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...

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 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 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" 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 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 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 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 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...