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Highland Heights' Harry A. Stiers, officer, firefighter, Marine instructor
Duty and honor had long been instilled in Harry A. Stiers Jr. before he entered the Marine Corps, and they were part of his life long afterward.
Mr. Stiers, a former captain and assistant chief with the Highland Heights police department and an active member of the Highland Heights Volunteer Fire Department, was a drill instructor in the Marine Corps.
"When he wasn't serving his country, he was serving his community. It was something that was within him since birth," said his wife, Virginia "Ginger" Stiers.
Mr. Stiers, 47, died Saturday at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton, Fla., of lung cancer.
Mr. Stiers retired from the Marine Corps in 1979, a decorated staff sergeant who earned the Purple Heart while fighting in Vietnam. He served in the Corps for 12 years, traveling the world three times over.
He returned home to Highland Heights, where he became a police officer and firefighter. He also was an emergency medical technician and a founding member of the Campbell County Water Rescue unit.
He was always ready to help neighbors in need.
"Being a Marine drill instructor, he wasn't a touchy kind of guy. But he was a caring person," said his wife. "He wasn't emotional, but you could tell how much he cared about something by his actions."
The Highland Heights Volunteer Fire Department, by way of returning his loyalty, will host memorial services Saturday.
"We realized that all of our friends are firefighters and police officers, so everyone who would be family would be there. They would know that was our life," said Mrs. Stiers.
Mr. Stiers was a member of Newport Elks Lodge No. 273 in Cold Spring, a Mason with the Alexandria Masonic Lodge, and Disabled American Veterans. He also was a Kentucky Admiral.
The Stiers retired to Bradenton in 1996, but Mr. Stiers' dedication to protecting the community in which he grew up will continue after his death. He donated his body for organ donations and his family suggests memorial donations be given to the Highland Heights Volunteer Fire Department, Mrs. Stiers said.
Other survivors include his daughters, Denita Stiers of Newport and Michelle Caudill of Highland Heights; sons, Darrick Stiers of Portland, Ore., and Douglas Stiers of Bradenton, Fla.; his mother, Ruth Stiers of Highland Heights; brothers, Michael Stiers of Ross and Mark Stiers of Highland Heights; and a sister, Patricia Stiers Ross of Cold Spring.
A memorial gathering will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Highland Heights Volunteer Fire Department, with memorial services at 3:30 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the fire department, 17 Renshaw Ave., Highland Heights, Ky. 41076. Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Brandenton, handled arrangements.
Announced on: 04-30-1998
Louise Chapman, 93, of Lawrenceburg, Ind., died Tuesday at Shady Nook Care Center, Lawrenceburg. She was a homemaker, and a member of Golden Age and Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church, Lawrenceburg.
Survivors include a son, Ezra "Buster" Chapman Jr. of Florence; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. EDT Friday at Fitch-Denney Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, Ind. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. EDT today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rising Sun New Cemetery, Rising Sun, Ind. Memorials are suggested to Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church, High and Vine streets, Lawrenceburg, Ind. 47025; or the charity of the donor's choice.
Announced on: 04-30-1998
Virginia Moore Clarke, 92, of Maysville, died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Maysville Extended Care Center. She was a retired home economics teacher with Maysville High School and a member of Maysville First Christian Church. Her husband, Charles P. Clarke, died in 1974.
Survivors include sons, Stephen R. Clarke of Russellville and David W. Clarke of Maysville; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Mays Lick Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Tom Browning Boys and Girls Club, or First Christian Church, 18 E. Third St., Maysville, Ky. 41056. Palmer Funeral Home, Mays Lick, is handling arrangements.
Announced on: 04-30-1998
Barbara Hisle Cole, 47, of Covington, died Wednesday at Beechwood Nursing Home, Cincinnati.
Arrangements are pending at Jones and Simpson Funeral Home, Covington.
Announced on: 04-30-1998
Eleanor Greely, 96, of Newport, died at 8:25 p.m. Tuesday at St. Luke Hospital East, Ft. Thomas. She was a retired food processor with Durkee's Foods, Cincinnati. Her husband, James Greely, died in 1970.
Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Stortz of Crestview; sons, James Greely of Newport, Donald Greely of Highland Heights and Larry Greely of Largo, Fla.; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Corpus Christi Church, Newport. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Newport. Prayers will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery, Ft. Thomas. Memorials are suggested to New Perceptions, 1 Sperti Drive, Edgewood, Ky. 41017.
Announced on: 04-30-1998
Martha Jane Peters Hamm, of Florence, died at 2:35 a.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood. She was a saleswoman with Stanley Home Products Co., and a member of Florence Christian Church. Her husband, Charles W. Hamm, died in 1971. Sons, John Hamm and Charles Hamm, and a daughter, Armenta Hamm, all preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, William C. Hamm of Union; eight grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at noon Friday at Florence Christian Church. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Allison and Rose Funeral Home, Taylor Mill, and from 11 a.m. Friday until the time of services at the church. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell.
Announced on: 04-30-1998
Wilma M. Schnelle Leonard, 89, of Highland Heights, died at 5:37 p.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Hospital East, Ft. Thomas. She was a homemaker and a member of Lawler-Hanlon VFW Post No. 5662 Ladies Auxiliary in Newport, Campbell County Seniors and Senior Silver Bells. Her husband, George Leonard, died in 1990. A son, Donald Schnelle, died April 11.
Survivors include sons, Jerry Schnelle of Bellevue, John "Jack" Schnelle of Newport and Charles Vann of Cincinnati; 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Ft. Thomas. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Ft. Thomas. Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery, Ft. Thomas. Memorials are suggested to American Diabetes. Association, 8899 Brookside Ave., West Chester, Ohio 45069.
Announced on: 04-30-1998
George W. Spike Manning Sr., 63, of Walton, died at 4:12 p.m. Tuesday at St. Luke Hospital West, Florence. He was a retired Kenton County Road Department worker, and a Navy veteran of the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Millie Manning; sons, George W. Manning Jr. of Florence and Brian K. Manning of Walton; daughters, Vickie Schumacher of Union, Karren Wilder and Teresa Stallings, both of Covington; brothers, Kenneth E. Manning of Covington, Samuel D. Manning of Elizabethtown and Victor G. Manning of Elsmere; sisters, Janet Risch of Owenton and Jeannette Spoonmore of Covington; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Don Catchen and Son Funeral Home, Covington. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mother of God Cemetery, Ft. Wright.
Announced on: 04-30-1998
Thomas W. Marshall, 81, of Cincinnati, formerly of Northern Kentucky, died Tuesday at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include a son, Samuel Marshall of Cincinnati.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Augustine Church, Covington. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Linnemann Funeral Home, Covington. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Cincinnati. Memorials are suggested to Franciscan at St. John, P. O. Box 14368, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250.
Announced on: 04-30-1998
Daryl McDay, 29, of Newport, was found dead Tuesday at his home.
Arrangements are pending at Jones and Simpson Funeral Home, Covington.
Announced on: 04-30-1998
Alfred McIntosh, 44, of Alexandria, died Tuesday at Kentucky River Medical Center, Jackson. He was a truck driver with F&L Holding, Wilder, and a member of New Macedonia Regular Baptist Church, Newport. He was a past master of Alexandria Lodge No. 152 F&AM, Alexandria, and Scottish Rite, Covington. His wife, Lana McIntosh, died in 1997.
Survivors include a son, Charles Thomas McIntosh of Alexandria; brothers, Paul McIntosh of Austin, Ind., Earl McIntosh of Chavis and Luther McIntosh of Jackson; sisters, Wilma Hall and Opal Noble, both of Jackson, Nettie McIntosh of Evanston, Ind., and Ola Baker of Austin, Ind.; and two grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at New Macedonia Regular Baptist Church, Newport. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at Cooper Funeral Home, Grants Lick.
Burial will be in Warren G. Turner Cemetery, Breathitt County.
Announced on: 04-30-1998
