OBITUARIES
Kentucky Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Erlanger, Hebron and Ludlow Kentucky area
Barbara D. Staubach
Dec 23, 2023
Barbara D. (Cook) Staubach, 76, of Fort Mitchell passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood.
Barbara was born on January 20, 1947, in Covington, Kentucky to Clarence and Wilma (Sharr) Cook. She was a bookkeeper for most of her career, also spending time driving a truck and dealing cards in Las Vegas.
She was...
Alma Gay Freimuth
Dec 23, 2023
Alma Gay Freimuth, 74, of Bellevue, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. She was a retired medical transcriptionist for Health Alliance at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Alma was an avid reader and loved trying new recipes.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Audrey Abney Adams.
Survivors include her...
Melissa Sue Dixon
Dec 19, 2023
Melissa Sue Dixon, 45, of Erlanger passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Florence.
Melissa was born on December 13, 1978, in Fort Thomas, Kentucky to Russell and Brenda (Edington) Dixon. She was a Service Manager for an auto repair shop. Melissa loved to sing Karaoke and loved animals of all kinds.
She was preceded...
Ronald J. Cordle
Dec 15, 2023
Ronald J. Cordle, 61, of Burlington passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Ron was born on January 20, 1962, in Covington, Kentucky to Frank E. Cordle Sr. and Blanche Leona (Hines) Cordle. He had a 42-year career driving a Concrete Mixer Truck.
Ron enjoyed hunting and fishing and being outdoors....
Robert "Bob" Matheny, Jr.
Dec 14, 2023
Robert Anderson “Bob” Matheny, Jr., 92 of Burlington, Kentucky passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.
Bob was born on March 31, 1931, in Harlan, Kentucky to Reverend Robert A. Matheny, Sr. and Gertrude Smeltzer Matheny. He was a retired Race Track Photographer, and he owned Ramar Photos. Bob was retired as the...
Joyce Jennings
Dec 14, 2023
Joyce A. (Staudenmaier) Jennings, 77, of Fort Wright passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023.
Joyce was born on April 11, 1946, in Covington, Kentucky to Howard and Marie (Turner) Staudenmaier. She was a retired high school secretary for Ludlow High School; a member of First Church of Christ, Burlington and she loved her Bassett hounds and enjoyed antiquing.
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Phyllis Ann Rigney
Dec 13, 2023
Phyllis Ann Rigney – affectionately known as Mom, Grandma, and Gee Gee – was born on January 24, 1939, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Covington, KY. She was the middle child of the late Francis and Elizabeth (Tretter) Clingner. She attended Holy Cross High School and as a child and young adult; she loved drawing and joyous bike rides with...
Laura Maples
Dec 13, 2023
Laura Madge Maples, 68 of Villa Hills, passed away, Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at her residence. She was a retired Pharmacist with Nie’s Pharmacy, Thriftway, Rite Aid and Remke Biggs.
Laura participated in the founding and ongoing operation of the Kenton Paw Park at Pioneer Park in Covington, Kentucky, and was also involved in Puppy Tails-a program at the...
Milton L. McCracken, Jr.
Dec 10, 2023
Milton L. McCracken, Jr., of Erlanger, went to his heavenly home on December 10, 2023.
He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Irene Harris McCracken; his beloved daughters Jo McCracken and Karen (Chris) McCracken Delaney; and three grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, M. Luther and Edna Ratcliff McCracken.
Milton was dedicated to his...
Robert Herrington
Dec 2, 2023
Robert Earl Herrington, 82, of Ludlow passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, in Sarasota, Florida.
Robert was born on July 26, 1941, in Florence, Kentucky to Edgar and Georgia (Gross) Herrington. He was a retired service technician for Sears Roebuck & Co., Florence; a longtime member of the former Constance Christian Church and he enjoyed golfing.
Robert was preceded in death by...
Dorothy "Dot" Escue
Dec 2, 2023
Dot Escue 95, of Keller, Texas went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 2, 2023. She was born in Hamlin, West Virginia. She was a resident of Hebron, KY for nearly forty years. She was married for fifty-five years to Fray Escue who predeceased her.
She loved spending time with her family, playing bridge and tennis.
She...
Mary Westerman
Dec 2, 2023
Mary Frances Westerman, 98, originally of Louisville, Kentucky, died Saturday, December 2, 2023. She was married for sixty years to the love of her life, Charles B. Westerman, who predeceased her. She retired from teaching in the Jefferson County Public Schools after 28 years. She had been a resident of Madonna Manor in Villa Hills, Kentucky, for twelve years.
She...
Donald M. Buck
Nov 27, 2023
Donald M. Buck, 89, of Covington, passed away, Monday, November 27, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.
He was a Korean Army Veteran and a retired draftsman with Cooper Industries. Donald enjoyed working with stained glass and fixing things. He also enjoyed bicycling and walking his dogs.
Donald was preceded in death by his loving wife, Stella...
Gary McKenzie
Nov 15, 2023
Gary Lynn McKenzie, 66, of Villa Hills, formerly of Ludlow, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
Gary was born on May 19, 1957, in Covington, Kentucky to Alfred and Carole Rae (Brown) McKenzie. He was a retired Training Manager for Zwicker & Associates of Hebron and enjoyed golfing at Devou Park and spending time with his family and friends....
Mark C. Hempfling
Nov 3, 2023
Mark Charles Hempfling, 69, of Hebron passed away Friday, November 3, 2023.
Mark was born July 13, 1954, in Covington, Kentucky to Charles F. and Almeda Doris (McCain) Hempfling.
He was an orchardist on the family farm, Valley Orchards, for most of his life. He and his wife, Marcia, owned and operated numerous greenhouses and were well known...
Kevin A. Mertes
Oct 30, 2023
Kevin Arthur Mertes, 59, of Villa Hills, passed away at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood, Kentucky on Monday, October 30, 2023, following a brief illness.
Kevin was born on August 24, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois to William and Louise (Ziegler) Mertes. He was a flooring technician for Huff Flooring of Hebron. Kevin served in the U.S. Army and enjoyed motorcycles,...
Paula J. Chalfant
Oct 26, 2023
Paula Jean (Seibert) Chalfant, 61, of Villa Hills, formerly of Ludlow, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, at her home.
Paula was born on September 25, 1962, in Covington, Kentucky to Paul D. Sr. and Carolyn (Bruck) Seibert.
A Logistics Specialist and dedicated employee of the Hub Group, she was a longtime member of Gracepoint Community Church of...
Stephen E. Stamates
Oct 24, 2023
Stephen E. Stamates, 72, of Florence and Buffalo, New York died on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Stephen was born on September 27, 1951, in Buffalo, New York to Eugene George and Maryann F. (Koscielniak) Stamates. He was an AGV Tender for the Ford Motor Stamping Plant, Woodlawn, NY, retiring after 33 years of service.
He...
Ernie Lee Lainhart
Oct 10, 2023
Ernie Lee Lainhart, 68, was born May 18, 1955, in Boone County, Kentucky to Hubert and Nannie Pearson Lainhart and died October 10, 2023, at his home in Elsmere, Kentucky.
Ernie is survived by his life partner, soul mate, and best friend of 36 years, Kim Doss, their two dogs, Maybelle and Bailey, his brother, Odis (Rojene) Lainhart, Kim’s mom,...
Michael Tolle, Sr.
Oct 8, 2023
Michael G. Tolle, Sr., 71, of Covington passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.
Michael was born on September 16, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio to William H. and Alma J. (Gailey) Tolle. He was the retired owner of Tri-State Roadside Services and a member of Latonia Christian Church, Latonia.
Michael was preceded...
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