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...

Ralph SuttonRalph Thomas Sutton, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2019.  Ralph graduated from Covington Latin School and Xavier University.  He served our country as an officer in the 100thAirborne of United States Army. Ralph was the owner of Sutton Optical and a pioneer in the contact lens industry. He was a longtime member of St. Pius X...

Roseanna SchletkerRoseanna Mary Schletker, 90, of Villa Hills, passed away on Tuesday, February 02, 2016 at Madonna Manor in Villa Hills. She was a retired coding supervisor for Burgoyne Inc. in Cincinnati. Roseanna was a member of St. Augustine Church in Covington, a member and past President of Redwood Women’s Guild, member and past President of La Salette Academy Mother’s...

Mary Louise "Lou" PrieshoffMary Louise (Lou) Prieshoff, 69, of Ft. Mitchell, passed away on Thursday, December 30,2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospice.  She was retired from the Kroger Company. Mary Lou was a member of Mother of God Church in Covington. While she never married, she loved her time with her 7 nieces and nephews and 12 great nieces and nephews.Survivors...

Carole NutterCarole Nutter, 78, of Florence, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a Homemaker. Carole was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Florence, a member of St. Luke Auxiliary and New Friends of Northern Kentucky.She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard G. Nutter; son, Samuel H. Nutter;...

Marie MonahanMarie Maschinot Monahan, 97, of Ludlow, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 20, 2019 in her home surrounded by family.  She and her husband Ed owned and operated Monahan's Fine Foods in Ludlow for many years. She was retired from the dietary department at St. Charles Community in Ft. Wright.  Marie was a member of Sts. Boniface & James...

George P. WitteGeorge "Phil" Witte, 84, of Cincinnati, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at Heritagespring of West Chester.  He was a retired Supervisor in the Blueprint Department for the William Powell Valve Company in Cincinnati.  Phil was a member of St. Ann Church in Covington, the Covington Auxiliary Police and the Ludlow Drum and Bugle Corps.  He loved...

Donna FrenchDonna French, 89, of Villa Hills, KY, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, at Hospice Care of St. Elizabeth in Edgewood. She was a homemaker. Donna was originally a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, KY. After moving to Ludlow, she became a member of First Baptist Church for many years. She was an avid University...