Kentucky Obituaries

Jun 16, 2011

John B. Crawford, 87, of Florence, died Thursday, June 16, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Florence. He was a retired research chemist, having worked for Asario Corp. for 40 years. He was born June 14, 1924 in Graniteville, Missouri to Benjamin and Jennie Walker Crawford. Mr. Crawford was a United States World War II Army veteran, having served as a...

Jun 13, 2011

Lucille Irwin, nee Puckett, 70, of Erlanger passed away on Monday, June 13, 2011 at University Hospital, Cincinnati. Mrs. Irwin was a homemaker and child care worker for Kinder Care of Independence. She is survived by her husband, Fred Ray Irwin; sons, Gary Irwin of Paris, Kentucky, James Irwin of Erlanger, William Stanley Irwin of Highland Heights, Christopher Thomas Irwin...

Jun 12, 2011

Stephanie Rae Berry Coleman, 50, of Edgewood, died Sunday, June 12, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was the Office Manager for Allstates Mechanical. Survivors include son, Nathan Coleman of Cincinnati; mother, Mary McDaniel Gindhart of Columbus, Ohio; brothers, Homer H. Berry of Batavia and James E. Berry of Grove City, Ohio; sister, Nancy Ussery of Van Buren, Arkansas...

Jun 11, 2011

Violet Fay Hodges Wiley, 82, of Florence, formerly of Hebron, died Saturday evening, June 11, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a retired Housekeeping Department employee for Gateway Rehabilitation of Florence. Survivors include daughters, Marsha (Michael) Logsdon of Florence and Cheryl Cordle of Florence; son, Edward (Betty) Wiley of Florence; sister, Allene Fryar of Florence; grandchildren, Mike...

Jun 1, 2011

Joseph T. Doll, 74, of Crescent Springs, beloved husband of the late Gertrude (nee Dorman) Doll, died on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at his residence from complications due to Muscular Dystrophy. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Alphonse and Leona (Pulskamp) Doll and brother, Wilfred Doll. He is survived by brothers, Robert Doll of Crescent Springs and...

May 31, 2011

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Irma M. Goderwis Black, 88, of Covington, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. She was the owner/operator of the Lookout Grill and Irm’s Market for thirty years and a member of St. Joseph Church, Crescent Springs, where she sang in the choir. Irma...

May 30, 2011

Vivian Ruth Reitmann Blaker, 88, of Erlanger, formerly of Hebron, passed away Monday, May 30, 2011 at Villaspring Healthcare, Erlanger. Vivian was a member of Greenview Baptist Church, was a blue ribbon homemaker and former member of Bullittsville Homemakers. She is survived by a son, Mike (Linda) Blaker of Hebron; daughters, Jane Deatherage and Debbie Blaker, both of Independence;...

May 24, 2011

Orville Lainhart, 62, of Erlanger, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Florence. He was the owner of L&L Water Service. Mr. Lainhart is survived by his wife, Mary Brackett Lainhart; son, Randy Lainhart of Florence; brothers, Elmer Lainhart of Covington, Otis Lainhart of Petersburg, and Ernie Lainhart of Elsmere; sisters, Dora Johnson of Burlington and Judy...

May 17, 2011

Lida Catherine Keeney Martin, 94, of Erlanger died Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Rosedale Manor Nursing Home, Latonia. She was a self employed music teacher and a charter member of Erlanger Church of Christ Church, where she played the organ for 75 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Audrey R. Martin in 1981; and parents, Harold...

May 12, 2011

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Wilson “Butch” Grant Mack, 64 of Ft. Wright died Thursday, May 12, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. Known by his friends for his love of music and his passion for playing the organ and piano, his love of history, his friendly talkative attitude and brightening the day with...

May 3, 2011

Marion Schilling (nee McClarney) 39, (84) of Park Hills, died on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Health Care, Florence. Mrs. Schilling was a member of St. Agnes Church, an advocate for the Campbell Lodge Home for Boys and the Ruth Lyon’s Children’s Fund. She was also part owner/operator of the Lookout House, McClarney’s Mistake and American International...

May 1, 2011

Harold M. Massie, 90, of Erlanger died Sunday, May 1, 2011 at the Baptist Convalescent Center, Newport, KY. He was a retired truck driver for Bluegrass Provisions of Covington, a member of Erlanger Baptist Church, a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, a Bronze Star recipient and he enjoyed sports. Mr. Massie was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie...

Apr 30, 2011

Mary L. Coby Combs, 77, of Elsmere died Saturday, April 30, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a retired Supervisor for the Internal Revenue Service with more than 27 years of service. She was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy, Class of '52 and she attended Grace Episcopal Church, Florence. She enjoyed square dancing, sewing, quilting and...

Apr 25, 2011

Arthur Dain Thunert, Sr., 67, of Hebron died Monday, April 25, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was a Field Superintendent for HWZ Contracting Co. of Hamilton, Ohio, he enjoyed classic cars, boating, camping and traveling. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Charles and Evelyn Richardson Thunert; a brother, John A. Thunert and sister in law...

Apr 24, 2011

Joseph George Spare, 89, of Cincinnati and formerly of Ft. Mitchell, KY and Burlington, KY died Sunday morning April 24, 2011 at the Courtyard at Seasons Nursing Home, Cincinnati, OH. He was the retired President for Pilot Construction Company, a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, Ft. Mitchell and a United States Air Force veteran and former fighter pilot of World...

Apr 24, 2011

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James Henry May, Sr., 63, of Florence, Kentucky died Sunday morning, April 24, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood, Kentucky. He was a retired machine tender for Duro Bag Co. and a member of New Life Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Helina May Porter May. Survivors include his wife, Mosey...

Apr 20, 2011

Biography Gertrude L. Prewitt passed away on Wednesday, April 20th. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, H.R. "Red" Prewitt, and her daughters Phyllis Roberts, Sharon Katell and son, Michael Prewitt. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Strike of Indian Hill and son, David Prewitt of Marlborough, Mass. Also, she is survived by her grandchildren, Stacey Scott,...

Apr 18, 2011

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Robert "Bob" Kitz, 90, of Hebron, died Monday, April 18, 2011 at his home. He was a retired coremaker with Erhart Foundry. Mr. Kitz was a member of Constance Church of the Brethren. Survivors include his wife, Wyoma Reeves Kitz; daughters, Donna Kitz Kavanaugh of Falmouth and Dolores "Lori" (Keith) Howard of Hebron; sons, David Robert (Cynthia) Kitz...

Apr 12, 2011

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Helen C. Lubbe Mann, 78, of Elsmere, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Mann was a member of St. Henry Church, Elsmere. Survivors include her husband, Charles P. Mann; daughters, Mary Mann Gutzeit of Edgewood and Lisa Marie Ruark of...

Apr 11, 2011

Dorothy Mae Warren Linneman, 88, of Erlanger, passed away on Monday, April, 11, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Hospice in Edgewood. Dorothy was a retired clerk with Citi Group and member of Madison Avenue Christian Church, Covington. She is survived by her daughter, Aleen Ginn of Erlanger; sisters, Marie Hall of Burlington, Nellie Bake of Eaton, Ohio, and Becky...