OBITUARIES
Kentucky Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Erlanger, Hebron and Ludlow Kentucky area
Sandra Koching
Feb 21, 2023
Sandra Jean (Burns) Koching, 70, of Burlngton, formerly of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
Sandra was born on March 20, 1952 in Petersburg, Kentucky to Edwin and Harriett (Jarboe) Burns. She was a member of Petersburg Baptist Church and had formerly volunteered for the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department.
Sandra was preceded in death by her...
Marsha Reeves
Feb 19, 2023
Marsha Lou Reeves, 72, of Florence passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.
Marsha was born on January 8, 1951 in Covington, Kentucky to Wandall and Mallie Faye “Tootsie” (Combs) Reeves. She worked her entire career of more than 47 years at Western Southern Life Insurance Company, Cincinnati; was a lifelong member of...
Joan Stewart
Feb 19, 2023
Joan M. Stewart, 92, of Covington, passed away, Sunday, February 19, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.
She was a homemaker, and her memberships included St. Augustine Church, St. Monica of St. Augustine, Pathfinders of St. Augustine and Hilltoppers of Fort Wright. Joan enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially in her later years with her...
Kathleen Utz
Feb 18, 2023
Kathleen Utz, 85, of Petersburg, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023. She was a lifelong member of Hebron Lutheran Church in Hebron and a graduate of Boone County High School.
Kathleen was a homemaker and enjoyed family and friends, quilting, sewing, painting, and traveling.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Roy Utz; parents, Henry...
Nella Porter
Feb 17, 2023
Nella Jean Porter, 90, of Florence, formerly of Lakeside Park, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.
She was a member of the First Christian Church in Covington and worked in the insurance billing department for Dr. John Cassidy in Covington before she retired. Nella enjoyed reading, crocheting, and spending quality time with her family.
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Karen Mahan
Feb 9, 2023
Karen Mahan, 70, of Erlanger, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood.
She was a member of St. Henry Church in Elsmere. Karen was a retired machinist with Post Glover in Erlanger. She was a volunteer for over 30 years helping with St. Henry Church and Mary Queen of Heaven Church bingos and festivals....
James J. Powers
Feb 7, 2023
James J. Powers, 89, of Hebron, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Florence.
He was a retired machinist with Gibson Greeting Cards in Cincinnati and enjoyed fishing and woodworking.
James was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Jane Fistner Powers; and parents, Richard and Mary Powers.
Survivors include daughter, Sandra...
Rita Lynn Hildebrant
Feb 5, 2023
Rita Lynn (Chalfant) Hildebrant, 66, of Union died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Florence.
Lynn was born on March 5, 1956 in Covington, Kentucky to Louis and Rita (Koenig) Chalfant. She was retired from the Ludlow Independent Schools after 16 years as a Teacher’s Assistant. Lynn was a 1974 graduate of Ludlow High School...
Nancy Switzer
Feb 3, 2023
Nancy Jean (Jett) Turner Switzer, 69, of Independence, formerly of Ludlow, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at Baptist Healthcare, Louisville.
Nancy was born on January 23, 1954 in Covington, Kentucky to Robert and Mary June (Drahman) Jett.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Switzer; her parents, Robert and Mary June Jett; sister, Cathy Moore;...
David T. Shores
Jan 28, 2023
David T. Shores, 76, of Dayton, Kentucky, formerly of Florence, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood.
David was born on August 21, 1946 in Tampa, Florida to Thomas E. and Lillie Mae (Williams) Shores. David was a retired Security Supervisor for Emery Oleochemicals, Cincinnati and served his country in the United States...
Edward "Butch" Wolff
Jan 26, 2023
Edward Walter “Butch” Wolff, 63, of Elsmere passed away Thursday afternoon, January 26, 2023 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood.
Butch was born in Covington, Kentucky on September 18, 1959 to William and Beatrice (Cruse) Wolff who preceded him in death. Butch had been disabled most of his working life but had been an Injection Mold Operator for Vagedes...
Bernett McDine
Jan 22, 2023
Bernett Vogt McDine, 97, of Crescent Springs passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at her home.
Bernett was born on April 9, 1925, in Cincinnati, Ohio to John and Frances Linneman Vogt. She was a longtime member and Deaconess for Bromley Christian Church, Bromley, Kentucky.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Clifford “Mickey”...
Shirley Souther
Jan 12, 2023
Shirley Steadman Souther, 87, of Hebron passed away Thursday evening, January 12, 2023 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood.
Shirley was born on July 23, 1935, in Cincinnati, Ohio to James Harold and Dorothy Lloyd (Davis) Steadman. She was a homemaker, longtime member of Bullittsville Christian Church, Burlington and a former member of the Hebron Lions Club.
Shirley...
Joanie Baker
Jan 4, 2023
Joanie Marshall Baker, 77, of Ludlow passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood.
Joanie was born on August 28, 1945, in Covington, Kentucky to John Raymond and Beatrice (Sims) Marshall. She retired from Duro Bag Co after 27+ years.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her sons, Doug, Joe...
Roger Knapmeyer
Dec 31, 2022
Roger William Knapmeyer, 80, of Covington passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, at the Pavilion at Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation, Covington.
Roger was born on April 1, 1942, in Covington, Kentucky to Charles and Elizabeth (Clark) Knapmeyer. He was the retired owner of the former Knapmeyer Pharmacy, Erlanger and a longtime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of...
Leilani Bennett Mahan
Dec 31, 2022
Leilani Bennett Mahan, 85, of Hebron, passed away, Saturday, December 31, 2022, at her residence. She was a member of Sand Run Baptist Church in Hebron and retired as a clerk for the Internal Revenue Service. She enjoyed reading and loved feeding the birds.
Leilani was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Cleveland Mahan; son, Andrew Thomas...
Theresa Nguyen Gamble
Dec 23, 2022
We are sad to announce the passing of Theresa Nguyen Gamble. She passed away at the age of 46 on Thursday, December 23, 2022 at 5:30am. She was peacefully at sleep at home with family. Theresa courageously battled cancer for 2½ years. Theresa is survived by her loving husband of 13 years, Patrick, and her 8 year old son, Noah. ...
Mary "Peggy" Markey
Dec 20, 2022
Mary Margaret “Peggy” Markey, 71, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Ludlow, Kentucky, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, Lexington.
Peggy was born on January 14, 1951, in Covington, Kentucky to Thomas and Catherine (Clapp) Markey.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Thomas R. Markey....
Michael R. Evans
Dec 19, 2022
Michael Ray Evans, 64, of Florence, formerly of Erlanger, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 19, 2022, at his home.
Michael was born on January 23, 1958, in Covington, Kentucky to Mary (Etler) McDonald and Bernice Evans. Michael was a Nurse’s Aide for most of his career providing home health care.
Michael was preceded in death by his wife,...
Perry B. McComas
Dec 18, 2022
Perry Bavis McComas, 62, of Erlanger passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 18, 2022.
Born on July 13, 1960, in Covington, Kentucky to Ronald L. Sr. and Jacqueline (Tackett) McComas, Perry was a retired mechanic for Goodyear Tires, Florence, Kentucky.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his brothers, Ronald L. (Nellie) McComas, Jr....
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