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Date of these obituaries: 12-15-2001
Sister Mary Ann, acted on her Christian ideals
Through 60 years of religious vocation, decades of teaching and numerous courageous acts like marching for racial justice with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Sister Mary Ann acted on her Christian ideals throughout her life.
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Born Dorothy M. Hill in Carrollton, Sister Mary Ann, SND, celebrated her 60th anniversary as a Sister of Notre Dame on Aug. 16.
Her vocation brought her great satisfaction, and her work touched thousands of lives, said her brother, Alfred Hill of Carrollton.
"She had nothing but friends. She was brought up in a good family, and she was dedicated to what she believed in, " he said.
Sister Mary Ann, 79, of Park Hills, died at 9:25 p.m. Thursday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center North Hospice Unit, Covington.
For 46 years, Sister Mary Ann served in the dioceses of Covington, Lexington, Birmingham, Ala., and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati as a teacher, administrator and librarian.
She continued tutoring students throughout her retirement.
Sister Mary Ann served at a Catholic mission in Birmingham, Ala., in the early 1960s.
She became involved in the civil rights movement, marching with Rev. King on Selma, her family said.
"She was just such a warm person and so loving, " said Jo Hill, her sister-in-law in Carrollton. "She loved everyone. The color of your skin made no difference."
She helped make the Birmingham mission self-sufficient before returning to Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati to teach.
The fruit of her labor came in hugs and well wishes from former students whenever she attended church festivals or other public events, Mrs. Hill said.
"People from every place she ever taught would talk to her all the time, " she said.
Sister Mary Ann's brother said family was equally important to his sister.
"We'd go up (to Cincinnati and Covington) and take the kids when we were younger, and we had the old home movies with our mother, " Alfred Hill said. "She'd get the biggest kick out of it. Little things meant so much to her."
Sister Mary Ann is also survived by another brother, Wilbert Hill of Carrollton.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Provincial House, St. Joseph Heights. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday in the convent chapel. The wake service will be at 5 p.m. Monday in the Provincial House. Burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Covington, is handling the arrangements.
Edward Beaman, 67, of Strathroy, Ontario, Canada, formerly of Covington, died Sept. 13 in Strathroy.
Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Taylor Beaman; children, Tamar Beaman of Denver and Tom Beaman of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; a stepdaughter, Denise McCrossin of Germany; a sister, Betty Hines of Kentucky; and a granddaughter.
Memorial services were Sept. 22 in Strathroy. Memorials are suggested to ALS Society, London Chapter, London, Ontario, Canada. Denning Brothers Funeral Home, Strathroy, handled arrangements.
Helen Bertram Becker, 87, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Cold Spring, died Wednesday in Fort Myers.
She was a member of St. Cecilia Church, Fort Myers, Council of Catholic Women, Catholic Order of Foresters, Gold Star Mothers, and St. Mary's Ladies Society of St. Joseph Church, Cold Spring.
Her husband, Bernard Becker, died in 1995, and a son, John Becker, preceded her in death.
Survivors include a daughter, Ann McCullough of Fort Myers; son, Lee Becker of Athens, Ga.; brothers, Joseph Bertram of Alexandria and Robert Bertram of Falmouth; and three grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Church, Cold Spring. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Cold Spring.
Memorials are suggested to The Point, ARC of Northern Kentucky, 104 Pike St., Covington, Ky. 41011.
Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Fort Thomas, is handling the arrangements.
Lucile Benham, 94, of Covington, died at 11:10 p.m. Thursday at St. Charles Care Center, Covington.
She was a nurse and physical therapist at Booth Hospital, Covington, and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Latonia. Her husband, Walter Benham, died in 1959, and a son, Jack Benham, died in 1993.
Survivors include her daughters, LaVerne B. Travis of Covington, Gail Sexton of Union and Lois White of Fort Wright; sons, Douglas Benham of Cummming, Ga., and Lamon Benham of Kettering, Ohio; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Latonia. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of services Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erlanger.
Memorials are suggested to Trinity United Methodist Church, 101 E. Southern Ave., Latonia, Ky. 41015.
Bernard E. Cliff, 58, of Covington, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday at his home. He was a self-employed contractor.
Survivors include his brothers, Spivey Cliff of Villa Hills, Jimmy Cliff of Edgewood and Sam Cliff of Bromley.
Services will be at the convenience of the family. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.
Christine L. Finn, 84, of Florence, died Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center North, Covington.
She was the retired owner of Jerry's Restaurant in Florence and Park Hills, and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Burlington, the Bluegrass Morgan Horse Association, the Kentucky Horse Council and the Kentucky and national restaurant associations.
She was a former member of St. Agnes Church, Fort Wright, and a member of seniors of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
Survivors include her husband, Gene Finn; a son, Michael Finn of Edgewater, Md.; daughters, Carol Keimowitz of Minneapolis, Mary L. Braun of Florence, Martha Trenkamp of Savoy, Ill., Bridget McGee of Lakeside Park and Patty Cobb of Edgewood; brothers, Gerald Turner of Cynthiana and Eugene Turner of Kingsley, Mich.; a sister, Geneva Bergeron of Marrero, La.; 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial was this morning at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.
Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Building Fund, 5876 Veterans Way, Burlington, Ky. 41005.
Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home, Ludlow, handled arrangements.
Frank J. Hofmeier, 89, of Villa Hills, died Friday at Madonna Manor, Villa Hills.
He was a former freight claim agent for Wilson Freight Co., Cincinnati, and an Army veteran of World War II. His wife, Virginia Hofmeier, preceded him in death.
Survivors include a sister, Virginia Spencer of Covington.
Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright. There will be no visitation.
Memorials are suggested to Madonna Manor, 2344 Amsterdam Road, Villa Hills, Ky. 41017.
Christine Kirby, 87, of Crescent Springs, died at 2:45 p.m. Thursday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood.
She was a retired seamstress for Hyde Park Clothes, Newport, and a member of Crescent Springs Church of God. Her husband, Raymond V. Kirby, died in 1990.
Survivors include her sons, Douglas Kirby of Delhi, Ohio, James Kirby of Goshen, Ohio, Carl Kirby of Florence and Paul Kirby of Crescent Springs; a daughter, Emma Jean Sturgill of Louisville; a sister, Reba Payne of Broadhead; 14 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Hebron. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erlanger.
Memorials are suggested to Alzheimers Disease Association, 644 Linn St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203 or to American Cancer Society, 6612 Dixie Highway, Suite 2, Florence, Ky. 41042.
Homer L. Lower, 98, of Williamstown, died Friday at Grant Manor Health Care Center, Williamstown.
He was a retired mechanic for L.E. Bowen Farm Supply Co., Gardnersville, Ky; a member of Knoxville Christian Church, Williamstown; Demossville Lodge No. 220; and Demossville Order of the Eastern Star No. 430.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Adams Lower of Williamstown; a son, Randy Lower of Williamstown; a brother, Stanley Lower of Greendale, Ind.; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Eckler-Hudson Funeral Home, Dry Ridge. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Broadridge Cemetery, Dry Ridge.
Mary G. Patton, 58, of Covington, died Thursday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center North.
She was a teacher's assistant.
Survivors include her son, Darrell Patton of Dayton; sister, Donna Patton of Covington; brothers, Donald Patton and James Patton, both of Covington; and a grandchild.
Mass of Christian burial will be at noon Monday at Our Saviour Church, Covington. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of services Monday at the church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.
Ellamae Potter, 83, of Newport, formerly of Alexandria, died at 12:18 p.m. Friday at Baptist Convalescent Center, Newport.
She owned and operated Little Flower Beauty Shop, Alexandria, and was a member of Alexandria Chapter No. 337 Order of the Eastern Star. Her husband, John W. Potter, died in 1989.
Survivors include a son, William Hamons of Highland Heights; a sister, Corella Cryer of Alexandria; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Alexandria Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Eastern Star services will be at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Alexandria Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Ruth Lyons Children's Fund, P.O. Box 59, Cincinnati, Ohio 45201.
Ruth Jo Scott, 72, of Highland Heights, died Wednesday at St. Luke Hospital East, Fort Thomas.
She was a homemaker. Her husband, Walter Scott, died in 1997.
Survivors include sons, Steven Scott of Wilder and Mark Scott of Fort Thomas; daughters, Bobbie Jo Scott of Fort Thomas, Jacqueline Freeman of Wilder, Robbin Moore and Suzanne Scott, both of Alexandria; sisters, Patricia Musk of Highland Heights and Barbara Moniack of Winter Park, Fla.; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Cooper Funeral Home, Grants Lick. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of services today at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Melbourne.
Memorials are suggested to Silver Grove Christian Church, 122 W. Second St., Silver Grove, Ky. 41085.
Betty Shepherd, 81, formerly of Covington, died Friday at her daughter's home in Morrow, Ohio.
Arrangements are pending at Stith Funeral Home, Florence.
Elizabeth Sutton, 90, of Butler, formerly of Lancaster, died Friday at River Valley Nursing Home, Butler.
She was a homemaker and a member of Good Hope Baptist Church, Lancaster. Her husband, Odus Sutton, died in 1997, and sons, Royce Sutton and Ronald Sutton, both preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, Larry Sutton of Butler; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Ramsey Funeral Home, Lancaster. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Peoples Funeral Home, Falmouth, and from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Ramsey Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Pendleton County Education Foundation, P.O. Box 57, Falmouth, Ky. 41040.
Leslie J. Tucker, 80, of Crescent Springs, died Thursday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood. He was a machinist with Hater Industries, a member of Newport Church of God, and an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Clarine Tucker of Crescent Springs; sons, Ken Tucker of Cincinnati, Clyde Tucker of Jacksonville, Fla., and Joe Tucker of West Chester, Ohio; daughters, Starla Hood of Knoxville, Tenn., Sherry Stahl of Miami, Fla., and June Adkins of Erlanger; a sister, Ivadean Phelps of Crescent Springs; 19 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Stith Funeral Home, Florence. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erlanger.
Memorials are suggested to Newport Church of God Building Fund, 401 Keturah St., Newport, Ky. 41071.
Ruth Lee Weiner, 77, of Bluefield, Va., died Thursday at Bluefield Regional Medical Center.
She was co-owner/co-operator of T.C. Cafe, Newport, and several other cafes and restaurants in Newport and Cincinnati. Her husband, Richard A. Weiner, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her stepson, Dan Weiner of Apex, N.C.; stepdaughter, Joan McLemore of Houston, Texas; half-brother, Robert Painter of Troutville, Va.; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Dudley Memorial Chapel, Bluefield. Visitation begins at 11 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield.
Chesney Welsch, 88, of Fort Thomas, died Thursday at St. Luke Hospital West, Florence.
She was a supervisor for R.L. Polk Co., Cincinnati, a member of First Christian Church, Fort Thomas, and Highland Hills Baptist Church, Fort Thomas, and was a former member of First Baptist Church, Bellevue.
Survivors include a daughter, Connie Boekley of Fort Thomas; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Dobbling Funeral Home, Fort Thomas. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Northern Kentucky, 1403 Alexandria Pike, Fort Thomas, Ky. 41075.
