Alma ClareAlma Hatter Clare, 88, of Edgewood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at her residence surrounded by family. Alma was born on September 30, 1933 to Clarence and Corinne (Surgener) Hatter in Erlanger, Kentucky.   In June of 1949, Alma married JohnClare and went on to raise 2 children, John Evan Jr. & Debra Jean, in Ludlow, KY.  ...

Leonard LovinsLeonard Eugene “Scotty” Lovins, 82, of Union, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood.  He was born on December 6, 1938 in Bobtown, KY to James Milton Lovins and Dovie Herrion Lovins.  Scotty proudly served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged on March 20, 1963. He...

Byron "Jim" GriffithByron “Jim” Griffith, 82, of Villa Hills, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  Jim served our country in the United States Army.  He was a retired manager for 35 years at Cincinnati Bell.  Jim was a past president of the Villa Hills Civic Club and was also a member of the...

Martha AlexanderMartha Alexander, 98, of Covington, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Rosedale Green Care Center.  Martha loved the outdoors, especially gardening and hiking.  She was an alumna of Ohio State University and always maintained her love of learning.  Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Alexander (2008) and son, Scott Alexander (2001).  Survivors include her...

Gleneda PrewittGleneda J. Prewitt, 80, of Burlington, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. Gleneda was a member of GracePointe Community Church in Erlanger where she served as a greeter for years and cooked weekly meals for the church.  She loved her church and shopping but she mostly enjoyed spending time with her family,...

Virginia CahillVirginia W. “Ginny” Cahill (nee Weiss), 84, of Ft. Wright, formerly of Villa Hills, passed away at home on January 3, 2020.  Ginny graduated from Regina High School and Thomas More College and worked at P&G and Children’s Hospital Medical Center.  She was a political junky, loved to travel and was a wonderful wife, mother, grandma and friend.  As...

Evelyn F. PhillipsEvelyn F. Lewis Phillips, 98, of Ft. Wright, passed away at her home on January 25, 2020.She was born March 26, 1921 in Greenup County Kentucky to John Brady and Laura Ellen Bonzo Lewis.Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Will Ed Phillips; parents, John Brady and Laura Ellen Bonzo Lewis and her sister, Kathleen Lewis Hinton.She...

Bennie Sue HolbrookBennie Sue Holbrook, 81, of Ludlow, passed Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in Florence, Kentucky.  She worked as a clerk at the Ludlow Family Pharmacy for over 10 years.Bennie Sue served as a member of the Ludlow PTA, Ludlow Park Board for 27 years, and the Ludlow Ladies Auxiliary. She was also an avid bowler. Most importantly Bennie Sue...

Eileen AndersonEileen Guinn Anderson, 87, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Thursday, February 06, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  She was a retired pre-school teacher and loving homemaker.  Eileen was active in the Notre Dame Academy Boosters and had a zeal for helping those in need.  She was a passionate animal lover and was described by all who...

Barbara K. McCoolBarbara K. McCool, 79, of Taylor Mill, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. She was an Account Manager with USI Insurance Company in Cincinnati. Barb was a member of Central Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed reading, gardening, traveling, working and serving the church. Her greatest love was her family.Barb is...

Joan SeibertJoan Seibert, 85, of Independence, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospice. She was a retired tax examiner with the IRS.  She was a member of Sts. Boniface & James Church in Ludlow.   She loved being outdoors especially gardening, feeding the birds and squirrels, loved all animals especially her dog, Bruno. Joan enjoyed traveling to...

Jeranda StacyJeranda “Jerry” Stacy, 93, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Boonespring in Union. He was a Grain Inspector for the Board of Trade of Cincinnati.  Jerry proudly served our country in World War II as a Corporal in the U.S Army.He was preceded in death by his wife Lenore Engle (2002).Survivors include his brothers, Ronald...

Deborah R. PettitDeborah R. Pettit, 66, of Taylor Mill, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at her residence.She is survived by her children, Heather Drews, Bryan and Jason Pettit; sisters, Holly Mills of Covington, Toni Cavanaugh of Edgewood; 5 grandchildren.Deborah was preceded in death by her husband, James S. Pettit and parents, Mildred and Cecil Welch.To protect the wellness...

Emma OliverEmma Oliver, 88, of Ludlow, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at her residence. She was a member of St. Ann’s Church. Emma was a loving mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family. She also loved going out to eat. Emma was preceded in death by her parents, John and Rebecca Bertke and twin-sister,...

Hazel PattersonHazel Patterson, 94, of Ludlow, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Woodcrest Nursing Home in Elsmere.  She was a retired Purchasing Agent for Continental Electric Co.  Hazel was a member of First Baptist Church in Ludlow where she was in the choir and taught Sunday School.  She loved to travel with her sister, enjoyed the symphony and...

Joseph A. MandarinoJoseph Anthony Mandarino, 85, of Cincinnati, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at St. Elizabeth in Ft. Thomas. He was a retired Italian restaurant owner and operated several different pizza restaurants and the Mardi Gras Lounge.  Joe enjoyed cooking, listening to music, dancing, boating, and shooting pool.  He liked to make people laugh.  He proudly served our...

David Weitzel, Jr.David B. Weitzel, Jr., 80, of Union, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at his residence.  He was a member of Community of Faith Church in Ft. Wright. Survivors include his close friend, Jo Shade and many other friends.  Graveside service is private and at the convenience of the family.  Interment in Highland Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell.  In...

Louis CoyLouis “Bootsy” Coy, 69, of Cincinnati, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Clifton Healthcare Center.  He was a janitor for Anna Louise Inn in Cincinnati.  Louis loved his nieces and nephews and his church, Immanuel United Church of Christ. He liked hunting, chess, checkers and jokes.He was preceded in death by his parents, Lemual and Georgia Coy;...

Richard RolfsenRichard H. Rolfsen, 89, of Crestview Hills, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at his residence. He was the former owner of Cherokee Drugs and retired as a Pharmacist with Walgreens.  Richard served our country in the U.S. Army.  He was a member of St. Agnes Church in Ft. Wright, Ludlow Vets and Kentucky Board of Pharmacy. He...

Paul ThistletonOur father, Paul Thistleton, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, 7 June 2020, surrounded by many of his family members, including our mother, his wife of 68 years. Dad was born in Bournemouth, England.  His father, Fred, described him as having a “natural appetite for learning”, which was clearly evidenced as he graduated from a Bournemouth high school at...