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 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 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 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 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...

Gertrude BerryGertrude Berry, 93, of Constance,  passed away peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2021 in Verona, KY. She was a proud mother of 11 children. Gertrude was a member of Bromley Christian Church where she dedicated her life to the Lord. She was a member of the Ludlow Senior Center where she was named Ludlow Super Senior Lady of the...

Joan DuncanJoan Tahchawwickah Duncan, 73, of Fairfield, OH, formerly of Bromley, KY, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at her residence.  She was a retired Loan Officer at Huntington Bank and was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church of Bromley.  Joan loved to read, especially outdoors and she loved music, fishing, bingo and dominos.She was preceded in death...

Margaret WeghornMargaret Weghorn, 97, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022, at Highland Springs in Ft. Thomas.  She was a homemaker who dedicated her time as an active volunteer with the VA in Ft. Thomas, where she provided Pet, Music and Speech therapy for the residents as well as organizing all the events and outings.  She also...

Charles FoulksCharles E. Foulks, Sr., 94, of Bromley, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on January 2, 2021. Charlie was in the Navy and served our country during World War II in Okinawa, Japan. He was proud to attend the honor flight with his granddaughter in 2017.  After the war, Charlie became known for his excellent ability...

Bennette CoffeyBennette Estelle Coffey, 70, of Independence, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. She retired from St. Elizabeth Hospital Home Health as a Registered Nurse after 25 years.Bennette is survived by her husband, Robert Lantry of Independence; sons, Rick and Robert Coffey; daughters, Melissa Coffey, Christy Fritts and Tammy Coffey; father, Charles Bowman;...

Benjamin RobertsBenjamin J. Roberts, 94, of Bromley, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at the VA Hospital Hospice in Cincinnati.  He was a retired Railway Mail Clerk from the U.S. Postal Service for which he is in the Smithsonian Institute. Ben served our country in the U.S. Army during WWII.  He was a member of Immanuel United Church of...

John Paul WaclawikJohn Paul Waclawik, 86, of Ft. Wright, formerly of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.He was a retired School Administrator for the Cincinnati Public School System.  John served our country in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.  He was an active member of...

Catherine FarisCatherine Faris, 97, of Cincinnati, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 at Hillebrand Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Cincinnati. She was the middle child of eleven children, helping to care for her younger siblings.  She became a Teacher and Assistant Principal from the North West School District in Cincinnati and was fondly remembered by her many students. Catherine...

Hugh WhitakerHugh "Whit" Whitaker was born on October 7, 1929 in Hamilton, OH to Walter E. and Edna Anna Snyder Whitaker. He was the youngest of 8 children. Whit graduated from Holmes High School in 1947 and attended Chase College. On June 16, 2017 he celebrated 62 years of marriage to his beloved wife, Mary Alice DiBo Whitaker. They raised...

Claude M. FugateClaude M. Fugate, 72, of Ludlow, passed away on July 4, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood.  He was a retired Tire Repair Man in the Vehicle Maintenance Department for the U.S. Postal Service.  Claude served our country for 8 years in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam Era and was awarded the Purple Heart.  He was...

Donna G. KarnesDonna G. Karnes, 69, of Ludlow, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at her residence.  She was a retired legal secretary with Mapother & Mapother.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Ludlow, the Civil Air Patrol, Ludlow Fire Ladies Auxiliary and was a Kentucky Colonel.Survivors include her loving husband, Clarence Karnes of Ludlow; daughters,...

Nancy DanielNancy Rae Daniel, 70, of Ludlow, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Covington.  She was a front desk attendant at Ludlow Bromley Swim Club.  Nancy was full of life and every child in Ludlow called her Nana.  She loved painting ceramics for which she received many awards.  She also loved jewelry, decorating for...

Sally GlocknerSally A. Glockner (nee Kalb), 78, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood surrounded by her loving family.Sally was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver.  She spent her life caring for her family whom she considered a gift and a blessing. Sally was a long-time member of Mother...

June KimmerleJune Kimmerle, 95, of Edgewood, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Boone Springs Care Center. She was a member of the Kentucky Rovers and Edgewood Square Dance Club.Survivors include her loving daughters, Jo Ann (Michael) Cobb of Union, Joyce (Douglas) Rolfsen og Tazwell, TN; 4 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack...

Charles R. MargolenCharles Reeves Margolen, 26, of Ludlow, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He graduated with honors from Northern Kentucky University, where he was a Pike Brother, and then he became a CPA for RSM US accounting firm in Cincinnati. Charles relished playing soccer for Dixie Heights High School and club soccer. He loved...