Kentucky Obituaries

Jan 14, 2009

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James William Meece, 82, of Villa Hills, died Wednesday, January 14, at Florence Park Care Center in Florence. He was a retired Foreman and Derailment Crewman with Southern Railroad. Mr. Meece was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving is a daughter, Terri Perry of Villa Hills; one grandson; sisters, Marge Martin of Erlanger, Maggie Redix of Latonia,...

Jan 9, 2009

Dwight Carrithers Bray, 81, of Montezuma, Indiana, formerly of Hebron, died Friday, January 9 at Union Hospital in Terra Haute, Indiana. He was a retired Civil Engineer with Mid-Valley Pipeline Company (Sunoco)and the former Commissioner of the Boone County Water District from 1986 to 2002. Mr. Bray was a Navy veteran, having served in World War II. He was a...

Jan 5, 2009

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Joan Couch Deaton, 63, of Elsmere, died Monday, January 5 at St. Elizabeth South Hospital in Edgewood. She was disabled. Surviving are daughters, Carol J. Daniels of Elsmere and Lena Jane Smith of Falmouth; sisters, Doris Shields of Erlanger, Esther Keaton of Edgewood, Nancy Robertson of Las Vegas,and Jamey Spradlin of Hebron; and granddaughter, Desiray Schmura. She was...

Jan 2, 2009

Erma A. Seifried, 84, nee Aldemeyer, of Fort Mitchell, died Sunday at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living facility in Edgewood. A mother and homemaker, she was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Community of Faith in Fort Mitchell since 1946. She was also a member of the Women's Auxilliary of the Fort Mitchell Fire Department, and was active in her community....

Dec 26, 2008

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Dewey Brewer, 80, of Ft. Wright, died Friday, December 26 at his home. He was a retired Machinist with General Electric Aviation. Mr. Brewer was a former Deacon at the Florence Baptist Temple in Burlington. He loved to help others and enjoyed procuring automobiles for family and friends. Survivors include his son, Donald P. (Amy) Brewer of Clifton,...

Dec 22, 2008

Helen Mae Gronefeld Schmerge, 88, of Erlanger, formerly of Covington, died Monday, December 22 at Villaspring Health Care Center in Erlanger. She was a retired Teacher's Aid at John G. Carlisle School in Covington. Mrs. Schmerge was a member of St. John Church in Covington. She was a Kentucky Colonel and her hobbies included silk flower arranging. Survivors include...

Dec 17, 2008

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Donald James Burkhard, 71, of Ft. Wright, died Wednesday, December 17 at Villaspring Health Care Center in Erlanger. He was a self-employed Manufacturing Representative. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Survivors include his dear friend, Jacqueline; brother, Robert Burkhard of Columbus, Ohio; sister, Ruth Sorbel of West Bend, Wisconsin; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...

Dec 13, 2008

Laverne Borg Koop, 79, of Elsmere, died Saturday, December 13 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a retired Market Researcher with Gibson Greeting Cards. Mrs. Koop was a proud graduate of LaSallette Academy and a member of St. Henry Church in Elsmere. She was an avid painter, a Cincinnati Reds fan, a Visiting Angel at St. Elizabeth Hospital,...

Dec 6, 2008

Biography Becky Becker Felice, 78, of Villa Hills, died Saturday, December 6, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a retired secretary with Cincinnati Bell and G.J. Thelen Company. Mrs. Felice was a member of St. Joseph Church in Crescent Springs. Survivors include a son, Michael L. Felice of Florence; daughters, Mary Lou Crouch of Ft. Mitchell, Susan Wood...

Dec 6, 2008

Laura Adelia Riddell Wohrley, 94, of Ft. Mitchell, formerly of Ft. Thomas, passed on to her eternal home on Saturday, December 6. She was a homemaker and a member of Hebron Lutheran Church. Born on July 22, 1914, Laura often spoke of the Great Depression and how "times had changed." She was constantly amazed at new inventions and would...

Dec 5, 2008

Raymond Henry Sellmeyer, 94, of Covington, died Friday, December 5, at Heritage Spring Care Center in West Chester. He was a retired banker with American National Bank, now known as Fifth Third Bank. Mr. Sellmeyer had been a long-time member of Mother of God Church. He loved music and was an accomplished musician, playing the organ, piano, and accordian. He...

Dec 4, 2008

Helen Louise Spencer Green, 92, of Villa Hills, formerly of Covington, died Thursday, December 4 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a retired waitress with Twin Oaks Golf Club and the former owner of Pandora's Box Antique Shop of Covington. Survivors include daughters, Janice Carpenter of Independence and Angela (George) Hall of Villa Hills; three grandchildren, Gloria...

Nov 27, 2008

Mildred M. Buhr, 95, of Covington, died Thursday, November 27, at St. Charles Care Center in Covington. She was a homemaker. A graduate of Holmes High School, Mrs. Buhr was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, the Blessed Sacrament Ladies Society, and the Independence and Ft. Mitchell Senior Citizens. She was also an avid card player. Survivors include daughters,...

Nov 24, 2008

Thomas Howard Brothers, Sr., 84, of Hebron, died Monday, November 24, 2008 at his home. He was a retired mechanic with Hertz Car Rental. Mr. Brothers was a member of Seven Hills Rod and Gun Club at Bullock Pen and enjoyed woodworking and carpentry. Survivors include daughters, Roslyn (Bud) Fryman of Hebron, Kentucky, Muriel Ann Hurst of Ludlow, Kentucky,...

Nov 23, 2008

Hobert "Gramps" Bowling, 95, of Burlington, died Sunday, November 23 at St. Luke West Hospital in Florence. Mr. Bowling was a bluegrass musician, Past Master of Burlington Lodge, and attended Beaverlick Christian Church. He worked for Dubois Chemical and retired as Production Manager from Cincinnati Drum and Barrel. He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Zelda...

Nov 17, 2008

Barbara Lee Said, 52, of Covington, formerly of Butler, died Monday, November 17 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center in Edgewood. She was a Laborer with the City of Covington. Ms. Said loved to visit Disney World and was an avid Disney fan. She also enjoyed fishing. Survivors include companion, Patricia Smith; daughter, April (Russell) Lawson of Covington; sisters, Frances Searcy...

Nov 16, 2008

Patricia C. Cornelius Perry, 83, of Erlanger, died Sunday, November 16 at St. Luke East Hospital in Ft. Thomas. She was a former Hostess with L & N Railroad and a Secretary at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Erlanger. Mrs. Perry was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are cousins Elise Delahanty of Cincinnati and...

Nov 10, 2008

Richard L. "Dick" Anderson, 73, of Burlington, died Monday, November 10, at St. Luke West Hospital in Florence. He was a co-owner of Skilcraft Sheetmetal in Burlington and the owner of Anderson Racing. He was a member of the Hebron Gospel Fellowship in Hebron. Survivors include his son, Richard L. (Debbie) Anderson of Florence; brothers, Kenny Anderson of Hebron...

Nov 8, 2008

Biography Carolyn Lee Tipton Penick, 62, of Covington, died Saturday, November 8 at St. Elizabeth South Hospital in Edgewood. She was a Housekeeper at the former Holiday Inn in Ft. Mitchell. She was a member of St. John Church in Covington. Surviving is her husband, Gail Penick; daughter, Jenny Penick of Covington; son, Dale (Kristie) Penick of Covington; sisters, Ora...

Nov 2, 2008

Elaine Joan Ulrich Feldhaus, 57, of Cincinnati, formerly of Covington, died Sunday, November 2 at her home. She was a retired Secretary/Customer Service Representative with the Cincinnati Enquirer. Mrs. Feldhaus was a member of St. Peter in Chains Cathedral in Cincinnati and the Ladies Auxillary of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Her hobbies included traveling. Surviving is her husband,...