Obituaries

John Porter Hicks, of Amelia, passed away March 11, 2018 at the age of 60. John was born and raised in Terre Haute, Indiana and graduated from Indiana State University. He enjoyed his career as a computer programmer. He is survived by his loving wife, Angela; son, Johnny; sister, Susan…...

Sandra “Sandy” Louise Ditmore -Cincinnati- September 23, 1962 – March 9, 2018, Beloved wife of Joey Ditmore; daughter of Shirley and the late Jack Strauss; mother of Sean Duncan, Devin Duncan, Spencer Duncan, Drew (Emma) Duncan, Jesse Ditmore, Justin Marsh and Danielle Duncan; step-mother of Josh Ditmore (Whitney Homa), Ashley…...

Joyce Weiss, 89, passed away March 5, 2018. She is survived by her daughters, Penny (Bill) Clark, Cindy Weiss and Nancy (Mike) Schwarm; granddaughter, Connie McAfee and niece, Vicki (Jeff) Davis. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Carl Weiss. A Celebration of Joyce’s Life will be held…...

Margaret Loy Visitation: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Service: 1:00 pm Location: Fares J Radel Funeral Home- Newport Burial: Evergreen Cemetery (to follow service)...

Joe Gerwe, 75, of Newport, passed away March 3, 2018. Early in his career, Joe worked for Catholic Charities using his Master’s degree in Social Work. He and his brother, Gary, went into the family business and ran Bromwell’s Fireplace Store for many years. Joe is survived by his loving…...

Janice M. Bryant, 61 of Dayton passed away February 27 at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband Johnny Bryant, son Raymond Whitaker, brother Raymond Whitaker and sisters Cynthia Johnson, Debra Eichelburger, Romona Burgin and Bonnie Bates. Janice is survived by her son James Whitaker, grand-daughter Clara…...

Christopher J. Swope, 24 of Newport passed away February 27 at St. Elizabeth, Ft. Thomas. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Cloay Swope. Survived by his loving sister Samantha Swope. half-brother Terry Ingram, grandmother Carolyn Swope and many aunts, uncles and cousins. In lieu of flowers…...

Norma Davis, 89 of Villa Hills passed away February 26 at Carespring Transitional Care in Cold Spring. She is preceded in death by her husband Howard F. Davis. Survived by her sons Glenn, Gary (Carol), and Randy (Clara) Davis, daughter Rhonda (Dwayne) Bock, 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces…...

It’s with great sadness and heavy hearts we inform you that on February 22, 2018 Susan “Susie” Ann Griffith 58, of Foster KY passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood KY. She was reunited with her beloved parents Richard & Janet Mullikin along with other loved ones and dogs…...

James A. Malicek, 61 of Newport passed away February 22 at St. Elizabeth, Edgewood. Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents Frank J. and Mary C. Malicek, Sr, and brothers Frank J, Jr and John W. Malicek. He is survived by his daughter Candi Legner, brother Les Malicek, sisters…...