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Date of these obituaries: 12-29-1999
Frank Bamberger, Latonia barber
For 45 years, Frank P. Bamberger walked next door to Frank's Barber Shop to cu t hair at the business his father, also named Frank, had opened at 44th Street and Decoursey Pike in Latonia.
"Dad would go in there in the morning, start a fire in the furnace, walk back to the house, eat breakfast and then return to the shop," said Covington City Commissioner Jerry Bamberger.
Mr. Bamberger, who had been living in Cold Spring, died Monday night at St. Luke Hospital East in Fort Thomas. He was 87 years old.
Mr. Bamberger was born and reared in the Latonia home next to the family barber shop. He retired from the shop in 1974.
"He was out here so many years that just about everybody I talk to remembers that he cut their hair when they were kids," Jerry Bamberger said.
Mr. Bamberger loved to bowl, but golf was his favorite hobby. He played until just two years ago - racking up five holes-in-one at the age of 85.
"When you'd go to get a haircut, you'd come out knowing how to play golf," Jerry Bamberger said.
Frank Bamberger's first wife, Lorna, died in 1974. He remarried nearly 17 years ago. Commissioner Bamberger said his father and stepmother, Rosemary Bamberger, had a wonderful marriage. They liked to go to a senior citizens group in Cold Spring called the Irish Rovers, he said.
"They played cards and drank beer and danced," Commissioner Bamberger said. "They were just great together."
Frank P. Bamberger was a man of great faith and a member of St. Joseph Church in Cold Spring, where he was leader of the eucharistic ministers at the church. He also was a former member of Holy Cross Church in Latonia, where he had been an usher and a member of the Holy Name Society.
"He went to Mass every morning," said Commissioner Bamberger. "He was a very religious man. He'd visit the sick and take communion to people."
Commissioner Bamberger said his father's generous spirit touched friends and family alike.< p> "He was more than my father," he said. "He was my friend."
Other survivors include a son, Frank J. Bamberger of Taylor Mill; daughters, Betty Burger and Barb Jeffries, both of Taylor Mill; stepdaughters, Karen Clark and Sharon Clark, both of Cold Spring, and Georgia Greis of California; and a total of 34 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Church in Cold Spring. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 tonight at Connley Bros. Funeral Home in Latonia. Prayers will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mother of God cemetery in Fort Wright.
Memorials are suggested to charity.
Robert Roseberry, took pride restoring historic facades
Robert J. Roseberry took pride in his work - and those who benefited from it agr ee the pride was justified.
Mr. Roseberry, 64, of Florence, cleaned and restored the historical facades of commercial and private buildings throughout Northern Kentucky.
Mr. Roseberry, who owned Roseberry Historical Restoration Co., died at 12:14 p.m. Monday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South in Edgewood.
His work included Covington First Christian Church, the Covington Railroad Station Building, Economy Meat Market, Dee Felice Cafe, Mertack's Antiques and Fairhaven Rescue Mission, all in Covington.
"He was very innovative," said Ed Bessler, owner of Economy Markets. "He could do anything, and it was done right."
Mr. Roseberry's career ranged from being a tailor in his own men's shop in North Vernon, Ind., to designing bombs for the Army at an ammunition plant in Charleston Ind., said his wife, Carole Lee Roseberry.
In the 1970s, the couple moved to Northern Kentucky after Mr. Roseberry became a maintenance engineer for the Kroger Co., traveling across the country overseeing new store installations and equipment. He later worked for Sanitation District No. 1.
When the historic-restoration boom started in Northern Kentucky, Mr. Roseberry launched his chemical cleaning business. It wasn't long before he was in demand.
"He always had a joke and a smile. He always wanted to help somebody out," his wife said.
When he read a news story about vandals painting the side of a Bellevue church, he cleaned the walls of the church at no charge.
"He was proud of his work. He'd take you on tours, showing all the buildings he worked on," his wife said.
Other survivors include daughters, Tina Marie Scott of Elsmere and Tracy Kay Schultz of Independence; a stepson, Tony Powell of Florence; a sister, Marilyn Davis of North Vernon, Ind.; four grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
Services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Allison and Rose Funeral Home, Taylor Mill.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erlanger.
Memorials are suggested to American Diabetes Association, 8899 Brookside Ave., West Chester, Ohio 45069.
Cora Aker, 73, of Covington, died at Monday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center North in Covington. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Harold F. Aker; a son, John F. Aker of Newport; daughters, Pat Byrd of Warner-Robins, Ga., Charliene Feldmeyer of Clarksville, Ohio, and Margaret Aker of Erlanger; a brother, James Saylor of Lebanon, Ohio; a sister, Dora Baker of Erlanger; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Catchen Funeral Home, Covington. Visitation will begin there at 11 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Floral Hills Cemetery, Taylor Mill.
William D. Carter, 70, of Erlanger, died Dec. 11 at the home of his daughter in St. Petersburg, Fla. He was a retired accounts manager for Owens-Illinois in Toledo, Ohio, and a Korean War veteran. His wife of 21 years, Alice Faye Carter, died in 1983.
Survivors include his daughter, Beverly G. Carter; a son, Billy Carter of Erlanger; five sisters and one brother.
The Neptune Society, Palm Harbor, Fla., handled arrangements. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Florida Suncoast, 300 East Bay Drive, Largo, Fla. 33773.
Jennie Held, 87, of Covington, died at 12:30 a.m. today at Mount Washington Care Center in Cincinnati.
Arrangements are pending at Connley Bros. Funeral Home, Latonia.
Garnet H. Hook, 81, of Maysville, died at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday at Vanceburg Health Care Center. She was a nurse's aide with Hayswood Hospital in Maysville, and a member of Bethany Christian Church, Springdale. Her husband, Aaron Daniel Hook, died Jan. 6, 1999.
Survivors include sons, Frank C. Hook, Ernie R. Hook and Aaron E. "Gene" Hook, all of Maysville; nine grandchildren;and several great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Brell and Son Funeral Home, Maysville. Visitation will begin there at 11 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Maysville.
Richard Allen Mains, 67, of Covington, died Monday at St. Luke Hospital East, Fort Thomas. He was a retired truck driver with CL&A; Truck Lines and an Army veteran of the Korean War. A son, Jerry Lee Mains, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Geneva Johnson Mains; sons, Samuel Mains and Michael Mains, both of Covington, and Timmy Mains of Florence; daughters, Lesia Bishop, Sandy Mains, Julie Henderson and Judy Boothe, all of Covington, and Cathy Mains of Newport; brothers, Larry, Harold, James, Donnie, Kenny, Robert and Roy; sisters, Marcella, Lois and Ilene ; and 27 grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Radel Funeral Home, Newport. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Floral Hills Cemetery, Taylor Mill.
Vera Pauline Pate, 70, of Falmouth, died Tuesday at her home.
Arrangements are pending at Peoples Funeral Home, Falmouth.
Curtis Pratt, 83, of Williamstown, died Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South in Edgewood. Arrangements are pending at Elliston-Stanley Funeral Home, Williamstown.
Susan Elaine Schlarman, 40, of Southgate, died at 4:05 a.m. Monday at University Hospital in Cincinnati of injuries suffered in an accident.
She was an English teacher at Holy Cross High School in Latonia, where she was the head o f the academic enhancement program, publisher of the school newspaper and supervisor of first-year teachers. She was a member of St. Thomas Church in Fort Thomas.
Survivors include her husband, Doug Schlarman; sons, Doug Schlarman Jr. and Jake Schlarman, both at home; daughters, Megan Schlarman and Mollie Schlarman, both at home; her mother, Mary E. Eifert of Latonia; brothers, Paul S. Eifert Jr. of Covington and Clay Eifert of Latonia; and sisters, Theresa Vietor of Taylor Mill, and Connie Lenihan and Veronica Schweitzer, both of Latonia.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Cross Church, Latonia. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Prayers will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Connley Bros. Funeral Home, Latonia. Burial will be in Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright. Memorials are suggested to Susan Schlarman Trust Fund, in care of St. Thomas Elementary School, 26 E. Villa Place, Fort Thomas, Ky. 41075.
Loraine R. Simpson, 80, of Ludlow, died at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood. She was a member of Leisure Time Senior Citizens. Her husband, James Simpson, died in 1991.
Survivors include a daughter, Jane Rucker of Edgewood; a son, Jim Simpson of Cold Spring; a brother, Roland Lohmeier of Ludlow; a sister, Mildred Edwards of Fairfield Glades, Tenn.; and four grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home, Ludlow. Visitation will begin there at 10 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erlanger. Memorials are suggested to American Heart Association, 1885 Dixie Highway, Suite 250, Fort Wright, Ky. 41011.
Audrey Cleo Sipple, 78, of Wharton, W.Va., formerly of Erlanger, died Monday at Boone Memorial Hospital in Wharton. She attended Erlanger Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda Elam of Wharton; a sister, Edna Groger of Hebron; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, Independence. Visitation will begin there at 11 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erlanger.
Jerome A. Thamann Sr., 80, of Park Hills, died Monday at St. Elizabeth Medical Cente r North, Covington. He was a retired public accountant and partner in the firm of Bailey and Thamann Public Accountants of Covington. He was a member of St. Agnes Church in Fort Wright, and a member of the church Holy Name Society. He was a former city councilman for the city of Lookout Heights, a former president of the Lookout Heights Civic Club and a member of Catholic War Veterans; the Fort Mitchell Lions Club; and the Covington Optimist Club. He was a former volunteer police officer with the City of Lookout Heights and an Army veteran of World War II. His wife, Ruth E. Krieg Thamann, died in 1991. A daughter, Pat Snyder, died in April 1999.
Survivors include daughters, Ruth Tayce of Union and Jeanne Lawson of Covington; sons, Jay Thamann Jr. of Fort Mitchell, Bill Thamann and Bob Thamann, both of Fort Wright, and Joe Thamann of Florence; a sister, Betty Kampsen of Crescent Springs; 24 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Agnes Church. Visitation will begin there at 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.
Memorials are suggested to St. Agnes Holy Name Society, 1680 Dixie Highway, Fort Wright, Ky. 41011; or to charity. Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Covington, is handling arrangements.
