Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Robert John Kreidler
Jul 9, 2018
Robert John Kreidler, 91 years of age passed away Monday July 9, 2018 at Carmel Manor Care Center. He was the loving husband of Dolores Rita Kreidler (nee Demmin). Robert was preceded in death by his son Robert Gerard Kreidler. He was the loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Robert and his wife were very active with St. Augustine Church....
George "Louie" Cheesman
Jul 9, 2018
George “Louie” Cheesman, age 84, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully on July 9, 2018. He leaves behind his loving wife, Mary Cheesman of Ft. Mitchell, KY; children, Keith Cheesman (Mary Patrice) of Villa Hills, KY, Brenda Wimberg (Thomas) of Anderson Township, OH and Steven Cheesman (Beth) of Ft. Mitchell, KY; brother, Glenn Cheesman of Galion, OH; grandchildren, Caroline,...
Bertha Margaret Jacobs
Jul 9, 2018
Bertha Margaret Jacobs, 83, wife of the late John R. Jacobs, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018 at Carriage Court of Kenwood in Cincinnati, Ohio. A native of Allen, KY, she was born on July 19, 1934 to the late Ballard Lee and Magalene Clevenger Stratton. Bertha was a former resident of Crestview Hills, KY and a longtime employee of...
Jarrod Richard Willman
Jul 5, 2018
Jarrod Richard Willman, 18, of Independence, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at his residence. Jarrod was born on July 21, 1999 in Florence, KY. Jarrod was a graduate of Simon Kenton High School and an employee of J.W. Contract Screen. Survivors include his father, Justin Willman; his mother, Rebecca Hornbeck (Joseph); three brothers, Parker Willman, Evan Hornbeck, Eric Hornbeck...
Sharon Sue Phelps
Jul 5, 2018
Sharon Sue Phelps, 63, of Walton, KY, widow of Walter Donald Phelps, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born in Covington, KY on December 7, 1954 to the late Howard and Nancy Hornsby Scudder. Sharon was a homemaker; her greatest joy was caring for her family. Survivors include one...
Bonnie Lou Wolfe
Jul 3, 2018
Bonnie Lou Wolfe (nee Lenhof) 79 years of age passed away Tuesday July 3, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, with her family by her side. She was the loving mother of William L. Wolfe (Rowena), Connie S. Riddle (Jim), Thomas E. Wolfe (Rhonda), and Joyce A. Unkraut (Kevin). Loving Maw Maw of Eight and Three great grandchildren. Dear...
Wilbur Jay Mize
Jul 1, 2018
Wilbur Jay Mize, age 82, of Goshen, OH (formerly of Independence, KY) passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 1, 2018. Jay is survived by his sons, Richard Mize (Denise) and Randy Mize (Mary); siblings, Elva Mack, Clinton Mize and Faye Brown; grandchildren, Ryan Mize, Jeremy Mize, Joshua Mize, Megan Kuhlman, Brandon Burt, Gerald Burt, Stephanie Turner, Joseph Slusser, Cassandra Dillon,...
Sr. Mary Francello Orth
Jun 28, 2018
Sister Mary Francello (Agnes Barbara) Orth was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 7, 1926, to Fidel and Barbara Orth. She was the second oldest of four children. Her parents’ nurturing and strong faith created a loving environment for her family.She attended St. Mary of the Assumption Elementary School in Alexandria, Kentucky, where she was taught by the Sisters of...
Joan Schiebelhuth
Jun 26, 2018
Joan F. Schiebelhuth, age 66, of Villa Hills, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. She was survived by her loving husband, Richard Schiebelhuth; children, Jenni Schiebelhuth and Richie Schiebelhuth; mother, Frances Greene; siblings, Michael Greene (Susan), James Greene (Nancy) and Bill Greene (Nancy); nieces and nephews, Jamie Martin (Ken), Dan Greene and Laura Greene (fiancé Andrew O’Connell);...
Monte L Rovekamp
Jun 22, 2018
Monte L. Rovekamp, age 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 21, 2018. He was a dedicated member of many organizations and clubs and was currently serving as the Vice President of the Cincinnati FOPA. He leaves behind his loving wife of 35 years, Carol Rovekamp (Nee Deters); children, Kimberly Rawe (Thomas) and Alex Mackie (Cathy); siblings, Roger Rovekamp and...
Joseph T Condit
Jun 21, 2018
Joseph Thomas Condit born June 21, 1942, age 76, of Covington, KY passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. A dedicated public servant of Northern Kentucky, he worked for the City of Covington for nearly 30 years holding various roles including, City Manager, Finance Director and City Solicitor. Early in his career, he was elected to the position...
John "Jay" R. Bruns
Jun 19, 2018
John “Jay” R. Bruns, age 73, of Fort Thomas, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Jay served his country in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a retired railroad conductor. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Angelique, who he affectionately referred to as “Blackie”; children,...
Helen K. Zembrodt
Jun 18, 2018
Helen K. Zembrodt, age 98, of Fort Wright, KY passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018. She leaves behind her loving children, Kathy Zembrodt, Carolyn Zembrodt, Ginny Hall (Kevin) and Robert Zembrodt (Paula); sister, Marie Grieve; 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Helen was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert J. Zembrodt. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, June...
Beth Menke Redwine
Jun 18, 2018
Beth Menke Redwine, 61 years of age of Park Hills passed away Monday at home with her family by her side after a long battle with cancer. Loving wife of Jim Redwine and loving mother of Eliza and Jacob Redwine. Beth was her husband’s best friend and the love of his life; her children’s closest ally and best confidante....
Thomas C Wessels
Jun 18, 2018
Thomas Cletus Wessels, 79 years of age long time resident of Ft. Mitchell and recently at Rosedale Greene passed away on Monday June 18, 2018. He was the loving brother of Jim Wessels (deceased) and brother-in-law of Lyn Wessels (nee Luebbers). Loving uncle of Ann Clemens (Rob), Jim Wessels, Paul Wessels (Jenni), Ellen Mayleben (Dave), Dan Wessels (Sandy), and Kathi...
Janet L Hils
Jun 13, 2018
Janet Louise Darbro Hils, age 88, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, with family by her side. She moved on to enjoy her next party with her husband Clement L. Hils, her parents Forest Whittier Darbro and Caroline Viola Rowland Darbro, her sister Betty Darbro Streb (Tom), and her brother Joseph Darbro. She was a proud...
Sister Nancy Schutte
Jun 8, 2018
Sister Nancy Marie (formerly Sister Virginia Rose) Schutte was born on March 26, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was the oldest of three children; a twin sister lived less than a day. Though her childhood was challenging due to a severe hip infection and the loss of her mother at an early age, sorrow was overpowered by the love her...
Woodford Watts Crutchfield
Jun 6, 2018
Woodford Watts Crutchfield passed away on June 6, 2018 at Villaspring Healthcare Center after an extended illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Jane; sons, Thomas Crutchfield (Linda), James Crutchfield (Karen); granddaughters, Lindsay Crutchfield, Alison Crutchfield and a step grandson Ryan Hill. Watts was born in Pikeville, KY. He was the son of Rosa Gholson Crutchfield...
John "Joe" Chalfant
Jun 5, 2018
John J. Chalfant, age 89, of Ft. Wright, KY passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Joe began his working career with Kroger, he would later move to American Tobacco before retiring from the United States Post Office. He was the owner of Delta Wholesale and recently worked for the Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors...
Sr. Mary Loise Lay
Jun 5, 2018
Sister Mary Loise (Etheldreda Antoinette) Lay was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 18, 1922, to Louis and Ida Lay. She and her younger sister enjoyed a happy childhood with loving and devoted parents.She attended St. Martin Elementary School in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she was taught by the Sisters of Notre Dame. She then went to Seton High School and...
