Joseph E. GierJoseph E. Gier, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at his residence. Joseph was a member of the American Legion Post 4 in Florence. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Joseph also loved riding his motorcycle.Survivors include his wife of 56 years Janice Gier; son, Joseph (Barbie) Gier of Covington; daughters, Jenny...

Kenneth GrothausKenneth T. Grothaus, 43, of Edgewood, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019. His career included restaurant and warehouse positions as well as working as an electrician.  Ken loved being with his family, especially his daughters.Survivors include his parents, E. Ray and Jeanette Tabben Grothaus; daughters, Madison Grothaus and Morgan Perkins; brothers, Jeff (Robin) Grothaus, Ed (Sunny) Grothaus and...

John ToelkeJohn R. Toelke, Jr. escaped this mortal realm on March 9, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his wives, Joy Wilson Toelke in 1995 and Barbara Kelly Toelke in 2018; his sister, Janet Toelke Heffron; brother, Donald Toelke, and sister, Jean, who died in infancy.  He’s survived by his loving children, Heidi Toelke, Jeffrey Lawson and Diane Hart...

Mary "Dottie" AlfordMary Dorothy “Dottie” Alford, 96, of Covington, passed away on September 10, 2014 at Florence Park Care Center.  She was a homemaker.  Dottie was a member of St. Ann Church in West Covington, a lifetime member of Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 1484 in Covington.  She loved cooking, books on tape and spending time with her family.Dottie was preceded...

Marguerite HoffmanMarguerite Schmidt Hoffman, 100, of Ft. Wright, passed away onFriday, September 26, 2014 at Baptist Village Care Center in Erlanger. She had been a partner in Schmidt Food Marts in Covington. Marguerite was a lifetime member of St. John’s Congregational Church inWest Covington where she held many offices over the years. She was also a member of the Ohio...

Patricia RicheyPatricia Jean Richey, 73, of Independence, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood. She was a housekeeper for Madonna Manor in Villa Hills. Patty was a member of Pleasant View Baptist in Bromley.  She enjoyed embroidering, solving word find puzzles, coloring books for adults, and playing BINGO.Survivors include her loving cousins, Paula...

Charles "Chip" SeibertCharles “Chip” Seibert, 60 of Ludlow, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his residence.  He retired as a Foreman from the Northern Kentucky Water District.  Chip loved the Lord and set a true example of a life lived in service to others.  He never missed out on an opportunity to share some of his vast wisdom...

Barbara S. IlesBarbara S. Iles, 70, of Erlanger, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 12, 2021, at her residence. She was an accounting clerk at Drees Homes. Barbara was a very happy and passionate person. She enjoyed going camping with her husband. She was very proud of the life her and James had built together. Most of all she loved...

Betty Lou HallBetty Lou Hall, 76, of Covington, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Madonna Manor in Villa Hills. She was a housekeeper, for many years, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  Betty loved to play bingo and watch tv shows but most of all she loved spending time with her daughter, Frances (late Mark Matthew) Jones of Covington.  Other...

Elmer A Cook, Jr.Elmer A Cook, Jr., 83, of Sadieville, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his residence.  Elmer was a retired Machinist with R. A. Jones.  He served our country in the U.S. Navy on the USS Sickell. Elmer was a member of Salem United Methodist Church.  He loved the outdoors, especially boating, fishing and swimming.  He...

Noreen RyanNoreen Ryan, 76, of Covington, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Fort Thomas. She was a retired deli operator at Kroger. Noreen was a member of St. John’s Church. She was a great athlete helping win the National Championship for the Dana Gardens girls’ softball team in 1957. Noreen was also a champion bowler...

Roger PurcelRoger L. Purcel, 77, of Ft. Mitchell, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at his residence.  He was a driver for the Standard Parking Company at the Airport.  Roger was an avid sports fan, especially basketball and baseball.  He loved fishing and helping people in any way.Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Janet Purcel of Ft. Mitchell;...

Madeline "Midge" OtisMadeline “Midge” Otis, 75, of West Covington, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014 at her residence. She was a retired clerk for 5/3 Bank.  Midge was a member of St. George Church in Georgetown, OH and Sts. Boniface & James Church in Ludlow where she volunteered in the cafeteria and was a member of the Circle Pray Group. ...

Billie Jean LemkerBillie Jean Lemker, 84, of Villa Hills, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Madonna Manor in Villa Hills, KY. She was a retired IRS Tax Examiner in Covington and a homemaker.  Billie loved the outdoors and to travel.  She especially enjoyed camping and fishing.Billie was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Kleier Jr.Survivors include her...

June ClinkenbeardJune L. Clinkenbeard, 83, of West Covington, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  She was a retired Sales Associate for Lange Jewelers.  June was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ludlow.June is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde B. Clinkenbeard (1985).Survivors include her sons, George Richey of Tampa, FL, Dan...

Marjorie FairchildMarjorie Fairchild (nee Henke), 85, of Florence, beloved wife of the late Michael F. Fairchild, passed away on August 17, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  She was a former Department Manager at American Book/ Litton Publishing Co.  Marjorie was an avid Reds and UK fan who loved to travel, play bingo, and to spend time with her...

Louise DickmanLouise Dickman, 86, of Crescent Springs, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Rosedale Green in Latonia.  She was a retired nurse at a dermatology group in Cincinnati.  Louise was a member of Mother of God Church in Covington.  She was a member of St. Mary’s Altar Society at both Mother of God and Sts. Boniface & James...

Candace "Candi" PhelpsCandace “Candi” L. Phelps, 58, of Erlanger, KY, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014 at St. Elizabeth in Florence.  She devoted her life to working to provide for her family.  She loved to knit, crochet, and watch TV.Candi was preceded in death by her father, Donald Johnson.Survivors include her fiancé, Jack Engel of Erlanger, daughter, Windi Schwab (Dale)...

John MarshJohn W. Marsh, 75, of Highland Heights, KY passed away on August 28, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Gladys Marsh.  John was the devoted husband of Carolyn Lillard Marsh for 54 years and a loving father to Renee McKenzie, Rhonda (Mac) Heaberlin, and Johnny (Alison) Marsh.  He was grandfather...

Kathleen GormleyKathleen A. “Kay” Gormley (nee Maxwell), 94, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday October 1, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Gormley (1985); daughter of the late John and Marie Maxwell; sister of the late Jack (Mary) Maxwell and Patsy (Gene) Bender.Survivors include her son, David (Adele) Gormley; stepsons, Jack (Jan) Gormley,...