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Jonathan Wayne LaVelle
4/12/1982 - 7/19/2026
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Obituary For Jonathan Wayne LaVelle
Jonathan "Jon" Wayne LaVelle, 44, of Covington, KY, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
He was 2000 graduate of Dixie Heights High School in Erlanger, KY, and was an alumnus of Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights, KY. Jon was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service in Florence, KY, for 20 years.
He was a world traveler, an avid reader and a walking, talking historian. Jon donated his time to numerous organizations, including soup kitchens and animal shelters. He loved animals, especially his dog: Chuck.
Jon was preceded in death by his mother: Diana Lynn Wood.
He is survived by his father: Jerry W. (Martha Dianne) LaVelle; brother: Jeremy (Melissa) LaVelle and longtime partner: Jackie Willenbrink-Greenwood.
A Memorial Service for Jon will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Mother of God Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, 3125 Madison Ave, Fort Wright, KY 41015. Entombment: Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright, KY.
Memorials are suggested to: Kenton County Animal Services, 1020 Mary Laidley Road, Covington, KY 41017.
Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015 is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com.
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