Janie KarausJanie A. Karaus, 66, of Latonia, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  She was a retired Plant Technician with Plant Trolley in Cincinnati.  Janie enjoyed crafts, hiking, gardening, crocheting, line dancing to country music, and loved her two dogs, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren.Survivors include her...

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...

Sheila LyonSheila Lyon, 56, of Ludlow, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  She loved spending time with her family, playing Euchre and was always the life of the party. Sheila is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Dungan and Shirley Ross and son, Bobby Ross.Survivors include her boyfriend of 21 years, Kenny...

Bill ClaytonBill Clayton, 83, of Burlington, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at his residence.  He was a retired warehouse manager for Siemens.  Bill was a charter member of Hebron Baptist Church where he was a Deacon Emeritus. He loved spending time with his family.  Bill, also, enjoyed gardening, fishing and cheering for the University of Kentucky.He is preceded in...

Mark M JonesMark M. Jones, 51, of Covington, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  Mark loved fishing, music and shows on METV.  Survivors include his loving wife, Fran Jones of Covington; son, Matthew Jones of Carrollton; daughter, Trista Jones of Carrollton; sisters, Caley Carpenter of Ludlow, Yevanna Foley of Dry Ridge, Tonya Courtney...

Linda EstermanLinda D. Esterman, 66, of Hooven, OH, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at her residence in the arms of her loving husband.  She worked in the community of Lower Price Hill for 25 years with St. Michael’s Church/Center in Cincinnati. Linda’s calling in life was helping people in need.   Survivors include her devoted husband of 49 years,...

Trella Juanita LandrumTrella Juanita Landrum, 95, of Clayton, North Carolina, formally of Ludlow, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Meadowview Assisted Living in Smithfield, N.C. She was a Retired Manager with Frisch’s Restaurant.Committal Service will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 10:00AM in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Erlanger.

Oralean StephensOralean Stephens, 81, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a retired Housekeeper for Madonna Manor in Villa Hills.  Oralean was a member of Linwood Faith Tabernacle Church in Cincinnati. She enjoyed word puzzles, reading the Bible and cooking. Oralean was a good musician and singer, who passed her...

Dolores JettDolores Jett, 83, of Crestview Hills, formerly of Ludlow, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at her residence.  She was a homemaker who used to work at the Flower Basket in Ludlow.  Dolores was a member of Ludlow Baptist Church.  She loved to cook, do crafts, painting, fishing in Florida, the beach, and boating.Dolores was preceded in death...

William TerryWilliam E. Terry, 71, of Fort Mitchell, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elsmere. He was a retired material handler in the distribution center for The Gap. William loved watching sports and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents Dorothy and Rasewell Terry. Survivors include his...

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...

James DrahmanJames Drahman, 56, of Independence, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at his residence.  He loved and was dedicated to his church, Pentecostal Holiness House of Deliverance Church in Newport.  James was a great husband, father and grandfather. He was his family’s hero!  With his great faith, James kept a positive attitude throughout his life and knew that...

Jenny KallmeyerJenny Kallmeyer, 67, of Villa Hills, passed away on Tuesday May 9, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  Jenny grew up on a farm in Falmouth and was a teacher for over 20 years with the Kenton County School system.  She loved gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family, especially her children.  Jenny also loved reading and...

Terry LinvilleTerry Linville, 64, of Covington, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Cincinnati Veterans Hospital. He worked in Hospitality at Holiday Inn.  Terry served our country in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War.  He was a member of St. Augustine Church in Covington.  He loved fishing, clogging and line dancing and he especially loved his family.  He...

Sheila NorthSheila D. North, 69, of Ludlow, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at her residence.  She was a Social Worker for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Sheila loved watching classic movies and reading quotes from the Bible.She is preceded in death by her father, Albert Mullins.Survivors include her son, Joseph North of Ludlow; daughter, Karen Love of Florence; mother,...

Norene SouderNorene Patricia Souder, 77, of Constance, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. She was a homemaker who loved gardening, reading and especially her children and grandchildren.  Norene was a member of Constance Christian Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Souder in 2013 and brother, Frank Joseph.Survivors include her son,...

John ArpJohn Arp, 73, of Burlington, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. He was a Vietnam Veteran and was awarded the “Silver Star” for his military service.  John was a pipefitter and a member of the Local #392 Pipefitter’s Union.  He retired from General Electric Aviation after working there for 27 years.  John was also a Mason and...

Nancy CovingtonNancy Lynn Covington, 71, of Cincinnati, passed away onTuesday, September 19, 2017 at University Hospital in Cincinnati.  She was a retired Social Worker for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.Nancy is survived by her sons, Greg and Mark Purvis and daughters, Renee Nelson and Leilana Hawn-Colvin.Family and friends are invited to a celebration of her life onSunday, September 24, 2017 from...

Mary Jane BertkeMary “Jane” Bertke, 92, of Ft. Mitchell, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  She was a homemaker and member of Blessed Sacrament Church in Ft. Mitchell and Summit Hills Country Club in Edgewood. Jane was a Charlie’s Angel volunteer at St. Charles Care Center in Ft. Wright.  She loved bowling and...

Loretta EhretLoretta Wilma Eldred Ehret, 95, of Ft Wright, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at VillaSpring of Erlanger.She was preceded in death by her parents: Effie (Heath) Hearn and Joseph Hearn; husbands, Stanley Eldred, killed in WWII, and William R. Ehret; step-son, Barry Ehret;step-daughter, Barbara Murphy and niece, Teena Watkins.Survivors include her step-daughter, Grace Ann Waddle of Park...