Obituaries
JoAnn Ballinger
Aug 25, 2021
JoAnn M. Ballinger, 83, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas. She was an extremely talented artist who studied at Northern Kentucky University and retired as an Art Teacher with Covington Public Schools. JoAnn was responsible for the initial Bulldog painting on the press box exterior of the Covington Holmes...
Diana N. Seibert
Aug 16, 2021
Diana N. Seibert, 80, of Ludlow, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a Clerk at Star Bank, retired after many decades. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ludlow, active in W.M.U. missions and various youth programs. Diana was born in Harlan where she dreamed of singing with the...
Gordan A. Quinn
Aug 8, 2021
Gordan A. Quinn, 73, of Covington, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. He worked in construction and always had an outgoing and positive outlook on life. He was a happy and friendly person.
Survivors include his brother, Donald (Pat) Quinn of Union and close friend, Debbie Tag.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Roger Askin
Jul 28, 2021
Roger Askin, Sr., 81, of Ludlow, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at his residence. He was a retired Manager with Michel Tire Company.
Roger proudly served our country in the U.S. Marines.
He loved his family and was very proud of his children and grandchildren.
Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Rowena Askin (2008) and sister, Virginia Burns.
Survivors include...
Sharon Rexroat
Jul 26, 2021
Sharon Rexroat, 71, of Erlanger, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. She was a retired Supervisor with the U.S. Post Office. Sharon loved playing video games on Pogo especially pinochle, other card games and scrabble. But most of all she loved to “go sailing”.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Rexroat...
Frederick Lanfear Jr.
Jun 27, 2021
Frederick “Rick” Lanfear, Jr., passed away at home on Sunday, June 27th after a nearly two year struggle of medical efforts against an incurable cancerous foe. Rick was born in Marietta, OH on April 22, 1963 to Fred and Joanne (Ferguson) Lanfear and grew up in Oxford, NY. After high school, he served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps...
Robert Van Herpe
Jun 17, 2021
Robert Van HerpeRobert J. “Bob” Van Herpe, 84, of Villa Hills, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at his residence. Bob proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a Kentucky Colonel and member of American Legion Post 0200 in Louisville, Bass Masters and a lifelong member of the NRA.Survivors include his loving wife of 50...
Richard Wentz
Jun 14, 2021
Richard WentzRichard E. Wentz, 73, of Ft. Mitchell, passed away on Monday June 14, 2021 at his residence. He was a retired attorney. Richard graduated from Centre College where he played football and was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He then received a Master's Degree from Vanderbilt University and his law degree from the University of Kentucky...
Juanita J. Luster
Jun 6, 2021
Juanita J. LusterJuanita J. Luster, 89, of Taylor Mill, Ky passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, Ky. She and her husband, Jesse, served in the ministry for over 35 years, ministering in over 10 churches in various states. Juanita served as the church pianist and touched the hearts of...
Steven Brian Yates
May 25, 2021
Steven Brian Yates, 46, of Ludlow, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas. He was a Landscaper and a member of First Baptist Church in Ludlow. Survivors include his sons, Steven Brian Yates, Jr., Bobby Michael Kaeff; daughters, Alexis Morgan Yates, Ariana Faith Threlkeld, Haley Shell Yates, Emma Rose Yates; parents, Timothy and...
Ruth Faragher
Apr 26, 2021
A woman who defied age and embraced life, Ruth “Bootsie” Faragher graced this earth for 95 years emanating light and love to all who were fortunate enough to know her. After a short illness, she passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 surrounded by family.
Ruth was born to George and Mary Kleier in Ludlow Kentucky and graduated from Notre Dame...
Gilbert E. Godby
Apr 4, 2021
Gibert E. Godby, 85, of Covington, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Village Care Center in Erlanger. He was a retired waiter and host at Queen City Club in Cincinnati. Gil was a member of First Baptist Church in Ludlow. He was a hardworking and loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a very outgoing and friendly man...
Anita Baker
Mar 21, 2021
Anita Baker, 80, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Villaspring of Erlanger. She worked in food service at St. Luke’s Hospital and then continued to cook for her community after retirement. She loved her grandchildren and being “Mamaw” and loved playing Bingo. Anita was kind and friendly and never met a stranger.
She was preceded in death...
George "Sherman" Turner
Feb 27, 2021
George “Sherman” Turner, Sr., 92, of Ludlow, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. Sherman retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a Mail Handler. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy. Sherman was a member of Bromley Christian Church and the Turners Club in Covington. He was a sports fan and enjoyed...
Dolores Mary Hand
Feb 9, 2021
On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, Dolores Mary Hand passed away at the age of 85. Dolores was born on July 10, 1935 in Hamilton, Ohio. Born to Harold and Mary Hand, Dolores was the youngest of 5 siblings, all of whom preceded her in death; Bert, Richard, Andy, Lois, and Rose. Dolores is survived by her 5 children, Steve Priestle,...
Mary "Joyce" (nee Martin) Ginney
Jan 27, 2021
Mary "Joyce" GinneyMary “Joyce” (nee Martin) Ginney, 88, of Edgewood, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She retired from Proctor & Gamble as a Customer Service Rep. Joyce was an active member of St. Pius X Church and participated in Walking with Purpose prayer group and the Baptism Committee for many years. She...
Gerald Hein
Jan 19, 2021
Gerald Hein
Gerald “Jerry” Frederick Hein, 80, of Cincinnati, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 19, at his home with his wife, Elsbeth Shepherd (nee Weichsel), by his side. Delivered on Nov. 29, 1942, Jerry began his life in Covington, Ky., the second of five children born to Anne (nee Donnelly) and Raymond G. Hein. He grew up with his brothers,...
Patsy Jean Knoeringer
Jan 7, 2021
Patsy Jean Knoeringer, 87, of Walton, formerly of Ludlow, passed away on Thursday, January 07, 2021. She was a former employee of Wadsworth Electric Company, Shillito’s bakery, Lazarus alterations and Ancra Cargo strap makers. Patsy loved her family and telling people how many grandchildren she had. She also loved Christmas and playing Mrs. Clause with late husband, Bill, as Santa....
Frances Cook
Jan 3, 2021
Frances Cook, 81, of Sadieville, KY, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her residence. She had an incredible love for her family and a close bond to many of her nieces and nephews. Frances loved being on the waters of Lake Cumberland where she lived for 20 years and enjoyed swimming, fishing, and boating.
She was a devoted wife...
Artha Ann (Artie) Brown
Jan 1, 2021
Artha Ann (Artie) Brown, formerly of Ludlow, Kentucky and more recently of Memphis, Tennessee, painted for nearly 70 years, in oil and watercolors, and so it was ironic and tragic when Alzheimer’s disease seemed to take away her creative spirit and even the knowledge of how to hold a brush. She lived her final years surrounded by some of her...
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