Robin Harper of Lakeside Park, Stew Selby of Dry Ridge; great-grandparents, James and Elsie Hall of…

Frederick Joseph, beloved husband of Marian Dietz nee Holton, and the late Elizabeth Louise (Betty) Dietz. Devoted father of Sandra Morgan, Frederick J., III, Jerome A., John T., and the late Dianne Marie Dietz. Loving stepfather of Jan Ramler and Carol Wilmhoff. Dear brother of Rosemary Kirst. Cherished grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.…

VILLA HILLS ??” Kyle Matthew Weisenberger, 24, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He attended the University of Louisville and was a Junior at Northern Kentucky University, a 2003 graduate of Covington Catholic High School, a professional BMX Racer, and a member of the National Bicycle League. Survivors include his parents, Karl…

FLORENCE – Thomas P. Corsmeier, 64, died Monday, Nov. 30, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.He was a sales person for 39 years with George J. Hust Co., Cincinnati, member of St. Paul Church and volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America for 12 years where he received the Silver Beaver Award. One grandchild…