Obituaries

Edward Vocke

Edward Vocke

Edward VockeEdward  Vocke, 81, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021. He was a retired supervisor for General Electric in Evendale and a member of St. Agnes Church in Ft. Wright.  His wife, Joan Vocke, preceded him in death on January 1, 2020.Survivors include his sons, John Vocke of Warsaw, Michael Vocke of Independence; daughters, Mary Brotherton...

Gerald J. Rapien

Gerald J. Rapien

Gerald J. RapienGerald Joseph Rapien, 79, of Ft. Mitchell, Ky. passed away very peacefully July 5, 2022 with his wife and daughters privileged to see him through his journey.  The son of Joseph and Maxine Salyer Rapien (both deceased), Jerry grew up in North College Hill, OH enjoying the Boy Scouts and cultivating a lifelong love of the outdoors, enjoying...

Ann Bell

Ann Bell

Ann BellAnn Bell, 60, of Ludlow, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at St. Elizabeth in Edgewood.  Ann was a caring person who loved spending time with her family.  She will be greatly missed by her husband of 30 years, Frank Bell, Jr.; daughter, Jessica Lynn Gamble of Ludlow; brother Gerald (Elaine) Arnold of Oak Point, TX; sisters, Louise...

Robert Rose

Robert Rose

Robert RoseRobert L. Rose, 99, of Ludlow, passed away on Wednesday August 5, 2020 at Villaspring of Erlanger.  Bob worked for many years at Cincinnati Bell.  He served our country as a sergeant in the Army Air Core.Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth.Survivors include his sons, Trent and Reynold “Rigg” Rose; daughter, Dashiel Augur and many grandchildren...

Nancy Holcomb

Nancy Holcomb

Nancy HolcombNancy Marie Holcomb, 61, of Covington, passed away onTuesday, August 16, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. Nancy worked in customer service for the Duro Bag Company.Survivors include her son, Shane (Christy) Townsend of Covington; daughter, Chariss (Henry) Young of Alexandria; brothers, Tony Roedig of Covington, Larry Roedig of Warsaw, Norbert Roedig of Covington, Joseph Roedig of Independence;...

Juanita Luken

Juanita Luken

Juanita LukenJuanita Luken, of Lakeside Park, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Villaspring of Erlanger.  She was the loving wife of late husband, Robert C. Luken.  Survivors include her son, Robert D. (Diana) Luken of Merritt Island, FL; granddaughters, Barbra and Debra Luken of Ocoee, FL.  Juanita had an extraordinarily full and active life.  Born in West Somerset,...

Lawrence Tobergte

Lawrence Tobergte

Lawrence TobergteLawrence “Larry” Tobergte, 76, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015 at his residence. Larry was a retired manufacture engineer for Amano Cincinnati.  He loved fishing, camping, antique cars, drag racing and building things but most of all loved his family that always came first above all.Larry proudly served our country in the U.S. Army.Survivors included wife Eva (Browning) Tobergte...

Greta Brown

Greta Brown

Greta BrownGreta Brown, of Florence, formerly of Crestview Hills, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016 at Elmcroft of Florence.  Greta was a member of Erlanger Methodist Church and a longtime member of the Erlanger Lions and Lioness Clubs where she received many local and international awards.  Greta was also a Band Booster member for Lloyd High School.She was preceded...

Russell Ross, Jr.

Russell Ross, Jr.

Russell Ross, Jr.Russell Ross, Jr., 83, of Edgewood, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at his residence.  He was the owner and operator of an over the road trucking company.  Russell proudly served our country in the U.S. Coast Guard.  He was a member of the Colonel Clay Lodge #159 F&AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Covington and Teamsters Local...

Letha Evans

Letha Evans

Letha EvansLetha S. Evans, 94, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  She had been a New York school teacher for over 35 years in the New Hyde Park school system. She was a President of the Grand Rapids Silver K Ladies Kiwanis Club and recipient of the prestigious Hickson Award. ...

Richard Lee Traft

Richard Lee Traft

Richard Lee TraftRichard Lee Traft, 57, of Ft. Thomas, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.  He was an Auto Detailer with Marshall Dodge.  He was a member Bellevue Baptist Church, and was an avid UK Basketball and Cincinnati Bengal’s fan, loved auto racing and was the life of the party.Survivors include his daughter, Melanie...

Owen Hauck

Owen Hauck

Owen HauckOwen Kenton “Coach” Hauck, 88, of Ft. Thomas, KY passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 surrounded by his family at Rosedale Green in Covington, KY.He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Shirley Rigney Hauck (2007) and his son, Glenn Steven Hauck (2005).He is survived by his devoted son, Douglas Owen Hauck of Ft....

Martha K. Melin

Martha K. Melin

Martha K. MelinMartha K. Melin, 98, of Wilmington, NC, formerly of Bromley, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Spring Arbor of Wilmington in Wilmington, NC. She was a loving mother and homemaker.  Martha was member of Immanuel United Church of Christ of Bromley. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and spending time with family.Survivors include her loving son, Thomas (Michele)...

Earl Kramer

Earl Kramer

Earl KramerEarl G. Kramer, 94, of Villa Hills, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Brookdale in Edgewood.  He was the Owner and President of Cincinnati Baker’s Supply for almost 50 years.  Earl served our country in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII.  He was a member of St. Xavier Church in Cincinnati and Par Hoppers of Cincinnati. ...

David Furnish

David Furnish

David FurnishDavid Furnish, 69, of Covington, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at his residence.  He was a Parks and Recreation driver for the City of Covington.  David served our country in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War.  He was a lifetime member of the Kelly Furnish VFW and member of the Park Hills VFW.  David liked to...

Nancy Loyal

Nancy Loyal

Nancy LoyalNancy C. Loyal, 81, of Kenton Hills, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood surrounded by her family.  She was a retired secretary for the R.A. Jones Company.  Nancy was a member of Immanuel Methodist Church in Lakeside Park.  She was a previous President of the James A. Caywood School PTA, and...

Harold Thompson

Harold Thompson

Harold ThompsonHarold M. Thompson, 68, of Burlington, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.  He was a retired shipping clerk for Square D and Teklogix as well as a Professional Wrestler.  He loved UK Basketball, Reds Baseball, Bengals Football and most of all his family.Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Carla Thompson.Survivors...

Bessie Fleissner

Bessie Fleissner

Bessie FleissnerBessie Wren Fleissner, 99, a resident of Ludlow for 72 years, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Baptist Care Center in Erlanger.  She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse who worked for St. Elizabeth Hospital and as a Private Duty Nurse.  Bessie was a member of Bromley Christian Church where she was a past Sunday school teacher. ...

Larry Dunaway

Larry Dunaway

Larry DunawayLarry Dunaway, 69, of Burlington, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence. He was a retired iron worker who was currently employed by Federal Express.  He had been involved in building the Epcot Ball in Disneyworld.  Larry proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  He was a member...

Charles T. Manning

Charles T. Manning

Charles T. ManningCharles “Charlie” T. Manning, 85, of Ludlow, passed away on Tuesday, November 03, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  He was a retired Purchasing Manager for K.D. Lamp in Cincinnati and worked for several years at Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home after his retirement.  Charlie was a member of Sts. Boniface & James Church in Ludlow.  He...

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