OBITUARIES
Kentucky Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Erlanger, Hebron and Ludlow Kentucky area
Dr. Ralph O'Brien
Apr 30, 2023
Dr. Ralph Daniel O’Brien, 90, of Villa Hills, formerly of Hebron, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023.
He was born May 26, 1932, in Toronto, Ohio to John and Irene (Abrams) O’Brien.
Dr. O’Brien was a retired professor of Industrial Technology at Northern Kentucky University; the longest serving Board member of NOCTI and enjoyed woodworking and taking care...
Dennis Conner
Apr 22, 2023
Dennis A. Conner, 80, of Hebron, died Saturday April 22, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Florence. He was born on March 8, 1943, in Hebron, Kentucky to the late Cecil and Alma Marie (Wernz) Conner.
On October 6, 1972, Dennis married the love of his life, Marian “Marcy” (nee Frederick). Together, Dennis and Marcy had two children – Jennifer...
Hermine "Minnie" Ott
Apr 7, 2023
Hermine Ingeborg “Minnie” (Goetz) Ott, 86, of Cold Spring passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 following a brief illness.
Hermine was born on June 12, 1936, in the Czech Republic to Wenzel and Hildegard (Weisskopf) Goetz. She was a homemaker and former seamstress who enjoyed reading and cooking.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Johann Ott;...
Bonnie Doerman
Mar 19, 2023
Bonnie Sue (Pitts) Doerman, 81, of Hebron passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 following a short illness.
Bonnie was born on January 7, 1942, in Covington, Kentucky to Elmer and Freda (Ryle) Pitts. She drove a school bus for Boone County Schools for nearly 30 years.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, William Christopher Doerman in...
Timothy Stamates
Mar 18, 2023
Timothy Martin Stamates, 69, of Erlanger, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Tim was born on January 7, 1954 in Buffalo, New York to Eugene G. and Maryann (Koscielniak) Stamates. He worked in sales in Graphic Arts, was a former Soccer Coach and he dearly loved being with his family.
Tim was preceded in...
Irma Holt
Mar 12, 2023
Irma L. (Aylor) Holt, 92, of Amelia, Ohio, formerly of Hebron, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023.
Irma was born on July 15, 1930 in Taylorsport, Kentucky to Catherine A. (Huntsman) and Martin L. Aylor, Sr. She was a member of Hebron Church of Christ and she loved to crochet.
Irma was preceded in death by her husband,...
Maryann Stamates
Mar 9, 2023
Maryann Frances (Koscielniak) Stamates, 92, of Florence, Kentucky, formerly of Cheektowaga, New York, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Maryann was born on January 25, 1931 in Buffalo, New York to Martin and Dora (Milesczyk) Koscielniak. She was a homemaker who loved gardening and actively serving her community, whether it be through her involvement in the PTA, a Den-Mother,...
Elizabeth Fry
Feb 26, 2023
Elizabeth A. (Morgan) Fry, 70, of Ludlow passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.
She was born on October 6, 1952 in Lexington, North Carolina to Melvin and Evelyn (Turner) Morgan. Liz worked for several years at Duro Bag Co., and most recently she was a cashier for Walmart at the Fort Wright and Florence...
Brook Reeves
Feb 22, 2023
On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, the Reeves family lost Brook Andrew Reeves far too soon. Brook was 40 years old.
Brook was born on April 23, 1982. He attended Beechwood High School where he developed his lifelong love of golf and baseball. After graduation, he started a wonderful family. He worked at UPS and Lassing Pointe Golf Course. Brook attended...
Sandra Koching
Feb 21, 2023
Sandra Jean (Burns) Koching, 70, of Burlngton, formerly of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
Sandra was born on March 20, 1952 in Petersburg, Kentucky to Edwin and Harriett (Jarboe) Burns. She was a member of Petersburg Baptist Church and had formerly volunteered for the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department.
Sandra was preceded in death by her...
Marsha Reeves
Feb 19, 2023
Marsha Lou Reeves, 72, of Florence passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.
Marsha was born on January 8, 1951 in Covington, Kentucky to Wandall and Mallie Faye “Tootsie” (Combs) Reeves. She worked her entire career of more than 47 years at Western Southern Life Insurance Company, Cincinnati; was a lifelong member of...
Joan Stewart
Feb 19, 2023
Joan M. Stewart, 92, of Covington, passed away, Sunday, February 19, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.
She was a homemaker, and her memberships included St. Augustine Church, St. Monica of St. Augustine, Pathfinders of St. Augustine and Hilltoppers of Fort Wright. Joan enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially in her later years with her...
Kathleen Utz
Feb 18, 2023
Kathleen Utz, 85, of Petersburg, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023. She was a lifelong member of Hebron Lutheran Church in Hebron and a graduate of Boone County High School.
Kathleen was a homemaker and enjoyed family and friends, quilting, sewing, painting, and traveling.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Roy Utz; parents, Henry...
Nella Porter
Feb 17, 2023
Nella Jean Porter, 90, of Florence, formerly of Lakeside Park, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.
She was a member of the First Christian Church in Covington and worked in the insurance billing department for Dr. John Cassidy in Covington before she retired. Nella enjoyed reading, crocheting, and spending quality time with her family.
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Karen Mahan
Feb 9, 2023
Karen Mahan, 70, of Erlanger, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood.
She was a member of St. Henry Church in Elsmere. Karen was a retired machinist with Post Glover in Erlanger. She was a volunteer for over 30 years helping with St. Henry Church and Mary Queen of Heaven Church bingos and festivals....
James J. Powers
Feb 7, 2023
James J. Powers, 89, of Hebron, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Florence.
He was a retired machinist with Gibson Greeting Cards in Cincinnati and enjoyed fishing and woodworking.
James was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Jane Fistner Powers; and parents, Richard and Mary Powers.
Survivors include daughter, Sandra...
Rita Lynn Hildebrant
Feb 5, 2023
Rita Lynn (Chalfant) Hildebrant, 66, of Union died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Florence.
Lynn was born on March 5, 1956 in Covington, Kentucky to Louis and Rita (Koenig) Chalfant. She was retired from the Ludlow Independent Schools after 16 years as a Teacher’s Assistant. Lynn was a 1974 graduate of Ludlow High School...
Nancy Switzer
Feb 3, 2023
Nancy Jean (Jett) Turner Switzer, 69, of Independence, formerly of Ludlow, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at Baptist Healthcare, Louisville.
Nancy was born on January 23, 1954 in Covington, Kentucky to Robert and Mary June (Drahman) Jett.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Switzer; her parents, Robert and Mary June Jett; sister, Cathy Moore;...
David T. Shores
Jan 28, 2023
David T. Shores, 76, of Dayton, Kentucky, formerly of Florence, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood.
David was born on August 21, 1946 in Tampa, Florida to Thomas E. and Lillie Mae (Williams) Shores. David was a retired Security Supervisor for Emery Oleochemicals, Cincinnati and served his country in the United States...
Edward "Butch" Wolff
Jan 26, 2023
Edward Walter “Butch” Wolff, 63, of Elsmere passed away Thursday afternoon, January 26, 2023 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood.
Butch was born in Covington, Kentucky on September 18, 1959 to William and Beatrice (Cruse) Wolff who preceded him in death. Butch had been disabled most of his working life but had been an Injection Mold Operator for Vagedes...
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