Local Obituaries

ADAMS. Gertrude “Gert” (nee McIntosh), beloved wife of the late Jack Adams, loving mother of Robert (Judy) Merrill, Joyce (Butch) Stockelman, Len (Mary) Begley and Michael (Roxanne) Begley, also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, dear sister of Earl McIntosh...

read more... 2/14/2012

IMBUS. Florence G., beloved wife of the late Eugene J. Imbus Jr., loving mother of John & Dwight Marwede, stepmother of James E. Imbus, cherished grandmother of Alexander & Christian Marwede, Amanda Bricking, Daniel, Andrew & Kurt Imbus, great grandmother...

read more... 2/14/2012

WELLING. Kenneth C., loving son of Marilyn and Jack Welling, dear brother of Doug (Gemena), Kevin (Margie), Brian and Tom (Jen) Welling, loving uncle of Craig, Hannah, Kayla, Jonathon and Hunter Welling. Thursday, February 09, 2012. Age 49 years. Visitation...

read more... 2/9/2012

Elizabeth M. McKnight, 89, died February 2, 2012.  Born July 30, 1922, she leaves behind her brother, Leonard Newkirk; children Renee Kreisa (Earl), Richard McKnight (Bill Schuyler), and Michael McKnight; grandchildren, Karin Wilson, Jim Kreisa...

GROW. Phyllis J. (nee Kenyon), beloved wife of the late Everett “Dick” Grow, loving mother of the late Michael Assimack, mother-in-law of Patty (John) Young, Nancy Grow, Richard Grow, Steven (Lisa) Grow, Sherry Wright and Elana (Jerry) O’Conner, cherished grandmother...

read more... 2/28/2012

George Russell Weiher, devoted husband of the late Shirley Weiher .  Loving father of Stephanie Higgins.  Cherished grandfather of Jill Higgins and Scott Higgins.  Dear brother of Myra Nies, Marilyn and Larry Brassie.  Passed Thursday...

WEEKS. Christopher N., preceded in death by his wife Shirley J. Weeks and son Thomas L. Hulett. Survived by his daughter Claudia J. (Norman) Kearns and his granddaughter Lauren E. Kearns. Also survived by one sister and two brothers.  His...

read more... 1/29/2012

HAVLIN. Timothy A. Sr., beloved husband of Marilyn L. (nee Parr), devoted father of Jennifer (Angelo) Sferrazza and Timothy A. Havlin Jr., loving son of Robert and the late Norma Jean Havlin, cherished grandfather of Nicholas and Kaitlyn Sferrazza, dear...

REINHART. Billie Adell, loving wife of the late Jacob W. Reinhart, beloved mother of William D. (Greta Goins) Kennedy, dear grandmother of Carolyn Dawn Blevins, cherished aunt of many nieces & nephews. Thursday, January 26, 2012. Age 92 years. Visitation...

DePaoli, Philip L. “Shorty” Jr., beloved husband of the late Rosemary M. DePaoli, loving father of Patricia (Richard) Pieschel, Philip (Mary Beth) and James (Mary) DePaoli, cherished grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, dear brother of Robert (Henrietta) DePaoli...

read more... 1/22/2012

Everett C. Branaman, devoted husband of 60 years to Helen M. Branaman (nee Jung) dear uncle of Charlie Jung of Villa Hills,  John O’Connell & Joni Forrester of Crescent Springs, Edwin O’Connell Jr. & Carol Carr of Covington & Jerry...

WITTKAMP.         Marian R. (nee Hertsenberg), beloved wife of Chris A. Wittkamp, loving mother of Sister Janet Wittkamp, RSM, Mary Ann Mackey, Rose (Steve) Newman, Karen (Mike) Robison, Chris (Juli) Wittkamp II and James Wittkamp, cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren and...

read more... 1/13/2012

MEER.  Odetta M. (nee Denham), beloved wife of the late Robert J. Meer, loving mother of Christine (Rick) Weyda, Sandy Meer and the late James Meer, cherished grandmother and great grandmother, also survived by nieces, nephews and friends. Friday, January...

read more... 1/13/2012

Amos C. Watkins Jr.  Cherished husband of 32 years to Frances “Babe” Watkins (nee Hubbard).  Loving father of Monica, April, Erica, Antonio, Candi, Tasha, Angel, Temika, Joseph, Starr Watkins and Amos L. Watkins III.  Dear grandfather...

BALZER, Stella E., beloved wife of the late Elmer J. Balzer, Loving mother of Yvonne C. Balzer and the late Mildred V. Balzer, also survived by loving nieces, nephews & friends. Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Age 105 years. Visitation 8:30...

read more... 1/4/2012

SETSER. James C., beloved husband of the late Alvina R. Setser, loving father of Beverly Jo (Dennis) Poland, Michael (Mary) Setser, Michelle “Missy” (Michael) Hurst and the late Bruce W. Setser, cherished grandfather of Bill, Bruce, Brooke, Brandy, Brittnay and...

read more... 1/1/2012

SHEPHERD, Gloria F. (nee Connelly) Loving wife of the late Wilbur Shepherd, devoted mother of Steven (Ollie) Shepherd, Thomas W. Shepherd, James L. (Vickie) Shepherd, Robert D. (Vada) Shepherd and Mary E. (Ron) Geiger.  Cherished grandmother of 9 grandchildren and...

Ruthann Shaw (nee Brugman).  Beloved wife of the late Dr. William E. Shaw.  Loving mother of Mary Carol Rosenburg-Shaw, Nancy Ruth Shaw-Hardin, Jennifer Lynn Shaw and William Randall (Carol Ann) Shaw.  Also...

Ruby C. McChristian, beloved wife of the late David S. “Driver” McChristian.  Loving mother of Ken McChristian.  Grandmother of Sara (Cliff) Sharp, Mark (Bridget) McChristian and Lauren (Justin) McChristian.  Great grandmother of Owen,...

CARNEVALE, Emma, formerly from Fuscaldo, Italy; beloved wife of the late Michael A. Carnevale, loving step-mother of Mike Jr. (late Edna Ruth) Carnevale, Mary Lou (Frank) Miller, Rick (Pat) Carnevale and the late Frank “Bob” Carnevale, dear sister-in-law of Adriana...