Wilgus YorkWilgus York, 83, of Ludlow passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at his residence.  He was a Crane Operator at Stacy’s Manufacturing Company.  Wilgus was a member of First Baptist Church in Ludlow. He coached knothole baseball and softball. Wilgus loved boating, camping, and spending 6 months of the year in Florida with family and friends. He was...

Betty BolesBetty Jane Boles, 94, of Martinsville, IN, formerly of Ludlow, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Meadow Lake of Mooresville in IN.  Betty was a member of St. Ann Church in Covington and the Kelly Furnish VFW in West Covington.She was preceded in death by her husband, Sanford Boles (2009); brother, Bill Koening and sister, Rita Chalfant.Survivors...

Eleanor BenderEleanor Ann Bender, 94, of Cincinnati, formerly of Covington, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Hospice of Cincinnati. Born on September 30, 1924, she was the daughter of Edward J. “Boots” Bender and Neva Bender (nee Ostick).Preceded in death by her sister Mary Schille.Survived by her loving brother, Edward F. (Marlene) Bender; nieces, Terri Roa, Judy Barnett,...

Olga HamiltonOlga Hamilton, 78, of Cincinnati, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Brookdale Finneytown senior living community in Springfield Township.  She was a retired private duty nurse.Survivors include her daughters, Catherine Hamilton Hicks of Cincinnati, Helen Hamilton of San Francisco; sister, Martha McArthur of Pompano Beach, Fl and grandchildren, Henry and Isabella Hicks.Services are private and at the...

Christine McPhersonChristine McPherson, 38, of Newport, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas.  She was a homemaker who loved making funny videos with her children, singing and doing surveys.  Her family loved her attempts at cooking and her mother loved trying to help her, but a chef she was not!  Christine was bright,...

Arnold ReinhartArnold Lee “Arnie” Reinhart, 86, of Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2019 at Grant Center in Williamstown.  Arnie served our country in the U.S. Army.  He was a retired Kenton County Jailer, was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Bromley and was an avid UK basketball fan.He was preceded in death by his wife, Miriam...

Jerry PartonJerry Lee Parton, 79, of Villa Hills, Kentucky passed away peacefully at his home with family on Monday, September 10, 2018.  He grew up in Bromley, KY with his family and 4 brothers, Bobby, David, Pat and Ralph Parton with whom remained close throughout their lives. Jerry was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.  He...

Geni FrymanEugenia “Geni” Fryman, 95, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Arden Courts of Anderson.  She was a Customer Sales Rep with Alcoa Aluminum Products for many years.  Geni was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Newport, the NKY Volksmarching club and the YMCA synchronized swimmers.  Geni climbed a Cincinnati bridge,...

LaRoy F. Kendall, Jr.LaRoy Francis “Ken” Kendall Jr., age 90, passed away on April 13, 2021 at Madonna Manor in Villa Hills, KY.  He was born July 24, 1930, in Morristown, NJ to Ernestine Bishchoff Kendall and LaRoy F. Kendall.Ken graduated from Villanova University with a B.S. in Finance.  He had a long career with IBM and after retiring he...

Ruth FaragherA 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...

Nanci J. EitingNanci Eiting, 50, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at her residence. Nanci had a bubbly personality and a big, beautiful, infectious smile. She was very creative and artistic and loved teaching. She always liked to be dressed up and was affectionately called “Fancy Nanci”. But more than anything she loved being a mom...

Frederick LanfearFrederick “Rick” Lanfear, Jr., passed away at home on Sunday, June 27thafter 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 RoseRobert L. Rose, 99, of Ludlow, passed away on Wednesday August 5, 2020 at Villaspring of Erlanger.  Bob worked for many years at Cincinnati Bell.  He served our country as a sergeant in the Army Air Core.Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth.Survivors include his sons, Trent and Reynold “Rigg” Rose; daughter, Dashiel Augur and many grandchildren...

Lois Crosthwaite BlymerLois, our beloved “Mommom” Crosthwaite Blymyer (nee Gray), 92, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a member of Lakeside Christian Church.Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Blymyer; parents, James and Florence Gray; brother, James Gray, Jr. and sister, Eva Ellis.Survivors include her son, Daryl A. W....

Edward HelmerEdward “Ed” Helmer, 85, of Edgewood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at St. Elizabeth in Edgewood. He was Vice President of Operations for Propane Transportation International. Ed was a wonderful husband, father, grandpa, and the rock of the family. He was a compassionate man who never met a stranger. He would do anything for anyone. Ed...

Gilbert E. GodbyGibert 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...

John "Mike" CurdJohn Michael “Mike” Curd, 77, of Villa Hills, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Villaspring of Erlanger Healthcare Center. Mike was a retired dispatcher for Rapid Delivery in Lockland, OH. He was a huge Kentucky Wildcat basketball fan and Reds baseball fan. He also loved Ludlow sports, especially watching baseball and football games. He was a...

Dorothy HuningDorothy Jean “Dot” Huning, 94, of Edgewood, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. Dot was devoted to her family and friends.  She was a lifelong homemaker, who loved to clean, and was well known for her gifts of homemade brownies and holiday cookies each year.She was preceded in death by her husbands,...

William D. BakerWilliam D. Baker Sr., 43, of Elsmere, passed away on Monday, May 10,2021 at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana, KY. He was a landscaper for Baker Landscaping.Survivors include his mother, Cheryl (Dave) Anderson; father, Terry Weiskittel; son, William Baker Jr.; daughter, Gulia-Marie Baker; brother, Steven Baker; sisters, Wendi Hall and Jennifer Weiskittel; and one grandchild; Terry.A visitation will...

Joseph L. SharpJoseph L. Sharp, 71, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  He was a pastor for over 40 plus years and served as Associate Pastor at Central Church of the Nazarene in Ft. Wright.  Joe loved to preach and share God’s word and help anyone in need.  He was a...