Obituaries

Wayne D. Prescott, 79, of Florence, KY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Wayne was born on January 15, 1944 in Cold Springs, NY to the late Walter and Marion Prescott. He was a proud veteran of the US Air Force and worked 41 years as a registered nurse with the State of Connecticut and later at St. Elizabeth in Edgewood, KY. Wayne was a proud member of AA since December 5, 2000. In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by his wife Karen Ballerini Prescott, step-daughter Rachel Klink, and brothers Murray, George, and Warren Prescott. He is survived by his grandson and caretaker Ryan Ottino , daughter Amanda Brown, son Jason Prescott, son Jonathan Prescott, son Justin Prescott, son Joshua Prescott, step-daughter Michelle Frisch (Michael), grandchildren Matthew Frisch, Helena Frisch, Jackson Frisch, Damion, Dominic, Dimitri, Julia, Jasper, Jemma, and Josette, brother Walter Prescott Jr., and many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Friday, August 18, 2023 from 11am until 1pm at Linnemann Funeral Home in Burlington, KY. A funeral service will immediately follow the visitation. The interment will be at Highland Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, KY. Memorial contributions can be made to Vietnam Veterans of America 8719 Colesville Rd. Suite 100 Silver Spring MD 20910