Kenneth AllenderKenneth “Sam” Allender, 61, of Covington, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  He was an Electrician for Duro Paper Bag Company. Sam loved being at the race track, golfing and boating and he was an avid UK basketball fan.  Sam loved his dogs, Bear, Bruiser and Bonita but most of all he...

William StithWilliam “Bill” Stith, 91, of Crestview Hills, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Emerald Trace in Elsmere. He was a retired Building Inspector for the Cities of Elsmere and Alexandria.  Bill served our country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII.  He was a trombone player with the Glen Miller Army Air Corps Band.  He loved...

Frederick KlareFrederick John Klare, Jr. 67, of Bromley, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 at his home.  Fred was a retired brick mason of 43 years with Local Union #2 and owner of Klare Masonry.  He was an avid sports fan. Fred loved boating, fishing, golfing and had an artistic passion for the unusual with the construction of Masonry...

Mary Lou RossMary Lou Ross, 82, of Crescent Springs, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  She retired from St. Elizabeth Hospital as an Administrative Assistant.  Mary Lou was a member of Lakeside Christian Church in Lakeside Park and a member of the Eastern Star.  She loved her grandchildren and spending time with her...

Paul BruecknerPaul Brueckner, 85, of Burlington, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at his residence.  He was a retired truck driver for CCC Trucking.  Paul served our country in the U.S. Coast Guard.  He was a member of Central Church of the Nazarene. Paul was big family man who loved farming and instilled his Christian heritage in his children....

Lee QuinnLee Griffin Quinn, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday December 31, 2018 at his home in Lakeside Park surrounded by family. Lee attended St Xavier High School and Xavier University and served in the SeaBees Division of the U.S. Navy in Guantanamo Bay. He was the President of Stetter Wine Company and owner of Hoberg Distributing. Lee was the...

Eugene SandlinEugene Sandlin,82, of Ludlow, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at his residence. He was a retired assembly line worker at Interstate Brands for more than 40 years. Eugene served our country in the US Army.  He was a member of First Baptist Church in Ludlow. He loved the outdoors as he was a member of the...

Conard OwensConard Owens, 45, of Covington, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas. He was a server for the Metropolitan Club and Summit Hills Country Club. Conard was a member of ISQCCBE of Cincinnati where he was Empress 17 and Ms. Red and White.Conard was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and...

Thomas GinneyThomas William Ginney, 86, of Edgewood, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  He retired from Dole Fresh Fruit in Cincinnati as a Sales Manager.  Tom was a member of St. Pius X Church and volunteered at the Parish Kitchen in Covington. He served our country in the U.S. Army.Survivors include his loving...

Arnold ReinhartArnold Lee “Arnie” Reinhart, 86, of Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2019 at Grant Center in Williamstown.  Arnie served our country in the U.S. Army.  He was a retired Kenton County Jailer, was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Bromley and was an avid UK basketball fan.He was preceded in death by his wife, Miriam...

Jerry PartonJerry Lee Parton, 79, of Villa Hills, Kentucky passed away peacefully at his home with family on Monday, September 10, 2018.  He grew up in Bromley, KY with his family and 4 brothers, Bobby, David, Pat and Ralph Parton with whom remained close throughout their lives. Jerry was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.  He...

Eleanor BenderEleanor Ann Bender, 94, of Cincinnati, formerly of Covington, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Hospice of Cincinnati. Born on September 30, 1924, she was the daughter of Edward J. “Boots” Bender and Neva Bender (nee Ostick).Preceded in death by her sister Mary Schille.Survived by her loving brother, Edward F. (Marlene) Bender; nieces, Terri Roa, Judy Barnett,...

Muriel L. CollierMuriel Collier, 98, of Erlanger, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 7, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  She was born on December 22, 1920 and is preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and Harry Witt Roth and her husband, Arthur H. Collier.  Muriel is survived by her two daughters, Harriet J....

Sharon OttawaySharon Norris Ottaway, 56, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at her residence.  She was a manager at the Ft. Mitchell Country Club and a member of Sts. Boniface & James Church in Ludlow.  Sharon was very active in her daughter’s school and cared deeply about all children and her community.  She was very friendly...

Linda BerryLinda Berry, 68, of Crescent Springs, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at her residence. She retired from Baptist Village Care Center in Erlanger.  Linda was an avid reader who enjoyed crossword and jigsaw puzzles and watching Jeopardy.Survivors include her devoted husband of 54 years, Kevin Berry of Crescent Springs; sons, Christopher Berry of Crescent Springs, Benjamin Berry...

Constance GriffithConstance “Connie” Griffith, 85, of Covington, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at her residence.  She retired from Lazarus Department Stores as the head Loss Prevention Agent.Connie loved to go dancing with her late husband, William, at the Conservatory Restaurant.  She left this earth to go dance with him in heaven.Survivors include her son, Mark Griffith of Covington;...

Betty BolesBetty Jane Boles, 94, of Martinsville, IN, formerly of Ludlow, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Meadow Lake of Mooresville in IN.  Betty was a member of St. Ann Church in Covington and the Kelly Furnish VFW in West Covington.She was preceded in death by her husband, Sanford Boles (2009); brother, Bill Koening and sister, Rita Chalfant.Survivors...

Olga HamiltonOlga Hamilton, 78, of Cincinnati, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Brookdale Finneytown senior living community in Springfield Township.  She was a retired private duty nurse.Survivors include her daughters, Catherine Hamilton Hicks of Cincinnati, Helen Hamilton of San Francisco; sister, Martha McArthur of Pompano Beach, Fl and grandchildren, Henry and Isabella Hicks.Services are private and at the...

Christine McPhersonChristine McPherson, 38, of Newport, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas.  She was a homemaker who loved making funny videos with her children, singing and doing surveys.  Her family loved her attempts at cooking and her mother loved trying to help her, but a chef she was not!  Christine was bright,...

Wilgus YorkWilgus York, 83, of Ludlow passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at his residence.  He was a Crane Operator at Stacy’s Manufacturing Company.  Wilgus was a member of First Baptist Church in Ludlow. He coached knothole baseball and softball. Wilgus loved boating, camping, and spending 6 months of the year in Florida with family and friends. He was...