Obituaries

Olga Hamilton

Olga Hamilton

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...

Elizabeth "Betty" Todtenbier

Elizabeth "Betty" Todtenbier

Elizabeth "Betty" TodtenbierElizabeth “Betty” Todtenbier, 94, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2015 at Carmel Manor in Ft. Thomas. Betty was a life-long member of St. Agnes Church in Ft. Wright, where she also worked in the school cafeteria for 16 years. Betty was a social butterfly and belonged to several clubs in the community such as...

Jeffrey Mcnees

Jeffrey Mcnees

Jeffrey McNeesJeffrey McNees, 59, of Covington, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  Jeff was a U.S. Postal Carrier. He loved bass fishing and was a member of Pete’s Fishing Club. He also loved the Cincinnati Reds, playing poker, and fantasy football.  Most of all, he loved his family, especially his grand babies.Survivors include...

Judy Highfield

Judy Highfield

Judy HighfieldJudy Highfield, 81, of Ludlow, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospice. She was a retired Cafeteria Manager with the Ludlow School system.  Judy had many interests including reading, cooking, sewing and gardening. Mostly she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  Family was everything to her.  Survivors include her devoted husband of...

Charles Leroy Fort

Charles Leroy Fort

Charles Leroy FortCharles Leroy "Butch" Fort, 73, of Hebron, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence. He was a Warehouse Shipping Attendant for Williamson Air Conditioning Company in Cincinnati. Butch was a member of St. Agnes Church in Ft. Wright and American Legion Post #4, he was an avid bowler, carried the American Flag...

Frances Justice

Frances Justice

Frances JusticeFrances I. Justice, 89, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Florence Park Care Center in Florence.  Frances was a member of Petersburg Christian Church and past member of Ludlow Band Boosters, PTA and Ludlow Book Club.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Justice, Jr. M.D.; parents, Stanley Brewer Bonta and Alpharetta Nixon...

Timothy A. White

Timothy A. White

Timothy A. WhiteTimothy A. White, 24, of Covington, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood.  He was a Painter and Roofer.He is survived by his loving, son, Cylus White of Covington; brothers, William Jr. and Justin White both of Covington; sister, Brandy White of Covington and mother, Ada White of Covington.  He is preceded...

Kenneth E. Rylee, Jr.

Kenneth E. Rylee, Jr.

Kenneth E. Rylee, Jr.Kenneth E. Rylee, Jr., passed away suddenly on Saturday July 13, 2019 at his residence. He was 52.  Ken was a graduate of the University of Kentucky and earned his Juris Doctorate from Northern Kentucky University's Chase College of Law.  He was an avid golfer and college tennis standout who enjoyed traveling to Jamaica and New Orleans.He...

Thomas Klare

Thomas Klare

Thomas KlareThomas M. Klare, 58, of Erlanger, passed away on Tuesday, August 06, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. Tom was a Jeweler at Jewel Craft, Inc. in Erlanger for over 40 years.He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Kellie Davis Klare of Erlanger, sons, T.J and Ben Klare both of Erlanger; daughter, Molly (Anthony) Kammer...

Ruth Foulks

Ruth Foulks

Ruth FoulksRuth Loraine Foulks, 89, of Bromley, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at her residence. Ruth was an avid fisherman who loved fishing with her husband, children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed drinking a cold beer sitting on the dock at Elmer Davis Lake.  The love and strength she provided to her family was the glue that held...

Robert "Coke" Reinhart

Robert "Coke" Reinhart

Robert "Coke" ReinhartRobert “Coke” Reinhart, 88, of Bromley, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015 at his residence.  He was retired from the Engineering Department at Cincinnati Bell. Coke was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Bromley, Cincinnati Bell Pioneer Club, Bromley Vets, Unity Masonic Lodge #478 F&AM Ludlow, former Bromley Police Officer, volunteer firefighter for the...

Norma Ritter

Norma Ritter

Norma RitterNorma Ritter (Hofstetter), 87, of Lawrenceburg, formerly of Cincinnati, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Madonna Manor.  She was a retired customer assistant at Shillito’s in Cincinnati.Norma is survived by her children, Donna (James) Tarkington; Elmer (Vonita) Ritter, Jr.; Christy (Tony) Sabin; Dennis (Janice) Ritter; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald (Betty) Hofstetter; Fredrick (Joan) Hofstetter; sister,...

Barbara Wartman

Barbara Wartman

Barbara WartmanBarbara Rose Wartman, 65, of Park Hills, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.  She had worked for many years as a Tax Examiner for the IRS.  Barbara was a wonderful artist and a devoted mother.She is survived by her sons, Andy (Tina) Wartman of Ft. Wright, Louie Wartman of Park Hills, John...

Myrtle R. Jones

Myrtle R. Jones

Myrtle R. JonesMyrtle R. Jones, 91, of Covington, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. She was a retired certified nurse assistant with St. Elizabeth Hospital for 32 years.Survivors include her sons, Henry Jones, Jr of Independence, David Jones of Suffolk, VA; daughters, Linda (Robert) Scott of Independence, Carol Wright of Taylor Mill, Lisa (David) Gilbert of Frankfort, IN; brother,...

Wilgus York

Wilgus York

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...

Mary Lou Ross

Mary Lou Ross

Mary Lou RossMary Lou Ross, 82, of Crescent Springs, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  She retired from St. Elizabeth Hospital as an Administrative Assistant.  Mary Lou was a member of Lakeside Christian Church in Lakeside Park and a member of the Eastern Star.  She loved her grandchildren and spending time with her...

Robert Dwyer

Robert Dwyer

Robert DwyerRobert “Frosty” Dwyer, 66, of Covington, passed away on July 23, 2018 at his residence. He was a retired printer for Alpha Printing in Erlanger. Frosty liked to read and play guitar.Survivors include his daughters, Kelsey (Anthony) Mogavero of Florence, Dana (Chris) Bradshaw of San Diego; brother, Michael (Helen) Dwyer of Ft. Wright; grandchildren, Elliott Mogavero and June and...

Thomas Anderson

Thomas Anderson

Thomas AndersonThomas John Anderson, 87, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. Tom and his wife, Eileen, were residents of Ft. Wright for over 40 years. He was born in Covington and was the oldest son of W. Ray Anderson and Virginia Bichlmeir Anderson. He attended St. Ann’s Elementary School, Covington...

Patricia Krebs

Patricia Krebs

Patricia KrebsPatricia “Pat” Krebs, 69, of Florence, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at her residence.  Pat was a manager at Toy-R-Us, Franks Nursery and Crafts and Visiting Angels. She loved crafting, spending time with her grandchildren and travelling with her husband.Survivors include her devoted husband, David Krebs of Florence; son, Jason (Jennifer) Krebs of Union; daughters, Tracy (Greg)...

Johnny Ray Mccool

Johnny Ray Mccool

Johnny Ray McCoolJohnny Ray McCool, 56, of Erlanger, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. He loved watching sports and fishing with his grandchildren.Johnny is preceded in death by his father, Ira Ray McCool and sister, Gerry Kay McCool.Survivors include his loving wife, Darlene McCool of Erlanger; sons, Anthony (Georgia) McCool of Erlanger, Aaron...