Kentucky Obituaries

Jan 1, 2011

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Shawn “Papa Burgundy” Prelli, 21, of Hebron, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2011 in Batavia, Ohio. He worked for DHL at Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. He was a member of C Troop Cav RSTA of the Indiana National Guard. Shawn is survived by his father, Daren Prelli of Hebron; mother, Jill Burton Prelli and step-father, R.J....

Dec 30, 2010

Rose Ann Piraino Matracia, 101, of Fort Mitchell, died Thursday evening, December 30, 2010 at Baptist Village Care Center, Erlanger. She was a homemaker, an avid painter and a member of Blessed Sacrament Church. Survivors include sons, Mike (Joyce) Matracia of Fort Wright and Ray (Barbara) Matracia of Union; grandchildren, Debbie Mueller, Gina Briney, Eric Matracia, Matthew Matracia, and Nick...

Dec 29, 2010

Robert "Toad" Marshall, 86, of Florence passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at St.Elizabeth Health Care, Edgewood. He was a retired fueler for American Airlines, Elder at Bullittsville Christian Church and a WWII Army veteran having served as a truck driver in Japan. Mr. Marshall is survived by his wife, Dorothea Reitmann Marshall; son, Richard (Lettie) Marshall of...

Dec 15, 2010

Jerry Furnish, 67, of Florence, died Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Hospice of Edgewood. He was a butcher with Flicks IGA in Hebron. Jerry was an active member of the Hebron Fire Department. He also enjoyed playing cards. Survivors include his sister, Patty (Gary) Mobley of Burlington; brother, Dan (Millie) Furnish of Erlanger; and niece, Angie Kahmann of...

Dec 14, 2010

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Roggerio L. "Roger" Nocero, 77, of Covington, died Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Covington. He was a thoroughbred horse trainer, primarily working out of River Downs and Turfway Park. Mr. Nocero was a United States Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War with Company K of the 5th Cavalry Regiment. He was a member of...

Dec 9, 2010

Patricia Helen Smith Crofts, 71, of Elsmere, died Thursday, December 9, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood. She was born June 28, 1939 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Earl Thomas and Helen Elizabeth Sisson Smith. Pat is survived by a son, William Thomas Crofts; Bill's companion, Brenda Kay McDonald; two grandchildren, Jacklyn Victoria Crofts and Thomas Earl Crofts;...

Dec 1, 2010

Katherine Jane Casper Peel, 90, of Burlington, died on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. She was a homemaker and member of Hebron Lutheran Church since 1928. She was also a member of the Hebron Homemakers. Mrs. Peel is survived by a son, George Edward Peel of Burlington; daughters, Lyda Lee Class of Hawk Run, Pennsylvania...

Nov 29, 2010

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Maurice L. “M.L.” Murphy, 81, of Park Hills, died Monday evening, November 29, 2010 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood. He was a retired Mutuel Clerk at Turfway Park. He also worked at River Downs, Keeneland and the former Latonia Race Course. M.L. was a member of St. Agnes Church of Fort Wright and he was a race...

Nov 28, 2010

Biography Jacqueline "Jackie" Fay Tackett McComas, 72, of Elsmere, died Sunday, November 28, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Ronald L. McComas, Sr.; daughter, Tina Marie (Glen) McComas Campbell of Taylor Mill; sons, Perry Babie McComas of Elsmere and Ronald Lee (Nellie) McComas, Jr. of Milan, Indiana; four grandchildren; and five great...

Nov 26, 2010

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John "Jack" Joseph Murphy, 77, of Elsmere, died Friday, November 26, 2010 at St. Elizabath Healthcare, Edgewood. He was a retired printer. Mr. Murphy was a member of St. Henry Church of Elsmere. He enjoyed hunting. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Sanning Murphy; daughters, Kathleen (Terry) McClanahan of Erlanger, Karen (the late Tony) Jansen of Fort Thomas, and...

Nov 25, 2010

Donnie Ray Scudder, 61 of Burlington, Ky. Passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. He was a field maintenance mechanic and equipment operator for Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport. Donnie was a member of the Dutchman’s Gun Club of Burlington and the Amateur Trapshooting Association. He is survived by his wife, Sharon K. Tanner...

Nov 17, 2010

Charles J. Reeves, 88, of Independence, formerly of Ludlow, and Centerville, Ohio, died Wednesday morning, November 17, 2010 at Hospice of St. Elizabeth in Edgewood. He worked for Western Electric for more than 35 years and was the retired Dayton Area District Manager. He was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II, having served his tour on the...

Nov 1, 2010

Leslie T. Berg, 89, of Fort Mitchell, died Monday morning, November 1, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare of Edgewood. He was a retired Air Traffic Controller for the Federal Aviation Administration. Mr. Berg was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church and a United States World War II Army Veteran, having served as a pilot. His hobbies included woodworking and...

Oct 27, 2010

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Mary Lou Kaiser (nee Bowlin), 79, of Hebron passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Health Care, Edgewood. She was a homemaker and member of Bullittsville Christian Church. She loved playing bingo and was a great cook. Surviving is her son, Reginald A. “Reggie” Kaiser of Hebron; daughters, Sherry (Ray) Hornsby of Burlington and Regina...

Oct 24, 2010

Richard B. “Rick” Cloud, 56, of Cincinnati and formerly of Ludlow, died Sunday morning, October 24, 2010 at The Christ Hospital, Mt. Auburn. He was a formerly a machine operator for Burns Packaging Company of Cincinnati and he enjoyed woodworking. Survivors include his father, Ben Cloud of Ludlow; longtime companion, Harriet Smith of Cincinnati; brother, Randy Cloud of Ludlow;...

Oct 24, 2010

Jeannie Lynn Setser, 44, of Florence, died Sunday, October 24, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. She was a waitress at Cracker Barrel in Florence. Jeannie was a member of St. Benedict Church of Covington. She was an animal lover, and enjoyed fishing and riding motorcycles. Survivors include her companion, Ray Carrara, Jr. of Florence; mother, Dolores Langdon of...

Oct 21, 2010

James C. Noel, 68, of Florence, died Thursday, October 21, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was a roofer with Truitt Roofing. Mr. Noel was a member of Community Family Church in Independence. He enjoyed camping and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Anna Clifford Noel; sons, Eugene (Tonya) Noel of Ludlow, James Lee Noel and Albert Noel, both of...

Oct 21, 2010

Billy Ray Jackson, 79, of Florence, died Thursday, October 21, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood. He was an Electrician with Siemens Electric. Mr. Jackson was a United States Marine Veteran, having served during the Korean War. He was a member of Crescent Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of nearly 60 years, Juanita Doan Jackson; sons, Dennis...

Oct 18, 2010

Mary Alice Wiehoff Tunning, 83, of Florence, died Monday, October 18, 2010 at St. Elizabeth, Edgewood. She was a retired Cashier with McHale's Meats and a Night Auditor at the Sheraton Hotel. Mrs. Tunning loved listening to the Cincinnati Reds and playing cards. Survivors include her sons, Jeff Tunning of Mobile, Alabama and Paul Stutzenberger of Fort Thomas; daughters,...

Oct 17, 2010

Ruth Whittamore Thomas, 81, of Bromley, died Sunday, October 17, 2010 at her home. She was a homemaker and former cook for the Liberty Chili Parlor of Covington. Mrs. Thomas was a faithful long-time member of Pleasant View Baptist Church of Bromley. Her hobbies included knitting, sewing, and crosswords. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Thomas; sons, Gary Martin of...