Obituaries

Ancel H. Baxley, 74, of Walton, a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, at Saint Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, Kentucky, surrounded by his loving fa...

Edward “Ed” Poland, age 75, of Florence, KY, decided on August 19, 2025, that he had finally earned his eternal retirement. Born in Cincinnati on April 29, 1950, to Arthur and Marie Poland, Ed spe...

Richard Joseph Hettel, Jr. , 81, of Newport, died Monday, August 18, 2025, at Woodcrest Nursing Home. He was born February 16, 1944, in Dayton, Kentucky, the son of the late Richard Hettel and Margare...

Gerry Ann Johnson, 81, of Ludlow, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at her residence. Born on December 11, 1943, in Harlan County, Kentucky, Gerry's life was a testament to love, laug...

Robert Dale Smith, 73, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Villaspring Care Center in Erlanger. Born on September 1, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio, to Robert Smith a...

The family of Casey Barach is heartbroken to announce his passing on August 17, 2025, following complications from an accident that occurred five years ago, resulting in a traumatic brain injury. He ...

Paul Modzelewski, 80, passed away on August 16, 2025, in Edgewood, Kentucky. Born on September 13, 1944, in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Paul lived a full and vibrant life marked by devotion to family, ...

Lawrence “Ray” R. Young Jr. age 85, of Burlington, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Ray worked as a truck driver for 30 years, logging countless miles and buildi...

Phyllis Ann Vanover, 52, of Covington, KY, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was very crafty. Phyllis enjoyed crocheting and doing her nails. She loved spe...

Rosemary Morton, 84, of Burlington, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Friday, August 15, 2025. Rosie was born April 19, 1941, in Covington, the daughter of the late Arthur Hoskinds ...

Mary Theresa Bennett passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the age of 94. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, the late Howard F. Bennett. She is survived by her sons, Frederick (Donna) Ben...

Alice B. Lowry (nee Feiler), age 97, of Florence, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025. Alice retired from the Internal Revenue Service and continued to be a member of NARFE, National...

Bev Fischesser passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 13th. She was 75. Bev was raised in Ludlow and graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 1968. After starting a family and working for a number...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Joseph Alan “Joe” Stuckenschneider, 68, of Union, announces his passing on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Though his time with us was cut short, he live...

Henry Charles Gripshover, 94, of Highland Heights, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 13, 2025, with his family by his bedside. He was born October 18, 1930, in Covington, the son of the late H...

Joyce A. Lanigan (née Bates), 91, of Union, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Joyce was born in Newport, Kentucky, to her late parents, Frank and Mary Bates. She was preceded in deat...

Ralph Julius Fangman, 82, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Ralph graduated from Covington Catholic High School and the University of Kentucky with a degree i...

Vivian Patricia Christmas, 85, of Florence, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Saturday, August 9, 2025. She was born July 5, 1940, in Cordele, Georgia, the daughter of the late Veni...

William David “Dave” Strategier, 75, of Covington, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025. Born in Covington on January 2, 1950, Dave grew up in Fort Wright, where he developed his lif...

Rosalie Marie Ashton, 73, of Erlanger, Kentucky, passed away on August 9, 2025, surrounded by her family, who were the center of her world. Born on September 24, 1951, in Covington, Rosalie was the d...

Helen Margaret Biddle Smoot, 85, of Hebron passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood on Saturday August 9, 2025, with her daughters by her side. She was the 9th child of 13 born to Frank and M...

James P. Mastronardo, 78, of Ft. Wright, KY, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center in Edgewood, KY. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and worked as a planne...

Carol Ann Turk, 72, of Walton, Kentucky, passed away on August 5, 2025. She was born on October 24, 1952, in Port Lavaca, Texas, to the late Raymond and Dorothy (née Kenyon) Smith. Carol dedicated o...

Jane Lother (nee: Tebbe), 94, of Independence, KY, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Rosedale Green. Jane was a devoted mother, grandma, memaw, great-grandma and friend. She was an avid reade...

Nancy Ann Hicks (nee Schroth), 71, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025 at home, surrounded by her family. Nancy graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 1971, and worked as a bookkeeper at a family b...