Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Ethel R. Kolesar
Oct 8, 2016
Ethel Raichl Kolesar, age 83, died on October 8, 2016. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 7, 1933, the daughter of James and Emma Raichl. She graduated from Deer Park High School in Cincinnati in 1950. She met and fell in love with Andrew L. (“Larry”) Kolesar when she was 14, married him five years later on December...
Raymond Clarence Bellew Jr.
Oct 7, 2016
Raymond C. Bellew, Jr., age 56, of Villa Hills, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016. He worked in Information Technology as a Database Administrator at Great American Insurance for over 27 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Crescent Springs, KY. He loved watching UK basketball and was an avid Cincinnati Bengals fan. He spent many...
Jean S. Higgins
Oct 7, 2016
Jean S. Higgins, age 91, of Crestview Hills, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Sam and the late Mamie Spruiell, sister of the late Charles Edward (Bud) Spruiell, and wife of the late Ray Hilton Higgins. Jean leaves behind her daughter, Jeanette Hodges (Kris), son, Ed...
Michael Emmett Ireland
Oct 5, 2016
Michael Emmett Ireland, age 74, of Union, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. He was the loving husband of Missy Ireland (nee Messmer); loving father of Tara Davidson (Kelvin) of Amelia, Oh, Kevin Ireland (Gail), of Ft. Mitchell, and Mickey Ireland (Amy), of Williamstown; beloved grandfather of Shawn Banta, Patrick Ireland, Raven Wilson, Rebecca Davidson, and Adam Lindon; dear...
Ray Walton Johnson
Oct 5, 2016
Ray W. Johnson, age 65, of Covington, KY passed away on October 5, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Mildred Johnson; sisters, Patricia Anness and Jo Ann Johnson; brothers, Leonard Johnson and Mike Johnson. Ray is survived by his loving wife, Connie Stallings Johnson; children, Ray Johnson, Allie Johnson, Brandon Luken and Tammy Miller; brother,...
James "Jim" W. Scheck
Oct 1, 2016
James “Jim” W. Scheck, age 81, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016 with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of 59 years to Suzanne Scheck (nee Kenney). Loving father of Mary Lynn Hearn (Joe), Lisa Scheck, Tina Koch (Jerry), and Trisha Zimmerman (Jay). Beloved grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Jim...
John "Jack" C. Haas Sr.
Sep 30, 2016
John “Jack” C. Haas Sr., age 82, of Erlanger, passed away on Friday September 30, 2016 surrounded by family. Jack was born on April 29, 1934 to the late John P. Haas and Marie Haas (nee Weiss). He leaves behind his loving wife of 60 years, Joan Haas (nee Darpel); loving father of Laura Pasek (Brad), John Haas (Margee), Jim...
James Courtney Barnes Jr.
Sep 28, 2016
James Courtney Barnes Jr., age 70, of Crescent Springs, KY passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. He was the loving son of the late James Courtney Barnes Sr. and Elyner Brennan Barnes. He was the father of James C. Barnes III (Trina), Jason P. Barnes (Kim), Jennifer L. Ehrhardt (Jeff), and Moriah B. Barnes. He was the beloved grandfather...
Robert Arthur Hartmann
Sep 27, 2016
Robert Arthur "Bob" Hartmann of Fort Wright, age 90, passed to his final reward on Tuesday, September 27th. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, enlisting at age 17 and serving on an escort carrier as a cook. He later worked as a master butcher for Stegner's Foods for 52 years. He was a longtime member of...
Stephanie Ranee Nordmeyer
Sep 24, 2016
Stephanie Ranee Nordmeyer, 42, of Covington, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016. She was the loving daughter of Tom Nordmeyer (Jo Ann) and Donna Bravard (Mark). Loving mother of Christine, Savannah, and Lilly. She also leaves behind her spouse Terry Ginn; brother, Greg Nordmeyer (Maureen) and sisters, Krista Nordmeyer and Allison Nordmeyer (Andrew Johnston); and her loving grandmother Lucille...
Donald Herman Tenfelde
Sep 23, 2016
Donald H. Tenfelde, age 86, of Ft. Mitchell, KY passed away on September 23, 2016 at his residence. He was a retired manager for Cincinnati Bell. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Ferdinand and Loretta Tenfelde and brothers, Robert Tenfelde and Paul Tenfelde. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, October...
Philip Joseph Vaske
Sep 23, 2016
Philip Joseph Vaske, age 69, of Taylor Mill, KY passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was a retired owner and president of Besl Transfer Company where he worked for 32 years. Upon retirement Phil became very involved in many different charities and organizations including Eucharistic Ministery at St. Cecilia Church, volunteering his time...
Mary Ellen Miller
Sep 21, 2016
Mary Ellen Nutini Miller, age 96, passed away September.21, 2016 at Bay Bluffs Medical Care Facility. Mary Ellen was born July 21, 1920 in Covington, KY, the daughter of Louis and Antoinette (Grover) Nutini. She grew up in Ft. Mitchell, Ky, where she attended school. She graduated from Our Lady of Cincinnati College where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree...
Glenn Edward Stevens
Sep 21, 2016
Glenn E. Stevens, age 84, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Glenn was a good father and very generous person, he enjoyed playing cards with his family and loved his dog Henry. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Mary Stevens; children, Timothy Edward Stevens and Cynthia Denise Stevens. He is survived...
Forrest M. Vercheak
Sep 20, 2016
Forrest M. Vercheak, loving husband of Marlene Vercheak (nee Walls). Loving father of Kimberly A. Vercheak, Brian Vercheak (Tammy), Doug Vercheak (Mary Beth), Christopher Vercheak, Missy Rapp (Mike), and Christy Jeffery (Cliff). Loving grandpa to eleven grandchildren. Dear uncle of Amy Jo Hartung. Forrest worked at UPS for thirty-two years (1963 – 1995), where he worked his way up to...
Nancy L. Spivey
Sep 19, 2016
Nancy L. Spivey (nee Wilkins), cherished wife of Jerry Spivey. Loving mother of Robert Spivey (Nancy). Loving grandmother of Malachi Brenner (Shanna), Morgan Clingenpeel (Mitch), and Cory Spivey. Two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Dorothy Wilkins, and sisters Debbie Fry and Janet Wilkens. Nancy was 76 years of age and a retired P&G associate....
Esther M. Emerick
Sep 17, 2016
Esther M. Emerick (nee Wessling) of Holman Street in Covington, loving wife of the late John A. Emerick. Dear sister to Ruth Reuscher. She was predeced if death by her sisters Mary Ehlmam, Rose June Gough, and Kathleen Otte. She was a dear aunt to several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great- great nieces and nephews. Esther...
Mary Beth Rizzo
Sep 16, 2016
Mary Beth Rizzo, age 54, of Park Hills, KY passed away on September, 16th, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was a former employee of Stevenson Photo Color for 17 years and owner of Clean Changes cleaning business. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Gregory and Joan Huneke. She is survived by her sisters, Joann Tudor Kiser...
Captain Charles A. Fugazzi
Sep 16, 2016
Captain Charles A. Fugazzi, loving husband of Gayle Fugazzi (nee Bertke). Loving father of Trevor Fugazzi (Carrie), Kera Studer (Shane), and Maria James (Bryan). Loving Pa-Pa of Ten grandchildren. Dear brother of Joe Fugazzi, Theresa Dwyer, and Mary Weltzer. Charles was 64 years of age and was a Vietnam War Air Force Veteran . He was an International Captain for...
Ed W. Tranter
Sep 13, 2016
Ed W. Tranter, loving husband of Margaret Tranter (nee Kearns). Loving father of Ed Tranter (Laura), John Tranter (Vickie), Scott Tranter (Jill), and Todd Tranter (Katie). Loving grandpa of fifteen grandchildren. Dear brother of Sharon Blasingame. Many nieces and nephews. Ed was still practicing as an Attorney in Northern Kentucky. He was 75 years of age and a resident of...
