Shawn Matthew CrowleyShawn “Matthew” Crowley, 40 of Newport, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at his residence.  Matthew was a long-time member of Newport First Church of the Nazarene and most recently attended Community Family Church in Independence.  He proudly served our country in the U. S. Navy where he was an intermediate Electronics and Avionics Technician.  His son...

Judy RechtinMary Judithe “Judy” Rechtin, 68, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, at UC Hospital. She was a retired physical therapist with St. Elizabeth Hospital.  Judy was a lifelong member of St. Agnes Church in Ft. Wright.  She was an Ambassador for Life Center and a graduate of Notre Dame Academy and the University of Kentucky.Survivors...

Daniel D. SalterOn Monday, September 12, 2022, Daniel David Salter, loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away at the age of 86.Dan was born on November 4, 1935, in Dayton, KY to Dallas and Anna (Truesdell) Salter.  He graduated from Holmes High School, where he was captain of the golf team.  Dan was the first in his family to...

Billy Lee HaggardBilly Lee Haggard, 31, of Bromley, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017.  He worked at KOI Pre-Cast Concrete in Burlington.  Billy was an avid UK basketball fan.  He played most sports during his time at Grant County High School.Survivors include his father, Leo Haggard and step-mother, Alisha Haggard both of Bromley; mother, Diane Bledsoe of Grant County;...

Roger W. VallandinghamRoger W. Vallandingham, 76, of Crestview Hills, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 23, 2016. He was a switchman for the CSX Railroad. Roger was a member of Central Church of the Nazarene. He was the former President and Vice President of the Boone Lake Club. He was an avid fisherman. Roger also loved sports....

John Newell Combs, Sr.John Newell Combs, Sr., 70, of Erlanger, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  He was a retired owner of Combs Printing Company in Bromley.  He was a member of Beaver Lick Baptist Church in Union and a member of OYAM in Ludlow. He loved golfing and bowling where he threw...

Frances GourleyFrances H. Gourley, 89, of Ludlow, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Carmel Manor in Ft. Thomas.  She was a retired Administrative Assistant for Travelers Insurance Company.  Frances was a member of Ft. Mitchell Baptist Church where she was active with Senior Ministries.  She was also a volunteer at Fairhaven Rescue Mission Thrift Store in Covington.Frances was...

Helen MatzonkaiHelen Matzonkai, 98, of Villa Hills, formerly of Connecticut, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Brookdale Edgewood.  She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Connecticut. Helen was a true homemaker who loved to bake and always had a dessert on hand.  She also loved playing pinochle with her girlfriends every week and watching her...

Jeremy KirnJeremy Kirn, 42, of Ft. Wright, KY passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020.  Jeremy’s passions ran far and wide.  He lived for music, whether it was playing his beloved guitars, going to concerts, or just listening to his vast vinyl collection at home.  He was an avid reader, always having a stack of books “on deck”.  He loved...

Rosemary StanselRosemary K. Stansel, 93, of West Covington, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 surrounded by her family.  She was a member of St. Ann’s Parish in Covington for 93 years where she was a member of the ladies’ society, choir and took care of clerical work.  Rosemary was in charge of the Devou Park mixed couples golf league...

LeRoy KleiLeRoy “Roy” Klei, 88, of Edgewood, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022, at his residence.  He was a retired maintenance manager.He is survived by his daughters- in -law, Mary Kim Klei; grandsons, Corey (Cassie), and Justin Klei; great-grandsons, Andrew, and Abram; close friends, Brenda, and George Meyer.He was preceded in death by wife, Shirley Klei; sons, Steve, and...

Wanda RainsWanda Rains, 84, of Ludlow, KY, passed away on October 4, 2018 at her residence. She was a Homemaker and a member of Newport Keturah Street Church of God.Survivors include her daughters, Terri Daugherty of Ludlow, Ruth McCullah of Burlington, Mary Harris of South Carolina; sons, Clark K. Williams of Covington, Jeremiah Williams of Little Rock, AR, Mark Williams...

James Tibbs, Jr.James O. Tibbs, Jr., 92, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016 at Rosedale Green in Latonia.  He was a retired office manager for Schmidt Poultry Co.  Jim was a Sunday school teacher for over 50 years and he loved gardening and reading.Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Gwendolyn (Cress) Tibbs of Ft....

Mary Jeanne KleierMary Jeanne Kleier, 90, of Park Hills, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Rosedale Green in Covington.  She was a lifelong homemaker, dedicating herself to caring for her husband and children. As time went on, she focused her passion on her children and her grandchildren and more recently her great grandchildren. She volunteered at Welcome House...

Steven DilleySteven Dilley, 63, of Park Hills, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Cincinnati.  He spent most of his career as bartender for the Drawbridge Inn.  Steven was a member of Turners in Covington and Lookout Heights Civic Club in Ft. Wright.He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army.Steven is preceded in death...

Bessie FleissnerBessie Wren Fleissner, 99, a resident of Ludlow for 72 years, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Baptist Care Center in Erlanger.  She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse who worked for St. Elizabeth Hospital and as a Private Duty Nurse.  Bessie was a member of Bromley Christian Church where she was a past Sunday school teacher. ...

Letha EvansLetha S. Evans, 94, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  She had been a New York school teacher for over 35 years in the New Hyde Park school system. She was a President of the Grand Rapids Silver K Ladies Kiwanis Club and recipient of the prestigious Hickson Award. ...

James RitterJames Andrew “Sheriff James” Ritter, 54, of Ft. Mitchell, formerly of Ludlow, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Providence Pavilion in Covington. He was an honorary sheriff sworn in by Sheriff Korzenborn.  Sheriff James loved dancing, singing and watching TV, especially MASH.  He was a wonderful soul who never met a stranger and loved people, especially if...

James M. BishopJames M. Bishop, 68, of Villa Hills, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at his daughter's (Sis’s, special care giver) residence.  He was a Tugboat Operator for McGinnis / Carlisle Company in Ludlow.James was preceded in death by his brothers, Elbert, Donnie, and Lonnie Bishop.Survivors include his daughters, April Bishop (Whitis) of Stanford, KY, Jamie “Sissy” (Danny)...

Gail RuefGail Ann Ruef, of Florence, KY, passed away February 26, 2022, at the age of 75, at St. Elizabeth, Florence after a life-long debilitating illness.When Gail was a child, she attended Florence Christian Church and participated in the Youth Group activities.  She was a Girl Scout during grade school.  Gail graduated from Boone County High School, and claimed both...