Obituaries

Lawrence Tobergte

Lawrence Tobergte

Lawrence TobergteLawrence “Larry” Tobergte, 76, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015 at his residence. Larry was a retired manufacture engineer for Amano Cincinnati.  He loved fishing, camping, antique cars, drag racing and building things but most of all loved his family that always came first above all.Larry proudly served our country in the U.S. Army.Survivors included wife Eva (Browning) Tobergte...

Barbara S. Iles

Barbara S. Iles

Barbara S. IlesBarbara S. Iles, 70, of Erlanger, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 12, 2021, at her residence. She was an accounting clerk at Drees Homes. Barbara was a very happy and passionate person. She enjoyed going camping with her husband. She was very proud of the life her and James had built together. Most of all she loved...

Charlotte Nienaber

Charlotte Nienaber

Charlotte NienaberCharlotte (Lohmeier) Nienaber, 70, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Wednesday, April 06, 2016 surrounded by family and friends at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY.  Charlotte was born in Covington, KY on February 9, 1946, becoming the older twin of Charlene, the baby sister of Donna, and one of the three children of Roland ‘Sarge’ and Jewell Lohmeier. ...

Daniel Stone

Daniel Stone

Daniel StoneDaniel Stone, 56, of Erlanger, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017.  He worked in the kitchen of Buffalo Wings and Rings.  Danny loved golfing, boating, playing guitar and music but most of all he loved being with his family.  He was the best hugger in the world!Survivors include his loving wife, Rita Stone of Taylor Mill; son, William...

Amanda Edwards

Amanda Edwards

Amanda EdwardsAmanda Ryan Edwards, age 36, passed away peacefully in her home in the early morning of December 27, 2021. Born in 1985 on Christmas Day in Covington, Kentucky, Amanda left this world just as she once entered it: on a surprisingly warm winter day, and with the love of those who cared for her firmly in her grasp.Amanda loved...

Shawn Matthew Crowley

Shawn Matthew Crowley

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 Rechtin

Judy Rechtin

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. Salter

Daniel D. Salter

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 Haggard

Billy Lee Haggard

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. Vallandingham

Roger W. Vallandingham

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.

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 Gourley

Frances Gourley

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 Matzonkai

Helen Matzonkai

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 Kirn

Jeremy Kirn

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 Stansel

Rosemary Stansel

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 Klei

Leroy Klei

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 Rains

Wanda Rains

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 Tibbs, Jr.

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 Kleier

Mary Jeanne Kleier

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 Dilley

Steven Dilley

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...