Kentucky Obituaries

Oct 21, 2015

Samuel David Johnson, 56, of Burlington passed away Wednesday morning, October 21, 2015. He was disabled. David was a member of the Gethsemane United Methodist Church, Burlington. He enjoyed horses and being outside, whether it be mowing the lawn or just enjoying the outdoors. Surviving is his mother, Dora Lee Lainhart Johnson of Burlington; his father, Samuel Delbert Johnson of...

Oct 18, 2015

Gary W. Sanders, 63, of Covington, died Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Providence Pavilion. Gary enjoyed listening to the Beatles and watching Star Trek. He is survived by his brother, Frank Sanders of Covington; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Georgia Moyle Sanders. Private services to be held at the convenience...

Oct 7, 2015

Thomas “Tommy” A. Zwick, 24, of Ludlow, died Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Providence Pavilion. He loved music and animals. Survivors include parents, Victor and Kathy Robinson Zwick of Ludlow; brother, Joshua Zwick of Ludlow; sisters, Sara Zwick of Ludlow and Tori (Kristen) Withrow of Herrin, Illinois; maternal grandparents, William B. (Betty) Robinson of California, Kentucky and Sharon (Bill) Blasingame...

Sep 26, 2015

Margaret Ann “Margie” Jones Hubbard, 73, of Florence, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a retired legal secretary for the law office of Stanley L. Claybon, Cincinnati. A Dayton, Kentucky High School graduate, Class of ’59, Margie enjoyed the casinos and was an avid Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Reds fan....

Sep 15, 2015

Paula R. Bradford Knipp, 50, of Florence, died Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Florence. Paula attended Cross and Crown Community Church and was a manager for the Flying J restaurant for eight years from which she retired. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Shirley Dunagin Bradford; son, Joseph Parrett; brother, Billy Bradford; and...

Sep 14, 2015

Ruth Branham Davenport, 77, of Hebron passed away at her home on Monday, September 14, 2015. She was a homemaker and a longtime member of Bullittsville Christian Church. She was preceded in death by a son, Eugene Wayne Davenport in 1975; her parents, Sidney and Cora Thomas Branham; and brothers, Memory Branham, Gideon Branham and Tipton Branham. Survivors include her...

Sep 10, 2015

Karen Davis Silvati, 52, of Burlington, died Thursday, September 10, 2015 at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. She was a retired HR Assistant for the Kenton County Airport Board. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Dan and Maryanne Irwin Davis. Survivors include, husband, Robert Silvati; daughter, Emily Silvati; stepson, Eric Silvati of Columbus,...

Sep 8, 2015

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James Joel Kobach, 80, of Union, died Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Cold Spring Transitional Care. He was born September 30, 1934 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to the late Joseph and Eleanor Schuwaller Kobach. Jim was a member of St. Paul Parish in Florence. He was a graduate of...

Sep 8, 2015

Mary Margaret Knecht Lay, 85, passed away Tuesday, September 08, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Clara Zuborg Knecht. Mary worked at 5th Street Frisch's while she raised her boys and then she went on to retire from Cincinnati Bell. She was a member of Mother of God Church in Covington. The youngest of 10 siblings,...

Sep 7, 2015

Mary C. Boemker Timmers, 90, of Fort Wright, formerly of Lakeside Park, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 7, 2015 at her home. She was a homemaker, member of St. Henry Church, Elsmere and she enjoyed reading and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Timmers in 1998; a son, Thomas Timmers and son in law, Alfred...

Aug 19, 2015

James Nathan Partin, 78, of Ludlow passed away Wednesday evening, August 19, 2015, at his home. He retired in 2002 from NuTone, Inc. of Cincinnati after 36 years of service. A member of the U.A.W., he enjoyed gardening and woodworking. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Jean Roark Partin on December 18, 2014 and his parents, James...

Aug 16, 2015

Raymond Anthony Hagar, 50, of Ludlow passed away Sunday morning, August 16, 2015. Ray was a factory worker for CR Brands of Ludlow, a member of Grace Pointe Community Church of the Nazarene, Erlanger and he loved to play cards, especially Euchre. He was preceded in death by his mom, JoAnn Arns Hagar in 1970; and his father, Clifford R....

Aug 14, 2015

Linda Carol Deaton Grisham, 55, of Cincinnati, formerly of Alexandria, died Friday, August 14, 2015 at Hospice of Cincinnati. Linda was a Deli Clerk at Krogers and a member of Flagg Springs Baptist Church. Surviving is husband, David Alan Grisham; daughters, Ashley (Mike) Lusenhop and Haley Grisham, both of Cincinnati; father, James Robert Deaton of Alexandria; sister, Tammy (Jim) Simon...

Aug 11, 2015

Vincent Joseph “Joe” Sorg Jr., 80, of Edgewood, died Tuesday August 11, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Joe was a retired community and social planner with United Way in Cincinnati, a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran and a member of St. Pius X Church in Egdewood. He was also an avid sports fan and an amateur videographer. Survivors include wife, Phyllis...

Aug 9, 2015

Ellen Frances McConnell, 89, of Hebron, Kentucky passed away on August 9 at the Baptist Convalescent Center, Newport, Kentucky. She retired from R.L. Polk Company. Her husband, James F. McConnell, preceded her in death in 1997. She is survived by her children: Sandra (Tom) Baker, Marylin (Alvis) Sutton and Donna (Jerry) Bussard and brother, Kenny Osborn. She is also survived...

Aug 5, 2015

Michael C. Ficke, Sr., 62, of Villa Hills, died Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Christ Hospital, Cincinnati. Michael retired as a Production Supervisor with Jim Beam Distilleries after 42 years of service. He was a member of the Erlanger Historical Society. He enjoyed outdoor activities, golfing and liked watching UC Bearcats Basketball and the Cincinnati Reds. He was preceded in...

Aug 1, 2015

Alfred R. Van Dyne, 63, of Florence died Saturday, August 1, 2015 at his home. Al was born in Wooster, Ohio on September 1, 1951 to the late Alfred R. Van Dyne Sr. and Mary Henderson Van Dyne. He was the owner/operator of Gold Key Transportation. Surviving is his wife, Joan Timmers Van Dyne and daughter, Rebecca Van Dyne of...

Aug 1, 2015

Ersel Berry, 73, of Erlanger, formerly of Hebron, died Saturday, August 1, 2015 at the Coldspring Transitional Care Center, Cold Spring. He was a retired Steel Worker for Ryerson Steel of Cincinnati and a member of Sand Run Baptist Church. He enjoyed his outdoor activities, the U.K. Wildcats, Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals. Survivors include Una Berry; daughter, Ersela Windings...

Jul 31, 2015

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April 24, 2015 - July 31, 2015

Lincoln Ryan James McIlvain, 3 ½ month old son of Jayne Carol Wardell and Christopher Matthew McIlvain, Sr. of Covington passed away at his home on Friday, July 31, 2015. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Betty Jean McIlvain in 2008; and maternal...

Jul 29, 2015

Nancy Augsdorfer, 79, of Baton Rouge, formerly of Erlanger, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at her home. She was born in Passaic, New Jersey on June 7, 1936 to the late James and Helen Bierne Gilchrist. Nancy was an elementary school teacher for the Passaic County Public Schools, being a graduate of Caldwell College, a member of St. Barbara Catholic...