Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Judy Ann Smith
Jul 29, 2024
Judy Ann Smith, age 81, of Erlanger, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024. Judy is survived by her loving children, Brian Smith (Daniela Adams Smith) and Jennifer Henschen; brother, Thomas Dankworth (Debra); grandchildren, Hunter, Austin, Madison Henschen and Graeson Adams Smith. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, David Smith and parents, Richard and Bette Dankworth.
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Betty J Ludwig
Jul 23, 2024
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Ludwig, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the age of 89 years old. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, the late John A. Ludwig, two of her children, the late Michael A. Ludwig and Patricia A. Ludwig; parents, the late Al and Jean Huesing and her siblings, the late Dr. John A. Huesing, Robert...
Mario A. Pancino, III
Jul 21, 2024
Mario A. Pancino III, 48 years of age, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday night, July 21, 2024, with his loving family by his side.
Mario was born in Glendale, CA. He graduated with the class of 1993 from Gordon H. Garrett high school in Charleston, SC and was a proud Falcon. He worked as a Product Specialist at Cornerstone...
Angela L. Voskuhl
Jul 20, 2024
Angela Louise Voskuhl, age 83, of Cincinnati, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Angela is survived by her sisters, Joan Voskuhl and Charlotte Lasita; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Mary Auer, Betty Grone, Joe Voskuhl, Juanita Fiebig, Dolores Voskuhl, Lou Voskuhl, Sylvia Snyder and...
Bonnie Lou Ellison
Jul 18, 2024
Bonnie Lou Ellison (nee Hargrove) passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospital on July 18, 2024, at the age of 89. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, the late Gilbert Ellison Jr. (2007). She is survived by her children, Donna Clark and Randy (Christa) Ellison; her grandchildren, Jay (Mary) Clark, Angie (Chris) Seitz, Drew (Nikol) Ellison, Nick (Bonnie)...
William D. "Bill" Engel
Jul 18, 2024
William "Bill" David Engel, passed away on July 18, 2024 in his home city of Edgewood Kentucky. Bill was born March 29, 1951 in Springdale, Ohio to John Engel and Marie (Eversole) Engel. Bill's life was full of family, love, friendships, and service to his community.
Bill retired after 25 years of service with the Covington Fire Department, where he served...
Ruth V. Hussey
Jul 16, 2024
Dr. Ruth Virginia Hussey, of Crestview Hills, KY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Ruth was an internal medicine specialist in Crestview Hills, KY with over 32 years of experience in the medical field. She received her Doctorate from Kansas City University and is a member of the American Medical Association. She is survived by her siblings, Patricia...
Joseph A. Schuler
Jul 14, 2024
Joseph A. Schuler, age 57 passed away on July 14th, 2024. He was born on January 3rd, 1967 in Covington, KY to Anita and Carl Schuler. Joe was a man loved by many, a light in this world, and a true warrior in every way. Anyone that knows him would tell you that he is the most loving, compassionate and...
Helen K. Simpson
Jul 8, 2024
Helen Kay Simpson, (63) of Covington, KY, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Helen is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tony G. Simpson Sr. as well as sister Cassie Thornton, and parents Woodrow and Mary Bell Davidson. Helen is the mother of three loving daughters: Melissa Simpson, Sarah Wolking (Michael),...
Hayden D. Rybicki
Jul 6, 2024
Hayden D. Rybicki, 20 years of age of Crestview Hills, KY passed away early Saturday morning. He was the loving son of Cherri McGuire and the late Dean Rybicki and dear brother of Lauren Okuma (Casey), Lacey Grady (Dustin) and his big brother Dean “D.J.” Rybicki. He was also the loving grandson of Susan Brandhorst. Hayden is survived by many...
Theresa A. "Terri" Spellbring
Jul 5, 2024
Theresa A. “Terri” Spellbring, formerly of Ft. Mitchell, KY, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024 at the age of 65. Terri is survived by her siblings, Sandra Masters (Michael) & Gary Goodwin (Cathie) and niece and nephews, Bridget Smith, A.J. Goodwin, and Sean Masters. Visitation will be at Thursday, July 25 at 9:30am at Blessed Sacrament Church 2407 Dixie Hwy....
Nellie M. Mescher
Jul 4, 2024
Nellie M. Mescher (nee Oliver) 100 years of age of Villa Hills, KY passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospice . She and her late husband Douglas Mescher were owners and operated Dixie Wholesale Grocery Inc. and Dixie Vending for many, many years. She retired as Vice President of Dixie Wholesale Inc.. In her retirement both she...
Ruth Ann "Tootie" Kemper
Jul 2, 2024
Ruth Ann “Tootie” Kemper (nee Brue), age 76, of Independence, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Tootie is the dear wife of Robert Kemper and was a teacher at Villa Madonna, St. Michael in Prior Lake, MN, and Holy Family School. She was the Loving mother of Chris Kemper (Jenna), and McKenzie Kemper. Loving grandma of Caroline,...
Marilyn H. Martin
Jul 1, 2024
Marilyn Helen Martin, (nee Davidson), age 82, of Crestview Hills, KY, formally of Maineville, OH, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Monday, July 1, 2024. She was a teacher for 30 years, 21 of those were spent teaching at Lebanon Correctional Institution where she retired from. Marilyn was an avid family genealogy researcher. She was devoted...
Joseph "Mike" Campoamor
Jul 1, 2024
Joseph Michael Campoamor, affectionately known as Mike or Campy, was born in April 1955 in Dayton, Kentucky, and passed away on July 1, 2024, at the age of 69 at his home in California, Kentucky.
Mike is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Christy Campoamor, who stood by his side through life's ups and downs; his daughter, Traci...
James R. "Jim" Helbling
Jun 30, 2024
James R. “Jim” Helbling passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at the age of 93 years old. Jim is survived by his wife, Sue Helbling; children, Elizabeth Helbling and Matt Helbling; grandchildren, John Behymer and Alex and Noah Helbling; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Joseph, Benjamin, Ethan, Aaron and Samantha. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, July 12th at 12:05 pm...
Nancy M. Stiefvater
Jun 29, 2024
Nancy (Curtin) Stiefvater of Villa Hills, KY passed away at age 74, on June 29, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Bill Stiefvater for 46 years and proud mother of Michael Stiefvater (Liz) for 40 years. She is additionally survived by her siblings and their families: John Curtin III (Maryann); Mark Curtin (Julia) Greg Curtin (Debbie); Mary Ann Iemmola...
Mark Thomas Stadtlander
Jun 26, 2024
Mark Thomas Stadtlander, 68 years of age passed away peacefully on Wednesday surrounded by family. Mark was a sweet and gentle man. Most of all he was a loving husband, father, and pawpaw. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Mary “Fran”Stadtlander (nee Voegtle); his children, Michael Stadtlander (Heather), Anna Brown(Greg) and Nicole Love (Ben); his seven...
Kenneth R. Roeding
Jun 24, 2024
Kenneth R. Roeding passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 at the age of 74 years old. Ken is survived by his wife of 53 years, Terri Roeding; children, Tracie (Gary) Snyder, Robert (Andrea) Roeding and Brian (Ashley) Roeding; grandchildren, Natalie, Hayden, Jax, Graham, Bear, Carter, Cohen and Palmer; siblings, Marianne Carr, David, Ted, Roger and Steve Roeding. He was Vice...
Michael Burr Holdridge
Jun 23, 2024
Michael Burr Holdridge passed on June 23, 2024 at age 81. Preceded in death by his parents, the late Lloyd and Mabel Holdridge and a sister, the late Suzanne (Hugh) Blair. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Gwitt Holdridge; children David (Rebecca) Holdridge, Kelly (John) Ganster, and Christopher (Alicia) Holdridge; sister Mary Alice “Molly” (the late Barry) Maynard. Michael...
