OBITUARIES

Kentucky Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Erlanger, Hebron and Ludlow Kentucky area

Edward E. "Butch" Fightmaster

Edward E. "Butch" Fightmaster

Aug 1, 2017

Edward E. “Butch” Fightmaster, Jr., 69, of Florence, passed away Tuesday August 1, 2017 at Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Elsmere. He was a retired dishwasher for Frisch’s Big Boy Restaurant, Florence and was an avid Bengals, Reds and UC sports fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward E.  Fightmaster, Sr....

Betty Dusing

Betty Dusing

Jul 25, 2017

Betty Dusing, 95, born in Brooklyn, New York, came to Cincinnati, Ohio in 1930, attended St. William Elementary, and graduated from Seton High School, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017.

She was a member of St. Henry Church and the Altar Society since 1952, Prime Time Seniors, Railway Business Women’s Association since 1943 and...

Victor Pence

Victor Pence

Jul 24, 2017

Victor Joseph Pence, 74, of Florence, formerly of Ludlow and West Covington, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 24, 2017. He enjoyed music, coin collecting and movies.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances (Havens) and Cecil Pence, Sr.; brothers, Jean Pence, Cecil Pence, Marvin Pence and Gerald Pence; and sister in...

Kristen Ellis

Kristen Ellis

Jul 21, 2017

Kristen Nicole Ellis, 39 of Norwood, Ohio, formerly of Hebron, Kentucky, passed away peacefully following surgery on July 21, 2017.

Kristen was born May 27, 1978 at Good Samaritan Hospital to her loving parents, Mary Hunter Ellis and Dennis Ray Ellis of Hebron, Kentucky. She was born with Spina Bifida and faced several years...

Bernard "Bernie" Moore

Bernard "Bernie" Moore

Jul 10, 2017

Bernard L. “Bernie” Moore, U.S. Navy Retired, 75, of Burlington passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at his home.

Having served his country for 25 years, he was a retired Chief Petty Officer for the U.S. Navy and a Vietnam War veteran. Bernie enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and cooking.

He...

June Dotson

June Dotson

Jul 10, 2017

June Jeanette Walton Dotson, 62, of Hebron, passed away at her home after a short bout with cancer on Monday July 10, 2017. She was a retired machinist after 29 years with Atkins and Pearce Corporation in Covington.

June was preceded in death by her mother, May Blake Walton Verkamp; father, John Walton; stepfather...

Georgia Hopkins

Georgia Hopkins

Jul 9, 2017

Georgia Ann Hopkins, 70, of Hebron, died Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Heartland Hospice Arden Courts of Anderson in Cincinnati.

Georgia was a retired school bus driver for over 30 years for Boone County Schools. She loved being with her grandchildren and enjoyed working on the farm.

Georgia was preceded...

Ronald Schilling

Ronald Schilling

Jul 6, 2017

Ronald P. Schilling, 89, died on July 6, 2017 at his home in Chuluota, Florida. Mr. Schilling was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Chaney Schilling and his brother, Jack Schilling. He leaves his daughter, Joan Schilling Harley, Chuluota, Florida, his son, Philip Ronald Schilling, Rochester, Minnesota, along with four grandchildren: Kelly Harley, Trent Harley, Abby Harley,...

Mary Rae Roberts

Mary Rae Roberts

Jul 3, 2017

Mary Rae “Mickey” Wallace Roberts, 89, of Erlanger died peacefully, Monday, July 3, 2017 surrounded by her family.

Born July 31, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio to William and Cecil Mallin Wallace, Grandma Mickey was a patient, kind and caring woman to all who knew her. Some of her favorite times were shared with her...

Natalie Singleton, PsyD ABD-LPCA

Natalie Singleton, PsyD ABD-LPCA

Jul 1, 2017

Natalie Marie Miller Singleton, PsyD ABD-LPCA, 39, of Villa Hills, passed away at her home Saturday, July 1, 2017.

Natalie was licensed clinical psychologist with her own practice.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Jo Anne "Joanie" Kruempelman Miller in 2013.

Survivors include her...

Tonia Gaffey

Tonia Gaffey

Jul 1, 2017

Tonia Renee Feldhaus Gaffey, 46, of Erlanger passed away Saturday July 1, 2017 at her residence.

She was a former waitress for Frisch’s Big Boy Restaurant, Erlanger, graduate of Conner High School and a member of Bullittsville Christian Church, Burlington.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Chuck Gaffey...

Alfred McWethy

Alfred McWethy

Jun 28, 2017

Alfred E. McWethy “The Old Duck Hunter”, 88, of Petersburg passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Florence. He retired after more than 40 years of service from the Seagrams Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

Al was a graduate of Hebron High School, founding member of the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Dept.,  longtime...

Rev. Thomas Moore

Rev. Thomas Moore

Jun 26, 2017

Rev. Thomas Isaac Moore, 89, of Bromley and longtime member of Pleasant View Baptist Church and School for 39 years went to meet his Lord and Savior at 7:21 a.m. on Monday, June 26, 2017.

He loved and served his Lord and loved his country and served his country during World War II in...

Ralph Houp

Ralph Houp

Jun 19, 2017

Ralph Houp, 84, of Fort Wright passed away Monday evening, June 19, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.

He was a retired Installer for Cincinnati Bell and a United States Air Force veteran of the Korean War.  Ralph was a member of First Baptist Church, Ludlow, the Telephone Pioneer Club, Colonel Clay F &...

Bill Appleby

Bill Appleby

Jun 19, 2017

Bill E. Appleby, 69, of Hebron, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017, in Edgewood.

He was a member of the Christian Church and served as President of the International Association of Emergency Management.  He also served Boone County as an Emergency Mangement Director.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jeanne Sorritelli

Jeanne Sorritelli

Jun 17, 2017

Jeanne Marie Wilson Sorritelli, 56, of Elsmere passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the A. B. Chandler University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington.

She was a daycare provider, she loved camping, her animals and she was an artist. Jeanne loved her Alma mater, Erlanger Lloyd High School and her alumni friends.

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Susan Bruegge

Susan Bruegge

Jun 11, 2017

Susan M. Bruegge, 59, of Burlington, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Elsmere. She was an assembler at the Redwood School and Rehabilitation Center, Fort Mitchell and a longtime member of St. Henry Church, Elsmere.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Bernard and Dorothy Arens Bruegge. ...

Judith "Judy" Dozier

Judith "Judy" Dozier

Jun 10, 2017

Judith ‘Judy’ Pease Dozier went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 10, 2017.

She served the Lord as church pianist and organist for many years.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Rev. Wayne Dozier; her children, Marcy (Mike) Whitson and Bryan (Jennifer) Dozier; six grandchildren;...

Barbara Brinkman

Barbara Brinkman

Jun 9, 2017

Barbara Angeline (Logsdon) Brinkman, 78, of Fort Mitchell, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017 at her home.

She is preceded in death by her husband, G. Barry Brinkman; and mother, Alyce Layton.

Barbara is survived by her children, Sandra (Jim) Stevison, Cynthia Brinkman, Forrest Logsdon and John Brinkman; three...

Garry Fugate

Garry Fugate

Jun 8, 2017

Garry William Fugate, age 46, of Fort Mitchell, passed away June 8, 2017.

He loved spending time with his family! He was very proud of his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing with his wife and friends. He also loved to hunt.

Garry was preceded in...