Obituaries

Ralph Sutton

Ralph Sutton

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 Schletker

Roseanna Schletker

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" Prieshoff

Mary Louise "Lou" Prieshoff

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 Nutter

Carole Nutter

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 Monahan

Marie Monahan

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. Witte

George P. Witte

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 French

Donna French

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...

Kenneth Grothaus

Kenneth Grothaus

Kenneth GrothausKenneth T. Grothaus, 43, of Edgewood, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019. His career included restaurant and warehouse positions as well as working as an electrician.  Ken loved being with his family, especially his daughters.Survivors include his parents, E. Ray and Jeanette Tabben Grothaus; daughters, Madison Grothaus and Morgan Perkins; brothers, Jeff (Robin) Grothaus, Ed (Sunny) Grothaus and...

Norman Burkhart, Jr.

Norman Burkhart, Jr.

Norman Burkhart, Jr.Norman Edward Burkhart, Jr., 73, of Ludlow, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Covington.  He was a retired Jailer for the Kenton County Detention Center.  Norman was an associate member of VFW Post 1484.  He loved football, especially the Bengals, and was an avid University of Kentucky sports fan.He is survived by...

Nancy Corbett

Nancy Corbett

Nancy CorbettNancy Suddeth Corbett, 58, passed away, while clothed with the Brown Scapular of Our Lady, on Monday, August 30, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas. She was an artist, native to Cincinnati, who later resided in Wilder, KY.  In 1982, at the age of 19, Nancy became the youngest member of the Cincinnati Art Club.  Mainly self-taught,...

Frank "Dusty" Palmer

Frank "Dusty" Palmer

Frank "Dusty" PalmerFrank “Dusty” Palmer, 71, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 17, 2020 at his residence. Dusty served our country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War on the U.S.S. Jason. He was a retired Shop Manager with United Maier Sign Company. He loved to work on and build cars and motorcycles, so he...

William Knoeringer

William Knoeringer

William KnoeringerWilliam G. Knoeringer, 80, of Ludlow, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 in Covington. He was a member of Sts. Boniface and James Church. William was proud to be a member of the Knights of Columbus- Kehoe Council in Ludlow and played Santa at the community events during the holiday season. He also loved fishing and camping.Survivors include...

Nancy Loyal

Nancy Loyal

Nancy LoyalNancy C. Loyal, 81, of Kenton Hills, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood surrounded by her family.  She was a retired secretary for the R.A. Jones Company.  Nancy was a member of Immanuel Methodist Church in Lakeside Park.  She was a previous President of the James A. Caywood School PTA, and...

Harold Thompson

Harold Thompson

Harold ThompsonHarold M. Thompson, 68, of Burlington, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.  He was a retired shipping clerk for Square D and Teklogix as well as a Professional Wrestler.  He loved UK Basketball, Reds Baseball, Bengals Football and most of all his family.Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Carla Thompson.Survivors...

Violet Solomon

Violet Solomon

Violet SolomonViolet Louise Solomon, 90, of Erlanger, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at her residence.  She was a retired sales person for Hoover Vacuum.  Violet was a devoted member and Sunday School Teacher of Central Church of the Nazarene in Ft. Wright.  She was also a member and Ambassador of the Elsmere Senior Citizens.  Violet loved dancing, shopping...

Kenneth Deaton

Kenneth Deaton

Kenneth DeatonKenneth Deaton, 55, of Bellevue, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at his residence. He was a Maintenance Worker with Springdale Ice Cream and Beverage company in Cincinnati.  Kenneth loved spending his time out side of work riding his motorcycle, fishing with his cousins, and most of all spending time with his family.He leaves behind his loving wife,...

Ronald L. Bising

Ronald L. Bising

Ronald L. BisingRonald “Snowball” L. "Snowball" Bising, 85, of Villa Hills, KY, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood.  He was a Machinist Foreman with Venture Productions.  He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Crescent Springs. Ronnie was a member of Covington Turners and Villa Hills Civic Club, where he served...

Lloyd "Dean" Cook

Lloyd "Dean" Cook

Lloyd "Dean" CookLloyd A. “Dean” Cook, 54, of Elsmere, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  He was a Maintenance worker for the State of Kentucky.  Dean was a member of St. Henry Church in Elsmere.  He loved fishing, camping and being outdoors.  Dean was preceded in death by his wife, Lisa Riley and...

Bobby Ross

Bobby Ross

Bobby RossBobby Ross, 49, of Ludlow, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood, KY.  He was an avid UK fan that loved a party.  Bobby enjoyed dancing and spending time with his family.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Ann Ross (1972).  Survivors include his father, Noble Ross of Ludlow; sisters, Sheila...

Robert Mains

Robert Mains

Robert MainsRobert Willis Mains, Jr., 76, of Florence, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at his residence.  He proudly served our country in the U.S. Marines and was a former commander of Ralph Fulton V.F.W Post 6423.Survivors include his daughter, Eileen Lanzi; sons, Robert Mains III, Everett Allen; brothers, Everett “Chip” Lehman, Mark Mains, Robin Mains, Hardy Mains, Dennis...