Obituaries

Amy Wartman Littlewood

Amy Wartman Littlewood

Amy Wartman LittlewoodAmy Wartman Littlewood, 61, of Darlington England, formerly of Northern Ky, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018.Survivors include her devoted husband, Ian Littlewood of England; brothers, Tony, Ted, Bob, Tom and Sam Wartman and Bob Windmiller; sisters, Jeanne Hager, Mary Lou Duncan, Julie Wartman, Rita Costantino, Penny Masten and Christie Armstrong.She was preceded in death by her...

Laroy F. Kendall, Jr.

Laroy F. Kendall, Jr.

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...

Jerry Parton

Jerry Parton

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...

Linda Berry

Linda Berry

Linda BerryLinda Berry, 68, of Crescent Springs, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at her residence. She retired from Baptist Village Care Center in Erlanger.  Linda was an avid reader who enjoyed crossword and jigsaw puzzles and watching Jeopardy.Survivors include her devoted husband of 54 years, Kevin Berry of Crescent Springs; sons, Christopher Berry of Crescent Springs, Benjamin Berry...

Ruth Hartman

Ruth Hartman

Ruth HartmanRuth Ellen “Big R” Hartman, 56, of Ludlow, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at her residence.  She worked in the cafeteria at St. Elizabeth Health Care in Ft. Thomas.  Ruthie adored her nieces and nephews, they were her life.  She never knew a stranger and loved truly and deeply.Survivors include her brothers, Daniel “Bob” (Danell) Hartman of...

Robert Castle

Robert Castle

Robert CastleRobert Lee "Bob" Castle, 74, of Newport, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. He was a store clerk for 30 years at Sunoco Gas Station in Covington. Bob loved bowling and playing cards. He was also well known as “Bingo Bob” at the local bingo halls.Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Alma...

Anthony R. Eads

Anthony R. Eads

Anthony R. EadsAnthony Reece Eads, 90, of Crittenden, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at his residence.  He retired as a Lead Mechanic for Duro Paper Bag.  Anthony loved hunting, fishing and taking care of his property.Survivors include his sons, Tony (Cathy) Eads of Naples, FL, Mike Eads of Lexington, Bob (Tina Renee) Eads of Erlanger; daughters, Barbara (JR)...

James L. Iles

James L. Iles

James L. IlesJames L. Iles, 69, passed away onMonday, March 14, 2022, at his home in Erlanger.  He was a mechanic at Jim’s Transmission in Florence.  He proudly served our country in the U.S. Marines. Jim loved to fish, he loved model cars, boats, and history.  Mostly he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.He was preceded in...

Eleanor Bender

Eleanor Bender

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,...

Dorothy Williamson

Dorothy Williamson

Dorothy WilliamsonDorothy Williamson, 66, of Bromley, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at her residence. She worked in housekeeping at the Radisson Hotel. Dorothy is survived by her significant other, Steven M Ellis of Bromley; mother, Dorothy Barger of Bromley; daughter, DelMarie Dotson of Covington; 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Family and friends are invited to a graveside...

Joseph L. Sharp

Joseph L. Sharp

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...

James Bennett

James Bennett

James BennettJames “Boots” “Jim” W. Bennett, 74, of Lakeside Park, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. He worked in plant maintenance and as an electrician for the NKY Water District and he did electrical work and assembled panel boards for Crouse Hinds Electric. Jim was a volunteer fireman for 24 years with the...

Mary Crotty

Mary Crotty

Mary CrottyMary Virginia (Terlau) Crotty, age 96, formerly of Villa Hills and Falmouth passed away on Tuesday, May 15 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.She was preceded in death by her parents William and Marie Terlau, brothers Dick, Jack and Bill Terlau, sister Vera Remke and daughter Jenny Kallmeyer.Survivors include her sister Kathleen Terlau of Florence, daughter Kathy Hough of...

Jane Margeson

Jane Margeson

Jane MargesonJane Lee Margeson, 93, of Ludlow, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Rosedale Green Nursing Home in Covington.  She retired from Shillito’s Department Store as a Sales Associate.  Jane was a member of Sts. Boniface & James Church in Ludlow.  She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and she also loved walking.Jane was preceded in...

Robert Rose

Robert Rose

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...

Eddie Mccandless

Eddie Mccandless

Eddie McCandlessEddie McCandless, 69, of Covington, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  He was a welder for Littleford Day of Florence.  Eddie loved music, fishing, movies and especially his grandchildren.Survivors include his mother, Iva Dean McCandless of Ludlow; loving wife, Linda McCandless of Covington; daughters, Rachel (Nathan) Smith of Ft. Mitchell, Tonya Wilson...

Shirley Hatter

Shirley Hatter

Shirley HatterShirley C. Hatter, 90, of Crestview Hills, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at St. Theresa Transitional Care in Mariemont. Shirley was a retired Executive Secretary at Cincinnati Bell and was a member of Erlanger Christian Church. She was the Valedictorian of the Ludlow High School, class of 1948 and was an avid golfer who loved vacationing in...

Edward Helmer

Edward Helmer

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...

Donald Young

Donald Young

Donald YoungDonald Young, 87, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at his residence.  He retired from Cincinnati Bell as an installer.  Don was a member of Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Lakeside Park.  He was a loving husband and father who was an artist and liked woodworking, especially making toys for his grandchildren.Survivors include his devoted wife...

Pamela L. Olliges

Pamela L. Olliges

Pamela L. OlligesPamela L. Olliges, 70, of Ludlow, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017.Survivors include her loving daughter, Kim Steinborn of Ludlow; son, Jeff Creekmore of Ludlow; brothers, Steven and Rusty Whittington; sister, Sandy Whittington; grandchildren, Jeffrey Creekmore and Jamie Steinborn.Family and friends are invited to graveside services on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 10:00 AM in Kentucky Veterans...