Obituaries

William D. Baker

William D. Baker

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...

Timothy Traft

Timothy Traft

Timothy TraftTimothy “Slim” Traft, 58, of Covington, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas.  He had been an Ironworker for Michaels Art & Bronze in Covington.  Survivors include his daughter, Amber Dick of Ft. Mitchell; son, Timothy Traft of Covington; sisters, Mary Banks of Ludlow, Carrie Yelton of Florence, Melissa Eddy of Independence...

Virginia Lee Bensman

Virginia Lee Bensman

Virginia Lee BensmanVirginia Lee Bensman, 85, of Ft. Mitchell, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Emerald Trace in Elsmere. She was a retired nurse who volunteered in the community giving wellness checks. She enjoyed making pottery, gardening, and her Bridge Club. She was an avid reader and loved Christmas but most of all she loved her family, especially...

Wade Hall, Jr.

Wade Hall, Jr.

Wade Hall, Jr.Wade Hall, Jr., 57, of Sparta, KY, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at his home.  Wade was a stone mason and carpenter.Survivors include his loving wife, Tracie Hall of Sparta; son, Wade (Samantha) Hall, III of Warsaw; daughters, Nicole “Nikki” (Jeremy) Deming, Ashley Hall, Makayla Mason; brother, Cecil (Melissa) Hall; sisters, Marsha Collins, Patricia Butler, Shonda...

Nicholas Mandarino

Nicholas Mandarino

Nicholas MandarinoNicholas Mandarino, 29, of independence, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Covington.  He loved Rap music.Survivors include his mother, Marna (Jim) of Independence; father, Joe Mandarino of Covington and sister, Brielle Evans of Covington.Nicholas is preceded in death by his brother, Joel Mandarino.Services private to the convenience of the family.

Barbara Bishop

Barbara Bishop

Barbara BishopBarbara May Bishop, 71, of Covington, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.She was a waitress at Covington Chili and B & B Riverboats.  Barbara was a member of Seven Hills Church where she loved attending church with her family.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bishop and brothers, Jimmy and...

Raymond Anderson

Raymond Anderson

Raymond AndersonRaymond A. Anderson, 80, of Covington, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at his residence.  He was a Marketing Executive for Liebel Flarsheim and Leblond Machine Tool company.  Ray served our country in the U.S. Airforce.  He was a member of Ludlow High School and Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame.  Ray was recognized as one of the...

Faye Menninger

Faye Menninger

Faye MenningerFaye Menninger Nee: Stacy, 91, of Florence, left this earthly life on May 25, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospice. Faye was born in Hazard, Kentucky on February 17, 1932. She married and moved to Cincinnati and later made her home in Northern Kentucky.Faye taught Sunday Bible School for over 20 years at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Bromley....

Norma Crosthwaite

Norma Crosthwaite

Norma CrosthwaiteNorma Crosthwaite, 82, of Erlanger, KY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at the Baptist Convalescent Center in Newport.She was a retired Supervisor from Hartford Insurance Company.  Norma was a lifelong member of Central Church of Nazarene where she served on the board, was President of the Missionary and former Sunday school teacher.She is survived by her...

Frederick Klare

Frederick Klare

Frederick KlareFrederick John Klare, Jr. 67, of Bromley, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 at his home.  Fred was a retired brick mason of 43 years with Local Union #2 and owner of Klare Masonry.  He was an avid sports fan. Fred loved boating, fishing, golfing and had an artistic passion for the unusual with the construction of Masonry...

Clark Mcmillen

Clark Mcmillen

Clark McMillenClark McMillen, 71, of Ft. Mitchell, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  He was the director of Network Operations for Cincinnati Bell.  Clark was a member of First Baptist Church in Ludlow where he was a former Deacon.  He was an avid reader and loved jazz music and his favorite place to...

Elizabeth Straub

Elizabeth Straub

Elizabeth StraubElizabeth Carole “Beth” Straub (nee Nutter), 59, of Ludlow, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  She was a retired Compliance Auditor from UC Health.  Beth was heavily involved in the Sargent Nutter 5K fundraiser.  She was deeply devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren.  Beth loved making crafts, quilting and gardening.Survivors include...

Caroll Gregory

Caroll Gregory

Caroll GregoryCaroll “Greg” M. Gregory, 83, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at his residence. BornApril 5,1935, he attended Grace Fellowship Church in Florence and was a manager and car salesman for many local dealerships.  Caroll was the loving husband of 35 years to Jeannine, father of Rebecca Long (Damon) of Wyoming, OH, Deenie Moore (Keith) of...

Mary "Eileen" Staverman

Mary "Eileen" Staverman

Mary "Eileen" StavermanMary “Eileen” Staverman, 59, of Ludlow, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  She was a retired data processer for Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, OH.  Eileen loved spending time with family and enjoyed traveling and fishing.Eileen in death by her parents, Jack and Charlotte Staverman.Survivors include her beloved companion of 31...

Marguerite Crowley

Marguerite Crowley

Marguerite CrowleyMarguerite Lennon Crowley, 93, of Crestview Hills, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Village Care Center in Erlanger.  Marguerite Lennon was born to Aelred Lennon and Kathleen Toas Lennon on December 11, 1921.  She attended Catholic Schools all her life and was a graduate of Ursuline College for Women in Cleveland with a degree in chemistry.  She...

Aubree Ann Nicole Lawson

Aubree Ann Nicole Lawson

Aubree Ann Nicole LawsonAubree Ann Nicole Lawson, was born into the arms of the Angels on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 in Edgewood.Survivors include her loving parents, Hannah McIntosh and Raymond Lawson; maternal grandparents, Bobbie and Phil Knuckles; paternal grandparents, Raymond & Donna Lawson; and many aunts and uncles. Aubree is preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Kelly Compton.Graveside Service...

Noble Ross

Noble Ross

Noble RossNoble Ross, 80, of Ludlow, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood, KY. He was a retired chemical worker with Hilton-Davis.    Noble proudly served our country in the U.S. Army and was a former volunteer firefighter for the Ludlow Fire Department.He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ross; son, Robert Wayne Ross;...

Roger W. Jones

Roger W. Jones

Roger W. JonesRoger Wayne Jones, 44, of Elsmere, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas.  Roger loved the outdoors and nature, especially, fishing and camping.Survivors include his sons, Zach, Cody, and Dylan Eggleston; daughter, Brittney Ollier; siblings, Charlie Jones and Shelly Fleckinger and 1 grandchild.Roger is preceded in death by his mother, Debbie...

Helen Kemper

Helen Kemper

Helen KemperHelen Kemper, 85, of Villa Hills, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.She was a parishioner of St. Pius X Church, former parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Church, and former member of Summit Hills Country Club.  Helen was an avid card player, tennis player and golfer.  She enjoyed crafts, painting, spending time with family...

Sharon Ottaway

Sharon Ottaway

Sharon OttawaySharon Norris Ottaway, 56, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at her residence.  She was a manager at the Ft. Mitchell Country Club and a member of Sts. Boniface & James Church in Ludlow.  Sharon was very active in her daughter’s school and cared deeply about all children and her community.  She was very friendly...