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Date of these obituaries: 08-12-97
Ruth Snodgrass, pioneer in business
Ruth Elizabeth Snodgrass was a woman ahead of her time.
Her father was a beer distributor and she and her husband, Jack Snodgrass, later bought the business from him.
However, Mrs. Snodgrass worked her way up in her father's company by driving trucks and delivering beer. And she supported many other women who worked their way through the business world, said her son, Jack D. Snodgrass of Cold Spring.
"She was outspoken. She worked in a male-dominated workplace, " Mr. Snodgrass said. "She helped many young women get started in business."
Mrs. Snodgrass, 80, of Ft. Thomas, died at 11:20 a.m. Monday at St. Luke Hospital West in Florence. She was a secretary and treasurer of Snodgrass Beer Distributor, and a member of St. Thomas Church, Ft. Thomas.
Her son, a Democrat, was elected Campbell County clerk in 1989 and has been in office ever since.
Mr. Snodgrass said his mother did not like national politics because of the harshness of some campaigns.
But she supported him when he ran for of fice because she viewed his job as being a public servant, he said.
"I was an only child. She was my leader. She was my mentor. She was my sounding board, " Mr. Snodgrass said. "Whenever I had a problem, she was always there."
Mrs. Snodgrass was a former American Business Woman of the Year and a member of Newport Elks.
She was a member of Campbell County Women's Club; St. Anthony Mothers Club; Newport Central Catholic Mothers Club and a supporter of Northern Kentucky Association for the Retarded. She was a member of National Beer Wholesalers Association and Northern Kentucky Restaurant Association. She also was a supporter of women's athletics, sponsoring more than 100 women's bowling and softball teams in Northern Kentucky. Her husband, Jack Snodgrass, died in 1985.
Other survivors include sisters, June Hemmerle of Bellevue and Pat Boomer of Cincinnati; and three grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Thomas Church. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Dobbling Funeral Home, Ft. Thomas. Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery, Ft. Thomas. Memorials are suggested to Newport Central Catholic Tuition Assistance Fund, 13 Carothers Road, Newport 41071. -
Florence M. Uehlein Altvater, 92, of Cincinnati, died Sunday at Mt. Washington Care Center in Cincinnati. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include sons, James Grefer of Florence and Edward J. Altvater Jr. of Indianapolis; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home in Cincinnati. Visitation will begin there at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Cincin nati. Memorials are suggested to Mt. Washington Care Center, 6900 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati 45230, or St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105.
Roy Annis Jr., of Corinth, died Monday at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Elizabethtown.
Arrangements are pending at Rogers Funeral Home, Corinth.
George "Fred" Barrett, 89, of Ft. Thomas, died Monday at St. Luke Hospital East in Ft. Thomas. He was an employee of B&O; Railroad.
Survivors include a daughter, Penny Thoburn of St. Augustine, Fla.; a son, Fred W. Barrett of Ft. Thomas; a stepdaughter, Joan Hein of San Diego; a step son, Robert Cashman of Ft. Thomas; sisters, Norma Ramsey of Dayton, Dorothy Beyersdoer fer of Ft. Thomas and LaVonne "Bonnie" Stodghill of Newport; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Ft. Thomas. Visitation will begin there at 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Floral Hills Cemetery, Taylor Mill. Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society, 7730 U.S. 42, Suite C6, Florence 41042.
Michael Patrick Brennan, 2 1/2 weeks, the son of Sean and Julie Brennan of Crescent Park, died Saturday at Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati.
Other survivors include sisters, Brandi Brennan and Myranda Brennan, both at home; and a brother, Sean P. Brennan at home; grandparents, Edie Stewart, Gene Francisco, and Barry and Karen Brennan, all of Cincinnati.
Services were this morning at Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Erlanger. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell. Memorials are suggested to Children's Hospital Newborn Intensive Care Unit, 3333 Burnett Ave., Cincinnati 45229.
Evelyn M. Walsh Burke, 75, of Ft. Thomas, died at 11:46 p.m. Saturday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood. She was a retired receptionist with Cincinnati Technical College, and a member of Ladies Society and Senior Citizens groups of Blessed Sacrament Church, Ft. Mitchell. She also was a member of Southern Railroad Ladies Club. Her husband, John F. Burke Sr., died in 1975.
Survivors include a son, John F. Burke Jr. of Edgewood; daughters, Eva Ballard of Independence and Patricia Brown of Aurora, Ind.; sisters, Judy Walsh of Cincinnati and Adele Theis of Norwood, Ohio; and six grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Covington. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell. Memorials are suggested to the church, 2415 Dixie Highway, Ft. Mitchell 41017.
Sierra Justine Caldwell, 1 day, the daughter of Lori Ann Arnold and Michael Bryant Caldwell of Newport, died at 4:56 a.m. Thursday at University Hospital, Cincinnati.
Other survivors include her grandparents, David and Mary Crum, and Harry Butch and Lee Caldwell, all of Newport.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. today at Graceland cemetery in Milford, Ohio. Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Newport, is handling arrangements.
Erin Campbell, 5 weeks, of Hebron, died Sunday at Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati.
Survivors include her parents, John and Jennifer Campbell of Hebron; a brother, Jack Campbell of Hebron; and sisters, Emili Hacker, Stephanie Neuhaus and Katie Campbell, all of He bron. Services will be at the convenience of the family.
Radel Funeral Home, Newport, is handling arrangements. Memorials are suggested to Children's Hospital Research Fund, 3333 Burnett Ave., Cincinnati 45229.
Mary Elizabeth Wilson Cole, 59, of Cynthiana, died Sunday at her home. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Randall Cole; sons, Randall Cole and Charles Cole, both of Cynthiana; a daughter, Darlene Coffey of Cynthiana; her mother and stepfather, Maggie Wilson Powell and Allen Powell of Paris; brothers, Sammy Wilson of Cynthiana and Leonard Wilson of Paris; sisters, Roberta Cole of Cynthiana, Gracie Robinson of Carlisle, Lillie Hamm of Richmond, Lillian Bradburn of Paris, Barbara Manning of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Patricia Lutes of Campton and Pearl Lee of Winchester; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ware Funeral Home, Cynthiana. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Robinson Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington 40504.
Aaron Denigan, 17, of Weston, Fla., formerly of Florence, died Saturday in St. Clair, Fla., of injuries suffered in an auto accident. He was a former student at Boone County High School.
Survivors include his parents, Michael and Ella Mae Denigan of Weston, Fla.; brothers, Michael Denigan II of Lakeland, Fla., Joshua David Denigan and Isaac Mark Denigan, both of Weston; sisters, Mollie Denigan Scott of St. Louis and Holly Mae Denigan of Weston; and grandparents, Vera Kearns of Covington, and Jess and Judy Denigan of Edgewood.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Heritage Assembly of God Church in Florence. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Entombment will be in Highland Mausoleum, Ft. Mitchell. Linnemann Funeral Home, Burlington, is handling arrangements.
Julius C. Garera, 65, of Florence, died Saturday in New York of a heart attack. He was an employee of Truck and Trailer Supply, Cincinnati, and Industrial Brake Supply, Cincinnati, and founder of Independence Lions Club. He was involved in Lions Club International, and was a member of clubs in Independence, Erlanger, St. Charles, Mo., and Hopewell Township, Pa. He also was Lt. Governor for District 43-T of the Kentucky Lions Club. He was a Navy veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Eunice Garera; daughters, Julie Stutler of Florence, Cindy Lageman of Erlanger and Teresa Garera Izquierdo of Ft. Wright; sons, Joseph Garera of Erlanger and Tony Garera of Independence; his mother, Margaret Garera of Kings Park, N.Y.; brothers, Guido "Buddy" Garera of Puntagorda, Fla., and Ralph Garera of Islip Terrace, N.Y.; and seven grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Henry Church, Elsmere. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erlanger. Memorials are suggested to Independence Lions Club, P.O. Box 355 Independence 41051, or National Fragile X Foundation, 1441 York St., Suite 303, Denver, Colo. 80206.
Allen William Garrard, 67, of Cincinnati, formerly of Bellevue, died at 3:54 p.m. Sunday at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati. He was a retired engineer with General Electric, Cincinnati, and a member of St. John Church of Christ, Bellevue. He also was a member of ELFUN Society and Covington Lodge No. 109 F&AM. He was a Korean War veteran.
Survivors include his wife, June Creekmore Garrard; and a daughter, Amy Louise Garrard of Cincinnati.
Services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Dobbling Funeral Home, Bellevue. Visitation will begin there at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate. Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society, 7730 U.S. 42, Suite C6, Florence 41042, or American Heart Association, 1885 Dixie Highway, Suite 250, Ft. Wright 41011.
Robert A. Kirsch, 82, of Covington, died at 11:25 a.m. Saturday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center North in Covington. He was the retired bartender and owner of Van's Place, Covington, and attended St. John Church.
Survivors include his wife, Roberta Kirsch; stepsons, Anthony Seifert of Martinsville, Ind., and Thomas Seifert of Walton; a daughter, Sheila Shaw of Union; a brother, Harry Kirsch of Jacksonville, Fla.; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Visitation will begin there at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell. Allison and Rose Funeral Home, Covington, is handling arrangements.
Elinor K. Manter, 90, of Independence, died at 6:10 a.m. Monday at St. Luke Hospital East, Ft. Thomas. She was a member of Oak Island Baptist Church, Morning View, and a former member of Campbell Coun ty Homemakers. Her husband, George M. Manter Sr., died in 1963.
Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Harden of Independence; sons, George M. Manter Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla., and Barr Manter of Independence; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 7 p.m. today at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, Independence. Visitation will begin there at 5 p.m. Burial will be in Sylvan Abbey cemetery in Clearwater, Fla.
John P. Melough, 82, of Florence, died at 8:15 p.m. Monday at Woodspoint Geriatric Care Center, Florence. Arrangements are pending at Stith Funeral Home, Florence.
Woodrow W. Poe, 78, of Florence, died at 2:10 a.m. Monday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center North, Covington. He was a retired lithographer with Gibson and Perin Co., Cincinnati, and an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Monica Krebs Poe; daughters, Gail P. Hoffman of LaCosta, Calif., Karen M. Poe of Madagascar, Africa, and Nancy P. Braig of Cincinnati; and four grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul Church, Florence. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger. Entombment will be in St. John Mausoleum, Ft. Mitchell.
Jean Reeves Schorman, 69, of Alexandria, died Sunday of injuries suffered in an automobile accident on the AA highway at Poplar Ridge Road. Arrangements are pending at Alexandria Funeral Home.
Robert J. Schulten Jr., 66, of Covington, died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood. He was a retired manager with Second Federal Savings and Loan Co., Taylor Mill, and a member of Covington Lodge No. 109 F&AM. He was a member of Indra Consistory Scottish Rite, Covington, and Syrian Shrine Temple, Cincinnati.
Survivors include his wife, Janis Schulten; and a sister, Mary Caddell of Taylor Mill.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Allison and Rose Funeral Hoe, Taylor Mill. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Floral Hills Cemetery, Taylor Mill. Memorials are suggested to Community Pentecostal Church of God, 11875 Taylor Mill Road, Independence 41051.
Woodrow H. Smith, 74, of Corinth, died Monday at Columbia Hospital, Georgetown. Arrangements are pending at Rogers Funeral Home, Corinth.
Milford T. Taylor, 73, of Covington, died at 12:26 p.m. Sunday at Veterans Administration Medical Center, Cincinnati. He was a retired executive chef with several local restaurants and an Army veteran of World War II. A son, John H. Taylor, died Aug. 1.
Survivors include sons, Milford Taylor of Tempe, Ariz., Bradford Taylor of Norco, Calif., Tony Taylor of San Antonio, Texas, Danny Taylor of Lud low, Joseph Taylor of Covington and Timothy Taylor of Dry Ridge; stepsons, Larry Massen gale of Florence, Billy Massengale, Philip Massengale and Jerry Massengale, all of Lexington; daughters, Brendy Reilly, Vickie T. Murray and Tonya Taylor, all of Covington, Anita Thernes of Cincinnati, Mary Iles and Millie Taylor, both of Ludlow; sisters, Martha Hartley of Independence, Bernice Crumb of Michigan, Lilly Sword of California state, Betty Whitamore of Cincinnati and Irene Taylor of Covington; 35 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Covington. Visitation will begin there at noon Wednesday. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell. Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society, 7730 U.S. 42, Suite C6, Florence 41042.
John Brady Walton Sr., 103, of Burlington, died at 9:25 p.m. Monday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center North, Covington. Arrangements are pending at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, Florence.
