Obituaries
Claire M. Eaton
Jan 4, 2020
Claire M Eaton, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2020, surrounded by her family. Claire was a member of Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.Claire was born on April 25, 1937 in Somerville, Massachusetts to Alford and Mary Bertocchi. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Harold Eaton, Son, Eddie Eaton, and Daughter,...
Elmer Alvin Meilun
Jan 4, 2020
The ever-inquisitive and always formal Elmer Meilun, 95, passed away at Norton Brownsboro Hospital from pneumonia. Though a long-time resident of Kentucky, Elmer and his identical twin brother, Edwin, grew up in New York as first-generation Lithuanian immigrants. The brothers both attended Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY, where they graduated in 1945. Post-graduation, Elmer worked for General Electric as a...
Margie Jane (Ritchey) Taylor
Jan 4, 2020
Margie Jane (Ritchey) Taylor, 89, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020.She was born on May 18, 1930, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Melvin and Vella (Furguson) Ritchey. Margie was also preceded in death by her husband, Wyman Taylor.Margie is survived by her children, Marva Noland (Billy), Marvin "David" Crady (Tina), Daniel Crady (Pam), John Crady...
Gloria M. (Ferree) Chambers
Jan 4, 2020
Gloria M. (Ferree) Chambers, 72, of Jeffersonville, Indiana was a warm, kind, and giving soul lost from her family and the community on January 4th, 2020 after a brief and sudden illness.She was born on December 17, 1947 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Homer and Louise (Charron) Ferree. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by...
Naomi (Moreland) Baker
Jan 4, 2020
Naomi (Moreland) Baker, 67, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020. She was a member of Calvary Holiness Church in Brooks, Kentucky.She was born on October 28, 1952, in Knox County, Kentucky, to the late John and Edna (Wilder) Moreland. Along with her parents, Naomi was also preceded in death by her husband, Terry Baker; and brother, Charles Moreland.Naomi is...
Isabel Wiscovitch Lugo
Jan 3, 2020
Isabel Wiscovitch Lugo, age 104, passed away in peace while surrounded by the love of her family January 3, 2020. Isabel was born March 31, 1915 to Javier Wiscovitch and Alejandrina Pagan of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. Isabel was married to Nicolas Lugo (February 15, 1941 - July 22, 1982) and together they raised two daughters, Maria Lugo Wiscovitch of...
Bruce Edward Miles
Jan 3, 2020
Bruce Edward Miles, age 52 of Louisville, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020. He was a brake press operator for Padgett, Inc. and a graduate of St. Xavier High School. He was an avid UofK Fan and horsetrack lover. He was a Catholic by faith and attended St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Bruce was preceded in death by his mother,...
James E. Knox
Jan 3, 2020
James "Sonny" Knox, Jr., 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020.Sonny was born on May 29, 1937, in Louisville, Kentucky, to James and Minnie Knox. He is preceded in death by his Parents and numerous Brothers and Sisters.James is survived by his loving Wife of 63 years, Amelia Knox; Daughter, Cormelia Clay; Daughter, Elizabeth Ann Knox;...
Marilyn Kennedy
Jan 3, 2020
Marilyn Kennedy, 71, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020. She was born on January 21, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Milton and Germaine Peacock. Marilyn was a 1966 graduate of Holy Rosary Academy. She was a barber stylist for 32 years, working most recently with her dear friends Pat Carrico and Linda Wright at...
Roger Dean Beach
Jan 3, 2020
Roger Dean "Deano" Beach was born January 28, 1961 in Louisville, Kentucky, where he resided all of his life. He passed away on the morning of January third in the care of his loving family. Deano was a 1979 graduate of Western High School. His passions included the outdoors, his dogs (most recently his German Shepherd Sheba), and his beloved...
Wilbert Hayes
Jan 3, 2020
Wilbert "Skip" Hayes III, 72, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020. Skip served proudly in the US Army during Vietnam as a Sergeant, where he was a Sharp Shooter and received the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. Skip also played Basketball for the Army during his enlistment . He graduated from Shawnee...
Morton S. Corman
Jan 3, 2020
Morton S. Corman, 98, of Barrington, New Jersey, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on July 10, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Maurice and Rose Corman. Morton was a graduate of Northeast Philadelphia High School and the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. He married Maria Flavin on August 25, 1962,...
Rick Simms
Jan 2, 2020
Rick Simms, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020. He was born on August 18, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Charles and Ethel Simms.Rick was a graduate of Western Kentucky University and a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was also a member in good standing of the Kentucky Colonels and the...
Dorothy L. Hawkins
Jan 2, 2020
Dorothy L. Hawkins (née Brown), 93, of Louisville entered eternal life Thursday January 2, 2020. She was born in Louisville, KY on July 26, 1926 to the late Richard and Mabel Brown. She is also preceded in death by her son in laws, Peter Jaeger and Allen "Butch" Wieber. She is survived by her children: Terry Jaeger, Philip Hawkins (Lida),...
Juanita Wilson Nichols Mcguffin
Jan 2, 2020
Juanita Wilson Nichols McGuffin, 76, of LaGrange, Kentucky, returned to her Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 2, 2020. She retired from Norton Healthcare after 26 years as a Patient Access/Admission Representative. Juanita was a faithful member of the Church of God of Prophecy. Juanita was beautiful inside and out with a captivating smile. She was a talented musician and enjoyed...
Nancy Sue Herring
Jan 2, 2020
Nancy Sue Herring, 79, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020. She retired from Greater Clark School Corporation as the assistant principal at River Valley Middle School. Nancy liked to travel and was somewhat of a sports enthusiast and a huge fan of the Indiana Hoosiers. She played tennis, enjoyed skiing, and even ran in the New...
Carmelo "Carmine" Malluzzo
Jan 2, 2020
Carmelo "Carmine" Malluzzo, 95, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Carmine was a proud veteran of World War II. In his youth he enjoyed playing hand ball with his friends in New York. He was a loving husband, step-father, and brother that will be missed. He was born on April 11, 1924 in Bronx, New York...
Kenneth William Rissler
Jan 2, 2020
Kenneth "Captain Buck" William Rissler of New Albany, Indiana, died in his home on Thursday, January 2, 2020, of cancer at age 72. Buck was a man of many passions; first among them was the sea. He was a storyteller, an independent thinker, a fisherman, and a songwriter. As a young man, he traveled extensively and, in his later years,...
Melvin Forman
Jan 2, 2020
Melvin Forman, age 90 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020. He was born March 26, 1929. Melving had a passion for golfing, gardening, bridge, family, and friends.Visitation will be 2 to 6 pm on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, East Louisville Chapel, 235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, KY 40243 (in Middletown). A Mass of...
Mary Elaine Roth
Jan 1, 2020
Mary Elaine Roth, 73, of Louisville died on Sunday, November 1st. She was born on November 11, 1946, Armistice Day, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Andrew J. Wermuth and Mildred Bernice Wermuth. The former Mary Wermuth was a graduate of St. Helen's School and Presentation Academy, Class of 1964. She also attended classes at the University of Louisville from...
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