Oct 30, 2014

Richard “Rick” Wainscott, 61, of Independence, KY passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at University Of Cincinnati Medical Center with his family by his side.

He worked at IGA for over 25 years until he started working at Kroger which is where he would be for the next 14 years. Rick was a parishioner at St. Cecilia Church where he...

Oct 27, 2014

Cecil Welch, 83, of Erlanger, KY passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014 at his residence.  He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict in Europe, as well as was a retired Train Master of Norfolk and Southern Railroad.

Cecil was a member of the VFW (West Covington), the Ludlow Veterans where...

Oct 22, 2014

Joseph G. Having, 64, of Chandlerville, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  He was a retired Corrections Officer with Illinois State Corrections.

Joseph served our country in the U. S. Army where he received a Bronze Star, served two tours in the Vietnam War and later retired from the Medical Corp after 20...

Oct 21, 2014

Charles SearsCharles Sears, 76, of West Covington, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.He was a retired Machinist for Ray Gorden Co. in Cincinnati.Charles served our country in the U. S. Army.  He loved fishing and hunting.  He also played select baseball where he played the championship game in Crosley Field.Charles was preceded in...

Oct 1, 2014

Joseph E. DrahmanJoseph E. Drahman, 86, of Lakeside Park, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at his residence. He owned and operated Wm. Buettle Plumbing for more than 30 years. Joseph was a member of Sts. Boniface and James Church in Ludlow and a member of the Standard Club in Covington. He loved fishing and gardening.Joseph served our country...

Sep 3, 2014

Edward SchneiderEdward L. Schneider, 67, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2014.He served our country proudly during three tours in Vietnam for the U.S. Navy.He loved life and was a wonderful storyteller.  Ed was passionate about many things.  He loved his billboards, he loved to read, he loved golf and he loved spending time with his granddaughter,...

Michele GarveyMichele Elizabeth (Penning) Garvey, born and raised in Decatur, IL, age 54, lived a joyful, faith-filled life which centered around loving her family and our beautiful Catholic Faith.  She was tirelessly devoted to her children and husband, and always seeking a deeper spiritual life for herself and always encouraging the same in others.  With her unwavering devotion and strength...

Donald RuarkDonald E. Ruark, 88, of Ft. Wright, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by his family.  He was a member of St. Henry Church in Elsmere and a proud graduate of Elder High School. He always declared that his best friend was Jesus!Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Frances Matracia Ruark;...

Carolyn UsleamanCarolyn Ann Usleaman, 82, of Ludlow, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was an insurance agent for Commonwealth Insurance Company. Carolyn was a member of Bromley Christian Church. She loved gardening, baking and crocheting. Most importantly she loved her family.Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Usleaman;...

Wanda WiglesworthWanda Wiglesworth, 70, of Ludlow, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY. She was a member of First Baptist Church- Ludlow. Wanda loved going out to eat and having cookouts with family and friends. She enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino and playing pogo on the computer.Wanda was preceded in death by...

Virginia Lee BensmanVirginia Lee Bensman, 85, of Ft. Mitchell, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Emerald Trace in Elsmere. She was a retired nurse who volunteered in the community giving wellness checks. She enjoyed making pottery, gardening, and her Bridge Club. She was an avid reader and loved Christmas but most of all she loved her family, especially...

Wade Hall, Jr.Wade Hall, Jr., 57, of Sparta, KY, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at his home.  Wade was a stone mason and carpenter.Survivors include his loving wife, Tracie Hall of Sparta; son, Wade (Samantha) Hall, III of Warsaw; daughters, Nicole “Nikki” (Jeremy) Deming, Ashley Hall, Makayla Mason; brother, Cecil (Melissa) Hall; sisters, Marsha Collins, Patricia Butler, Shonda...

Ruth HartmanRuth Ellen “Big R” Hartman, 56, of Ludlow, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at her residence.  She worked in the cafeteria at St. Elizabeth Health Care in Ft. Thomas.  Ruthie adored her nieces and nephews, they were her life.  She never knew a stranger and loved truly and deeply.Survivors include her brothers, Daniel “Bob” (Danell) Hartman of...

Elydia Small WoodElydia Smallwood (nee Martin), 87, of Ludlow passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at her residence.She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing and cooking.  Elydia was a member of Church of God where she was a great believer of her faith.  Elydia is survived by her sons, Timothy and Douglas Smallwood of Ludlow, Terry Whaley of Dry...

Wanda GriffithWanda Griffith, 74, of Villa Hills, KY passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.She was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family and friends.Wanda is survived by her husband, Jim Griffith of Villa Hills; daughter, Christina Griffith of Villa Hills; 4 grandchildren; and sisters: Joyce Fitzgerald of Crescent Springs, Bonnie Cooper...

Judy HighfieldJudy Highfield, 81, of Ludlow, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospice. She was a retired Cafeteria Manager with the Ludlow School system.  Judy had many interests including reading, cooking, sewing and gardening. Mostly she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  Family was everything to her.  Survivors include her devoted husband of...

Paul E. BrownPaul E. Brown, 87, of Ludlow passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Villaspring Care Center in Erlanger.He was retired from the maintenance department at Tony Michael Tire Company.  Paul started driving the first door to door ice cream truck as a teenager during World War II; a job he did for 26 years, as a result...

Katherine "Chick" SlayKatherine “Chick” A. Slay, 77, of West Covington, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.She was a retired secretary for US Bank for 45 years.  Chick was a devoted member of Lakeside Christian Church and volunteered with Lakeside Travelers and Best Years. She was loyal friend to many and was an avid traveler.Chick...

John "Jack" GunningJohn “Jack” Gunning, 91, of Ludlow, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Villa Springs Care Center in Erlanger.  He was a retired service representative with Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company in Cincinnati.Jack was a member of Sts. Boniface and James Church in Ludlow, American Legion, VFW, and Kehoe Council K of C Ludlow. He also enjoyed...

Thomas "Tommy" MaleyThomas “Tommy” Maley, 43, of Ludlow, KY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2014.He was a machine operator for ZF Steering, INC.  Tommy loved spending time with his family and enjoyed playing golf.He is survived by his loving wife, Jeri Maley of Ludlow; son, Andrew Maley and twin children, AnnMarie and Anthony Maley; parents, Thomas and Carolyn...