Obituaries

Ronald “Ron” Grady, 93, of Bellevue, KY, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

He was a Warehouse Foreman with Union 76 Oil Company for over 50 years. Ron loved to spend time outdoors, especially near the river whether boating or spending time with family and friends at his river camp in California, KY. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

He was born on December 12, 1932, in Covington, KY to the late John Grady and Alice (nee: Wilshire) Grady. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 52 years Virginia Tennessee (nee: Dulin) Grady; his stepfather Marion Parker, Sr., brothers Thomas Bridewell and Tim Parker & sister, Vickie Buschard.

Ron is survived by his daughter Rhonda (Jeff) Hanneken and lovingly referred to as “Pappaw” by grandson John (Ashley) Staviski, granddaughter Sarah (Jamie) Buchanan, and granddaughter Allison (Jimmy) Liming. He also found tremendous joy in his 8 great-grandchildren, Brieana and Callahan Staviski, Noah, Luke and Kate Buchanan, and Agnes, Anna & Duke Liming.

Visitation from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Dobbling, Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Bellevue, KY. Funeral Ceremony will follow at 12:00 pm, Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at the funeral home with Rev. John Bowling officiating. Burial will take place in the Independence Cemetery, Independence, Kentucky.

Memorials are suggested to Carmel Manor Nursing Home, 100 Carmel Manor Rd, Ft. Thomas, KY 41075.