Kentucky Obituaries

Dec 26, 2008

Biography

Dewey Brewer, 80, of Ft. Wright, died Friday, December 26 at his home. He was a retired Machinist with General Electric Aviation. Mr. Brewer was a former Deacon at the Florence Baptist Temple in Burlington. He loved to help others and enjoyed procuring automobiles for family and friends. Survivors include his son, Donald P. (Amy) Brewer of Clifton,...

Dec 22, 2008

Helen Mae Gronefeld Schmerge, 88, of Erlanger, formerly of Covington, died Monday, December 22 at Villaspring Health Care Center in Erlanger. She was a retired Teacher's Aid at John G. Carlisle School in Covington. Mrs. Schmerge was a member of St. John Church in Covington. She was a Kentucky Colonel and her hobbies included silk flower arranging. Survivors include...

Dec 17, 2008

Biography

Donald James Burkhard, 71, of Ft. Wright, died Wednesday, December 17 at Villaspring Health Care Center in Erlanger. He was a self-employed Manufacturing Representative. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Survivors include his dear friend, Jacqueline; brother, Robert Burkhard of Columbus, Ohio; sister, Ruth Sorbel of West Bend, Wisconsin; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...

Dec 13, 2008

Laverne Borg Koop, 79, of Elsmere, died Saturday, December 13 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a retired Market Researcher with Gibson Greeting Cards. Mrs. Koop was a proud graduate of LaSallette Academy and a member of St. Henry Church in Elsmere. She was an avid painter, a Cincinnati Reds fan, a Visiting Angel at St. Elizabeth Hospital,...

Dec 6, 2008

Laura Adelia Riddell Wohrley, 94, of Ft. Mitchell, formerly of Ft. Thomas, passed on to her eternal home on Saturday, December 6. She was a homemaker and a member of Hebron Lutheran Church. Born on July 22, 1914, Laura often spoke of the Great Depression and how "times had changed." She was constantly amazed at new inventions and would...

Dec 6, 2008

Biography Becky Becker Felice, 78, of Villa Hills, died Saturday, December 6, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a retired secretary with Cincinnati Bell and G.J. Thelen Company. Mrs. Felice was a member of St. Joseph Church in Crescent Springs. Survivors include a son, Michael L. Felice of Florence; daughters, Mary Lou Crouch of Ft. Mitchell, Susan Wood...

Dec 5, 2008

Raymond Henry Sellmeyer, 94, of Covington, died Friday, December 5, at Heritage Spring Care Center in West Chester. He was a retired banker with American National Bank, now known as Fifth Third Bank. Mr. Sellmeyer had been a long-time member of Mother of God Church. He loved music and was an accomplished musician, playing the organ, piano, and accordian. He...

Dec 4, 2008

Helen Louise Spencer Green, 92, of Villa Hills, formerly of Covington, died Thursday, December 4 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a retired waitress with Twin Oaks Golf Club and the former owner of Pandora's Box Antique Shop of Covington. Survivors include daughters, Janice Carpenter of Independence and Angela (George) Hall of Villa Hills; three grandchildren, Gloria...

Nov 27, 2008

Mildred M. Buhr, 95, of Covington, died Thursday, November 27, at St. Charles Care Center in Covington. She was a homemaker. A graduate of Holmes High School, Mrs. Buhr was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, the Blessed Sacrament Ladies Society, and the Independence and Ft. Mitchell Senior Citizens. She was also an avid card player. Survivors include daughters,...

Nov 24, 2008

Thomas Howard Brothers, Sr., 84, of Hebron, died Monday, November 24, 2008 at his home. He was a retired mechanic with Hertz Car Rental. Mr. Brothers was a member of Seven Hills Rod and Gun Club at Bullock Pen and enjoyed woodworking and carpentry. Survivors include daughters, Roslyn (Bud) Fryman of Hebron, Kentucky, Muriel Ann Hurst of Ludlow, Kentucky,...

Nov 23, 2008

Hobert "Gramps" Bowling, 95, of Burlington, died Sunday, November 23 at St. Luke West Hospital in Florence. Mr. Bowling was a bluegrass musician, Past Master of Burlington Lodge, and attended Beaverlick Christian Church. He worked for Dubois Chemical and retired as Production Manager from Cincinnati Drum and Barrel. He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Zelda...

Nov 17, 2008

Barbara Lee Said, 52, of Covington, formerly of Butler, died Monday, November 17 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center in Edgewood. She was a Laborer with the City of Covington. Ms. Said loved to visit Disney World and was an avid Disney fan. She also enjoyed fishing. Survivors include companion, Patricia Smith; daughter, April (Russell) Lawson of Covington; sisters, Frances Searcy...

Nov 16, 2008

Patricia C. Cornelius Perry, 83, of Erlanger, died Sunday, November 16 at St. Luke East Hospital in Ft. Thomas. She was a former Hostess with L & N Railroad and a Secretary at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Erlanger. Mrs. Perry was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are cousins Elise Delahanty of Cincinnati and...

Nov 10, 2008

Richard L. "Dick" Anderson, 73, of Burlington, died Monday, November 10, at St. Luke West Hospital in Florence. He was a co-owner of Skilcraft Sheetmetal in Burlington and the owner of Anderson Racing. He was a member of the Hebron Gospel Fellowship in Hebron. Survivors include his son, Richard L. (Debbie) Anderson of Florence; brothers, Kenny Anderson of Hebron...

Nov 8, 2008

Biography Carolyn Lee Tipton Penick, 62, of Covington, died Saturday, November 8 at St. Elizabeth South Hospital in Edgewood. She was a Housekeeper at the former Holiday Inn in Ft. Mitchell. She was a member of St. John Church in Covington. Surviving is her husband, Gail Penick; daughter, Jenny Penick of Covington; son, Dale (Kristie) Penick of Covington; sisters, Ora...

Nov 2, 2008

Elaine Joan Ulrich Feldhaus, 57, of Cincinnati, formerly of Covington, died Sunday, November 2 at her home. She was a retired Secretary/Customer Service Representative with the Cincinnati Enquirer. Mrs. Feldhaus was a member of St. Peter in Chains Cathedral in Cincinnati and the Ladies Auxillary of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Her hobbies included traveling. Surviving is her husband,...

Oct 31, 2008

Bernard "Barney" Allan Hogan, 80, of Burlington, died Friday, October 31 at St. Elizabeth South Hospital in Edgewood. He was a retired Quality Control Manager for General Electric in Evendale for 39 years. He was a United States Army Signal Corp Veteran serving in the Korean War. Mr. Hogan was a member of Madision Avenue Christian Church in Covington,...

Oct 31, 2008

Patricia Irene Schneider, 64, of Ludlow, died Friday, October 31, at St. Elizabeth South Hospital in Edgewood. She was a Bag Catcher with Dura Bag Company. She was a former member of the Ludlow Band Boosters and enjoyed art, drawing, and gardening. Surviving is her husband, William "Bill" Charles Schneider; son, Stacy "Jr." (Teresa)Taylor of Florence; daughters, LaVonne (Roy) Callahan...

Oct 31, 2008

Randall D. "Randy" Richardson, 55, of Covington, died Friday, October 31 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Independence. He was a Police Officer in the Dispatch Center with the Blue Ash Police Department. He was a United States Air Force Veteran having obtained the rank of Staff Sargeant. Surviving is a son, Eric Richardson of Arlington, Virginia;...

Oct 30, 2008

Pearl Marie Kennedy, 65, of Florence, died Thursday, October 30 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a retired Machine Adjustor with Johnson Control in Florence. Surviving are four sons, Larry T. Fight of Erlanger, James T. (Kim) Fight of Erlanger, Pete (Joy) Kennedy of Florence and Dutch (Paula) Kennedy of Hebron; four sisters, Rosemary Florence of Independence,...