Obituaries
Joyce Elaine Kraft
Jan 24, 2023
Joyce Elaine Kraft, 87, of Taylor Mill, died Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Rosedale Manor. She was born May 25, 1935, in New Castle, Indiana, a daughter of the late John and Eliza Sweigart. She was married to Raymond J. Kraft, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Douglas P. Kraft (Cindy) and James Nichols (Tina); 7 grandchildren and...
Theresa L. Evans
Jan 23, 2023
Theresa L. Evans,
83, of Independence, Kentucky passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at Villa Springs. She was born in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late John and Catherine Brosky. Theresa was a loving mother who will be greatly missed. She is survived by her children Julia English and James (Connie) Evans; 7 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 5 great...
Betty Jo Clem
Jan 22, 2023
Betty Jo Clem
“Here is what I want you to
know: most days—today—I think myself more beautiful than you ever
did. You would not believe the way I dance, my husband’s hand against
the bone the wing would unfold from, should I ever decide to fly.”
- Appalachian poet Pauletta Hansel, “Letter to Myself,...
Kenneth Warren Swenk
Jan 21, 2023
In Loving Memory of a Hero
Kenneth Warren Swenk, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023 due to health issues. He was born in Vandergrift, PA, to Lawrence and Sarah Swenk. He married, Mary Elizabeth Stevens, in February of 1955 while both were serving in the military.
He loved to Bowl in leagues and tournaments. ...
Carol Sue Baldwin
Jan 19, 2023
Carol Sue Baldwin, 80, of Dayton, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023. She was born on October 8, 1942, to the late Vester and Viola Wiseman. Carol enjoyed crafting, going to casinos, and spending time with friends and family. Carol was a good-hearted person and a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her daughters,...
Billy Jack Roberts
Jan 18, 2023
Billy Jack Roberts, 75, of Walton, died Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. He was born December 12, 1947, in Covington, a son of the late Dave Allen and Eva Dean Rose Allen. He was retired from COTA as a Bus Driver and is survived by his wife, Janice Rapier Roberts; two daughters, Amy Roberts-Helber...
Charles Donald Blau
Jan 17, 2023
Charles D. (Charlie), 84 of Ft. Thomas died Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Highland Springs Nursing Home. Charlie was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Donna D Blau. Charlie was the devoted father of Christopher (Jennifer) Blau, Lancaster, KY and Tiffany (Tim) Frost, Independence, KY. Charlie was a retired estimator at Speciality Envelope where he worked for 44 years....
Mary Lee Moormann
Jan 15, 2023
Mary Lee Moormann, 82, of Latonia, died Sunday, January 15, 2023, at home. She was born April 11, 1940, in Cincinnati, a daughter of the late Fred Wachs and Mary Trader Wachs. She was of the Catholic faith and loved golfing and bowling. She is survived by her daughters, Pam Holloway and Kim Moormann (Michael Estes); five grandchildren, Christopher...
Dixie Lynn Braden
Jan 13, 2023
Dixie Braden, 81, of Erlanger died on January 13, 2023 of lung cancer. She was born Dixie Lynn Ruark on March 18, 1941 in Pullman, WA, the second daughter of Dale and Marie Ruark. On June 9, 1962 she married her high-school sweetheart, Bart Braden, in Pullman. In the space of just nine years they moved across the country to...
Gerald Richard Almoslechner
Jan 13, 2023
Gerald R. Almoslechner, 71, of Fort Thomas, died Friday January 13,2023, at home after an extended illness. He was born March 15, 1951, in Covington, a son of the late George and Margaret Boehme Almoslechner. He volunteered at the VA in Fort Thomas for over 20 years and worked various concrete jobs, he loved to play chess, he read...
Gordon John Gilliam
Jan 12, 2023
Gordon "John" Gilliam, 71, of Edgewood, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. John retired from the I.R.S. in Covington after many years of service. He was also a longtime resident of the Licking Riverside Historic District. John was an avid gardener. He loved being outdoors and cultivating his flowers and landscaping. He participated in...
Michael Leslie Lamkin
Jan 12, 2023
Michael Leslie Lamkin, 73, of Elsmere, died Thursday, January 12, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. He was born November 26, 1949, in Dayton, Kentucky, a son of the late Lucian L. Lamkin and Mary Lee Krebs Lamkin. He worked as an Accountant for multiple years and of the Catholic Faith. He is survived by his wife, Barbara...
Linda Ruth Smith (Osborne)
Jan 10, 2023
Linda Ruth Smith (Osborne), 74, of Erlanger, died Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Florence. She was born August 20, 1948, in Covington, a daughter of the late Thomas E. Osborne and Ruth Marshall Osborne. She was retired from the I.R.S. as a Customer Service Representative. She is survived by two daughters, Amy Eilerman (Michael) and...
Richard Earl Deck
Jan 8, 2023
Richard Deck, 75 of Erlanger, KY passed away on January 8, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, KY. He was a truck driver and he loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Grace Deck; daughters, Rhonda Deck and Amber Gettes; sisters, Janet Deck and Ruby Thornsburg; brothers, Robert Deck...
Hazel Alene Cox
Jan 5, 2023
Hazel A. Cox
93 of Florence, Kentucky passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023. She retired from Velva Sheen Corporation and enjoyed spending time with her family. Hazel was a loving mother who will be missed. She is survived by her son Stephen Cox and many extended family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Oliver...
Margaret Ann Stenger
Jan 4, 2023
Margaret Ann Stenger, 81, of Cincinnati, aka Sister MaryAloysius, C.D.P., born March 10, 1941 in Cincinnati, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. Preceded in death by her parents, Norbert and Loretta Koopman Stenger and one brother, Edward Stenger (d. Jean). Margaret has three surviving siblings, Leo (d. Carol) Stenger, of Cincinnati; Arlene (d.John) Krumpelman of Forence and Linda...
Maralena Robinson
Jan 3, 2023
Maralena Robinson,
83 of Independence, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Gathering Place Church and retired from the Gap Outlet. Maralena enjoyed going thrift shopping and antiquing. She was a loving mother, grandmother and Gigi to her family who adored her. She is survived by her children Kelly...
Lyman Richard Bradshaw
Jan 2, 2023
Lyman Richard “Rick” Bradshaw passed away on Monday January 2, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson’s. He was surrounded by family and friends. Rick retired from Metcut Research after 38 years and Fairview Baptist Church where he pastored for 16 years. He enjoyed collecting model cars and M&M toys. Rick enjoyed Southern Gospel and Country Music. He was always...
Margaret "Margie" Hughes
Dec 30, 2022
Margaret Frances “Margie” Hughes, 67, of Covington, died Friday, December 30, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was born May 19, 1955, in Cincinnati, a daughter of Kathleen Mary Bolia Bishop of Cincinnati, and the late Charles Bishop. She was retired from Lowes as a Customer Service Representative. She is survived by her husband, Carl Ray Hughes;...
Thomas Edward Gilliam
Dec 29, 2022
Thomas Edward Gilliam, of Ft. Wright, died Thursday, December 29, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He is the son of the late Gordon Gilliam and Catherine Rehmet Gilliam. He was a retired warehouse worker from IMO Boston Gear and a Vietnam Era Army Veteran. He is survived by his children Julie Mills (Jarrod), Tammy Middendorf (John) and Thomas Gilliam...
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