Obituaries

John C. Bedel, February 10, 1947 – September 2, 2019 – preceded in death by his parents W. Earl and Kathleen (nee. Nobbe) Bedel. Survived by his wife of 47 years to Jo Ann Bedel, children Gordon E., Gary L. and Brenda K. Bedel, siblings Martin and Diane Bedel, Brother-in-law…...

Carol Ann Arnold, 80 of Cincinnati passed away September 2, 2019 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her husband Larry R. Arnold, daughter Janet Mason and son Brad Arnold. Survived by her loving children Kimberly (Jack) Kues and Larry Arnold, II, grandchildren Eric (Tricia), Megan, Matthew (Olivia)…...

Gloria Paige Otto, 71 of Newport, KY passed away August 30, 2019 at her home. Beloved sister of Jamie Bezold (Don) of Fort Thomas, Margo Otto of Las Vegas, Nevada, Eric Otto of Cincinnati Ohio and Fred Otto III of Fort Thomas. She also leaves her dear friend Steven Monroe…...

Debra Joe Kahrs, 64, of New Richmond, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Hospice of Cincinnati- East. She leaves behind her loving husband, Scott Kahrs; children, Bobby Daughtery, Scott Jay Kahrs II and Brayn Kahrs; grandchildren, Maddison, Georgia, and Aurora, A visitation will be held on Wednesday,…...

Sean Francis McErlane, beloved son of the late Albert and Eileen (McCaughey) McErlane, passed peacefully into his next life on Friday, August 16th, 2019 at age 55. Sean is survived by his half-sisters Mollie, Peggy, Jean, Julie, Patty.  Fondly remembered by brothers-in-law Craig and Curt, and especially by nephew Matthew…...

Ernest D. Stevens died on Friday, August 23, 2019 of heart disease. Preceded in death by his brother, Martin Stevens.  He is survived by his sister-in-law, Rose Zimbardo-Stevens; niece, Cindy Stevens-Postle and her family of Long Beach, Ca.; nephews, David (Toshia) Stevens family of Little Rock, AR., and Paul Williams,…...

Betty Todd Meade, 78, passed away August 22, 2019. She was born on September 6, 1940 in Cincinnati to the late Paul and Clara Doerger. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles (Chuck) Todd, Son; son, Steven Todd; grandsons, Bradley and Nicholas Todd; brother, Tom (Suzie) Doerger. She…...

Michael R. Creamer, 63 of Alexandria passed away August 20, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. He is preceded in death by his brother Stephen Creamer. Survived by his loving wife of 37 years Amy (May) Creamer, sons Jacob R. (Eden) Creamer and Thomas P. (Lesley) Creamer, grandchildren Kaylie, Emma,…...

Richard D. Koch, 73 of Cincinnati, OH passed away August 18, 2019 at Christ Hospital. Rick is survived by his loving wife Dona L. Koch, daughters Melissa (Brian) Klei, Renee Koch and Beth (Eric Johnson) Koch, 4 grand-daughters Emily, Allyson, Lauren and Elise, brother Stephen (Christine) Koch, sister Carolyn (Robert)…...

Eleanor Kilmer, 93 of Ft. Thomas passed away August 18, 2019 at Highlandsprings. She is preceded in death by her sister Rose Muntis. Survived by her loving daughters Karen (Jeff) Kuhlman and Nancy (Mike) Dasenbrock and grandson Brian Hahn. Donations are requested to the Covington Ladies Home, 702 Garrard St,…...