Obituaries

Mary Burkhart

Mary Burkhart

Mary BurkhartMary A. Burkhart, 74, of Ludlow, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.  She was member of Sts. Boniface and James Church in Ludlow. She loved crossword puzzles, spending time at VFW Post # 1484 in Park Hills, and was a friend to many of the people she delivered food to while working...

Richard Lee Traft

Richard Lee Traft

Richard Lee TraftRichard Lee Traft, 57, of Ft. Thomas, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.  He was an Auto Detailer with Marshall Dodge.  He was a member Bellevue Baptist Church, and was an avid UK Basketball and Cincinnati Bengal’s fan, loved auto racing and was the life of the party.Survivors include his daughter, Melanie...

Kenneth Palmer

Kenneth Palmer

Kenneth PalmerKenneth Lee Palmer, 58, of Ludlow, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Bridge Point Center in Florence.  He was a self-employed Handyman who was a Master Carpenter, Master Electrician and Master Dry Waller. Kenneth was a member of Ludlow Presbyterian Church.He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ruby Palmer.Survivors include his brothers, Jeff and...

Gloria Roaden

Gloria Roaden

Gloria RoadenGloria Roaden, 72, of Ludlow passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015.  She had worked in the Lawn and Garden Department at Home Depot and was currently a volunteer at Rosedale Green in Covington.  Gloria loved her grandchildren, gardening, and she was a great cook.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Roaden (2013) and sister and brother-in-law,...

Deborah R. Pettit

Deborah R. Pettit

Deborah R. PettitDeborah R. Pettit, 66, of Taylor Mill, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at her residence.She is survived by her children, Heather Drews, Bryan and Jason Pettit; sisters, Holly Mills of Covington, Toni Cavanaugh of Edgewood; 5 grandchildren.Deborah was preceded in death by her husband, James S. Pettit and parents, Mildred and Cecil Welch.To protect the wellness...

Maureen F. Stroer

Maureen F. Stroer

Maureen F. StroerMaureen Stroer, 64, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family and 8 beautiful grandchildren. Maureen was a retired clerk with Duke Energy.  She truly loved serving her community, acting as the secretary and member of the Board of Directors for both the Ft. Wright Civic Club and...

Bruce Jones

Bruce Jones

Bruce JonesBruce Jones, 68, of Villa Hills, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  He was an Iron Pourer with Navistar, Inc.  Bruce loved going to antique shows, his orange truck, and racing cars.  Most of all he loved his family.  He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.  Survivors include his wife, Barbara...

Bernadene White

Bernadene White

Bernadene WhiteBernadene Hempsted White, 82, of Ft. Wright, KY, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She was a 1957 graduate of Notre Dame Academy and member of St. Agnes Parish.  Survivors include her son Martin (Kisha) O’Madden and granddaughter, Isabella O’Madden.Visitation is on Friday, September 17, 2021 from 10:00 AM until the hour of Service at 11:30 AM all...

Tina Niehaus

Tina Niehaus

Tina NiehausTina Niehaus, 50, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015.  She was a former Administrative Assistant at BBI Marketing.  She attended Seven Hills Church in Florence, made ceramics, played softball at Turners in Covington and loved spending time with family and friends.Survivors include her daughters, Ashlee Thompson of Latonia, Candis Rigney of Ludlow; son, Mark Cupito...

Elaine Richmond

Elaine Richmond

Elaine RichmondElaine K. Richmond, 93, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at her residence. She was a talented hairstylist who owned Cheri’s La Petite Salon in Bromley. Elaine enjoyed making ceramics and caring for her houseplants, especially her orchids. She also loved going to Florida and trips to the beach.Survivors include her husband of 24 years, Douglas...

Barbara K. Mccool

Barbara K. Mccool

Barbara K. McCoolBarbara K. McCool, 79, of Taylor Mill, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. She was an Account Manager with USI Insurance Company in Cincinnati. Barb was a member of Central Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed reading, gardening, traveling, working and serving the church. Her greatest love was her family.Barb is...

David Weitzel, Jr.

David Weitzel, Jr.

David Weitzel, Jr.David B. Weitzel, Jr., 80, of Union, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at his residence.  He was a member of Community of Faith Church in Ft. Wright. Survivors include his close friend, Jo Shade and many other friends.  Graveside service is private and at the convenience of the family.  Interment in Highland Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell.  In...

Lura Aline Beil

Lura Aline Beil

Lura Aline BeilLura “Aline” Beil, 92, of Villa Hills, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016 at Carmel Manor in Ft. Thomas.  She was a Homemaker who loved to sew and was a member of the Baptist faith.Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Earl Beil of Villa Hills; son, James Beil of Villa Hills; daughter, Debbie (Paul) Anderson of...

Rhonda Richardson

Rhonda Richardson

Rhonda RichardsonRhonda Richardson, 68, of Ludlow, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was a Homemaker, who cherished her family, especially her children and grandchildren and treasured every moment with them. She was the most amazing mother, Mawmaw and mother-in-law anyone could ask for. Often, she could be found sitting on the porch admiring the birds that she loved...

Johnny "Dean" Lawson

Johnny "Dean" Lawson

Johnny "Dean" LawsonJohnny “Dean” Lawson, 66, of Corbin, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.  Dean is preceded in death by his brother, Charles Freddy Lawson and sister, Linda Sue Lawson.Survivors include his sons, Jesse Dean Lawson of Erlanger, Chris (Bridget) Kirk of Elsmere; daughters, Jennifer (Robbie) Bishop in Independence; brothers, Joe (Terri)...

Wanda Lee Heath

Wanda Lee Heath

Wanda Lee HeathWanda Heath, 87, of Highland Heights, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.  She was a homemaker who loved taking care of her family and home.  Wanda also loved sewing, painting and crocheting.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Heath (1992).Survivors include her son, Timothy D. Heath of Highland...

Paul R. Redfield

Paul R. Redfield

Paul R. RedfieldPaul R. Redfield, 77, of Ft. Wright, formerly of Ludlow, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at his residence.  He was a retired Auditor for CG&E in Cincinnati.  He was an avid golfer, baseball and softball player, and thoroughbred race fan.  The greatest love and pleasure of his life, however, were his grandchildren.Paul was preceded in death...

Rebecca Schobelock

Rebecca Schobelock

Rebecca SchobelockBecky (Stone) Schobelock, born February 17, 1961 in Kenton County Ky., passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends on March 26, 2021 at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati. The daughter of Paul Wayne Stone and Beulah Mae Jump. Graduate of Holmes High School class of 1979. Becky was fun loving and never met a stranger. She loved life and lived...

Harrison "Kress" Beutel

Harrison "Kress" Beutel

Harrison "Kress" BeutelHarrison “Kress” Beutel, 77, of Erlanger, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at his residence. He retired from the Ford Motor company. Kress was a family man who loved camping and the outdoors, and he was a proud member of the Union Auto Workers.Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Carol Beutel of Erlanger; daughter, Robin...

Lurie Bandy

Lurie Bandy

Lurie BandyLurie Irene Bandy, 90, of Ludlow, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Pristine Senior Living in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church in Ludlow.  Lurie was a God-fearing woman who loved gospel music and her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was an avid doll collector and would frequently...