Obituaries
John W. Lepkowski, Jr.
John W. "Jack" Lepkowski, Jr., 78, passed away at the Chapel House in Louisville, Kentucky on September 1, 2010. Jack was an avid story teller and well loved by all of his fellow residents at the Chapel House. He was born on July 11, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to the late John W. and Ruth (Rowe) Lepkowski, Sr. He was...
Joseph Richard Tomlin
Joseph Richard Tomlin, age 68 passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2010. He was born July 21, 1942 to the late Harry and Anna Ruth Cox Tomlin. He graduated from Valley High School- class of 1960, and was retired from General Electric. He was a member of Highview Baptist Church, and a member of AMVETS post 61 in Okolona. Mr....
Carolyn L. Sanchez
Carolyn Lee Sanchez, 64, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Monday, August 30, 2010. Carolyn was born on June 20, 1946 in Santa Cruz, California.She is survived by her sons, Stephen (Alison), Jonathan (Diana), Jason (Magdalena) Sanchez and Christopher (Toni) Beasley; grandchildren, Joseph, Amanda, Estrella, Jason, Jr., Derrick, Austin, Marshal and Stephen; and her favorite cat Lady.The visitation will...
Thelma Leon
Thelma "Terry" (Haffenden) Leon, 90, passed away at Rolling Hills Health Care Center in New Albany, Indiana on Sunday, August 29, 2010. Terry was fluent in three languages, a phenomenal seamstress, an expert knitter, and an accomplished organist. She welcomed any challenge that life presented and would eventually conquer it. Thelma was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in...
James Kenneth Lloyd
Mr. James Kenneth Lloyd, age 87 passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Baptist Hospital East. He was a retired chemical operations foreman at E.I. DuPont Co., and a charter member of Watkins Memorial United Methodist Church. Mr. Lloyd is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, the former Bettye Chapman;sons, John Leslie Lloyd(Brenda) and Dr. Kenneth Michael Lloyd...
Nancy Stapleton
Mrs. Nancy Berry Stapleton, age 87, of Louisville passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010 at the Twinbrook Nursing Home. She was born in Liverpool, England on August 30,1923, and immigrated to America in 1949 with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph G. Berry, and worked as a Payroll Clerk at the Murphy Elevator Co. for...
Cletus R. Bowe
Cletus R. Bowe, 75, of Georgetown, Indiana passed away on Friday evening, July 27, 2010. He was retired from Sonoco Products in New Albany and was an avid antique tool collector. Cletus was a member of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church. Cletus was born on July 29, 1935 in Clark County, Indiana to the late George and Julia...
Anthony W. Schmitt, Sr.
Anthony Wayne Schmitt, Sr., 59, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away Friday, August 27, 2010 at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany. Anthony was formerly employed by Huncilman Metal Specialist in New Albany and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in New Albany. He was a Providence High School graduate of 1968.Anthony was born on December 29, 1950...
Jessie L. Faulkenburg
Jesse L. Faulkenburg, 58, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away Friday, August 27, 2010. Jesse was retired business manager of Laborers' International Union, Local 795. He was a Vietnam Marine Corp Veteran, a member of VFW Floyd County Post 3281, the Redman Club of New Albany and the Pine Ridge Bow Hunters. Jesse was a fun loving generous guy who...
Randal M. Lucas
Randal M. Lucas, 90, of Louisville, Kentucky died Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at Hospice of Louisville. Mr. Lucas retired from American Standard and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry A. and Mattie (Wilkerson) Lucas, and brothers, Edgar, Earl, and Sherley Lucas. Randal is survived by his sisters, Dorothy...
Bernard Beavin
Bernard L. "Joe" Beavin, Sr., 85, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Wednesday morning, August 25, 2010. Joe was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He retired with over 25 years at P. Llorilard in Louisville, Kentucky and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in New Albany. Joe was born on...
Pamela Harriman
Pamela K. (Johnson) Harriman, 52, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 after a courageous six-year battle with dermatomyositis. Pam graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in elementary education. She had a passion for children and was a teacher in every sense of the word. Pam was creative and had a real touch for...
Lilly Michelle Berkowitz
Baby Lilly Michelle Berkowitz, beloved daughter of Justin and Mindy Berkowitz joined the choir of angels on Sunday, August 22, 2010 at Norton Surburban Hospital in Louisville. She is also survived by her brothers, Nicholas Alan and Mark Anthony Berkowitz; grandparents, Mark and Betty Napper, Mark and Teresa Gilbert and Howard and Rebecca Berkowitz; uncle, Jason Berkowitz; aunts, Michelle and...
Donald Ulrich
Mr. Donald Lowery Ulrich, age 53 of Louisville, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2010. He was a Navy Veteran and a proud member of the VFW Post 1170, Middletown, Kentucky.He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Ulrich. He is survived by his father, Robert "Bud" Ulrich; sisters, Mary Burton (Steve), Roberta Curtis; brother, Stephen Ulrich (Elke); nieces...
Nellie Walker
Nellie Virginia (Mason) Walker, 92, passed away Thursday evening, August 19, at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. She retired from Colgate Palmolive in Clarksville, Indiana after 31 years of service and was a lifelong member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ in New Albany. Nellie was a hard worker and always took care of everyone. She was...
Vivian Kiser
Kiser, Vivian 80, passed away August 19th at the Golden Living Center, Camelot.She was preceded in death by her parents, J.C. and Crissie Kiser of Grundy, VA and sister, Lillian Kiser of Atlanta, GA. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church. She traveled extensively for KY Central Life Insurance Co. and was retired from Security Management Co.She is survived...
Walter F. Nance
Walter F. "Waldo" Nance, 86, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany. Waldo had worked at Honey Crème Doughnuts in New Albany for over 25 years. He also was a former employee of Cherry Valley Golf Course in New Albany, loved bingo and betting the horses as well as...
Bennett G. Whitaker
Mr. Bennett G. "Ben" Whitaker,age 61, of Louisville, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at Norton Hospital. He was a owner/operator of Tri County Sanitation. Ben is survived by his children, Brian Whitaker (Mary Ann), Keven Embry (Holly), Bennett Whitaker, Sherry Johnson and Denise Whitaker; siblings, Kathleen Stelzig, Joyce Deacon, Jimmy Whitaker (Marilyn) and Faye Wilson (Cecil); and 15...
Donna R.(Staser) Blankenbaker
Donna R. (Staser) Blankenbaker, 46, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at her residence. Donna repaired and refinished furniture for Kimball and Steepleton's and worked at American Legion and the 40 & 8 Military Club. Donna was born on July 31, 1964 to Jacqueline "Jackie" (French) Staser of Clarksville, Indiana and the late Ervin Louis...
Eugene Hopper
Eugene G. "Hoppy" Hopper, 88, of Memphis, Indiana passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at his residence. Hoppy was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II serving in the 36th Infantry. He retired from Old Louisville Cement (Now Essroc) in Speed, Indiana with over 39 years as an electrician. He was a member of the...
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