Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Bradford Leininger
Feb 23, 2019
Bradford Leininger, age 28, of Edgewood, KY passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Cecilia Leininger (nee Koloc); parents, Martin and the late Jami Leininger; In laws, Cathy and Dan Koloc; siblings, Benjamin and Isabelle Leininger; grandparents, Howard Leininger and Jim and Kathy Thelen. Brad always enjoyed life to...
Victor Daniel Springer
Feb 20, 2019
Victor Daniel “Dan” Springer, age 85, formerly of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. He was a Bowling Green University graduate in 1955 and would later retire after a career in sales. Dan was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 60 years, Mary Ann Springer (nee Buckingham). He is survived by his children,...
Donald W. Schneider
Feb 18, 2019
Donald W. Schneider, 87 years of age of Crestview Hills passed away Monday February 18, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY with his loving family by his side. Don was the loving husband of Anita Schneider (nee Derks). Loving father of Jeff Schneider (Autumn), Jill Flood (David), Sandy McGinnis (Joe), Ken Schneider (Jenny), Jeanne Cady (Tom), and Joy...
Victor Z. Billington
Feb 12, 2019
Victor Z. Billington. Beloved husband of Carolyn C. Billington. Devoted father of Lisa (Keith) Corrington, Michael (Michelle) Billington and Christine (The late Michael) Harlow. Loving grandfather of Jesse, Melinda, Aidan and Lily Harlow. Dear brother of Joanne Conte and the late Wallis (Jan) Billington. Passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at the age of 85 years. Visitation Wednesday, February 20th...
Thomas "Tom" H. Heidrich
Feb 12, 2019
Thomas “Tom” H. Heidrich, age 86, of Fort Wright, KY passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. He was a retired computer systems analyst, a life long member of Mother of God parish and Mother of God choral club and he volunteered at the Parish Kitchen and Redwood Rehabilitation School. Tom bravely served our country during the Korean War in...
Virginia E. Hurtt
Feb 11, 2019
Virginia E. “Jinnie” Hurtt. Beloved wife of the late Paul R. Hurtt. Devoted mother of Ken (Connie) Hurtt, Dave (Rhonda) Hurtt, Tom (Angel) Hurtt and the late Kathy Hurtt. Loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Don (Sheila) Stieritz and Steve (Dennie) Stieritz. Passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at the age 87 years. Visitation Thursday,...
Sharon M. VonBokern
Feb 11, 2019
Sharon M. VonBokern (nee Rymarquis), 64 years of age passed away Monday February 11, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. Loving daughter of Don and Margie Rymarquis (nee Rottinghaus). Loving mother of David VonBokern (Lindsey). Loving grandmother of Maddie, Nora, and Saylor. Dear sister of Susan Neff and Scott Rymarquis. Several nieces and nephews. Loving life companion of Dennis...
Mary Ellen Siles
Feb 9, 2019
Mary Ellen Siles, age 79, of Fort Wright, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 9, 2019. She was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy and a huge University of Kentucky basketball and Cincinnati Reds baseball fan. She was a retired broadcast production manager for Stockton, West, Burkhart. Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Helen...
Emily Ann Von Holle (nee Zimmer)
Feb 7, 2019
Emily Ann Von Holle (nee Zimmer), age 91, of Alexandria, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Colonel A.E. “Bob” Von Holle. Emily is survived by her children, Christina Young (Mike Young), Mari Grace Torgerson (Ken), Lt. Colonel James Redden Von Holle (USAA) (Jayne) and Lt. Colonel Joseph C....
Mary M Tenkotte
Feb 6, 2019
Mary M. Tenkotte, age 88, of Park Hills, KY passed away peacefully on February 6, 2019. She is survived by her loving husband, Harry V. Tenkotte; children, Peggy Engelman (Greg), Tom Tenkotte and Paul Tenkotte (John Schlipp); grandchildren, Mark and Brenda Engelman, Melissa and Alex Foltz and 7 great-grandchildren; siblings, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Allen J. Meier, August Meier and Helen...
Joseph Leonard Smith, Jr.
Feb 4, 2019
Joseph Leonard Smith Jr., age 69, of Cincinnati, OH passed away at Christ Hospital on February 4, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly Smith (nee Middendorf); siblings, Jonathan Smith (Carolyn), Janet Lybrook (Bill), and the late Leslie Brant; loving uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Joe had an endearing sense of humor and was loved by many. ...
Carl Thomas Williams
Feb 4, 2019
Carl T. “Tom” Williams. Beloved husband of the late Thelma Williams. Loving father of Carla (Jerry) Kohrs, Sheila (Burt) Durstock and Dan (Lisa) Williams. Dear grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 14. Brother of Jerry (Connie), Jack (Carol) and Tim (Debbie) Williams. Best friend and loving companion of Josephine Ashcraft. Passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at the age of...
Mary Wigger
Feb 4, 2019
Mary E. Wigger (nee Fischer) 94 years of age passed away Monday at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. Mary was the loving wife of the late Marvin J. Wigger. Loving mother of Connie Aylor (Dutton), Tom Wigger (Lynn), Jim Wigger (Karen), Jeff Wigger (Mary Sue), Diane Wilson (Robert), David Wigger (Kris), and the late Stephen Wigger. Loving grandmother of Twenty-one...
Todd Wikel Truitt
Jan 27, 2019
Todd Wikel Truitt. Beloved son of John L. and Jane W. Truitt. Loving fiancé of Deborah Layne. Dear brother of Michelle Truitt, Jay Truitt and Chuck (Arlene) Truitt. Dear uncle of Amber, Nathan, Joshua (Suzan), Rebeka, Jack and Katherine Truitt. Great uncle of Gabby and Ellie Truitt. Todd was born and raised in Northern KY and was a Beechwood graduate...
Robert E. Wind
Jan 27, 2019
Robert E. Wind , 69 years of age passed away Sunday January 27, 2019 at University Hospital in Cincinnati. Loving husband of Jeanne Wind (nee Bergman). Loving Dad of Jason Wind. Loving Papaw of Robert Wind, Cheyenne Wind, and Samantha Wind. Dear brother of Joan Rakel (the late Dave), Sue Beck (Matt), Denise Beers (Greg) and Tom Wind (the late...
Eleanor Maria Cecilia Finke
Jan 26, 2019
Eleanor Maria Cecilia Finke passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 26, 2019. She is survived by her loving parents, Joseph and Regina Finke; grandparents, Jeff and Maria Finke and Cecilia Krusling (the late Michael); aunts and uncles, Tom Finke (Jen), David Finke, Peter Finke, David Krusling (Socheta), Natalie Krusling, Jessie Krusling (Kristy), Edward Krusling (Sierra), Jamie Krusling and Joseph Krusling;...
Eric Robert Carr
Jan 22, 2019
Eric Robert Carr, age 30, of Independence, KY passed away on January 22, 2019. Eric is survived by his loving parents, Eddie and Carol Carr; sisters, Shannon Car and Candy Black; children, Zane and Ciann and 3 nieces. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 from 10:00 AM until the Funeral Service begins at 12 noon at...
Mary Ellen Huller
Jan 22, 2019
Mary Ellen Huller (nee Moser) beloved wife of the late Ralph F. Huller, Sr. passed away peacefully, January 22, 2019 at the age of 101. Born August 22, 1917. Preceded in death by her parents Roy Moser, Helen (Brady) Moser, siblings Neal, Roy and Margaret, and great-grandson William Fay. Survived by her sister Jean Abraham of Bloomfield, Michigan. Also survived...
Sr. Julaine Middendorf
Jan 19, 2019
Sister Mary Julaine (Mary Jalaine) Middendorf was born in Covington, Kentucky, on December 26, 1940, to William and Emma Middendorf. She was the seventh arrival of 10 children. Her parents’ nurturing and strong faith created a very loving environment for her family.As a child, Julaine heard God’s call to religious life when she was in the second grade and continued...
Carol Rose Goetz
Jan 15, 2019
Carol Rose Goetz, age 75, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2019. She is survived by her sons, Craig F. Binder (Melanie), Edward J. Goetz (Deanna) and Carl W. Goetz (Jan); brother, Wayne Bender; nephew, Doug Bender; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Gilda Binder; step-father, Bob Casey and grand-daughter, Angela...
