Obituaries

Jun 19, 2023

Stephen Joseph Yanke, 62, of Florence, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023. Stephen was born on July 15, 1960, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of Orville and Rita Yanke. Stephen is survived by his mother, Rita Yanke; sister, Karen Niece; brothers, David (Leisa) Yanke and Ronald (Debra) Yanke; nieces and nephews, Samantha Bryant, Brandon Yanke, Lindsey (Clark) Yanke,...

Jun 17, 2023

Jun 17, 2023

Wilma Ruth Jones, 84, of Hebron, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Wilma was born on February 3, 1939, in Lanesville, Indiana, the daughter of the late Orlin and Theodora Lieber. Wilma is survived by her husband, Marvin Jones; daughter, Rhonda (Mark) Clayton; granddaughters, Ashley (Stephen Thomas) Clayton and Leah Clayton; great-grandchildren, Nolan Clayton and Savannah Clayton; sisters, Elaine...

Jun 16, 2023

Catherine Marie Templeton, 59, of Newport, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood, Kentucky.  She was born February 16, 1964, in Dayton, Kentucky, the daughter of Loretta Ciccarella Templeton and the late Paul S. Templeton, Sr.  She was a Registered Nurse having graduate from Northern Kentucky University; she is survived by her daughter, Virginia...

Jun 15, 2023

Juanita Christophel, 60, of Independence, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023. Juanita was born October 24, 1962, in Bogotá, Colombia, the daughter of the late Pedro and Gloria Carreno. Juanita battled cancer for 20 years of her life. Juanita completed a four year journalism degree in Bogotá and then studied at a Catholic college for a year in Paris. She...

Jun 15, 2023

Patricia Goetz Steffen, 91, of Cold Spring, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Patricia was born on October 26, 1931, in Covington, the daughter of the late Earl and Alice Wight. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth (Rita Purkiser) Goetz; son, Charles (Tanya) Goetz; grandchildren Heather Hicks, Tish Arthur, Chaz Goetz, Scott Goetz, Joanie St. Pierre, Bill Goetz,...

Jun 14, 2023

In loving memory of Gary Allen Irwin, 63, of Erlanger Kentucky, who died Wednesday June 14, 2023. He was born August 1, 1959, in Covington Kentucky. A son of Fred Irwin and the late Lucille Puckett Irwin. 

 

Gary is preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Carole Irwin.

 

He is survived by brothers James Irwin, Stan...

Jun 11, 2023

Maisley Jo Cornett passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Maisley was the treasured daughter of Justis Cornett and Kirsten Koehler. A memorial gathering will be held Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Floral Hills Funeral Home, from 5:00 PM until the time of the memorial service at 7:00 PM. Floral Hills is honored to serve Maisley’s family. 

 

 

Jun 10, 2023

Johnny Anderson, 78, of Fort Mitchell, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on June 10, 2023, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Johnny was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky on October 18, 1944. He worked as a Machine Tender for Rock Tenn Paper Company for 35 years, retiring in 2011. Johnny was an avid UK basketball...

Jun 7, 2023

Michael Edward Hatfield, 65, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was born May 7, 1958, the son of the late Edgar Hatfield and Margie Harter (nee Tucker). He is survived by his brothers, Rick (Kim) Hatfield of Cincinnati, OH, Mark (Karen) Hatfield of Ryland Heights, KY, Bill (Tracy) Harter of Independence, KY, John Hatfield of Florida,...

Jun 7, 2023

Deborah Lynn Chadwick, 52, of Independence, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was born July 20th, 1970 in Carlisle, Ohio, daughter of Bennie B. Barnes and Donna Craig Barnes of North Port, Florida. She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey "Jeff" Chadwick, her parents, her only daughter Maleah Brooke Glass of San Diego, California,...

Jun 1, 2023

Patricia Gay Peters, 66, of Covington, died Thursday, June 1, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Fort Thomas.  She was born August 14, 1956, in Covington, a daughter of the late Harold and Billie Pangburn Peters.  She is survived by her boyfriend, Dave Trutschel; her daugher, Crista Oaks; sisters Donna Phillips and Linda (Jack) Haggard; brothers Bobby (Dorothy) Peters; Mike (Linda)...

Jun 1, 2023

Robert Junior Raleigh, 71, of Crittenden, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023. He was born December 11, 1951, the son of the late Robert and Ollie Raleigh. He is survived by his wife, Susan Raleigh, son Jason (Tina) Raleigh, daughters April (Anthony) Helton and Autumn (Derek) Caldwell, 11 grandchildren, brothers Joseph David (Jennifer) Raleigh, Vernon Lee (Marlene) Raleigh, Ronald Dean...

May 31, 2023

Ernest W, 86 of Independence, Kentucky went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.   Ernie retired from Pepsi Cola.  Ernie loved spending time with Jesus and his family who will deeply miss him.   Ernie was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Lee, his son Anthony Kissick, daughter-in-law Debbie Kissick, and daughter Darlene Brewer.  Survivors include...

May 23, 2023

Marguerite “Teri” Behar, 73 of Latonia, Ky went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2023.  She had previously worked at New Perceptions in Edgewood and had been a volunteer at Rosedale Green.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Behar, and Lorraine Moskowitz. Teri is survived by her family and care takers, Dave and Lee...

May 23, 2023

Bradley James Lambert, 28, of Middletown, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Liberty Township, Ohio, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  He was born December 13, 1994, in Cincinnati, the son of Roxanne Lambert of Middletown.  He was a Skilled Machine Operator for Kraft-Heinz Company.  He is survived by his cousin, Raymond Noah Tibbetts (cousins closer than brothers); Michael...

May 21, 2023

Allison Armao, 64, of Edgewood, KY passed away at home on May 21, 2023.  Allison began her career as a licensed clinical social worker; she became a proud and passionate Montessori assistant teacher for 3-6-year-olds during her children’s school years, and then returned to her practice as a clinical therapist. Allison traveled the world to study and learn how non-Western...

May 14, 2023

It is with sorrow and grateful remembrance that the family of Ronald Edward Morgan announce his passing on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at the age of 86.  He was born and raised in Newport, KY to the late Edward and Loraine Morgan.  After graduating from Newport Catholic High School, he enlisted in the army and served as a tank...

May 13, 2023

Diana Roberts, 69, of Elsmere, died Saturday, May 13, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.  She was born April 28, 1954, in Port Clinton, Ohio, the daughter of the late William G. Rollins and Gracie A Perry Rollins.  She was formerly employed at Castellini Company and a former Assistant Supervisor for Gibson Greeting Cards.  She is survived by her daughter,...

May 11, 2023

Glenn William Schmidt, 86, of Ft. Thomas, KY., passed away on May 11, 2023 at Carmel Manor Nursing Home.  He was born on October 8, 1936 in Alexandria, KY., a son of the late George W. Schmidt and Marie (Wurth) Schmidt.  Glenn was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Southgate and worked for Cincinnati Bell for over 35...