Kathleen A. FinckKathleen “Kathy” A. Finck, 80, of Ludlow, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.She was a homemaker and former Executive Secretary for Twyman, Dunning, Temple and Berg Insurance, Co.  Kathy was a member of Sts. Boniface & James Church in Ludlow where she was a Eucharistic Minister and was on Parish Council. ...

Evelyn "Jean" CollinsEvelyn Jean (Queen Jean) Collins of Ludlow, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at her residence. She was co-owner of Bob & Jean's Carry- Out in Ludlow.  Jean was a Kentucky Colonel, loved her puppies, spending time with her family and the neighborhood children. She also enjoyed working part-time in the Ludlow independent Schools cafeteria.Jean was preceded...

Thomas C. CarrThomas C. Carr, 75, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at Anderson Mercy Hospital in Cincinnati.  He was a retired teacher and coach with Amelia High School in Cincinnati.  Tom was a basketball and football coach at many schools in Florida, Kentucky, and Ohio.  He attended the Cincinnati Reds Training Camp in Sarasota, Florida...

Betty Jean McCauleyBetty Jean McCauley, 81, of Ludlow, passed away peacefully at her daughter's residence on Tuesday, November 29, 2016.  She was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family, especially babysitting her grandchildren.  Betty was a member of Generations Church of the Nazarene in Independence.  She was also a member of North Kentucky Grandmothers Club in Ft. Wright...

James SucherJames “Jim” J. Sucher, 77, of Crescent Springs, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at his residence. He retired as the owner and operator of the Speak Easy Restaurant in Crescent Springs after 41 years.  Jim was a member of St. Joseph Church in Crescent Springs.  He was a member of Moonlite Hunting and Fishing Club.  Jim loved...

Delores M. BryantDelores M. Bryant, 84, of Edgewood, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Florence Park Care Center in Florence, KY.  She was a retired secretary for Kling and Associates Law Firm in Cincinnati, OH.  Delores enjoyed spending time with family and her pet dog.  She also loved making crafts.Survivors include her sons, Charlie Bryant (Marilyn) of Edgewood,...

Shawn Matthew CrowleyShawn “Matthew” Crowley, 40 of Newport, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at his residence.  Matthew was a long-time member of Newport First Church of the Nazarene and most recently attended Community Family Church in Independence.  He proudly served our country in the U. S. Navy where he was an intermediate Electronics and Avionics Technician.  His son...

Ronald Lee ThivenerRonald Lee Thivener, 73, of Ludlow, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at his residence.  Ronald proudly served our country in the U.S. Army.Survivors include his sons, Anthony Thivener, Ryan Chester Snodgrass; daughters, Shelly Thivener, Debbie Thivener; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.Graveside service will be on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 1:00 PM in Kentucky Veterans...

Joan ShockeyJoan Marie Shockey, 83, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  She was a retired Real Estate Agent with Sibcy Cline where she developed lifelong friendships with her clients and colleagues.  She was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church in Lakeside Park where she loved singing in the choir.  Joan...

Albert G. GoetzAlbert G. Goetz, 94, of Ft. Mitchell, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at his residence.  He was a Driver and Salesman for the Coca-Cola Company in Cincinnati.  Albert was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, played football at St. Xavier High School, was an avid golfer, and enjoyed building stone walls in his free time. His...

Margaret HortonMargaret M. Horton, 90 of Hebron, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Elmcroft in Florence.  Margaret was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church.  She was a devoted housewife caring for her family.  Margaret was an avid reader and loved to spend her time shopping.  She also volunteered at St. Elizabeth Hospital and Be Concerned.Margaret is preceded...

Brandon HammonsBrandon Hammons, 31, of Covington, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at his residence. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Ludlow, loved being outdoors, the family dogs and most of all loved his nieces and nephews.Survivors include his mother, Lori Hammons Roberts of Fairfield, OH; father, Mark Roberts of Ludlow; brother, Nick (Amanda) Hammons of...

William KnoeringerWilliam G. Knoeringer, 80, of Ludlow, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 in Covington. He was a member of Sts. Boniface and James Church. William was proud to be a member of the Knights of Columbus- Kehoe Council in Ludlow and played Santa at the community events during the holiday season. He also loved fishing and camping.Survivors include...

Brenda Kay BennettBrenda “Kay” Bennett Young, 74, of Latonia, passed away onWednesday, January 11, 2017at her residence.  She was a retired Blueprint Expeditor Specialist at Boeing Aircraft in Everett, Washington.  Kay was a loving generous mother and grandmother, a member of Central Church of the Nazarene in Ft. Wright and the Ludlow Senior Citizens.  She loved dressing to the nines...

Sally GlocknerSally A. Glockner (nee Kalb), 78, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood surrounded by her loving family.Sally was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver.  She spent her life caring for her family whom she considered a gift and a blessing. Sally was a long-time member of Mother...

Jamison (Williams) LambertJamison Glenn (Williams) Lambert, 7 weeks old, of Brooksville, KY entered into the arms of the Angels on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at his residence.During his short time with us, he touched many of our lives including his loving parents, Charles Allen Lambert of Highland Heights and Brooke Jean Williams of Brooksville; sister, Josie Williams of Brooksville; maternal...

Rita M. ChalfantRita Marie Chalfant, 84, of West Covington, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a homemaker. Rita was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in West Covington.  She was a member of Kelly Furnish VFW Ladies Auxiliary, St. Ann’s Ladies Committee, a volunteer for the Free Store through St....

Gwendolyn C. TibbsGwendolyn C. Tibbs, 88, of Park Hills, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Emerald Trace in Elsmere.  She was a retired Teacher at Redwood Rehabilitation Center in Ft. Mitchell.  Gwen was a member of Lakeside Christian Church, loved teaching, cooking and most of all spending time with grandchildren.Survivors include her sons, James Tibbs III of Oakland, CA,...

Cleo McKnightCleo McKnight, 92, of Kenton Hills, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at her residence.  She retired from Dillard’s Department Store in 2011 after working there for 53 years.  Cleo loved bowling, traveling, shopping and dancing.  She loved that she had twin grandchildren and twin great-grandchildren.  Cleo was very generous and gave to any charity that requested a...

Gerard "Gary" SmithGerard E. “Gary” Smith, 84, of Bromley, passed away on Sunday, February 05, 2017 at his residence.  He was a retired Line Pipe Welder for Newport Steel. Gary loved working on antique cars, crossword puzzles and especially spending time with his grandchild and great grandchildren.  He was the former Mayor and city councilman for the city of Bromley...