Betty BickersDon’t cry for me, for I have no fear.  All my pain is gone, and God took my tears.  Don’t cry for me, I am not alone.  The angels are with me to welcome me home.  Don’t cry for me, I will be okay.  Heaven is my home now and this is where I’ll stay.  Betty Lue Smith Bickers,...

James PhelpsJames G. Phelps, 90 of Erlanger, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood.  He was a mechanic with Kennedy Motor Service, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH. James was a member of Central Church of the Nazarene in Ft. Wright, KY.He proudly served our country in the United States Army during World War II.He...

Dolores "Faye" ReinhartDolores “Faye” Reinhart, 85, of Bromley, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.She was retired from the Accounting Department at The Kroger Company. Faye was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Bromley and the Bromley Fire Department.  She was a former President of the Bromley PTA.  Faye loved spending...

Jane MontgomeryJane Montgomery, 90, of Ft. Mitchell, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  She was a homemaker who loved playing cards, especially Bridge, with her friends and loved playing golf.  She was a member of St. Agnes Church in Ft. Wright, Ludlow Senior Citizens and original member of Ludlow Swim Club.Jane was preceded...

Ruby Dawson FrenchRuby Dawson French, 91, of Erlanger, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015 at Baptist Village Care Center in Erlanger.  She was a retired Head Librarian for the Doraville, GA Public Library. Ruby loved books and reading and passed that on to her family, friends and others.  She was a great cake baker and candy maker, an unpublished...

Donnie Edward BishopDonnie Edward Bishop, 64, of Stanford, KY, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2014 at his residence.  He was a former welder for McGinnis/Carlisle Company in Ludlow.He served our country in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War.Donnie was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Bishop and brother, Elbert Bishop.Survivors include his daughters, Tracey Bishop of Florence,...

Helen MatzonkaiHelen Matzonkai, 98, of Villa Hills, formerly of Connecticut, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Brookdale Edgewood.  She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Connecticut. Helen was a true homemaker who loved to bake and always had a dessert on hand.  She also loved playing pinochle with her girlfriends every week and watching her...

Vera WilloughbyVera Elaine Willoughby, 80, of Walton, passed away July 24, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  Born as Vera Elaine Lapp to Vera Christine and Milton Lapp on March 28, 1939, she was a retiree from St. Elizabeth Medical Center after a thirty-year career.Elaine was predeceased by her parents, a son, Charles “Buddy” Schulker, a daughter, Terri Lynn,...

Mary Louise CookMary Louise Cook, 91, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at her residence in Fort Wright. She loved playing and watching golf, working on puzzles and traveling. The most important thing to her was spending time with her family and grandchildren. Mary Lou was also a member of St. Agnes Church.Mary Lou is preceded in death by...

John ThomasJohn L. Thomas, 72, of Canton, OH, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Ft. Thomas. John was a retired Aluminum Worker in the Metal Fabrication industry.Survivors include his loving wife, Velva Thomas and daughters, Dawn, Shari, Michelle and Jessica.Services are private and at the convenience of the family.

Keith W. RichardsonKeith Wade Richardson, 47, of Covington, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020.  He was the owner and operator of KWR Construction, Inc.  He treasured his family especially his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews and embraced every moment with them. He especially loved his role as “Popaw”, Karter’s “Dodo” and he loved his mama very much. Keith had...

Ronald HaggardRonald R. Haggard, 80, of Covington, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas.  He was the owner of Playhouse Bar in West Covington.  Ron was a member of the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame and was a Kentucky Colonel.  He loved horses, gambling, country music and was an avid fan of...

James M. BishopJames M. Bishop, 68, of Villa Hills, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at his daughter's (Sis’s, special care giver) residence.  He was a Tugboat Operator for McGinnis / Carlisle Company in Ludlow.James was preceded in death by his brothers, Elbert, Donnie, and Lonnie Bishop.Survivors include his daughters, April Bishop (Whitis) of Stanford, KY, Jamie “Sissy” (Danny)...

Denise WhitakerDenise Angela Whitaker, 60, passed away peacefully in her home on August 20, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on November 15, 1959 in Covington, Ky. to Hugh “Whit” (deceased) and Mary Alice DiBo Whitaker.Denise attended Summit Country Day School, graduated from Villa Madonna Academy Class of 1977, and studied at Eastern Kentucky University.She worked at...

David CliftonDavid Wayne Clifton, 77, of Bromley, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020.  He was born on June 28, 1943 in Kenton, KY.  Son of the late George and Mary Elizabeth Senour Clifton Gunning. He was a talented mechanic, fabricator, harbor master, driver and construction supply manager as well as doing real estate rehab and he was a member...

Thomas PowersThomas Powers, 92, passed away onTuesday, August 25, 2020 at Hospice of Cincinnati Blue Ash. He retired from Sears, Roebuck and Company as a TV and electronics repairman. Tom served our country in the U.S Army during WWII. After the military, he briefly attended the UC College Conservatory of Music where he learned to play the piano and then...

Judith WilliamsJudith “Judie” Williams, 72, of Florence, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020. She was an active real estate broker and owner of Family First Real Estate.  Judie was an entrepreneur in several businesses and was a risk taker who was always up for an adventure, but her greatest legacy and accomplishment was being a wife, mother and grandma.Survivors...

David Alan StrahlendorfDavid Alan Strahlendorf, 65, of Erlanger, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  He was a Railroad Operator for CSX Railroad. David was a model train enthusiast, liked to cook and was an avid Beatles fan but most of all he loved spending time with his grandson, Jude.He is survived by his...

Joan Bauereis BowmanJoan L. Bauereis Bowman, 85, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital.  She was a retired Administrative Assistant for United Way of Cincinnati. Most recently, she was a Design Assistant.  Joan was a member of St. Joe’s Church in Crescent Springs and senior groups: The Grandmother’s Club of Ft. Wright, Blessed...

Grace PoncerGrace Marie Rahe Poncer, of Ft. Wright, KY died on September 19, 2020 at the age of 80.  She was born   in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Grace was the grieving widow of William R. Poncer, the love of her life for over 50 years, who she tenderly cared for until his death in 2018.  Grace was the beloved daughter of the...