OBITUARIES

Kentucky Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Erlanger, Hebron and Ludlow Kentucky area

James "Jim" Clausing

James "Jim" Clausing

Jun 18, 2023

James Thomas “Jim” Clausing, 76, of Burlington, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from US Airways. Jim was also a member of La Salle High School Alumni Association and enjoyed reading, sports, swimming in his pool and spending quality time with family and friends.

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Donna Kay Lemker

Donna Kay Lemker

May 29, 2023

Donna K. (Otis) Lemker, 58, of Covington, formerly of Ludlow, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 29, 2023, at her residence.

Donna was born on March 23, 1965, in Georgetown, Ohio to James and Madeline (Walke) Otis. She was an Accountant and a Homemaker, a longtime member of Sts. Boniface & James Church, Ludlow, she enjoyed Bingo and loved...

Elizabeth Ann Winstel

Elizabeth Ann Winstel

May 20, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Winstel, 86, of Crestview Hills, Kentucky passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, at her residence. She was a homemaker and a member of Blessed Sacrament Church in Fort Mitchell.

Elizabeth enjoyed traveling and NKU women’s basketball. She cherished her family and helped her daughter proofread her books as they were written and published.

She was preceded...

Orville H. Bryant

Orville H. Bryant

May 19, 2023

Orville H. Bryant, 91, of Villa Hills, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at UC Medical Center, Cincinnati. He retired as an HVAC Service Manager and Salesman after 42 years with Doc Rusk Heating and AC.

Orville was a U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Korean War veteran. He was a member and Elder of Lakeside Presbyterian Church, a member...

Ken Adkins

Ken Adkins

May 15, 2023

Ken Adkins, age 77, passed away peacefully at home in Florence, Kentucky on Monday May 15, 2023.

Ken worked for 38 years in the parking industry in downtown Cincinnati before retiring.

He is survived by his five children; their mother; his girlfriend; his son-in-law; five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

He enjoyed UK basketball, Bengals, fishing, camping,...

Dave Gilbert

Dave Gilbert

May 12, 2023

Dave Gilbert, 58, of Erlanger, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at his residence.

He was a member of Kento-Boo Baptist Church and a truck driver for Verst Logistics.

Survivors include his loving wife, Kim Faith Mauney Gilbert; parents, Donald Dave Gilbert Jr. and Linda Louise Brockhoeft Gilbert; brother, Scott C. Gilbert; and stepsons, Nathan Carnes, Kieran Carnes,...

Ella Jane Hatfield

Ella Jane Hatfield

May 3, 2023

Ella Jane Morgan Hatfield, 86, of Hebron, Kentucky passed away, Wednesday May 3, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, Kentucky.

She was a retired barmaid at Coy’s Café in Cincinnati and enjoyed gardening, music, and cooking.

She was preceded in death by her loving husbands, Cova Morgan, and Don Hatfield; daughter, Diane; son, Everett Dwayne; parents, Matt,...

John Peeno

John Peeno

May 1, 2023

John W. Peeno, 84, of Park Hills passed away Monday, May 1, 2023.

John was born on January 29, 1939, in Covington, Kentucky to Walter Raymond and Louella Schunder Peeno. He retired from The Kroger Co after 49+ years of service, holding various positions, finishing his career in Security. He was a member of St. Agnes Church, Fort Wright....

Jacqueline Mason

Jacqueline Mason

May 1, 2023

Jacqueline Doyle Mason, 79, of Ludlow passed away Monday, May 1, 2023.

Jacqueline was born on February 2, 1944, in Hazard, Kentucky to Clarence Elzie and Martha Spencer Doyle. She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, UK Basketball and the Cincinnati Reds.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Eugene Mason in 2002; son, Leslie Mason...

Dr. Ralph O'Brien

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...