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Date of these obituaries: 06-21-2003
Thomas Steffen, former Post typesetter turned to tech firm
When Thomas Steffen found something he was good at, he stuck with it. When outside factors prevented him from carrying on, though, he was resourceful enough to find other pursuits -- and to become good at them.
Thus, when typesetters were phased out as The Kentucky Post merged its production facilities with the Cincinnati Enquirer's, Mr. Steffen found a job at Cincon Systems, a software company. There he worked for 22 years on the company's Web site and other projects.
When a bad knee curtailed his bowling career after more than 30 years, he took up golf. He and three friends played every Saturday, weather permitting, for more than five years.
Mr. Steffen, of Florence, died Friday at St. Luke Hospital West, Florence. He was 62.
Bowling and singing were his passions, said his wife, Carolyn Steffen.
Even after he had to give up bowling, he continued to serve as a commissioner of the Tri-City Bowling Association, helping to organize tournaments and leagues.
He was a member of the choir for 30 years at St. Paul Catholic Church in Florence, and he often sang solos during liturgies or for special occasions.
"He loved to sing, " said his wife. "He sang around the house all the time."
He was also active in Big Stef Inc., a charity organized by his brother, Bob, of Newport. The organization provides food baskets and other gifts for nursing home residents in Campbell County.
Her husband, who was an Army veteran, had a lot of fun in his life, Carolyn Steffen said. "He was jolly, never serious, always upbeat, " she said.
Other survivors include a son, Matthew Steffen of Newport; daughters, Colleen Steffen-Sparrow of Indianapolis, Ind., and Megan Steffen of Florence; sisters, Thelma Enzweiler of Newport and Mary Schneider of Alexandria; and two other brothers, Norman Steffen of Burlington and Paul Steffen of Southgate.
Mass of Christian burial will be said at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Church. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in St. Cecilia Cemetery, Independence.
Memorials are suggested to the Tom Steffen Memorial, c/o Big Stef, Inc., P.O. Box 1844, Newport, Ky. 41071.
James A. "Angel" Alford, 72, of Verona, died Tuesday at St. Luke Hospital West, Florence.
He was a tool and die employee of Senco Manufacturing and a member of New Bethel Baptist Church, Verona. His wife, Anne Belle Alford, died in February.
Survivors include sons, Rick Stephens of Verona and James Allen Alford Jr., Michael Alford and Jeff Alford; a daughter, Donna Stephens of Worthville; a stepdaughter, Debbie Doye of Florence; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Stith Funeral Home, Florence. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of services Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell.
Memorials are suggested to Cancer Treatment Centers of America, 2405 E. 81st St., Suite 100, Tulsa, Okla. 74137-4210.
Julianna Paige Coleman, 8 months, of Erlanger, died Friday at Children's Hospital, Cincinnati.
Survivors include her parents, Angel Coleman and Daniel Mangulabnan, both of Erlanger; maternal grandparents, Judith and
Revell Coleman of Dayton; and paternal grandparents, Anita and Daniel Anita Mangulabnan of Fort Thomas.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fares J. Radel Funeral Home, Newport. Visitation will be from noon until the time of services Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate.
Memorials are suggested to Children's Hospital, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45219.
Charles Pius Glatting, 79, of Edgewood, died at Friday at his home.
He was a machinist retired from Nutone Co., Cincinnati, a member of St. Pius X Church, Edgewood, and a Navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn M. Wilde; a son, Chris Glatting of Florence; daughters, Julie Parry of Florence and Michelle Corry of Hebron; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Pius X Church. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services Monday at the church. Burial will be in Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright.
Memorials are suggested to St. Elizabeth Hospice, 401 E. 20th St., Covington, Ky. 41014; or Children's Hospital, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45229.
Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Covington.
Wilma Darlene Elam Higgins, 59, of Warsaw, died Friday at her home.
She was a quality control employee retired Riverview Foods, Inc., Warsaw.
Survivors include her son, Kenny Higgins of Warsaw; daughters, Lisa C. Burden of Sparta and Joy Hopkins of Owenton; brothers, Bobby Elam and Donald Elam, both of Verona; sisters, Viola Morris and Norma Rollins, both of Verona; and five grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hamilton-Stanley Funeral Home, Verona. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Bethel Cemetery, Verona.
Margaretta Ortwein Karlage, 75, of Covington, died Friday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood. She was a member of Monte Casino Civic Club. Her husband, Joseph F. Karlage, died in 1995.
Survivors include her daughters, Karen S. Hardin of Columbus, Ohio, and Barbara A. Meyer of Covington; a brother, Michael Ortwein of Fort Wright; sisters, Rosemary Weeks of Fort Wright and Eleanor Smith of Erlanger; and two grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Augustine Church, Covington. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Covington.
Burial will be in Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright.
Martha Rose Lester, 81, of Covington died Thursday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood.
She was an office manager retired from Budig Trucking and a member of Cincinnati Woman Traffic Club.
Survivors include her husband, James Lester; a son, Kurt Lester of Apple Valley, Calif.; brothers, Carl "Dick" Litmer of and Alfred "Tom" Litmer, both of Enochsburg, Ind.; a sister, Elizabeth "Dollie" Schwegman of Enochsburg; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at noon EST Tuesday at St. John's Church, Enochsburg. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Linnemann Funeral Home, Covington. Prayers will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Enochsburg.
Memorials are suggested to St. Elizabeth Hospice, 401 E. 20th St., Covington, Ky. 41014.
Dorothy H. Naugle, 83, of Richmond, formerly of Maysville, died Friday at Pattie A. Clay Hospital, Richmond. Her husband, Donald C. Naugle, died in 2002.
Survivors include her son, Donald B. Naugle of Kennesaw, Ga.; daughters, Nadine Highfield of Cincinnati and Judy Tierney of Winchester; a brother, Julian Hanselman of Covington; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Central United Methodist Church, Maysville. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Johnsville Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to McRady Manor/Telford Terrace, 300 Stocker Drive, Richmond, Ky. 40473.
Knox and Brothers Funeral Home, Maysville, is handling arrangements.
Lena Powell Sawyers, 65, of Corbin, died Wednesday at Baptist Regional Medical Center, Corbin.
She was a homemaker and a member of Maynor Street Pentecostal Church, Corbin. Her first husband, Chester Powell, a daughter, Charlotte Barrett, and a son, Lee Powell, all preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Joe Sawyers; sons, Kenny Powell of Dayton, Ohio, David Powell of Cincinnati and Tommy Powell, Michael Powell, Mark Powell and Charles Powell, all of Corbin; daughters, Sharon Lawson of Bellevue and Susan Perkins, Renea Inman and Janie Stacey, all of Corbin; a stepson, John Sawyers of Somerset; a stepdaughter, Delia Sawyers of Somerset; a brother, Jeff Bucchi of Newport; 30 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Corbin Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in McFarland Cemetery, West Corbin.
Ruth Kays Seiter, 77, of Latonia, died Friday at Rosedale Manor, Latonia.
She was a waitress retired from Shillito's Tea Room, Cincinnati, and a member of St. Therese Church, Southgate. Her husband, Robert W. Seiter Sr., and a son, Robert W. Seiter Jr., both preceded her in death.
Survivors include sons, Steven J. Seiter of Brooksville and Tony Seiter of Hammonsville, Ohio; daughters, Carol Schultheis of Midlothian, Va., and Sherry Gronek of Four Hill; a sister, Margie Hanley of Beechmont, Ohio; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Therese Church. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Allison and Rose Funeral Home, Covington. Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort, Thomas.
Mary Elizabeth Tillman, 94, of Fort Thomas, died Thursday at Baptist Convalescent Center, Newport.
Arrangements are pending at Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Fort Thomas.
