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Date of these obituaries: 04-28-2001
'Bitsy' Stapleton brought students a hug every day
Sheila "Bitsy" Stapleton Feldman became a teacher for all of the right reasons. She taught in the Newport School District for 19 years, helping fourth-grade students learn about life as well as books.
Mrs. Feldman, 57, of Fort Thomas, died at 8:30 a.m. Friday at her home.
She was known to hug her students at the end of the day. Every year, she bought them sweatshirts that said they were awesome. She sent letters home with children detailing their accomplishments.
And, if the parents didn't respond, she'd call them at home, said her husband of nearly 3 4 years, William A. Feldman of Fort Thomas. "She was just a genuine person.
"I've never seen a person who had so many best friends. She just had the knack of inspiring people, " he said.
Mrs. Feldman was a retired teacher for A.D. Owens Elementary, Newport, a member of the Thomas More Alumni Association, Northern Kentucky University Alumni Association, A.D. Owens Elementary School PTA, Kentucky Education Association, National Education Association, Campbell County Democratic Women's Club and St. Thomas Church, Fort Thomas.
Mrs. Feldman's father was the late Paul Stapleton, who served for many years as a circuit judge in Northern Kentucky.
Mrs. Feldman was a native of Fort Thomas who enjoyed being with her family and friends, her husband said.
And she always thought of her students as an extension of her family, her husband said.
"She spent many nights writting letters, " Mr. Feldman said.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Feldman is also survived by her sons, William Feldman of Newport, Brian Feldman of Mason, Ohio, and Robert Feldman of Midway; sister, Sue Kuhnell of Burlington; and a grandson.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday at St. Thomas Church.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Fort Thomas.
Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas.
Memorials are suggested to St. Thomas Centennial Plaza Project, 26 E. Villa Place, Fort Thomas, Ky., 41075.
J.R. Dick Armstrong, 78, of Florence, died Friday at St. Luke Hospital West, Florence.
He was a retired supervisor for American Airlines, a member of Vanguard Association of American Airlines, and an Army veteran of World War II. His wife, Mary Lee Armstrong, died in 1994.
Survivors include his daughters, Leanne Armstrong and Kathleen Cervenka, both of Independence; brother George "Buck" Armstrong of Bartow, Fla.; and a grandchild.
Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erlanger. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Stith Funeral Home, Florence.
Ann Lou Cardwell Barr, 60, of Ghent, died Friday at Tri-County Hospital, La Grange.
She was a cafeteria cook for Carroll County Middle School, former assistant dietician for Carroll County Memorial Hospital, a food service worker at Camp KYSOC, and a member of Ghent Baptist Church. Her husband, Kenneth Harlan Barr, died in 2000.
Survivors include her daughter, Teresa Barr Louden of Carrollton; sons, Kenneth L. Barr of Ghent, Troy P. Barr of Carrollton and Chad H. Barr of Louisville; mother, Ella Temple Ogburn Cardwell of Ghent; sister, Carolyn Henry of Ghent; and nine grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Tandy-Eckler-Riley Funeral Home, Carrollton. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ghent Masonic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society, 6612 Dixie Highway, Suite 2, Florence, Ky., 41042.
Frank Canfield, 81, of Fort Mitchell, died Friday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood.
Arrangements are pending at Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger.
Estelle McGibney Coates, 88, of Erlanger and formerly of Covington, died at 11:05 p.m. Thursday at Baptist Care Center, Erlanger.
She was a homemaker and former part-time baker with Latonia Bakery, a member of Fort Mitchell Baptist Church, and a former member of Immanuel Baptist Church, Covington. Her husband, Leroy Coates, died in 1979.
Survivors include her son, Randy Coates of Fort Mitchell; daughter, Charlsey Coates Lamb of Richwood; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Allison and Rose Funeral Home, Taylor Mill. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.
Memorials are suggested to Fort Mitchell Baptist Church, 2323 Dixie Highway, Fort Mitchell, Ky., 41017; or Garden of Hope, 699 Edgecliff Rd., Covington, Ky., 41014.
Mary K. Cundiff, 68, of Richwood, died Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood.
She was a retired guidance counselor for Conner Middle School, Hebron. Her husband, Stephen Cundiff, died in 1990.
Survivors include one sister, Shirley Haley of Newport; and brothers, Robert King of Louisville and Donnie King of Elsmere. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home, Ludlow. Visitation will be from noon until the time of services Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erlanger.
Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society, 6612 Dixie Highway, Suite 2, Florence, Ky. 41042; or American Diabetes Association, 8899 Brookside Ave., West Chester, Ohio, 45103.
James R. Hall Sr., 70, of Florence, died Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood.
He was a retired building maintenance worker and a member of Elks Lodge No. 37.
Survivors include his fiance, Bessie Mays of Covington; son, Lawrence A. Hall of Covington; daughter, Estella A. Strong of Covington; brother, Wesley K. Hall of Dayton, Ohio; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 7 p.m. Monday at United Community Christian Church, Covington. Elk's services will be at 7 p.m. Monday at the church. There will be no visitation.
Jones and Simpson Funeral Home, Covington, is handling the arrangements.
Chelsea Marie Hatter, 5, of Bellevue, died Wednesday at Children's Hospital, Cincinnati. She was an organ donor.
Survivors include her parents, Gary and Paula Hatter, both of Bellevue; brother, Jacob Hatter at home; sister, Alyssa Hatter at home; maternal grandparents, Paul and Jenny North, both of Bellevue; paternal grandmother, Laverne Hatter of Latonia; and paternal grandparents, Garry and Diane Hatter, both of Ludlow.
Services will be at noon Monday at Central Church of the Nazarene, Fort Wright. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of services Monday at the church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erlanger.
Memorials are suggested to Chelsea Marie Hatter Trust Fund, c/o Citizen's Bank of Campbell County, 164 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue, Ky., 41073.
Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home, Ludlow, is handling the arrangements.
Irene Story Hennessey, 68, of Augusta, died Friday in Bowling Green.
She was retired from Klopay and was a member of VFW Auxiliary Post No. 9535, Augusta. Her husband, Joseph B. Hennessey, died in 2000, and a son, Joseph David Hennessey, died in 1961.
Survivors include her daughter, Alicia Stivers of Bowling Green; sisters, Iline Kiskaden of Augusta and Cyrena Curtis of Milford, Ohio; brother, Dale Story; and three granddaughters.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Metcalfe-Hennessey Funeral Home, Augusta. Visitation will be from noon until the time of services Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Bracken County.
Memorials are suggested to Knoedler Library, Augusta.
Patsy J. Hollifield, 71, of Latonia, died at 1:44 a.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood.
She was a homemaker and a member of Latonia Christian Church. Her husband, Jimmie H. Hollifield, died in 1994.
Survivors include her son, Tod Hollifield of Burlington; brother, Jack DeMoss of Cincinnati; and two grandsons.
Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Latonia. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Floral Hills Cemetery, Taylor Mill.
Memorials are suggested to Multiple Sclerosis Society, 4460 Lake Forest Dr., Blue Ash, Ohio, 45242.
Anne Gallagher Inskeep, 62, of Palm Springs, Calif., and formerly of Cincinnati, died Wednesday at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Phoenix, Ariz.
She was a reservation supervisor for American Airlines.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Inskeep of Palm Springs.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Henry Church, Elsmere. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Stith Funeral Home, Florence. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.
Memorials are suggested to Parish Kitchen, P. O. Box 1234, Covington, Ky., 41012-1234; or the charity of the donor's choice.
Ralph D. Kaucher, 83, of Fort Mitchell, died at 3:10 a.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center North, Covington.
He was a draftsman for Ohio Knife Company and an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Libby Kruempleman Kaucher of Fort Mitchell; and brothers, Karl Kaucher of Cold Spring and Paul Kaucher of Covington.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. John Church, Covington. Visitation will be from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Covington. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.
Memorials are suggested to St. Elizabeth Hospice, 401 E. 20th St., Covington, Ky., 41014; or St. John Church, 627 Pike St., Covington, Ky., 41011.
Alvera Elizabeth Kaiser McMillian, 53, of Florence, died Friday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood.
She was a quality inspector for Chesapeake Display and Packaging, Erlanger.
Survivors include her husband, Richard McMillian of Florence; sons, Doug Pracht of Burlington, Greg Pracht of Greensboro, N.C., and Mike Pracht of Latonia; daughter, Lisa Varas of Burlington; stepsons, Richie McMillian of Erlanger and Billie Wayne McMillian of Florence; stepdaughters, Lisa Huffman of Independence and Barb Talbott and Tammy Ray, both of Florence; mother, Anna Kaiser of Independence; brothers, Bernie Kaiser of Burlington, Robert Kaiser of Mount Washington, Ohio, and Arthur Kaiser of Florence; sister, Myrtle Vicars of Independence; and 11 grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 4770 Duke Dr., Suite 190, Mason, Ohio 45040.
