Obituaries

May 4, 2022

Gail Townsend Rekers, was born October 15th, 1951, Johnson city Tennessee. Gail died at home on May 4th, 2022, In Villa Hills, KY, after a lingering illness. She was proceeded in death by her, mother Sarah Juanita Townsend. She is survived by husband, Raymond, her aunt, June Leonard, children stepson Paul Richard Rekers, Daughters, Shayne Rekers, Kelly Fry, and...

May 2, 2022

Opal Melinda Bolton, 90, of Covington, died Monday, May 2, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood.  She was born in 1931, in Williamsburg, Kentucky and in 1951 she married Raymond Bolton.  She then went to work at Kenner’s Toy Company for 29 years and 3 years at Safeguard, and retired in 1991.  At that time she started babysitting until...

Apr 30, 2022

Stanley Edward Huning, 65, of Florence, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.  He was born November 24, 1956, a son of the late Stanley Edward Huning, Sr. and Virginia Boyer Huning.  He was retired from American Financial and was of the Catholic faith.  He is survived by his wife, Josephone Uphaus Huning and...

Apr 29, 2022

Thomas Edward Bitter, 65, of Florence, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence.  He was born September 28, 1956, in Covington, a son of the late Raymond Bitter and Judy Remley Bitter.  He was retired from Servicemaster and was married to Bobbie Barnes Bitter.  Also surviving are three sons, Jeff (Terry) Stevenson; Scott Bitter;...

Apr 29, 2022

Paul E. Knapp,

87 years of age went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 29, 2022. Paul was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where he lived until 1971 when he and his wife Ella Louise moved to Edgewood, Kentucky. Paul confirmed his Christianity at the age of 14 and lived his life serving in...

Apr 28, 2022

Dorothy Ledgar, 89 of Union, Kentucky passed away Thursday, April 28th, 2022. Dorothy, also known as “Gigi” to her great-grandson, Easton was a loving, caring mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Michelle Foster, Karen Jones, Gary Ledgar, and Russell Ledgar. Grandchildren, Amber Ledgar, Megan Coffie, Brett Foster, Gary Ledgar II, Christopher Ledgar, Misty Haga and Eric...

Apr 27, 2022

Shana Jo Holtkamp, 52, of Ryland Heights, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at St. Elizabeth in Edgewood.  She was born March 4, 1970, in Aurora, Indiana, a daughter of Nadine Bruce Meyer and   Harold A. Meyer. She was preceded in death by her father, and her husband of 21 years, Harry Edward Holtkamp, Jr. In addition to her mother,...

Apr 21, 2022

Robert Franklin “Frank” Gilbert, 71, of Covington, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 at home.  He was born March 4, 1951, in Maysville, son of the late Allen Gilbert and Elnora Gilbert (nee Fultz).   He was a retired Truck Driver with VG Logistics and a Vietnam Veteran.  He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Gilbert (nee Hofstetter); son, Robert...

Apr 20, 2022

Ronald A. Losey,

89 of Covington, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Ron retired from Northern Kentucky State Technical Vocational School after 20 years of teaching. He also worked at Escue Pontiac, Covington and C & L Auto, Latonia. Ron served his country and is a Veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed working...

Apr 20, 2022

Harold Lauderman,

68 of Independence, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Harold retired from Queen City Barrell where he had worked for over 40 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He is survived by his children Amy Autenrieb, Cara (Matt) Simpson and Shaun (Brandy) Lauderman; grandchildren...

Apr 19, 2022

Pauline Perrin-Stone was born on September 23, 1946 in Covington, KY to the late Birdie Bell and Eugene Perrin. Pauline departed this life on April 19, 2022. Pauline graduated in 1965, the last class of the former Lincoln Grant High School. She lived in Covington, KY for majority of her life but also enjoyed some of her good years...

Apr 18, 2022

Melanie M. Boone

67 of Taylor Mill passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022. Melanie’s passion in life was designing homes as she worked as a plan drafter for Arlinghaus for many years. She spent much of her free time reading, watching HGTV and always finding spaces to redecorate. Melanie is survived by her husband of 46...

Apr 12, 2022

Ronald William Azevedo, 69, of Hebron, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood.  He was born January 6, 1953, in Modesto, California, a son of the late Manuel Azevedo and Adeline Campos Azevedo.  He was a member of Christ Chapel Assembly of God in Erlanger.  He loved the Oakland Raiders and was retired from...

Apr 10, 2022

Jodi Lynn Schmidt, born September 24, 1966, passed away peacefully April 10, 2022 at her home in Alexandria, Kentucky with her family at her side.   She leaves behind her parents, Paul and Christine (Schwartz) Schmidt; sisters Deborah (Denis) Lanning; Rhonda (Michael) Griffith; brother Jamie Schmidt; 1 niece, 5 nephews,  2 great nieces; 9 great nephews and 1 great-great niece...

Apr 10, 2022

Patricia Lee Schweinzger, 77, of Newport, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Highland Springs.  She was born January 29, 1945, to the late Ollie Riley.  She loved shopping and eating, country and 50’s music, watching old movies and loved her cats.  She was retired from the former Baptist Convalescent Center and F&N Steakhouse in Dayton, Kentucky.  She...

Apr 6, 2022

James Thomas Mitsch,

75, of Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022. James was a proud graduate of the University of Kentucky where he obtained his degree in architecture. He enjoyed spending his free time gardening and working on “DIY” projects as well as woodworking. James was a parishoner at St. Thomas and was devoted...

Apr 5, 2022

Peter F. Kurlas, 84, of Paducah, KY passed away peacefully on April 5, 2022, surrounded by family. In 1937 Northern KY, Pete was born to John and Frances Kurlas.  Kentucky was always HOME.  This was where his uncles sparked his bass fishing passion, where he sang Doo Wop in The Taboos and The Craters with High School friends, and...

Apr 5, 2022

In loving memory of Benje Watts

04/14/1973 – 04/05/2022

Benje was from Covington, KY and graduated from Holmes High School in 1992, AKA Agent 45. He worked in the Covington Independent schools. He was a UK, Bengals and Lakers fan! He loved being a part of the community and enjoyed watching high school games. Benje...

Apr 4, 2022

Norma Jean Black,

75 of Crescent Springs, Kentucky passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Norma was born in Andyville, Kentucky to the late William and Ann Wathen. She worked in Housekeeping at the Drawbridge Inn for 10 years and then at St. Elizabeth Edgewood for over 12 years. Norma enjoyed spending time...

Apr 3, 2022

Peter Allen Franklin

Born March 18, 1957, of Independence, KY, died April 3, 2022 at 65 years old.

Pete grew up for the most part in Northern KY, living for some time in Cincinnati and Southeast Indiana, eventually returning to Northern KY where he and his wife enjoyed walks, going to the park and taking...