Kentucky Obituaries

Jan 21, 2011

Esther Mary Stratman Ginn, 85, of Erlanger, formerly of Covington passed away Friday, January 21, 2011 at Woodcrest Manor in Elsmere. She worked in the cafeteria as a baker for the Covington Independent Schools, First District. Mrs. Ginn was a member of St. John Church of Covington and the Catholic Social Services. Survivors include her sons, Thomas A. (Susan)...

Jan 13, 2011

Elizabeth J. Brock Couch, 83, of Cincinnati, formerly of Covington, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Lakeridge Villa Health Care Center of Cincinnati. She was a homemaker and member of the Church of God. Survivors include her sons, Arnold Couch of Cincinnati and Gary Couch of Columbus, Ohio; daughter, Dolly Cain of Cincinnati; seven grandchildren; 14 great...

Jan 11, 2011

Mary Evelyn Summe nee Boone, 94, of Latonia, Kentucky passed away on January 11, 2011 at Rosedale Manor, Latonia, Kentucky. She was a former legal secretary. Mrs. Summe is survived by her son, Paul Thomas Summe of Fairfax, Virginia, 4 daughters, Kathleen Summe, Evelyn Schmeal, and Aline Summe all of Covington, Kentucky and Mary Ann Atkins of Traverse City,...

Jan 11, 2011

Biography Sandra Nelson Edwards, 50, of Covington, died Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at her home. She worked in food service at the school cafeteria for the public school system. Survivors include her mother, Betty Puchta Nelson of Covington; sons, John A. Edwards, Jr., David R. Edwards, and Robert A. Edwards, all of Covington; and brothers, Carl Puchta, Steven Snell, and...

Jan 8, 2011

Linda Sue Mahan Combs, 53, of Newport, died Saturday, January 8, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare of Covington. She was formerly employed as a Customer Service Representative with the Internal Revenue Service. Linda was a graduate of Newport High School. Survivors include her daughters, Elizabeth Mahan of Batavia, Ohio and Valen Combs of Newport; son, Clinton Combs of Newport; and...

Jan 3, 2011

Walter G. “Wally” Schill, 75, of Ludlow died Monday evening, January 3, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was a retired Chemical Engineer for Kaiser Agricultural Chemical Company. Mr. Schill was a member of the Ludlow Volunteer Fire Department for more than 30 years and a former Fire Chief. He was a 1953 graduate of Ludlow High School and...

Jan 3, 2011

Rose Estelle James Patrick, 81, of Lawrenceburg, died Monday, January 3, 2011 at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Patrick was a member of Bright Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Bill Joe Patrick; daughters, Rose Mary Patrick of Florida and Betty (the late Bill) Myers of Lawrenceburg; grandchildren, Scott James Patrick of Florida and...

Jan 2, 2011

Ray Thomas, 85, of Bromley, died Sunday, January 2, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare of Edgewood. He was a retired construction worker with the Laborer's Union #265. Mr. Thomas was a World War II Navy veteran and a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Laborer's Union Local #265. Survivors include his sons,...

Jan 1, 2011

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Shawn “Papa Burgundy” Prelli, 21, of Hebron, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2011 in Batavia, Ohio. He worked for DHL at Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. He was a member of C Troop Cav RSTA of the Indiana National Guard. Shawn is survived by his father, Daren Prelli of Hebron; mother, Jill Burton Prelli and step-father, R.J....

Dec 30, 2010

Rose Ann Piraino Matracia, 101, of Fort Mitchell, died Thursday evening, December 30, 2010 at Baptist Village Care Center, Erlanger. She was a homemaker, an avid painter and a member of Blessed Sacrament Church. Survivors include sons, Mike (Joyce) Matracia of Fort Wright and Ray (Barbara) Matracia of Union; grandchildren, Debbie Mueller, Gina Briney, Eric Matracia, Matthew Matracia, and Nick...

Dec 29, 2010

Robert "Toad" Marshall, 86, of Florence passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at St.Elizabeth Health Care, Edgewood. He was a retired fueler for American Airlines, Elder at Bullittsville Christian Church and a WWII Army veteran having served as a truck driver in Japan. Mr. Marshall is survived by his wife, Dorothea Reitmann Marshall; son, Richard (Lettie) Marshall of...

Dec 15, 2010

Jerry Furnish, 67, of Florence, died Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Hospice of Edgewood. He was a butcher with Flicks IGA in Hebron. Jerry was an active member of the Hebron Fire Department. He also enjoyed playing cards. Survivors include his sister, Patty (Gary) Mobley of Burlington; brother, Dan (Millie) Furnish of Erlanger; and niece, Angie Kahmann of...

Dec 14, 2010

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Roggerio L. "Roger" Nocero, 77, of Covington, died Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Covington. He was a thoroughbred horse trainer, primarily working out of River Downs and Turfway Park. Mr. Nocero was a United States Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War with Company K of the 5th Cavalry Regiment. He was a member of...

Dec 9, 2010

Patricia Helen Smith Crofts, 71, of Elsmere, died Thursday, December 9, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood. She was born June 28, 1939 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Earl Thomas and Helen Elizabeth Sisson Smith. Pat is survived by a son, William Thomas Crofts; Bill's companion, Brenda Kay McDonald; two grandchildren, Jacklyn Victoria Crofts and Thomas Earl Crofts;...

Dec 1, 2010

Katherine Jane Casper Peel, 90, of Burlington, died on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. She was a homemaker and member of Hebron Lutheran Church since 1928. She was also a member of the Hebron Homemakers. Mrs. Peel is survived by a son, George Edward Peel of Burlington; daughters, Lyda Lee Class of Hawk Run, Pennsylvania...

Nov 29, 2010

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Maurice L. “M.L.” Murphy, 81, of Park Hills, died Monday evening, November 29, 2010 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood. He was a retired Mutuel Clerk at Turfway Park. He also worked at River Downs, Keeneland and the former Latonia Race Course. M.L. was a member of St. Agnes Church of Fort Wright and he was a race...

Nov 28, 2010

Biography Jacqueline "Jackie" Fay Tackett McComas, 72, of Elsmere, died Sunday, November 28, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Ronald L. McComas, Sr.; daughter, Tina Marie (Glen) McComas Campbell of Taylor Mill; sons, Perry Babie McComas of Elsmere and Ronald Lee (Nellie) McComas, Jr. of Milan, Indiana; four grandchildren; and five great...

Nov 26, 2010

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John "Jack" Joseph Murphy, 77, of Elsmere, died Friday, November 26, 2010 at St. Elizabath Healthcare, Edgewood. He was a retired printer. Mr. Murphy was a member of St. Henry Church of Elsmere. He enjoyed hunting. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Sanning Murphy; daughters, Kathleen (Terry) McClanahan of Erlanger, Karen (the late Tony) Jansen of Fort Thomas, and...

Nov 25, 2010

Donnie Ray Scudder, 61 of Burlington, Ky. Passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. He was a field maintenance mechanic and equipment operator for Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport. Donnie was a member of the Dutchman’s Gun Club of Burlington and the Amateur Trapshooting Association. He is survived by his wife, Sharon K. Tanner...

Nov 17, 2010

Charles J. Reeves, 88, of Independence, formerly of Ludlow, and Centerville, Ohio, died Wednesday morning, November 17, 2010 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth in Edgewood. He worked for Western Electric for more than 35 years and was the retired Dayton Area District Manager. He was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II, having served his tour on the...