Obituaries

Okcha Hammerle, 73, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on Monday, September 8, 2025.

Born in Okku-Kun, Chonpuk-do, Korea, she was the daughter of the late Yang Chun Shik and Suk Kyong.
Okcha is survived by her devoted husband, Robert Hammerle; her daughter, Young Na An (Min Sok An); her cherished grandsons, Sang Ho An and Jason An; her mother-in-law, Janet Hammerle; and her sisters-in-law, Tammy Snowden and Michelle Von Hagel (Philip).

She will be remembered for her deep love of gardening, cooking, and camping, but most of all, for the joy she found in her family. Okcha’s warmth, kindness, and devotion will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Stith Funeral Home, 7500 US Hwy 42, Florence, Kentucky 41042, beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:45 a.m. Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, Williamstown, Kentucky.