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Rebecca BennettFlores
Rebecca S. Bennett-Flores, 41, of Elsmere, died Feb. 01, 2011. Survivors include her husband, Anastacio Flores; sons, Bryan Bennett and Anastacio Flores Jr.; daughter, Esperanza Flores; mother, Donna R. Bennett; and brother, Thomas Bennett Jr.
John Bird
John Bird, 67, of Walton, died Feb. 8, 2011. He was a sheet metal worker for Union Local No. 141, Cincinnati, and a member of the Immanuel United Church of Christ, Bromley, and the National Rifle Association. He was an avid antique automobile collector, a former member of Confederated Car Club of Ludlow, writer for the Kentucky Explorer Magazine and former owner of Sunoco Filling Station, Ludlow. He enjoyed working on genealogy. His wife, Elaine Schroer Bird, died previously. Survivors include his daughters, Michele Case of Latonia, Donita Nardi and Julia Turner, both of Walton; brother, Daniel Bird of Madeira, Ohio; sisters, Francis Fiscus of Plainfield, Ind., and Lola Williams of Madison, Ind.; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Interment was at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erlanger.
Rev. Joseph Brink
Reverend Joseph C. Brink, 72, of Fort Thomas, died Feb. 6, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was ordained June 1, 1963. He was an assistant at Sacred Heart Church, Bellevue, a faculty member at Newport Catholic High School and Villa Madonna College, assistant director at Marydale Retreat House, pastor at Holy Cross Church and St. Mary Church, president of National Federation of Priests’ Councils and a resident at Blessed Sacrament Church. He retired with residence at St. Pius X Rectory. His brother, Richard Brink, died previously. Survivors include his sisters, Carole Stallmeyer of Crescent Springs, Sr. Rita Brink, O.S.B., of Villa Hills, Charlotte Newman of Topeka, Kan., Judy Elsbernd of Milford, Ohio, Joyce Callery of Covington, Marlene Brink of Hebron and Mary Lynn Bittlinger of Villa Hills. Burial was at Mother of God Cemetery. Memorials: St. Pius X Church Tuition Fund, 348 Dudley Road, Edgewood, KY 41017; or St. Mary School Tuition Fund, 8246 E. Main St., Alexandria, KY 41001; or Priest
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Virginia ‘Ginny’ Cioffe
Virginia “Ginny” Cioffe, 86, of Erlanger, died Feb. 8, 2011, at Villaspring Nursing Home, Erlanger. She was a waitress for Frisch’s Big Boy for more than 25 years. Her husband, William A. Cioffe, died previously. Survivors include her sons, Mike Cioffe of Florence and Rick Cioffe of Independence; daughter, Carol Sparks of Walton; brother, Howard Milner of Villa Hills; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.
Mathel Irene Crawford
Mathel Irene Crawford, 88, of Crossville, Tenn., formerly of Fort Wright, died Feb. 5, 2011, at Hospice of the Cumberland, Crossville, Tenn. She was a homemaker and caregiver and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Her husband, Edwin Crawford, died previously. Survivors include her daughter, Shirley Neville of Crossville, Tenn.; brother, Glenn Roy of Somerset; sister, Bonnie Scully of Fort Mitchell; three grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren. Interment was at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Memorials: Calvary Baptist Church, 3711 Tibbatts St., Latonia, KY 41015; Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 965, Florence, KY 41042; or charity of donor’s choice.
Gary Crisler
Gary Crisler, 65, of Florence, died Feb. 6, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was the credit and MIS director at I.B. Goodman Inc. for 28 years. Survivors include his wife, Donna Warning Crisler of Florence; sons, Jason Crisler of Georgetown and Travis Crisler of Florence; brother, Steve Crisler of Edgewood; and sister, Barbara Gagas of Crestview Hills. Disposition was cremation. Memorials: Villa Madonna Academy, 2500 Amsterdam Road No. 1, Villa Hills, KY 41017 or American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.
James C. Downtown
James C. Downton, 72, of Independence, formerly of Villa Hills, died Feb. 11, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a retired sales representative working in the paper industry. He and his wife, Marilyn, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 2010. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn, of Independence; daughters, Marilyn Shover of Fort Mitchell, Lisa Martin of Cincinnati and Laura Benzinger of Covington; son, James Downton of Villa Hills; brother, John Downton of Nashville, Tenn.; and 18 grandchildren. Memorials: Northern Kentucky Right to Life, P.O. Box 1202, Covington, KY, 41012 or American Heart Association, 5211 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227.
Edna Marie Ferguson
Edna Marie Ferguson, 94, died
Feb. 7, 2011, at her granddaughter Sarah Dawn’s home in Florence. She was a former waitress and worked at the YMCA lunchroom in Covington for 25 years. She was a member of Independence Christian Church and loved to sing, dance and cook. Her husband, Robert Ferguson Sr.; a daughter, Sharon “Susie” Ferguson Bell; and a grandson, Joseph Patrick Ferguson Luck, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Nancy Ferguson Paris of Fort Wright, Rebecca Ferguson Wilcoxson of Erlanger and Rebecca Webster Luck of Florence; son, Robert Ferguson Jr. of Fort Wright; sister, Stella Doody Kees of Independence; brother, Kenneth Bonham Tippett of Cold Spring; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Burial was at Independence Cemetery. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.
Leonard Fritz
Leonard Fritz, 82, of Fort Mitchell, died Feb. 9, 2011, in Edgewood. He was a member of Knights of St. John, Holy Name Society, Blessed Sacrament Church, Covington Catholic Boosters and the Social Jokers Club. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. His wife, Rita Haverbusch Fritz; a brother, Joseph Fritz; a sister, Sr. Ann Adele, SND; and a daughter, Judith Marie Fritz, died previously. Survivors include his daughters, Kim Schamer and Sue Scanlon, both of Fort Mitchell, and Beth Campbell of Villa Hills; son, Tim Fritz of Union; siblings, Sr. Kathelyn Fritz, SND, Sr. Stefanie Fritz, SND, and Julia Schwartz, all of Park Hills, Louis Fritz of Crestview Hills, Mary Jo Hawley of Columbus, Ohio, Steve Fritz of Burlington, Larry Fritz of Poquoson, Va., and Cyrilla Brake of Fort Wright; and 10 grandchildren. Interment was at St. John Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Sisters of Notre Dame, 1601 Dixie Hwy., Covington, KY 41011; Covington Catholic High School, 1600 Dixie Hwy., Covington, KY 41011; or Franciscan Daughters of Mary, P.O. Box 122070, Covington, KY 41012.
Robert C. Gaukel
Robert C. Gaukel, 67, of Fort Mitchell, died Feb. 7, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was an employee with Theatre House, Covington, and a member of the Covington Lions Club, Northern Kentucky Jaycees, Antique Automobile Club of America and the Bellevue Vets. He was a Kentucky Colonel and served in the U.S. Army. A sister, Marianne Sandfoss, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Morris Gaukel; sons, Andy Gaukel and Rick Gaukel; daughters, Emily Benson and Becky Gaukel; stepsons, David Schneider, Rob Schneider and Brent Kraft; stepdaughters, Michelle Schilling, Terri Carter and Kim Bennie; brothers, Ken Gaukel and Gerald Gaukel; sisters, Lorraine Perry and Patricia Grzanke; and 18 grandchildren. Burial was in St. John’s Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials: Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, 162 N. Ashland Ave., Lexington, KY 40502.
Betty Dean Graybeal
Betty Dean Graybeal, 78, of Edgewood, died Feb. 6, 2011, at St.
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Elizabeth, following a long illness. She worked for the Jergens Company, helped her husband with the family business, Graybeal Plumbing, Cincinnati, and was a member and teacher at First Christian Assembly, Mount Auburn. A sister, Mildred Strong, died previously. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Graybeal; daughters, Donna Davis of Pittsburg, Pa., and Lisa Boehne of Newport; sisters, Marie Lavender of Fort Thomas and Shirley Slankard of Fredericksburg, Va.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Burial was at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erlanger. Memorials: St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 S. Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.
Robert Wayne Gross
Robert Wayne Gross, 54, of Elsmere, died Feb. 8, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. He was a member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church and served in the U.S. Army. He was employed by Beckman Coulter Diagnostics. His father and mother, Raymond and Emma Gross, and a brother, Charles Stone, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Gross; daughter, Judy Jones; son, Darron Grout; brother, Michael Gross; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Interment was at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Memorials: American Cancer Society.
Barbara Noel Haley
Barbara Lee Noel Haley, 64, of Covington, died Feb. 8, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Raymond F. Haley, and a son, Robert Haley, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Tara Campbell of Hebron and Scarlet Louden of Covington; son, Ray Haley Jr. of Independence; boyfriend, Denny Klare of Covington; sisters, Beverly Hamilton of Florence, Betty Wilson of Dry Ridge and Karen Campbell of Covington; and 10 grandchildren. Burial was at St. John Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.
Eldon Houston
Eldon Houston, 65, of Edgewood, died Feb. 9, 2011. He was a car salesman for 40 years, ending his career at Kidd Chrysler Dodge, Lawrenceburg, Ind. Four brothers, Posey, Cecil, Preston and Clayton; a sister, Lorraine; his former wife, Pam Houston; and father-in-law, Larry Strassberger, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen O’Connor; stepsons, Benton, John and Simon Peters; brothers, Boyd and Elwood; and sister-in-law, Paula Rust. Burial was at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Memorials: Kenton County Animal Shelter, 1020 Mary Laidley Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017.
Ken Jelf
Ken Jelf, 69, of Independence, died Feb. 8, 2011. Survivors include his wife, Byrd R. Jelf; daughters, Lori Busam and Chris Case, both of Alexandria, and Shelly Hinrichson of Cold Spring; stepdaughters, LeAnn Cline of Maysville and Julie Lacey of Augusta; and 16 grandchildren. Interment was at Sharon Cemetery, Bracken County. Memorials: American Cancer Society.
Robert G. Loomis
Robert Granville Loomis, 84, of Independence, died Feb. 10, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a self-employed civil
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Melvin Lee Luke Jr.
Melvin Lee Luke Jr., 48, of Covington, died Feb. 3, 2011. Walker Funeral Home, Mt. Healthy, Ohio, is handling the arrangements.
Sallie Mairose
Sallie Mairose, 75, of Park Hills, died Feb. 7, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Her husband, Paul T. Mairose, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Patricia Scanlon of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Helen Miller of Covington, Paula Hammock of Fort Wright and Sue Minch of Southgate; son, Tom Mairose of Park Hills; niece, Donna Edmonds of Erlanger; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Burial was at Floral Hills Cemetery, Taylor Mill. Memorials: St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 S. Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.
Carol Sue McElfresh
Carol Sue McElfresh, 63, of Florence, died Feb. 7, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was an assistant director for Disability Coalition, Covington, and a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She organized Sister Carol Mission. Survivors include her husband, Raymond McElfresh; brothers, Gary Bramble of Alabama and Edward Bramble of Florence; and sisters, Sandra Elders of Hebron and Connie Broadwater of New Port Richie, Fla. Burial was at Floral Hills Cemetery. Memorials: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2965 Hebron Park Drive, Hebron, KY 41048.
Martha A. Meier
Martha A. Meier, 67, of Walton, died Feb. 8, 2011. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Daniel Robert Meier, died previously. Survivors include her sons, Daniel Meier of Forest Park, Ohio, and Darren Meier of Walton; daughter, Dana Blanchet of Independence; sister, Margaret Whitaker of Walton; brothers, Roy G. Cox of Walton and Kenneth Cox of Florence; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial was at Floral Hills, Taylor Mill. Memorials: St. Rita School for the Deaf, 1720 Glendale Milford Road, Cincinnati, OH 45215 or charity of choice.
Patsy Ann Mercer
Patsy Ann Mercer, 45, of Covington, died Feb. 6, 2011, at her home. Her parents, John and Clara, and three brothers, Terry, Robert and Robbie, died previously. Survivors include her companion, Bill Hetterman of Covington; brother, Jon Mercer of Covington; and sisters, Peggy Mercer of North Carolina, Gina Spurlock of Taylor Mill and Eddi Mae Lefevers of Latonia. Burial was in Independence Cemetery. Memorials: 700 Club CBN, 977 Centerville Turnpike, Virginia Beach, VA 23463.
Shirley Neuspickel
Shirley Neuspickel, 70, of Demossville, died Feb. 7, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a homemaker and a member of Demossville Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons, Don Neuspickel of Sanders, Dave Neuspickel and Rick Neuspickel, both of Falmouth, Bob Neuspickel of Morning View, Kenny Neuspickel of Demossville, Ronnie Neuspickel of Corinth and Gary Neuspickel of Williamstown; daughters, Joan Hamblin of Falmouth, Donna Sue Svatba of Latonia, Connie Haynes of Richwood, Judy Gebhardt of Ryland Heights, Charlene Trailor of Bradfordsville, Gail Neuspickel of Demossville and Janet Neuspickel of Owenton; brothers, Ronnie Ballinger of Crittenden, Richard Ballinger of Covington and Wayne Ballinger of Independence; 31 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Gardnersville Cemetery. Memorials: Shirley Neuspickel Memorial Fund, c/o Elliston-Stanley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 130, Williamstown, KY 41097.
Atha Spicer Polly
Atha Spicer Polly, 97, of Morning View, died Feb. 5, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a former assembler for Queen City Dinette and a member and former Sunday school teacher at Kenton Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and working outside. Her husband, Lelan Polly, and sons Tommy and Ralph Polly died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Versie Mahan and Lena Dennis, both of Morning, Ida Mackin of Florence, Etta Sue Gabbard of Jackson and Lenora Bellamy of Independence; sons, E.J. Polly of Erlanger and Decoursey Polly of Dayton; sister, Lola Turner of Alexandria; brothers, Decoursey Spicer of Columbus, Arnold Spicer and Leland Spicer, both of Trenton, Ohio, and Bobby Spicer of Edgewood; 24 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; 36 great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great-grandchild. Interment was at Wilmington Cemetery, Morning View. Memorials: Hospice of St. Elizabeth, 1 Medical Village Drive, Suite 213, Edgewood, KY 41017.
Elsie M. Roberts
Elsie M. Roberts, 60, of Covington, died Feb. 7, 2011, at her residence. She was an assembly line worker for Johnson Controls Battery Division, Florence. Survivors include sons, Donny Roberts of Columbus, Ohio, and Steve L. Roberts of Ludlow; daughters, Kimberly Estes of Independence and Jennifer Remley of Covington; brother, Danny Roberts of West Union, Ohio; and 10 grandchildren. Interment was at Floral Hills Memorials Gardens, Taylor Mill.
Robert J. Rouhier
Robert J. Rouhier, 91, of Independence, died Feb. 7, 2011. Swindler & Currin Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Gary W. Schoulthies
Gary W. Schoulthies, 49, of Butler, formerly of Fort Thomas, died Feb. 6, 2011, at his home. He was an employee of Tri State Interior and a member of Brick Layers and Allied Craft Workers Local No. 18, Cincinnati. His father, William R. Schoulthies, died previously. Survivors include his mother, Lois Black Schoulthies of Butler; son, Nathan Schoulthies of Washington, Ky.; sister, Pam Springer of Alexandria; fiancé, Angie Jarman of Erlanger; and two grandchildren. Interment was at Johns Hill Cemetery, Wilder.
Robert Lee Taylor
Robert Lee Taylor, 78, of Park Hills, died Feb. 5, 2011. He practiced law and served as a teacher, basketball coach, school administrator and school board member in Northern Kentucky. Survivors include his wife, Meralyn Taylor; brother, George Taylor of Butler; daughters, Lynette Davidson of Fairdale and Lori McKnight of Independence; son, Dr. Jeff Taylor of Enumclaw, Wash.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Private inurnment was at Forest Lawn, Erlanger. Memorials: Episcopal Relief & Development, P.O. Box 7058, Merrifield, VA, 22116 or Welcome House Covington, 205 Pike St., Covington, KY 41011.