February 20, 1940 - September 8, 2026
Mary Gayle Taney, 86, of Latonia, KY, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. She was a 1958 graduate of Holy Cross High School and a life-long member of Holy Cross Parish in Latonia, KY. Mary Gayle, along with her late husband, Pat Taney, did so much for the Holy Cross High School and Holy Cross Church communities.
She enjoyed reading to grade school children, volunteering at school festivals, and serving with the bereavement committee, St. Vincent de Paul, and OCIA. Mary Gayle was a true Holy Cross Indian and was inducted into the Alumni and Friends Service Hall of Fame in 2006, alongside Pat, in recognition of their unwavering dedication to the Athletic Boosters. She was a member of Marriage Encounter, the Fortunate Families LGBTQ+ support group, Taylor Mill Swim Club Board, and an Associate of the Sisters of Notre Dame.
Whether volunteering in her community, supporting Holy Cross students and families, or enjoying family vacations to Disney World, Mary Gayle's infectious laugh, playful spirit, and warm smile brought joy to those around her. Her kindness and faith left a lasting impression on everyone she met.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Fred and Marcella Dohrmann; husband: Joseph Patrick Taney; first husband: Gerry Danaher and brother: Fred (living: Linda) Dohrmann. Mary Gayle is survived by her daughters: Gay (Danny) Trame, Mindy (Ed) Drohan and Maggie (Nadia) Ibrahim-Taney; sister: Carol (Tim) Lozny; grandchildren: Blair (Emily) Trame, Brandon (Kelly) Trame, Brittany Trame, Olivia Drohan and Eddie Drohan; great-grandchildren: Ruby Trame and Daisy Trame. Mary Gayle is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, an abundance of friends and her Holy Cross and Rosedale family.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 4:00 PM until the Eulogy Service at 6:15 PM, followed by the Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 6:30 PM at Holy Cross Church, 3612 Church Street, Latonia, KY 41015. A gathering will follow Mass in the Holy Cross High School cafeteria. Entombment will take place on Friday, September 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, 205 Eibeck Lane, Williamstown, KY 41097. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Holy Cross High School c/o Taney Family Scholarship Fund, 3617 Church Street, Latonia, KY 41015, Holy Cross Church, 3612 Church Street, Latonia, KY 41015 (and/or) DCCH Center for Children and Families, 75 Orphanage Road, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015 is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com