Obituaries

Kim J. Kroger

Kim J. Kroger

Kim J. KrogerKim Judith Kroger, 59, of Ludlow, passed away onThursday, July 28, 2016 at her home in Ludlow. Kim was a devoted mother, grandmother, and had a loving and helping heart for everyone she met. While Kim's seven children were the ultimate focus and joy of her life,Kim also enjoyedto cook, garden, craft and to volunteer in her community.Always...

Thomas Blakely, Sr.

Thomas Blakely, Sr.

Thomas Blakely, Sr.Thomas E. Blakely, Sr., 84, of Ft. Mitchell, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  He was the owner and operator of T.E. Blakely and Son safe and vault inspection company.  He was a member of the Covington Lions Club, American Legion, and Disabled American Vets.  Tom was also a Kentucky Colonel...

Esther Mahorney

Esther Mahorney

Esther MahorneyEsther Mahorney, 88, of Ludlow, passed away on Wednesday, May 03, 2017 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Ludlow, Ladies Auxiliary, Kelly Furnish VFW and YMCA Mermaid.  Esther loved playing volleyball, tennis and quilting.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Mahorney (2015).Survivors include her sons, Larry (Sheryl) Mahorney...

Ramona Stith

Ramona Stith

Ramona StithRamona “Mona” Stith, 77, of Walton, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  She was a retired Secretary from the Cancer Center in Edgewood.  Mona was a member of Sts. Boniface and James Church in Ludlow and a longtime member of the Rosie Reds.She is preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and...

Eileen Smith

Eileen Smith

Eileen SmithEileen Smith, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at St. Elizabeth in Edgewood, KY. She was a graphic artist for various companies in Cincinnati including freelancing. Eileen was a member of Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington where she volunteered for many years. She also enjoyed the fine arts especially painting.Eileen is preceded in death...

Jean R. Chestnut

Jean R. Chestnut

Jean R. ChestnutJean R. Chestnut, 94, of Burlington, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Boonespring in Union. Jean graduated as Valedictorian from Dixie Heights High School in 1945. She was a legal Secretary with Wood, Herron, and Evans law firm, where she retired after thirty years. Prior to working at the law firm, she was a secretary for...

James J. Earl

James J. Earl

James J. EarlJames J. Earl of West Covington, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Covington. He was retired in 1987 as a Head Produce Manager for the Kroger Company. James served our country during World War II in the United States Navy. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ludlow and...

Margaret Horton

Margaret Horton

Margaret HortonMargaret M. Horton, 90 of Hebron, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Elmcroft in Florence.  Margaret was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church.  She was a devoted housewife caring for her family.  Margaret was an avid reader and loved to spend her time shopping.  She also volunteered at St. Elizabeth Hospital and Be Concerned.Margaret is preceded...

Christopher James Otis

Christopher James Otis

Christopher James OtisChristopher James Otis, 28, of Park Hills, passed away on Friday, September 09, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Covington.  He was a server with Cloud 9 Restaurant in Cincinnati. Chris was a member of Sts. Boniface and James Church Ludlow.  He was a national champion with the intramural flag football team at the University of Kentucky. Chris...

Dustin Spencer

Dustin Spencer

Dustin SpencerDustin Mathew Spencer, 40, of Erlanger, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022.  He was a local and regional truck driver. Dustin was extremely social and loved spending time with his friends. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle, shooting pool, taking care of his two snakes and enjoyed listening to music.He was preceded in death by his twin daughters,...

Nicholas E. Ivey

Nicholas E. Ivey

Nicholas E. IveyNicholas Eddison “Nick” Ivey, 47, of Hebron, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.  He was a retired Collection Specialist for 5/3 Bank.  Nick loved watching movies, reading, doing crossword puzzles and communicating with many friends around the world through Facebook.  He had been in the Rho Chapter of Alpha Delta Gamma...

Anna Dwyer

Anna Dwyer

Anna DwyerAnna W. Dwyer, 89, of Covington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at her residence, surrounded by her family.  She retired as an Operator from Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company.  Anna was a member of the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington since the 1950’s.  She loved doing puzzles, Macramé, sewing, quilting and gardening.Anna was preceded in...

Barbara Toelke

Barbara Toelke

Barbara ToelkeBarbara K. “Babs” Toelke, 84, of Crestview Hills, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at St. Elizabeth in Williamstown. She was a member of St. Pius X Church in Edgewood and was a retired Real Estate Agent with Huff Realtors.  She loved to garden, play tennis and cards.  She was an avid shopper and enjoyed traveling.  Her favorite,...

Larry Sandusky

Larry Sandusky

Larry SanduskyLarry Sandusky, 64, of Hebron, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at his residence.  Larry was a heavy equipment operator and 26-year member of Union Local 18. Larry was always on the move. He loved to fish and be outside and was a 16-year member of Moonlight Hunting and Fishing.Survivors include his fiancée, Teresa Riddle of Hebron; son,...

Elmer A Cook, Jr.

Elmer A Cook, Jr.

Elmer A Cook, Jr.Elmer A Cook, Jr., 83, of Sadieville, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his residence.  Elmer was a retired Machinist with R. A. Jones.  He served our country in the U.S. Navy on the USS Sickell. Elmer was a member of Salem United Methodist Church.  He loved the outdoors, especially boating, fishing and swimming.  He...

Jacob N. Margolen

Jacob N. Margolen

Jacob N. MargolenJacob N. Margolen, 67, of Ludlow, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at his residence. Jake was the owner of Herm’s Grocery Store in Ludlow. He took over the business after the sudden death of his father, Herm Margolen.  Herm’s Grocery was known for its excellent meat and friendly neighborhood service. Jake dedicated his life to his...

Vera Willoughby

Vera Willoughby

Vera WilloughbyVera Elaine Willoughby, 80, of Walton, passed away July 24, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  Born as Vera Elaine Lapp to Vera Christine and Milton Lapp on March 28, 1939, she was a retiree from St. Elizabeth Medical Center after a thirty-year career.Elaine was predeceased by her parents, a son, Charles “Buddy” Schulker, a daughter, Terri Lynn,...

Tammy Stapleton

Tammy Stapleton

Tammy StapletonTammy Coffey Stapleton, 43, of Covington, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at her residence.  She was a member of Crossroads Church in Florence. Her life revolved around her grand babies and niece.Survivors include her sons, Dustin Brewer of Ludlow, Tristan Kavanaugh of Florence, Michael Batton of Florence; daughter, Dawn Batton of Ludlow; brothers, Richard Coffey of Williamsburg,...

Margaret Dietz

Margaret Dietz

Margaret DietzMargaret M. Dietz, 91, of Florence, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Florence Park Care Center in Florence.  She was a Retired Register Nurse for Booth Memorial Hospital. Margaret retired to become a homemaker and to help with her husband’s business.  She loved caring for her family and grandson.  Margaret was also an avid gardener.She is preceded in...

Shawn Johnson

Shawn Johnson

Shawn JohnsonShawn Johnson, 49, of Ludlow, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Covington. He was a manager at Fidelity Investments. Shawn was a member of First Baptist Church in Ludlow.  He loved sports and spent a lot of his time as a football coach for Ludlow Youth Football as well as a baseball and fast...