Obituaries
Donald Ray Knasel
Dec 23, 2021
Donald Ray Knasel, age 84 of Louisville, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021. MSgt. Donald R. Knasel (Ret.) was a twenty-four year retired veteran of the United States Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. After retiring, he managed the Jefferson Gun Club and then went on to be a bus driver for the Jefferson County Public School...
Skyla Storm Wise
Dec 22, 2021
Skyla Storm "Asher" Wise, 12, gained her wings, on December 22, 2021. She loved making Tik Tok video, collecting and customizing her dolls, drawing and was a huge animal lover. Skyla enjoyed spending time with her friends and she could always put a smile on your face with her jokes and quick wit. She was confident, compassionate, empathetic, brave and...
Diane Marie Kotarski
Dec 22, 2021
Diane Marie Kotarski, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. She was born on February 11, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Michael and Eleanor (Sency) Bushi. Diane graduated from Lincoln High School in Cleveland, OH. She was a Kentucky Colonel and former City Clerk of Lyndon. She was a receptionist at Mercer for many...
Marilyn Jean Sanders
Dec 22, 2021
Marilyn Jean Sanders, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. She was born on November 14, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky to Joseph and Juanita (Korfhage) Wackenthaler. Marilyn leaves behind a legacy of generosity, especially to her family and friends. Her selfless acts of kindness were abundant. She was a humble and loyal friend, never thinking more...
Michael Wayne Robertson
Dec 22, 2021
Michael Wayne "Big Mike" Robertson, 67, passed away on December 22, 2021. He was born in Bowling Green, KY, on February 6, 1954. Mike was a man of God and a member of Frankfort Church of Christ. He adored his family, enjoyed watching sports and hanging with #2. Mike was always willing to help others. He was preceded in death...
Jacquelyn Jean Sandmann
Dec 22, 2021
Jacquelyn "Jacquie" Jean Sandmann, 64, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. She was born on April 8, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky to Benjamin and Betty (Lawson) Sandmann. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her, brother, Mike Sandmann and uncle, Norbert Sandmann. Jacquie was a Jefferson County Paramedic. She will always be remembered...
Jami Allison Duke
Dec 22, 2021
Jami Allison Duke, 44, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. She was born on March 1, 1977 in Louisville, Kentucky to Henry and Bea (Chapman) Duke. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Richard Duke. After high school, Jami went on to graduate from cosmetology school. But her greatest passion was singing and she...
Eva Mae Sadler
Dec 22, 2021
Eva Mae Sadler, 90, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Eva was a loving mom, nanny, and friend. She was a member of Keys Ferry Baptist Church for a number of years. She retired from Suburban Hospital after 21 faithful years of service. She loved listening to old southern gospel music and playing her guitar. Eva...
Kimberly Lea Kelley
Dec 21, 2021
Kimberly Lea "Kim" Kelley, 55, passed away on December 21, 2021. She was an active member of Christian Fellowship in Fairdale, KY, and attended Seneca High School class of 1985. Kim enjoyed playing BINGO, going to the park and her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Lee Chism and...
Anne R. Nicholas
Dec 21, 2021
Anne R. Nicholas, age 84 of Louisville, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. She was a graduate of the University of Louisville and member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. Her pride and joy were her children and grandchildren. Anne was preceded in death by her husband Thomas P. (Nick ) Nicholas II.Anne is survived by her loving children, Mary Shannon...
Cynthia Louise Durham
Dec 21, 2021
Cynthia "Cindy" Louise Durham, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. She was born on July 16, 1947 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Lt. Col. Maurice and Grace (Heaney) Kersey. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold "Butch" Durham and sister Joan Snyder. Cindy worked for the last 20+ years as a...
John Robert Potter
Dec 21, 2021
John Robert Potter, 56, of Bedford, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the Norton Pavilion Hospice surrounded by his family. He was born on March 8, 1965, in Salem, Indiana.John is survived by his mother, Sharon Potter-Case; son, Justin Amos; father, Charles Potter, Sr.; and his brother, Charles Potter. Also left to cherish his memory are several...
L. Juanita Heath
Dec 21, 2021
L. Juanita Heath, 84, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Juanita was a member of Shively Christian Church as well as a Kentucky Colonel. Juanita enjoyed playing Sudoku and most of all, spending time with her family. She was born on November 26, 1937 in Vine Grove, Kentucky to Charles and Clara Hicks. She is preceded...
Joseph &Ruth Hobble
Dec 20, 2021
Joseph Lee Hobble, 92, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021, and his wife, Ruth Ann (McAllister) Hobble, 86, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020.A Memorial Gathering will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 20, 2022, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New...
Joseph Lee Hobble
Dec 20, 2021
Joseph Lee Hobble, 92, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021.He was born February 22, 1929, in Midland, Ohio, to the late Warren Hobble, Sr., and Rose (Leslie) Hobble. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ruth Ann (McAllister) Hobble; his son, Eric Charles Hobble; his brothers, Jackie Hobble (who...
Linda L. Smith
Dec 20, 2021
Linda L. Smith, 78, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. She was born on April 27, 1943 in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Charles and Ruby (Rucker) Carroll. She attended high school at Christian County in Hopkinsville, KY. She attended Murray State College and received her degree in Nursing in Louisville. She was a Pharmaceutical Rep...
Patricia Arlene Korson
Dec 20, 2021
Patricia Arlene Korson, 88, of Shelbyville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. She was born on May 22, 1933 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Fredrick and Rose (Schillaci) Kundrata. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Willard Korson and brother Fredrick Kundrata Jr. Pat is retired from the VA Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, where she...
Beverly Ann Reeser
Dec 20, 2021
Beverly Ann Reeser, 97, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. She was born on September 7, 1924 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Charles and Mary (Travis) Hyde. She is also preceded in death by her husband, E.G. Reeser, whom she met in Chicago as he was leaving to serve in the Navy during WWII. Beverly...
Stefan Michael Skasko
Dec 20, 2021
Stefan Michael "Steve" Skasko, 62, passed away on December 20, 2021. He was born and raised in Somerset, NJ and later in life moved to Indiana. Steve loved to go fishing and listen to his favorite music. Spending time with his family and grandchildren meant the world to him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stefan Skasko and...
Donna Lee Rotenberger
Dec 20, 2021
Donna Lee Rotenberger, 69, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021.She was born on June 10, 1952, in New Albany, Indiana, to the late John Fried and Lena Wells Gibbs. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, David Scott Hunt; grandson, Andrew Blanton; and some of her siblings.Donna is survived by...
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