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Bobby A. Edmunds, age 69, died Sunday December 30, 2012 at Hospice of Cincinnati. He was a retired Munitions Quality Assurance Inspector for the United States Government. Bobby was a proud 15 year veteran of the Army as an EOD Specialist and served in Vietnam. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a loving husband,…

Caroll Ann Shaw Michels, of Petersburg, KY passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012 at her residence at the age of 57. She was an owner and operator of her convenience store. Mrs. Michels is survived by her loving husband; Christopher Michels, children; Shawn (Capri) Brixey, Michael (Carrie) Brixey, Doug Michels and Benjamin (Nichole) Michels, sister;…

EDGEWOOD – Deborah “Debbie” Sue Heichelbech, 35, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY. She will be dearly missed by her parents Jim and Becky Heichelbech of Rotonda, FL her sisters Jennie Diedrichs (Mike) of Burlington, KY, Lisa Messmer (Chris) of Granger, IN, and Karen See (Brian) of…

Jane Quigley 87, of Crestview Hills, Ky. died Friday December 28, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. She was a homemaker. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas, sons Mike, Jeff, and Tim Quigley and grandson Keller Quigley. She is survived by son Kevin (Kim) Quigley of Taylor Mill, and daughter Malia (Tim ) Herzog…

George Henry Rogers, age 83, died December 27, 2012, at his residence in Florence, KY after courageously battling stage IV lung cancer for 3 1/2 years with a Joie de Vivre and a deep faith and love of family and community. He earned a Bachelors of Arts from UC College Conservatory of Music. He earned…

William R. “Bill” Couch, 67, of Elsmere, KY, passed away on December 26, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY. He was a longtime employee at Delta Airlines, a member of Elsmere Baptist Church, a member of the Ralph Fulton VFW, American Legion Post #20, and the National Rifle Association. He is survived by…

Beverly Ann Dickman nee Parr, 78, of Edgewood, died Tuesday December 25th at Emeritus in Edgewood. She was a homemaker, caretaker, a member of the Golden Age Society of Edgewood and a member of St. Pius X Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Dickman. She is survived by her daughter, Diane…

Helen C. Holt, 89, passed away Monday December 24th at her residence. She worked as a cook at Thomas Moore College and Sisters of Notre Dame in Park Hills for 10 years. Helen was a member of St Henry Church in Elsmere; she sang in the choir at St Paul Church and taught CCD at…

Daniel F. McGrath, 76, died on Monday, December 24th, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Edgewood, KY. He was a Pharmacist for the VA Medical Center in Cincinnati for 31 years, a member of the American Legion, a veteran of the Vietnam War, a member of the 1st Calvary Association, Moon Brothers Post in Independence, and…

Emma Grace Buck, 9 years old, passed away Saturday December 22, 2012, at her Hebron, KY residence. Emma was a 3rd grade student at North Pointe Elementary School in Hebron. She is survived by her parents Larry and Lorraine Buck, brother Adam Buck, sister Jena Buck, brother Mason Buck, paternal grandparents Bernard and Rita Buck,…

Marchiena “Gieny” VanAnrooy, 91, of Villa Hills, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at Madonna Manor. She worked as a pharmacist at Phillips in the Netherlands, was a member of Crescent Springs Presbyterian Church, Women’s Circle at Crescent Springs Presbyterian and Northern Kentucky Republican Women’s Club, was a volunteer at Welcome House, and active with the…

Esther Ann Theissen (nee Verhoeven), 88 of Crestview Hills, KY passed away Friday December 21, 2012 at her residence beside her loving family. Mrs. Theissen was preceded in death by her husband; James P. Theissen in 2010. She was also preceded in death by 2 sons; Jimmy and Billy Theissen. Mrs. Theissen was a retired…

Pearl Leoana Coldiron, 78, of Edgewood, died Thursday, December 20, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Ft. Thomas. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband Connie Coldiron. Survivors include her sons, Gregory Allen Coldiron(Michelle Lincoln) of Marathon, Florida, Brett Malcom Coldiron, M.D.(Lana Long M.D.) of Covington; daughter, Connie Jo Coldiron-Klete (Scott…

Robert “Bob” C. Brown 83, died Wednesday December 19, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Florence. He was a retired brakeman with the C&O Railroad and a Veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Henrietta Brown of Florence, sons Steven Brown of Lakeside Park, son Thomas Brown of Union,…

Edward Wm. Wiehoff, age 74 and a resident of Florence, died Tuesday December 18th at Villa Spring s Convalescent Center in Erlanger. Edward was a retired machinist for the LeBlond Company and a proud United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his late wife Ardele. Survivors include…

Mary Lou Holbrook, age 77 and a resident of Burlington died Monday December 17th at University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was a retired bank branch manager and vice president at PNC Bank. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Holbrook. Survivors include a son John Holbrook of Cincinnati and a daughter Cindy…

HEBRON – Ronald L. Schmitt Sr., 66, passed away at his residence on December 17, 2012. A proud Marine and a past employee of TMK IPSCO formerly Newport Steel. Ron’s first wife, Dianne Schmitt and his sister Nancy Burns passed away before him. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 7 years…

William Earl Thomas (Bill) age 71, of Union, KY, formerly of Knoxville, passed away Monday, Dec. 17 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was of the Baptist religion, the son of the late William Earl and Evelyn Davis Thomas. He was born and raised in Knoxville where he graduated from Fulton High School and…

BURLINGTON – Tom G. Pitts, 65, passed away at University of Cincinnati Hospital on December 17, 2012. A teacher at Grant County High School and pastor of Drury’s Chapel United Methodist Church. He was loved and will be dearly missed by his wife of 20 years, Connie, sons Joe, Todd (Susan), and Bryce Rhoades, and…

JoAnne Feldkamp Lukey (Jody), beloved wife of Jerry Lukey, loving mother to Sarah Lukey and Aaron (Amy) Lukey, daughter of Albert and Elizabeth Feldkamp and sister of Amy Christman, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012 at the age of 49. She is survived by countless friends and family members who remember Jody as a…

LUDLOW – Carlis R. Evans, 74, passed away on December 15, 2012 at his residence. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Wanda Evans, his daughters Lisa Coghill (Fred), Melanie Evans, and Misty Madison (Doug) as well as grandchildren Rachel and Jason. Visitation will be held at Linnemann Family Funeral Home in Burlington,…

Vincent Lester Bowman Sr., 93, died on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Edgewood. He was a lithographer for the Tru-Color Company for over 30 years, a member of Blessed Sacrament Church and a World War II Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth (Dunphy) Bowman, his grandson, Joseph Jacob,…

Keller Donohue Quigley, 26, of Covington, died Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at his residence. He graduated from Covington Catholic High School in 2005, and attended the University of Kentucky where he studied engineering. His father, Tim Quigley, died in 2004. Survivors include his mother, Robin (Chas) Brannen of Covington; brothers, Patrick (Jamie) Quigley, Jonathan Quigley,…

Roger H. Sullivan, 82 of Burlington, KY passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY. Mr. Sullivan was a supervisor in construction for 40 years. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Burlington, KY and proudly served his country in the Army. Mr. Sullivan is…

John Ray Robinson, 57 of Villa Hills, passed away on Friday December 7, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. He was a customer service representative with Fidelity Investments in Covington, KY. Mr. Robinson graduated from Franklin Co. High School and was the biggest UK fan. He played basketball his freshman year for UK and…

Betty Jean “Skipper” Jones, 87 of Florence, KY passed away on December 7, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital Edgewood, KY. Mrs. Jones was a switchboard operator for Taft, Stettinius & Holister Law Firm for 31 years. She was a member of the VFW Pohlmann Linnemann Auxiliary and Red Hat Society. Mrs. Jones was preceded in…

James “Skeeter” Edward Schneider Sr., 83, died on Friday, December 7th, 2012 in Florence, KY. He was a toolmaker for General Electric for over 35 years, a Kentucky Colonel, and a member of the local VFW. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ethel Schneider, his wife, Shirley Schneider, and his son…

John F. Collett, 61, of Lakeside Park, KY, passed away Wednesday December 5, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Florence. John was a truck driver for Con-Way Freight. He is survived by his wife Pam Collett, daughter Julie Collett, daughter Christina Bush (Brandon), son John Collett (Jennifer), 4 grandchildren, sister Kathy Brefeld, sister Linda Meyers, sister…

Paul H. Marcotte former State Representative for the 60th House district , age 84, died Tuesday December the 4th at his residence in Union, KY. Paul was a retired Executive Vice President with Ohio Valley A.F.M. Paul proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army and his community as a Kentucky…

Audrey Mae Petroze (Flach), 81, of Crestview Hills, died Thursday November 29th. She was an extraordinary wife, mother, and grandmother and enjoyed a life filled with friends and joy. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy and was a long-time member of St. Pius X Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald H.…

Mary “June” Witemyre, 86, of Ft. Mitchell, died on Thursday, November 29 th, 2012 at her residence. She was a homemaker, member of the Northern Kentucky Home Builders Association and a member of Notre Dame High School Alumni Association. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Katherine Regan; and her husband, Charles…

Carol Newland, who always put family and friends first, 56, of Villa Hills, died on Wednesday, November 28th, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital Edgewood. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Berkemeier. She is survived by her husband, Randy Newland of Villa Hills; her daughter Elise (Craig) Sekowski of Villa Hills;…

EDGEWOOD- Charles M. Adams, 86, passed away November 28th at Emeritus Nursing Home in Edgewood. He worked for the Kentucky State Highway Department for 30 years and was an Army Veteran. Survivors include his daughter Charla Moore of Covington, sons Myron Adams of Covington, Marley Adams of Alexandria, brother William Adams of Williamstown. Also surviving…

Louis A. Juergens, age 76, of Burlington died Monday November 26, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospice. He was a retired Accountant /Bookkeeper for Crane Heating and Air Conditioning. He was a devoted father and grandfather and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Burlington. Survivors include his wife Helen of Burlington; 3 sons…

VILLA HILLS – David Joseph Flynn, 55. Born on July 10, 1957 and unexpectedly entered Eternal Life on November, 25 2012,. after battling Multiple Myeloma for 12 years. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend. He was a caregiver to all he met, especially through his ministry as a Deacon at St.…

William Pickett, age 89, died Sunday November 25, 2012 at his residence in Florence. He was a retired toolmaker with American Standard and a proud United States Army Air Force veteran of WWII. William was a member of St. Paul Church, Ralph Fulton VFW Post #6423 and American Legion Post #4. He was preceded in…

Lowell B. Niceley, 84 of Erlanger, KY passed away on November 25, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Niceley was a WWII Navy Veteran. He worked for the Kroger Co. for 27 years in security and retired with them in 1988. Mr. Niceley was a member of Erlanger Baptist Church for 40 years, and had a…

Jane L. Thurman, 73, of Erlanger, KY, passed away Friday November 23, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center, in Edgewood, KY. Jane cared for many as a Registered Nurse for 36 years. She is survived by her son Tim Thurman (Laura) of Benton, KY, daughter Karen Tichenor (Larry) of Covington, KY, 4 grandchildren, 3 great…

EDGEWOOD- Charlean “Char” Sullivan (nee Mulroney), daughter to the late Charles and Jean Mulroney, passed away on November 21st at the age of 69 at the Baptist Convalescent Center in Newport after a long battle with lung cancer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sean (Pat) Sullivan in…

Edward Blaine Diehl, 64, of Erlanger, KY passed away November 21, 2012, from complications of lung cancer, while staying at Baptist Village Care Center where he was within blocks of his boyhood home. Edward graduated from Lloyd High School in 1966 and then the University of Kentucky where he became a life-long basketball fan and…

Sally “Ann” Arrasmith, 79, of Florence, KY, passed away Tuesday November 20, 2012 at her residence. She established Olsten Temporary Service in Northern Kentucky where she retired as the Vice President after 19 years. She was a member of Eastern Star, Erlanger Baptist Church, and volunteered at St. Elizabeth Edgewood and Erlanger Baptist Church. Ann…

Beverly Ann, 59, passed away on November 16, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood, KY. She worked as a lead registrar at Bethesda Oak for 26 years. Beverly is preceded by her parents William Herzner and Elsie (Maley), and her brothers Louis, William, and Robert. She will be dearly missed by her daughters Christina Rulon…

ERLANGER – Vera H. Stortz, 84 passed away on November 14, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY. She was a loving mother and a devoted homemaker. Vera was preceded by her husband Matthew William Stortz, Jr. She is survived by her loving children Theresa Lee Gray (Gary), Michael A. Stortz (Peggy), Daniel A.…

Charlette M. Brinker, 84, formerly of Covington, died on Tuesday November 13th, 2012 at her residence. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church in Covington. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clem and Anna Brinker; her brothers, Clem Jr., Bud, and Frank Brinker; her sisters, Anna May Huiel, Jeanette Laugguth,…

PUNTA GORDA FL- Steven K. Knight, 49, formally of Union KY, passed away November 4th at his residence. He worked as an airline pilot with Mesaba Airlines for many years and loved to fly. Survivors include his parents Jerry and Nancy Knight of Punta Gorda FL, brother Kerry Knight of Union KY and Brad Knight…

Dr. Werner Willard Anderson, 93, of Villa Hills, KY passed away Saturday November 10, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. Dr. Anderson was a veteran of the Army Medical Corp. He also operated a general practice for 18 years in Brainerd, MN then trained in psychiatry and worked for 18 years in Cincinnati and…

Glendal Eugene “Gene” Roland, 71, of Burlington, KY passed away Friday November 9, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. Gene worked as a Truck Driver. He is survived by his wife Carol Roland, children Tony Roland (Debbie) Cindy Fischer (Todd), Veronica DeBra (John), and Connie Currier (Carl), 9 grandchildren: Cyan Joy DeBra, Jake DeBra,…

Yvonne Marie “Bonnie” (Hankla) Masters, 74 of Erlanger, KY passed away on Friday November 9, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood, KY. Bonnie worked for the Kroger Co. in marketing and was a volunteer with St. Henry Church in Erlanger, KY where she was a parishioner. Bonnie is survived by her loving daughters; Kathy (Tim)…

Virginia Rodgers, 93, passed away Tuesday November 6th at her residence. She was a homemaker, member of Blessed Sacrament Church, St Mary’s Ladies Society, Golden Age Social Club, Tri-City Seniors and Ft. Mitchell Seniors. She was preceded in death by her husband Virgil “Stoney” Rodgers. Survivors include her daughter-in-law Debby Feran of Crestview Hills, granddaughters…

NEWPORT – Arthur Robert Graessle, 96, passed away on November 5, 2012 at the Baptist Convalescent Center in Newport, KY. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 49 years, Bertha E. (Lamping) Graessle, and his second wife of 9 years, Fern E. (Graf) Graessle. He will be dearly missed by his loving…

Norbert “Bert” M. Snarsky age 83, died Sunday October 4th, 2012 at Villa Springs in Erlanger. Bert was a resident of Park Hills and the retired owner of Bert Snarski Insurance Services. Survivors include his wife Pat Snarski of Park Hills; a son Kevin M. Snarski of Park Hills and a daughter Karen Bottorff of…

Dolores “Betty” Kemper, 86, of Cincinnati, died peacefully on Sunday, November 4th , 2012 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Anna Moning; her husband, James Kemper; her brothers, Ray and Richard Moning; and her sisters, Ruth Weitzel, Anna Smith, and Mary Schrott. She is survived by her…

Laverne Pieper Sterling, 87, of Ft. Mitchell, died Sunday, November 4, 2012. She was a homemaker, a member of St. Barbara Church, and an active member of the Cursillo Movement. Her husband, Elmer Sterling, a decorated WWII Army veteran died previously. Survivors include: sons, Glenn (Shauna) Sterling of Villa Hills, and Fr. John Sterling of…

Tarin Danielle Todd, 19, of Independence, died on Saturday, November 3rd, 2012. She is survived by her parents Nichole and Robert Todd, and Anthony Jones; Glen Miller; her son, Hayden Miller; her siblings, Griffyn Todd, Shaylin Todd, and Shai Anne Jones. She also leaves behind her grandparents Marilyn and Fred Russell and Becky and Glen…

Barbara J. Hallman 66, died Tuesday at Rosedale Manor in Covington after a long illness. She was a former Program Assistant at New Perceptions in Edgewood. She was preceded in death by her sister Judy Poehner. Survivors include sons Tom Hallman of Taylor Mill, Chris Hallman of Colerain, OH, daughters Elsa Towe of Erlanger, Sara…

FLORENCE- Eugene E. “Gene” King, 80, passed away October 28th at St Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood. He was the owner/operator of King Nationwide Carriers for 20 years. Survivors include his wife Barbara K. King of Florence, son Steven (LaDona) King of Walton, son Wesley (Renee) King of Union, daughter Teri (Chris) Reinersman of Walton,…

BURLINGTON – William “Bill” Joseph Rust, 56, passed away at his residence on October 28, 2012. He was a lifetime member of the YMCA in Burlington. Bill was preceded in death by his father Lawrence Raymond Rust and godmother Mildred Post. He will be dearly missed by his mother Thelma Mary Rust (Post) , his…

Keith G. Stewart 63, of Burlington died Sunday Oct. 28th, 2012 at University Hospital after a short illness. He was the former Director of Purchasing of NKU for 30 years retiring in 2007. He was preceded in death by his brother Duane Stewart and parents George and Jean D. Stewart.Survivors include his wife Janet (Wood)…

Thelma Helen Bergelt Otte, 91, of Elsmere, KY passed away Sunday October 28, 2012 at Carmel Manor in Ft. Thomas, KY. Thelma was a homemaker and a member of St. Henry Church in Elsmere. She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Joseph Otte in June of 2000. She is survived by her children…

John “Jack” Harmeling, 87, of Elsmere, KY passed away on October 26, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. Mr.Harmeling was a Navy Veteran and a retired wreck master for B&O/CSX Railroad for 44 years. Mr. Harmeling was a member of St. Henry Church and farmed his land in Union. He was preceded in death…

Bettie J. (Tuemler) Moser, 96, of Crestview Hills, KY passed away Wednesday October 24, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY. Bettie was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was 1934 graduate of Notre Dame Academy, a homemaker, and a member of Blessed Sacrament Church. She was also a volunteer at St.…

William C. Wendling, Jr., 74, of Hebron, KY, passed away Sunday October 21, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. Mr. Wendling was a retired Quality Inspector with Belcor and served his country in the Air Force. He was a graduate of Holy Cross High School and Thomas More College. He served two terms…

LEICHTFIELD- Thomas Lamb, 55, passed away on October 20, 2012 at Jewish Hospital in Kenwood, OH. He was an avid entrepreneur in both Kentucky and Florida. He will be dearly missed by his three daughters Kim Dasenbrock ,Kerry Behymer (Kevin) and Holly Helms (Mike). His ex-wife Gloria Lamb, his sisters Martha Lamb (Kenny), Ruthie Lamb…

ELSMERE- George Edward Eilerman, 73, passed away on October 14, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, KY. George was retired from R A Jones Inc., a member of the Knights of St. John and a Kentucky Colonel. He was preceded by his wife Barbara Alice Eilerman (Eaton). George will be dearly missed by his…

Ronald “Ron” Wilson, 59, of Independence, KY passed away on October 13th at St. Elizabeth in Edgewood. He was a longtime supervisor lead for Schwans and is recently retired from there. He loved to play and coach softball, and was an avid UK fan and hunter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald…

Frank DeFelice, 92, of Florence, passed away Saturday October 13th at Villa Spring Nursing Home in Erlanger. He was a sheet metal worker with Kempel for 25 plus years. Survivors include his wife Nancy DeFelice of Florence, step-son Duncan (Nancy) Waggoner of Florence, niece Johanna Shair of Cincinnati, grandchildren Douglas (Ashley) Dehner, Shelby Dehner, Kim…

Eugene Newton Sanders “Newt” of Burlington died Friday, October 12, 2012 at 86 years young. Born and raised in Sanders, KY, Newt loved farming and especially horses. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps in August 1944 and was with the 1st Marine Division on Okinawa. He married Ella Joan Schirmer in October 1946 and…

Anthony C. Sanzere, age 89 , died Wednesday October 11th , 2012 at his residence in Edgewood. He was a veteran of the United States Navy a former resident of Florence and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Burlington. Survivors include his wife Jeannine of Edgewood; 4 children Barbara Sanzere of Florence,…

ERLANGER – Sharon Lee Cash (Ray), 69, passed away on October, 10, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. She will be dearly missed by her husband of 45 years, Gayle Thomas Cash, her children Billy Jo Canada, Pamela Cash of Erlanger, KY and Tom Cash of Dry Ridge, KY; her sister Joann Vaught…

Robert “Ronnie” R. Jones, age 70, died Wednesday October 10th at his residence in Burlington. Ronnie was a backhoe operator for 30 years and attended Crescent Springs Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents , 3 brothers and a sister Survivors include his wife Frances of Burlington; 2 daughters Lisa Graham…

William R. “Bill” Nieman, age 54, died Tuesday October 9, 2012 at his residence in Florence. Bill worked for RR Donnelley Co. in Florence and was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. Survivors include his wife of 27 years Sally Nieman of Florence; 1 daughter Elyce and her husband Chase Pavlic of…

Freida Denise Hunley, age 50, from Burlington, Kentucky, went to her heavenly home on October 9, 2012 after her courageous battle with cancer. She spent her last days and passed away in the home that she loved. She loved her church family, Burlington Baptist, her family, her friends and neighbors. She had worked as a…

John A. Kuchar, Sr., 84, of Florence, KY passed away on October 8, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. Mr. Kuchar was a Navy Veteran and a retired ticket agent for TWA for 32 years. He last worked for the Kenton Co. Golf Course for the past 11 years. Mr. Kuchar was a member…

Delores L. Kesler, 64, of Walton, died on Sunday, October 7th 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Candy Franklin. She is survived by her husband, William Kesler of Walton; her daughters, Kristina (James) Littrell of Hebron and Deborah (Dan) Wormald of Burlington. She also…

FLORENCE- Wanda L. Wright, 81, passed away Sunday October 7th at St Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She worked in the Food Service industry for 40 years. She was preceded in death by her first husband John Jacobs in 1999, 2nd husband Alexander Chamblin in 1990. Survivors include her husband Donald Wright of Florence, sons John…

Annie Chitwood, 88 of Union, KY passed away on October 6, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. Mrs. Chitwood was a retired cafeteria worker and was on the Elsmere Board of Education for 35 years, and a member of the Elsmere Baptist Church for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin…

Kenneth “Ken” Kallmeyer, 71, died Saturday October 6, 2012 at home in Villa Hills. He was founder and owner of Ken’s Crescent Springs Service. He was a lifetime member and retired fire chief for the Crescent Springs/Villa Hills Fire Department, member of Towing and Recovery Association in Kentucky and Ohio, Founder and Former President of…

Helen Laura “Tewes” Kruer, 89, of Edgewood, KY peacefully passed away Saturday October 6, 2012 at Madonna Manor. She had called St. Charles Lodge her home for the past 14 years. She was a 1942 graduate of Villa Madonna Academy, a homemaker and a member of St. Pius X Church in Edgewood. Helen was very…

INDEPENDENCE – Patricia “Patty” A. Dirr (Bolte), 48, passed away at her residence on October 4, 2012. See worked as a clerk for the the United States Postal Service for 25 years. Patty was preceded by her mother Evelyn Bolte and sister Linda Bolte. She will be dearly missed by her loving husband Michael Dirr,…

Joyce Anne Joyce, 73, of Hebron, died on Thursday, October 4th, 2012. She was an elementary school teacher and a Stephen Ministry Leader. She was preceded in death by her parents Leonard and Helen Burt, her previous husband Phil Wheeler, and her step-son Jerry Joyce. She is survived by her husband, Jud Joyce Jr. of…

Dorothy Anne Georgia, age 70, died Tuesday October 2, at her residence in Burlington. She was a retired corporate secretary and member of the Christian Women’s Club and Beta Sigma Phi. Survivors include her husband Robert Georgia of Burlington; a son Scot Georgia of Florence; 2 daughters Natasha Georgia of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Nikole Georgia…

Kathleen “Kath” M. McClanahan 51 died Tuesday October 2, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. She formerly worked for Western Southern Life Insurance Company and St. Luke West Hospital. She currently worked for Rendigs, Fry, Kiely, and Dennis Law firm in Cincinnati as a paralegal. She was predeceased by her parents John and Lois Murphy. Survivors…

Martha M. Panko, 95, of Elsmere, died on Monday, October 1st, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Edgewood. She was a member of Elsmere Senior Center, St. Paul’s Prayer Group, and Prime Time Seniors. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Panko, and her sister Dorothy Elliott. She is survived by her son, Bernard…

CRESCENT SPRINGS- Thomas A. Meder, 76, passed away September 30th at his residence. He was a gifted woodworker and was employed for many years at Midwest Woodworking. Survivors include niece Sharon A. Aubrey of Burlington KY, niece Laura Billiter of Crescent Springs KY, nephew Michael A. Cason of LaGrange KY. Also surviving are numerous great…

Carter Duvall Helmle – 7 months and 16 days, passed away on September 30, 2012. Born February 14, 2012 Carter was a vibrant and happy child who smiled his way through the challenges he met in his life. He will be dearly missed by his parents Stephanie J. Wilson and Ty B. Helmle; his grandparents…

SPRING CITY TN, Phyllis Ann Summers, 76, formerly of Covington, passed away on September 29th at Rhea County Medical Center in TN. She worked as a teller for US Bank for 14 years. She was a member of Staffordsburg Methodist Church in Independence, an avid embroider and seamstress and a member of the Taylor Mill…

Mary Ann Breetz 57, died Saturday September 29th at her home after a long illness. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Tony Breetz in 1987. She was a member of the “Hen Club”.Survivors include her husband Lee Beckton of Villa Hills, son Aaron Breetz of Park Hills, daughters…

David Correll , age 79 , died September 29th at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. He was a retired Express Clerk for the U.S. Postal Service and a proud veteran of the United States Army serving on the Presidential Honor Guard. David enjoyed raising miniature horses and being active in Masonic work. He was a…

Martha “Jo” Alessandro (nee Rauen), 58, of Florence, KY passed away Thursday September 27, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY. Jo was a Registered Nurse for Pleasant Ridge Nursing Home and was a member of St. Henry Church. She is survived by her children Sarah Patterson (nee Alessandro), Renee Alessandro, and Jared Alessandro,…