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...

Esther CavanaughEster “Ruth” Cavanaugh, 92, of Villa Hills, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Madonna Manor.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Cavanaugh (2005) and parents, Jasper and Mildren Rowland.Survivors include her son, Leonard “Len” Cavanaugh, Jr. of Villa Hills. Graveside Service is on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 3:00 PM in Forest Lawn Memorial...

Sandra SchubertSandra G. Schubert, 50, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at her residence.  Sandra was a loving mom and grandma.She was preceded in death by her mother, Wilma Schubert.Survivors include her son, Dakota Devenny; father, Martin Schubert; significant other, Tony Lee; brother, Jim Schubert; sister, Emily Schubert; step-brothers, Josh and Brian Johnson and 2 grandchildren, Kotalynn...

Virginia LewisVirginia L. Lewis, 77, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.Virginia is preceded in death by her husband, Omar “Pappy” Lewis; daughter, Natalie Renee Stilt; brothers, Larry Prues, Don (Margie) Prues, Dick Prues, Bob Prues, Ralph Prues, Bill (Judy) Prues; sisters, Marion Burnett,...

Brenda RandolphBrenda Randolph, 78, of Independence, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  She was a secretary with Emerson in Florence.  Brenda loved spending time with her family but especially her grandchildren.Survivors include her daughter, Vickie (Timothy) Copsy of Independence; sons, Kenneth “Mark” Thurber of Independence, Wendell S. (Linda) Thurber of Edgewood, Christian L....

John "Jerry" G. AylorJohn “Jerry” G. Aylor, 59, of Reading, Ohio, formerly of Ludlow, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2019. Jerry worked as a wireman for Panelfab for more than 35 years. He graduated from St. Rita School for the Deaf in 1980 and was inducted into the schools Hall of Fame in 1988. Jerry was a member...

Sara Renee MeinekeSara Renee Meineke, 32, of Florence, KY passed away at her home on October 28, 2019. She walked through life with passion and kindness, remembered by many as a joyful friend, loyal sister, wonderful daughter, beloved wife and doting mother.Daughter of Todd and Elaine Meineke, she was married to John Shields whom she has been with for 12...

Wendell BargerWendell Barger, 58, of Dry Ridge, passed away onThursday, November 28, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. Wendell was the Vice President of Operations for Edgewood Electric Company. He had a lifelong passion for drag racing, working on cars and crab legs.Wendell is preceded in death by his parents  Talfie and Jeanette Barger.Survivors include his loving wife, Lora...

Wayne HoupWayne Houp, 67, of Covington, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. He was a mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service.  Wayne served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war.  He was a member of West Covington Boosters Club.  Wayne loved going on fishing trips and playing softball with...

Parker VanHerpeParker William VanHerpe, 62, of Villa Hills, passed away, Sunday, January 12, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. He was a paralegal for VanHerpe and Howell Attorneys of Law in Covington. Parker was also a musician who especially loved to play the piano and he was a member of the Mensa Organization.Parker is preceded in death by his...

Ralph L. Parton, Jr.Ralph L. Parton, 84, of Florence, KY passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020.  He was the Credit Union Manager with Cincinnati Gas and Electric and retired after 33 years. Ralph was a member of the Newtown, Ohio and Florida Senior Softball teams and enjoyed traveling and playing with teams for 15 years.  He also coached a...