PAST SERVICES

Elva Ruth “Sugar” Hurd, 66, of Erlanger, KY passed away Saturday November 27, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood. She is survived by her: Mother Sarah Rose Hurd, Niece Ann (Pete) Voss, Niece Cheryl (Mike) Carlson, Nephew Dr. Jim (Lisa) Dean, Niece Patty (Clyde) Atherton, Nephew Steven (Ramona) Hurd, Sister-in-Law Dorothy Hurd, Brother-in-Law Jacob Dean,…

Philip N. Carrico was born and raised in Paducah, KY. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School in 1956 he joined the Navy and served his country as a Naval Corpsman. He was always proud of the fact that he met many people who later became famous, such as Senator Joseph McCarthy and Senator Lyndon…

Ann Miller White Fadley, 77, formerly of Lakeland, Florida, and Ft. Wright, KY., passed away on Friday, November 26th at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. Dr. Fadley received her Ph.D. from Ohio State University. She was a retired professor who taught at Ohio Dominican University, Marshall University, and Florida Southern College. She was listed in…

Ruth Mary Maifeld, 88, of Ft. Mitchell, passed away on Thursday November 25th at the St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. Mrs. Maifeld was the consummate mother and wife, and a longtime member of Blessed Sacrament Church in Ft. Mitchell. She was pre-deceased by her husband Melvin Maifeld in January of this year. She is survived…

George Rehkamp, age 83 died at his residence in Florence on Thursday. He was a farmer for many years and a member of St. Timothy Church in Union. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Rehkamp .Survivors include sons George and Bill Rehkamp; daughters Eileen Messer, Dianne Bressler, Mary Scheitz, Barb Bulmer, Karen…

James Edward Peck, 88 years of age, left this world to be with the Lord on November 25, 2010. A WWII Navy Veteran served six years and one of the first barbers in Florence, KY operating the Florence Barber Shop for over 50 years. Mr. Peck was also an avid golfer. He is survived by…

Patrick J. Feran, 59, of Crestview Hills, KY died Sunday November 21, at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. He was the assistant manager at Frisch’s in Ft. Wright, KY. He is survived by his wife Debby Feran, daughters Krystine Feran of Crestview Hills, KY and Laura Feran of Hamilton, OH, sons Patrick Feran of Danville, KY…

Henry J. Wissmann, 78, of Erlanger, died Saturday, Nov 20, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center, Edgewood. He was a sheet metal worker for Mastercraft Metals, Crescent Springs; a Korean War Navy Veteran; a long-time member of St. Henry Church, Elsmere; a member of the Saint Henry Catholic Order of Foresters; a cub scout leader;…

Trudy Olympe Thibodeaux Kinser, 40, of Edgewood, died Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at her residence. She was a dealer at Grand Victoria Casino, Rising Sun, Indiana. She was predeceased by her mother, Marsha Thibodeaux, on July 22, 2010. Survivors include her husband, Bob Kinser; sons, Brice and Seth Piraro, both of Walton; daughter, Lacey Piraro…

Gregory J. Gough Independence: Gregory J. Gough, 48, died Wednesday November 17th at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood. He was retired from the military where he served in the Marine Corp and the Army National Guard. He was in the Elite helicopter Unit which served as Presidential Support for Presidents Reagan, Bush and Clinton. He is…

Patrick J. Bradley Sr. INDEPENDENCE – Patrick J. Bradley Sr., 68, died Tuesday Nov. 16 at his residence in Independence. He was the owner of PJ’s Dog Haus in Erlanger, Kentucky. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara Bradley; brother, Tim Bradley; and grandson, Cory Bradley. Survivors include daughter, Meghan Edmondson of Edgewood; sons Patrick…

Gloria May Jones-Glancy, 73, formerly of Erlanger, died Monday, November 15th, at Summersville Regional Hospital, WV. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Carl Glancy, her son, Gary Ray Jones, and a lifelong friend, Roy Vinson. Survivors include her daughter, Dorleen J. McDowell, of Craigsville, WV, and her brother,…

J.C. Eckler, 86, of Hebron, KY passed away Monday November 15, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Hospice. He was an Army WWII Veteran and worked 30+ years as a Chief Pipefitter for Quantum Chemical and National Distillers. He is survived by his wife Mary Eckler, Children George Eckler, Jeffrey Eckler, Jason Eckler, and Shelly Eckler Nelson.…

Jim Gibbons “Gibby” 74, Erlanger, died Saturday November 13th at the Veterans Hospital in Cincinnati OH. He was the director of the Maintenance Away department with CSX Railroad. Preceded in death by his sisters Catherine Jean Scheiduburger and Bonnie Marie Clemens. Survivors include his wife Joyce Gibbons, daughter Tracy Charmaine Gibbons-Dearinger of Burlington, Robin Jean…

Joseph E. Conrad, 88, formerly of Jupiter, FL and Ryland Heights, KY passed away on Saturday November 13th at The Seasons in Cincinnati, OH. Mr. Conrad was an innovator and founder of development offices in higher education, having worked in development at Ohio State University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stephens College, Northwestern University, the…

James “Sparky” Wesley Sparkman, age 74 died Thursday November 11, 2010 at Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Center in Ft. Thomas, Ky. He was retired from Conrail Railroad and a Burlington resident. Survivors include daughters Melissa Cotton, Tracy Steenken and Teresa Brearton; sons Jeff and Michael Sparkman; sister Eva Brewer; 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Visitation…

Joseph Michael Aulette, of Florence, Kentucky, age 74, suddenly passed away on November 6, 2010. Survived by his loving wife Shirley, children Michael Aulette, Jim (Linda) Aulette, Robin (Rich) Hall, Joseph (Tami) Aulette, Chris (Jane) Aulette and 10 grandchildren: Michael (Donna) Aulette, Nancy (Eric) Laho, Matthew Aulette, Jim (Carrie) Aulette, Kyle (Kate) Aulette, Jonathon Aulette,…

Robert L., “Bob” Clore, 83, of Burlington died November 5th, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Hospice Unit in Edgewood. He leaves his wife Zulla Courtney Clore, sons Richard Alan Clore of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Brian Robert Clore of St. Louis, Missouri, stepsons Kerry L. Courtney of Northville, Michigan and Timothy W. Courtney of Florence, Kentucky. He…

Kathy Sue Creech, 54, of Florence, KY passed away Wednesday November 3, 2010. She is survived by her Children Ashley R. Richardson and Christopher J. Baston, her Lifelong Partner Bob Kuntz, Granddaughter Kylee Richardson, and Brothers Gary D. Wingate and Danny Lee Marsh. A Visitation will be held Tuesday November 9, 2010 11am to 1pm…

Norbert Gruber Jr., 57, died Wednesday November 3rd at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana, KY. survivors include his wife Melissa of Cynthiana brothers Gregory T. Gruber of Hebron, William J. Gruber of Hebron, Michael P. Gruber of Covington, sisters Mary R. Finke of Villa Hills and Ann E. Young of Richmond, KY. Visitation will be…

Donald R., 84, of Erlanger, KY passed away Thursday October 28, 2010. He worked for 20 years as an Accountant with the IRS. Mr. Rigsby is a member of: Erlanger United Methodist Church, Good Faith Masonic Lodge #95, Scottish Rite, Army WWII Veteran, American Legion Post #20 in Elsmere, Ralph Fulton VFW, National Active and…

Dorothy L. Schwartz –Greco, 84, of Erlanger, KY passed away Thursday October 28, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood. She retired at age 70 as a cook at Dobbins Nursing Home. She also worked at Salem Nursing Home, St. Francis-St. George Hospital in Cincinnati and Hildebrand Nursing Home. Dorothy loved her children and loved the…

Jean C., 87, of Villa Hills, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip J. Siemer. Survivors include sons, Joe, Jim, and John (Julie) Siemer, all of Villa Hills; brother, Ray Spratt of Bear Valley, CA; sister, Martha Alves, Orange,…

Violet Emma Dunaway, 92, of Elsmere, KY passed away Wednesday October 27, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Hospice. She is survived by her Daughter Roberta Foster, 2 Grandchildren, and 2 Great Grandchildren. Her Husband Robert Dunaway preceded her in death in 1976. A Visitation will be held Monday November 1, 2010 9am until 11am at Linnemann…

Mary E. Schroder, 94, formerly of Ft. Mitchell, passed away Tuesday, October 26th, at Madonna Manor. Ms. Schroder was a longtime legal secretary for Cohen, Brarran, Druffel, & Hogan. She is survived by several cousins. Ms. Schroder was a member of Mother of God Church in Covington, a member of the national Secretary Association, involved…

Mary Anne Habel, 68, of Villa Hills, died suddenly in an automobile accident Tuesday October 26th. She worked in customer service for Bernhards Bakery and K-Mart. She is survived by her sons Ed Habel (Sara) of Bellevue, Tom Habel of Cartersville, GA, and Jeff Habel of San Francisco, CA. She also leaves behind 2 grandchildren…

James E. “Jim”, 72, of Elsmere, KY passed away Tuesday October 26, 2010 at Woodcrest Manor Care. Mr. Mairose worked for 36 years with Matt Toebben Builders as a carpenter. He is survived by his brothers Alfred Mairose of Ft. Mitchell, KY and John Mairose of Erlanger, KY, sisters Martha Jane Wolfe of Elsmere, KY…

Betty Kathman, nee Armstrong, 88, formerly of Covington, Edgewood, and most recently Florence, passed away at a nursing home in Naperville, Illinois on Monday, October 25th following a four month illness. She was a 1940 graduate of Notre Dame Academy. She raised three daughters, and later worked as the assistant to the buyer in the…

Betty Jane, wife of Vernon R. Duncan, loving mother of Deborah Duncan, Michelle Finn, Gregory (Shaunda) Duncan and the late Douglas Duncan; loving grandmother of Megan Taylor, Tyler Finn, Trevor Duncan and Marshal Duncan, great grandmother of Jenna Taylor, Carter Finn and Camden Finn, loving step grandmother of Meranda Hobbs and Cody Hobbs, loving step…

Patricia Ann Cattani, 87, of Crescent Springs, died Sunday October 24th at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Cattani, daughter, Kathleen Rummel, and her grandson, Justin Pauly. She is survived by her son, Kevin Cattani, of Crescent Springs, KY; her daughters, Sandy…

Larry Wise, 73, died Saturday, October 23 at home. He was owner of Larry’s Tavern in Ryland Heights and worked at Hostess Bakery in Toledo, OH for 28 years. He loved music and was an active member in the Cincy Blues Society. Survivors include his son, Mark Wise (Juanita) of Erlanger, and daughters, Diana Jones…

Rosemary, age 88 and a resident of Burlington died Saturday October 23, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a daughter Donna Hafer ; 3 sons, James , Robert and John Moss ; 1 brother Jim Schneider; 2 sisters Edna Mae Yokom and Vivian Shelton; grandmother of 8…

Betty Jane Norton, 86, of Erlanger, died Thursday, October 21, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood. She was a homemaker and a member of the Erlanger Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank R. Norton. Survivors include her son, Thomas D. Norton of Erlanger; daughter, Cheryl J. (Hal) Johnson of Florence;…

Sherry Holbrook, age 74, died October 19th at Bridgepoint Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was a resident of Florence, Kentucky and formerly worked for Sky Chef. Survivors include an aunt, Mayme Marie Remley ; a sister-in-law Mary Lou Holbrook; a niece Cindy McGuiness and a nephew John Holbrook. Services are private and will be held…

William Richard Hyden, 72, died Monday October 18th at his residence in Florence. He worked for the railroad as a conductor for 25yrs and was active with knothole baseball in the Erlanger area. Survivors include his wife of 53yrs Nancy Hyden, sons William (Jennifer) Hyden of Kings Mills OH, and Michael Hyden of Erlanger, aunt…

Erich Rohdenburg, 71, of Independence, passed away on Sunday, October 17th at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Mr. Rohdenburg was in sales for Cincinnati Container. He is survived by his wife Janis Rohdenburg of Independence, his daughter, Tara Reinersman (David) of Independence, his son, Erich Matthew Rohdenburg (Jennifer) of Florence, a sister, Roxanne Moses (Robert) of Cincinnati,…

James F. Stark, 72, of Florence, passed away on Friday, October 15th at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. Mr. Stark was the President of Isuzu Motors North America, past commander and financial officer for the American Legion Post #4 in Florence, a member of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, and a member of…

Billie June Worster, 65, of Pleasant Grove, AL (formerly of Erlanger, KY) passed away Thursday October 14, 2010 at St. Vincent Hospital in Birmingham, AL. She is survived by her Son Ed Worster, Daughter-in-Law Michelle Worster, Grandchildren Ryan, Briana, and Austin Worster, Sister Bobbie Davis, Sister Patti Butler, Brother Nick Chioffe, and Sister Toni Dickhaus.…

Dorothy T. Cobb, 87, of Redington Beach Florida, formerly of Fort Mitchell, died Thursday at Saint Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood surrounded by her family. She was a homemaker and member of Saint Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Milford. Survivors include her daughters Martina Catalano of Crescent Springs, Jacque Conarchy of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Deborah Rogowski…

Jack Collins Hiatt, 81, died Thursday October 14th, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Edgewood. He was a distribution manager for J.C. Noyes and Son and a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Darlene Hiatt. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Laurie Velma…

Linda Rowland Stansel, 63, died Wednesday, October 13 at Baptist Convalescent Center in Newport, Ky. She worked in administration at McGraw -Hill Publishing Company for over 30 years and was a member of Erlanger Baptist Church. Survivors include: a daughter Mindy Benjamin of Cincinnati, Ohio and Mandy Race of Walton, Ky: son Marty Stansel of…

Janice Reed, age 63, died Friday October 8th at St. Elizabeth Health Care Hospice in Edgewood, Kentucky. She was a interior decorator. She is survived by her sons Jason and Jared Reed; mother, Peggy Horton; a brother Jimmy Horton and sisters Joanne Rigsbee, Joyce Hudson and three grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday 10-12 noon with…

Tony, 69, of Florence died Friday October 8, 2010 at his home. He came to America in 1951 and became a Master Butcher at Kroger where he worked for 35 years. Survivors include his wife Mary Mokas of Florence to whom he was married for 42 years, daughters Alysa Mokas of New York and Caroline…

Angeline Marie Barth, 74, of Florence died Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a Homemaker and member of Mary Queen of Heaven Church. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Bob Barth of Florence; daughter Donna Barth Paoli of Florence; sons Patrick Barth (Carol) of Covington, Robert D. Barth (Michelle) of Florence…

Betty Ann Black, 84, of Erlanger, died Tuesday at Saint Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, surrounded by her family. She was a founding member and a very active member of Mary Queen of Heaven Church. Betty was also a former member of the Homemakers Club of Boone County and the 4-H Club. She was a cosmetologist…

Ilene, 84, Beloved wife of the late Columbus Ross, passed away Tuesday October 5, 2010 at Christ Hospital. She was a homemaker and Delhi Twp. Resident. Mrs. Ross is survived by her Children: Phyllis Duncan (Ted), Kenneth Ross (Enma), Alvin Ross, and Dennis Ross. Grandchildren: Ronnie Duncan, Scotty Duncan, Christy Paff, Kelly Ross, Rachel Ross,…

Irma Jane Stubbs, 89, a long time resident of Rockwell City and Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on October 4 at the Veterans’ Administration Nursing Facility in Ft. Thomas, KY. Irma Jane was born on November 1, 1920 in Rockwell City to Dwight and Gladys Leonard. She was married to her husband William Stubbs for…

Eugene E. “Gene”, 81, of Taylor Mill passed away Sunday October 3, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Butcher worked for 35 years at U.S. Bank where he retired as Assistant Vice President of Retail Credit. He was also an Army Veteran, 1947 graduate of Covington Catholic High School, Member of the Covington Catholic Boosters (where…

Allen Wayne Griffin, 46, of Hebron passed away Saturday, October 2nd at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Mr. Griffin was an employee of R. A. Jones, an avid motorcycle enthusiast and an active musician. He is survived by his wife Sheila Griffin of Hebron and his son Alex Griffin also of Hebron. He is also survived by…

Dr. Donald Louis Kennedy Jr., beloved husband, father, physician, brother and friend, passed away on Thursday Sept. 30 after a courageous 2 year battle with brain cancer. At 56, Dr. Kennedy peacefully breathed his last, while surrounded by his family and caring staff at St. Elizabeth’s Hospice Center in Edgewood, KY. For the last 16…

Ruth Combs Ziegler 80, of Alexandria died Wednesday at Hospice Care Center of Northern Kentucky surrounded by her family. She was a Homemaker and Executive Secretary with AT&T. Survivors include her Husband Harold Ziegler of Alexandria; daughters Valarie Ziegler of Greencastle, Indiana, Carole Ziegler of Alexandria and Susan Le Cates of Cincinnati, Ohio; brothers Jack…

Evelyn Gwendolyn “Winnie” Gardt, 82, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 28th at St. Elizabeth Florence. She was pre-deceased by her husband Raymond in 2001. She is survived by her son Craig Gardt (Myndi) of Union, 2 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Friday, October 1st from 10:00-11:00 AM at Linnemann in…

William D. “Bill” Perry, age 85, died September 24th at Baptist Village in Erlanger and was a resident of Ft. Mitchell. He was an educator for many years. Bill was a veteran of WWII and served proudly in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by a cousin David Lambert and David’s family. Visitation will be…

Zachary T., 21, of Erlanger, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010. He was a senior at Eastern Kentucky University, and a 2007 honors graduate of St. Henry District High School. He was loved by all who knew him. Survivors include parents, Chris and Melodie Legg of Erlanger; brother, William Legg of Erlanger; grandmothers, Mary Louise Legg…

Peggy Hammons Alig, 59, died Wednesday September 22nd at her home in Burlington. She was an administrative assistant with Toyota in Hebron Ky. She was preceded in death by her brothers Daniel and Robert Hammons and sister Theresa Vetter. Survivors include her daughter Amy Flener of Burlington, son Capt. Joe Alig USMC of Hebron, granddaughters…

Michael Edward Kertis, age 56, died Tuesday September 21st,2010. He was an Environmental, Health, and Safety supervisor. Survivors include his wife Ruth of Florence; 2 sons Stephen of Louisville and Matthew of Florence; parents Edward and Anne Kertis of Thorton, Pennsylvania; a sister Judith Kertis also of Thorton, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by…

Daniel William (Danny) Simpson, 57, of Walton, formerly of Cincinnati, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at his residence. He was the former owner-operator of Johnny’s Car Wash in Anderson Township, Ohio; a member of Ashland Avenue Baptist Church, Latonia, and an avid lover of his German shepherds and the outdoors. He was preceded in death…

Rosemary Bloemer (nee Braun), 82, died Monday September 20th at Baptist Convalescent Center in Newport. She was a homemaker and a member of Blessed Sacrament Church as well as St Agnes Church. She was preceded in death by her husband George Bloemer in 1996. Survivors include: son John Bloemer of Ft Mitchell, brothers, Robert Braun…

Laura Danielle Tibbs, 23, of Independence passed away on Monday, September 20, 2010 at her residence. Laura was a 2005 graduate of Holy Cross High School and a 2009 graduate of Thomas More College. Survivors include her mother and father, Daniel and Jennifer Schaffer Tibbs of Independence; Sister, Sarah Tibbs of Independence; Grandmother, Mary Schaffer…

Mary Lou Thompson, 82, of Florence passed away Monday, September 20, at her residence. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris William Thompson Jr. Survivors include her daughters and son-laws Sharon and Rodney Coppage of Petersburg, Nancy and Gary Jett of Florence, Jackie and James Woodard of Franklin, TN,…

Vernon James Isaac, 76, died Friday, September 17 at Florence Park Care Center, Florence, KY. He had been an inspector at the Ford Motor Company for 30 years. He was a member of the UAW#863. Survivors include his wife of 54 years Margaret Isaac and son Christopher Isaac of Erlanger; daughter Sandra Gillum of Independence,…

Edna M. Holyoke Kratz, 90, died Tuesday September 14 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood, KY. She was a legal secretary and member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Courtney Kratz, and her granddaughter, Amy Varnadore. Throughout their life together, Courtney and Edna took many…

James “Jim” Meloncon, Burlington, 69, died Monday September 13th at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center in Edgewood, KY. He was a supervisor in operations with Delta Airlines and retired after 36 years of service and retired from the IRS after 5 years. Jim was a member of IHM Catholic Church. He was an avid gardener as…

James “Jim” Blick 81 Saturday September 18th 2010 Linnemann Funeral Homes Burlington KY Town: Perry Park KY

Mary C. Ginandt of Burlington, KY, age 84, died Friday, September 10th at Renaissance West in Monfort Hts., Ohio. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert, son David and sisters Dorothy Holiday, Margaret Regan and Alice Terhar; Survivors include her daughters Sue Ginandt and Nancy Stansbury; sons Robert Jr.,…

Hilda Katherine of Covington, KY, 90. Passed away Friday, September 10, 2010 at Villaspring Healthcare Erlanger. Hilda was the daughter of the late Mathias Lay, a baker from Covington, and the daughter of the late Anna Marie Augele. Survived by cousin, Isalda Bazak of Wessenberg, Germany. Hilda was a member of the Queen City Doll…

Cheryl Ann Hogan, age 46 of Burlington, KY died September the 9th at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Florence. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband Tom, daughter Addie, and sons Sam and Andrew ; her parents Tom Barnes and Edythe Barnes ; sisters Janet and Susan Barnes and Mary Betch; brothers Mark, Phil,…

Lisa Michele Morgan, 45, of Cincinnati, died Wednesday September 8, 2010 at Jewish Hospital, Cincinnati. She was a nursing technician for 10yrs. Lisa is survived by her husband, Douglas Cahill of Cincinnati OH; Son, Andrew Mays of Florence KY; Parents, Lillian “Shirley” Mays of Florence KY and Joseph Morgan of Norwood OH; Brother, Wesley Morgan…

Ronald P. Cooney of Ryland, 72, died on Sunday, Sept. 5th at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. He retired as President of PNC Bank, Northern Kentucky. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Flick Cooney, with whom he was married for 49 years; daughters, Jena (John) Meehan, of Fort Wright, and Lisa (Tony) Cooney Henderson of Ft. Wright;…

Harry Makris, Beloved Husband of the late Anastasia Makris, passed away at age 91 Saturday September 4, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Hospital Ft. Thomas. Mr. Makris was a WWII Army Veteran where he was involved in the European and Pacific Theaters. He also served as school principal and school teacher at Holy Trinity St. Nicholas…

Frank D. Gortz, an Erlanger, KY resident age 61, passed away Friday September 3, 2010 at V.A. Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH. Mr. Gortz, was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his children Jessica D. Gortz of Darien, IL, Margaret J. Gortz of Lombard, IL, and Jonathan R. Gortz of Lombard,…

Beatrice Anderson, 75, passed away on Friday, September 3rd at St. Elizabeth in Edgewood. She was a longtime employee of the IRS and an active member of the Cornerstone Church of God. She was pre-deceased by her husband Melvin in 2003. She is survived by her daughter Cindy Smith (Brad) of Union, sisters, Cathryn Martin…

Eva K. Lunsford of Elsmere, KY, 89. Beloved wife of the late Charles “Buck” Lunsford, passed away Thursday September 2, 2010 at Villa Spring Care Center in Erlanger, KY. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Lunsford is also survived by her children Carol Jeffers of Elsmere, KY, Alga Depenbrock of Florence, KY, Dixie Arent of Erlanger,…

Independence: Edgar Helton, 85, died Sunday, August 29, 2010 at home. He was a baker with Greenhills Bakery for 25 years. His wife Lena Helton died previously. He was a WWII and Korean War veteran. Survivors include daughters, Denise Helton and Donna McNeill (Frank) of Independence, and Darlene Dorger(Philip) of Burlington, Grandchildren Kristy Ham(Nathan), Joe…

BERRY – Paul G. James, 75, died Thursday, Aug. 26, at his home. He was a former member of Sand Run Baptist Church in Hebron and Lions Club in Berry. Survivors include his wife, Jane James of Berry; daughters, Mindy Trask of Burlington, Cindy Tunning of Hebron, Cheryl Glacken of Crittenden and Teresa Marrs of…

VILLA HILLS – John N. Clark, 82, died Aug. 26 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was a general organizer for the AFL-CIO. His wife of 53 years, Pauline Clark, died previously. Survivors include his daughter Dawn Marie Case of Canandaigua, N.Y.; sons, Daniel Anthony Clark of Honeoye, N.Y., David John Clark of…

FALMOUTH – Khloe Lee-Ann Workman, infant, died Aug. 24 at St. Elizabeth Florence. Survivors include her mother, Brenna Abercrombie, and father, Korey Workman, both of Falmouth; grandparents, Rebekah Adams of Crittenden, David L. Workman II and Sonya Workman of Falmouth. No public services. Linnemann Funeral Home and Cremation Center is handling arrangements.

FLORENCE – Dorothy Rehkamp, 83, died Aug. 24 at her home. She was a homemaker and member of St. Timothy Church in Union. Survivors include her husband, George Rehkamp; sons, George and Bill Rehkamp of Florence; daughters, Eileen Messer, Diane Bressler, Mary Scheitz, Barb Bulmer, and Karen Menke of Florence, and Jeanne Sperry of Edgewood;…

FORT MITCHELL – Julie Poland, 82, died Aug. 23 at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a clerk for more than 25 years with Dillard’s Department Store in Crestview Hills. Her daughter, Julie Battaglia, died previously. Survivors include her sons, Mike Battaglia of Erlanger, Mark Battaglia of Aurora, Ind. and David Poland of Verona; daughter, Ryane…

FORT MITCHELL – Maria Barczak, 89, of Fort Mitchell, died Aug. 22 at her home. She was a cafeteria worker at Notre Dame Academy and member of Blessed Sacrament Church. Her husband, Walter Barczak, died in 1996. Survivors include her sons, Irnie and Andrew Barczak of Fort Mitchell, Henry and Stanley Barczak of Walton, Sylvester…

Michael Terry, 59, of Crescent Springs, passed away Saturday, August 21st at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. Mr. Terry was a registered pharmacist at Kroger before his retirement and resettling in Naples, FL. His family was affiliated with Lakeside Christian Church. He is survived by his wife Janet Terry of Naples, FL, his daughter Ashlee Terry…

Betty J. Burgraph Remley, 80, died Aug. 21 at her home. She was a tax examiner for 20 years with the Internal Revenue Service, worked for K.D. Lamp and was a member of Elijah Creek Church of the Nazarene, Hebron. Her husband, Melvin E. Remley, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Mary Curran of Independence…

VILLA HILLS – Frank C. Ellis, 62, died Thursday, Aug. 19, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood. He was a service tech for Modern Office Methods. Survivors include his mother, Cecile V. Green of Madison, Maine; son, Mark Ellis of Bellevue; daughter, Keri Ann Bowyer of Crescent Springs; sister, Linda Rossi of…

Robert J. Anstead, 58, of Covington, died Thursday, August 19th at St. Elizabeth Hospital Edgewood. He is survived by his fiancé Patti Emerson of Covington, his sister Martha Coffman of Ft. Thomas, brothers, James Anstead of Wilder, Thomas Anstead of Alexandria, Gregory Anstead of San Antonio, TX, Michael Anstead of Lexington, KY, and David Anstead…

WALTON – Cory Patrick Bradley, 22, died Aug. 14 at University Hospital, Corryville. He was a student at Northern Kentucky University and had plans to attend college in Louisville this fall, played hockey for the Northern Kentucky Norseman and the Dayton Blue Hawks. Survivors include his father, Patrick Bradley of Independence; mother, Mary Deters of…

ERLANGER – Rayburn Clayton Edwards Jr., 54, died Aug. 11 at his home. He was a member of Vineyard Community Church in Cincinnati. Survivors include his daughters, Lisa Laughlin of Burlington, Vt., Anita Dixon and Alexis Edwards, both of Lexington, Ky., and Cheri Alexander of Pekin, Ind.; mother, Jeanette Tucker of Erlanger; brothers, Charles Tucker…

LATONIA – Barbara B. Knasel, 64, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, at her home. She worked as an account manager with Avaya Inc. for more than 10 years. She was a member of the American Legion Post in Latonia and the Red Hat Society. Survivors include her daughter, Teresa Gahman of Taylor Mill; son, Earl Donald…

EDGEWOOD – Patty J. Kuckein Miller, 77, died Aug. 9 at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a homemaker and former member of the First United Methodist Church in Van Wert, Ohio. Survivors include her husband, Dana D. Miller; daughters, Robin Brannen of Covington, Regina Burns and Rebecca Wisman, both of Independence; son, D. Douglas Miller…