Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Joan Fitzenberger Zeis
Mar 22, 2019
Joan Lynne Fitzenberger Zeis, 75, left us peacefully on March 22, 2019. She leaves her husband Robert Sr.; daughters Janet Koeninger (Roger), Amy Zeis and son Robert Jr. (Jeanne Ruwe); granddaughters Emily Dault (Chris), Erin Koeninger, Hayley, Ellen, Carolynn and Andrea Zeis and great granddaughter Ava. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Vera and Elmer Fitzenberger; her brothers...
Rev. Monsignor Allen J. Meier
Mar 22, 2019
Rev. Monsignor Allen J. Meier, P.A., age 98, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on March22, 2019 at St. Charles Community, Covington. He is survived by brother August Meier, sisterHelen Topmiller, brother-in-law Harry Tenkotte, sister-in-law Cecilia Meier, and manynieces/nephews, great-nieces/nephews, and great-great-nieces/nephews. He was preceded indeath by his parents, August and Katherine Meier, as well as his siblings Norma, Edward,Charlotte...
Charles A. Fredrick
Mar 8, 2019
Charles A. Fredrick passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 8, 2019. Charlie is survived by his wife Mary Jo Fredrick (nee Hayes), sister Beverly Messmer (Tom), his four children Charles Fredrick (Laura), Mike Fredrick (Nicole), Maureen Davin (Bill), and Joe Fredrick. He was a loving and supportive Grandfather to eleven grandkids Julia and C.J. Fredrick, Lillian, Alexandria,...
Kenneth E Bierley
Mar 8, 2019
Kenneth “Ken” E. Bierley, age 78, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2019. Ken is survived by his loving wife, Wanda Bierley (nee Schultz); brothers and sisters-in-law, Gail Jenkins (Tom), Marvin Schultz (Mary Ann), Lola Schultz, Victor Schultz (Jane), Julie Hoten (Michael). He is preceded in death by his son, Kenneth “Tony” Bierley (2015) and parents,...
Paul Anthony Brown
Mar 4, 2019
Paul Anthony Brown, Jr., age 46, of Fort Wright, KY passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. He is survived by his loving parents, Paul Brown, Sr. (Kim) and Maia Beadeau; wife, Mary McDermott; children, Jordan Brown and Michael Brown; siblings, Kevin Brown, Ricki Brown Richardson and Jaton Warren; nieces and nephews, Erin and Alexis Richardson, Myles Brown, Divia Clark...
Lois Hall
Feb 28, 2019
Lois (Kinman) Bruns Hall, 88, Villa Hills, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Hospice. Lois was very active in civic organizations in Villa Hills during the 1960s & 1970s. She also worked with numerous real estate agencies in the Northern KY area. Lois was a member, and the organizer, of American Legion...
John E. Kleymeyer
Feb 26, 2019
Villa Hills, KY – John (Jack) Edward Kleymeyer, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Upon graduating Beechwood High School served in the US Army as a Technical Sargent in the Air Defense Artillery and is a veteran of the Korean War era. He attended Villa Madonna/Thomas More University receiving a BA, Xavier University receiving an...
Joseph Brennan Scanlon
Feb 26, 2019
Joseph Brennan Scanlon, age 41, of Ft. Wright, KY passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife, Katrina Scanlon (nee Ison); father, Geof Scanlon, step-mother, Janet Scanlon; mother, Ann Carlisle; step-father, Dave Carlisle; sister, Kelly Flesch (David); mother and father-in-law, Margie and Jonathan Ison; brother-in-law, Eric Ison (Jimena); sisters-in-law, Rebecca Marz (Brett) and Megan...
Carolyn June McBerty
Feb 25, 2019
Carolyn June McBerty (nee Rathburn), age 80, of Ft. Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, February 25, 2019. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Bert A. McBerty; daughters, Kathleen Chase and Heather Smith; grandchildren, Kristofer Phlips, Christina Bright, Justine Wilbur, Jamie Forrester, Daniel Holloway and Kendria Phlips; 8 great-grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren. Loved by...
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. ...
