Obituaries

Eugene “Gene “Thomas Burns, age 95, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Gene was born to Thomas and Margaret K...

Jerry Paolucci, born in August of 1947, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of faith, dedication, and kindness. He was the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Delo...

James Emil Horstman,49, of Newport, Kentucky, passed away surrounded by love. Known to many as Jimmy or “JROC”, he was a man whose humor, loyalty, and larger than then life personality left a last...

Stephen Joseph Nassano, 70, of Cincinnati, OH, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Steve was an avid painter and belonged to the Pendleton Art Club, Purple Paisley Art Club and the Cincinnati...

Carol Jean Shields-Montgomery (nee Finke), age 94, passed away on Sunday, December 21st, 2025. She was born in Covington, KY on September 20th, 1931 to the late Clara and Henry Finke, one of ten child...

Erin Marie (Ranck) Gebbie of Union, Kentucky (formerly of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania), enteredinto eternal rest and the arms of the Lord on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Erin was born on May 5, 1963, to Dr....

Joan, (nee Bertha Joan Riedel), age 87, of Villa Hills, KY passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospice. She was born in Covington, KY on July 28, 1938, to Eugene and Josephine (...

Ronald Albert Dermody, age 90, of Crestview Hills, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Olivia “Libby” Dermody; daughters, Linda ...

Barbara, 85, formerly of Alexandria, Ky passed away Sunday, December, 21, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Barbara will be remembered as a fierce and loving individual. She took pride in her family, al...

Eileen Renner, 85, of Taylor Mill, KY, formerly of Deer Park, OH, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025. She was a member of St. Anthony Parish in Taylor Mill, KY. Eileen was an educator for over...

Barbara A. Rust Simpson, age 88, of Walton, KY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at her residence— on the same farm where she lived for 84 of her 88 years. Barbara was a ret...

Deanna Eckman of Florence, age 43, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the University of Cincinnati. She was born in Covington, KY on April 11, 1982. Deanna spent a lot of her time outdoors...

Matthew Alan Jones, 68, of Florence, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, December 20, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born January 12, 1957, in Covington, the son of Bertha Fulmer Jone...

James Gordon “Jim” Egan, 74 of Bellevue, KY, passed away on December 19th, 2025 at Cedars of Lebanon Rehabilitation & Nursing Care in Lebanon, OH. Jim was born on October 15, 1951 in Covington...

Kay D. Acker (née Drahmann), age 86, of Fort Thomas, Kentucky, passed away at home on December 19, 2025. She was a graduate of Highlands High School and the University of Kentucky, where she serve...

Joseph Michael Silvey Jr. passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, December 19, 2025 at the age of 68 years old. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, the late Joseph M. Silvey Sr and Judi...

Odis Hayze Arnold, 42 of Covington, Kentucky passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at St. Elizabeth HealthCare in Florence, KY. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Bonita Arnold and a Sister, ...

Janet Lois Hammerle, age 86 of Florence, KY, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025. Born in Cincinnati, OH to Jake (Earl) Kuntz and Della Kuntz, Janet was known for her boundless kindness, love ...

Kathryn "Kathy" Marie Brock, 79, of Taylor Mill, KY, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Bromley, KY. Kathy enjoyed painting and quilting. S...

Margaret "Marjie" Ann Northcutt, 69, of Walton, KY, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Roanoke Christian Church in Falmouth, KY. Marjie wa...

Jeannie "Jean" Banfield, 96, of Latonia, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She was owner operator of Jeannie's Tavern in Latonia, KY, for over 65 years. Jean lived in Latonia, KY, for h...

Alan Lynn “Buddy” Love, age 94, of Union, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Story Point Assisted Living in Richwood. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 y...

Oreta “Rita” Lynn Adkins King, age 71, of Independence, Kentucky, formerly of Raceland, Kentucky, passed away on December 17, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, Kentucky. Rita was born a...

Carole Helen Niklas was born on January 2, 1937, to John and Johanna (Busch) Niklas, who lovingly welcomed her as the youngest in their family. Growing up in a warm and nurturing home alongside her si...

Margaret Goley, age 94, formerly of Burlington, KY, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Colonial Heights Senior Living. Margaret was born in Jersey City, NJ, on May 25, 1931, to the late Pat...