Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
James "Jim" Brown Sr.
Jul 18, 2016
James “Jim” E. Brown Sr., age 86, of Park Hills, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016. He was the loving husband of Mary Ann Brown (Nee Haverbusch) for over 59 years. Loving father of Dr. James Brown Jr. (Judy), Lynn Case (Tom), and Nancy Brown. Jim was the beloved grandfather of Jennifer, Christopher, and Andrew Case. He also leaves...
Joann Jean Gross
Jul 16, 2016
Joann Jean Gross, age 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully at Promedica Hospital, Toledo, Ohio on July 16, 2016 after a brief illness. Joann was born on March 24, 1935 in Lindsey, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob Brown and Elizabeth Lechman Brown. The family moved to Genoa, Ohio where Joann graduated from Clay-Genoa High School,...
Gerald "Gerry" Groneman
Jul 15, 2016
Gerald “Gerry” G. Groneman, age 95, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016 with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of the late Loretta Kluemper Groneman. Loving father of Pam Baker (Bill) of Independence, Terry Groneman of Ft. Wright, Mark Groneman (Kathy) of Florence, Ed Groneman (Tammy) of Erlanger, and Allen Groneman of...
Mary Alice Meyer
Jul 14, 2016
Mary Alice Meyer (nee Kluemper) age 93, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016, with her family by her side. Mary was the loving wife of the late Erwin Meyer. Loving mother of Mary Ann Perry (Stewart), Barbara Vandergriff, Debbie Bowling (Calvin), James Meyer (Kathy), and Diane Huber. She was the beloved grandmother of 11 grandchildren, 15...
Rene Soulette
Jul 11, 2016
Rene Soulette, age 85, of Erlanger, KY passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016. He was a retired newspaper manager. Rene was preceded in death by his parents, Rene and Victoria Soulette and brothers, John Soulette, Walter Soulette, Harry Soulette and James Soulette. He is survived by his loving children, Danny Soulette, Edwin Soulette, Madelyn Soulette, Louis Soulette and Alexander...
Debra Muth
Jul 11, 2016
Debra Muth (Nee Cooper), of Ft. Mitchell, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016 unexpectedly at the age of 58. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish and worked for Beechwood Elementary School as a Special Education Instructional Aid. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Donald and Jean Cooper. Debra is survived by her children, Patrick...
Robert Eugene Rosing
Jul 10, 2016
Robert (Bob) Eugene Rosing, age 83 of Crestview Hills, Ky passed away on July 10. He was born in Covington, Ky to the late Robert and Wilma "Billie" (Carrico) Rosing. He was the loving husband to Carolyn (Riesser) for 57 years, and the loving father of Michael (Jing) of Shanghai, China, Nancy (David) Pugliano of Villa Hills, Tom (Stephanie) of...
Jack J. Kathman
Jul 8, 2016
Jack J. Kathman, age 62, of Edgewood, KY passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016. He was the loving son of Carole Kathman and the late John J. Kathman (2013); father to Craig Kathman (Jessica); dear brother to Joy Tindera (Tom) and Tim Kathman (Gladys); uncle of Michela Tindera, Dion Tindera, Jared Kathman and Kyle Kathman. A visitation will be...
Mary Elizabeth Griffith
Jul 5, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Griffith (Nee Cole) of Southgate, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born in Altro, KY on May 4, 1939; the daughter of Alex and Mattie Cole. She was the retired owner of the Country Inn Restaurant in Newport, KY and enjoyed traveling, gardening and cooking. She loved spending time...
Vicente Faustino Giglio
Jul 3, 2016
Vicente Faustino Giglio, age 89, of Fort Mitchell, died Sunday, July 3, 2016, surrounded by his loving family, the prayers of those who knew and loved him, and the many angels that comforted him in his last moments on earth. He was preceded in death by his parents, Magdelena and Emilio Giglio, son Vic Giglio, sister Rose Pavlovsky, brother Gus,...
Karen Jordan
Jun 30, 2016
Karen Jordan (Nee Reinhardt), age 55, of Erlanger, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 30, 2016. She was the loving wife of Garr Jordan; devoted mother of Ash Jordan (Ashleigh) and Eric Jordan (Billiegene); proud grandmother to Blake and Brantlee Jordan; daughter of the late Mary Lou Jacobs and William Reinhardt Sr.; dearest sister of Debbie Zint, Bill Reinhardt, Jr. (Holly),...
Sara Kathryn Kennedy
Jun 29, 2016
Sara Kathryn Kennedy (Nee Fischer), age 74, of Lakeside Park, KY passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was a retired Medical Technologist (ASCP), a Certified Master Gardner and graduate of both Notre Dame Academy and Thomas More College. Sara is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Thomas J. Kennedy; children, Amy...
Sr. Mary Paul Zembrodt
Jun 28, 2016
Faith, love, and gratitude are the three words most would describe Sister Mary Paul Zembrodt. Cecelia Zembrodt was born on November 28, 1914, in Covington, Kentucky. She was the youngest of the twelve children of Frank and Theresa Zembrodt. She said her parents taught her family how to love and respect all life. They taught by example and showed their...
Sylvia Grace Hermann
Jun 27, 2016
Sylvia Grace Hermann (Nee Wiggins), 82, of Crestview Hills, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 27, 2016 with her family by her side. She was the devoted wife of the late Deacon Robert “Bob” Hermann. She is also preceded in death by her daughters; Deborah S. Rhoades and Barbara Thacker. Sylvia is survived by her children, Daniel Hermann (Mary...
Jami Marie Leininger
Jun 26, 2016
Jami Marie Leininger, age 54, of Edgewood, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Jami was the loving daughter of James and Kathleen Thelen. Beloved wife of Martin “Marty” Leininger. She was the loving mother of Benjamin, Bradford, and Isabelle Leininger. She also leaves behind her brother, Jeff Thelen; sisters, Jodi and Juli Thelen; and her father-in-law, Howard Leininger; as...
Shelagh S. Goodridge
Jun 11, 2016
Shelagh S. Goodridge (nee Lannigan) loving mother of Aaron Rigg (Tasha), and Matthew Goodridge (Chasity). Loving daughter of Alfred Lannigan and the late Violet Lannigan. Dear sister of Vanessa Lannigan, Daniel Lammers, and Marlene Smith. Loving grandma of two. Dear aunt of several nephews. Visitation from 1:00pm until 3:00pm , Tuesday at Middendorf Funeral Home, 3312 Madison Pike, Ft. Wright,...
Tamara Ann Shea
Jun 10, 2016
Tamara Ann Shea, age 52, grew up in Ludlow, KY then moved to Cumming, GA and returned home to her mother’s house where she passed away after a long illness. Tamara worked in Accounting for an Insurance firm. She loved trips to the beach and spending time with her family. Tamara is preceded in death by her father, Timothy William...
Lauren M. Drees
Jun 9, 2016
Lauren M. Drees, age 59, of Crescent Springs, KY passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016. She worked as a United States E.P.A. Quality Control Manager and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church. Lauren is survived by her loving husband, Terry Paul Drees; parents, Vincent and Joyce Cahill; children, Jeffrey Drees (Whitney), Emily Drees and Lesley Drees; sister, Joyce...
Sarah E. Holt
May 31, 2016
Sarah E. Holt, 91, of Covington, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raleigh Holt and her son, Michael McQueary (Debbie).Sarah was the loving mother of Sue Ryan, Charles McQueary, and Steven McQueary. Loving grandmother of Missy O’Banion (Shane), Nikki Ryan, Chrissy Rich (Brandon) and Great grandmother of Trent, Bryson, Jaxon, Megan,...
Rita F. Hellmann
May 31, 2016
Rita F. Hellmann, age 89, of West Chester, OH passed away on May 31, 2016. Rita was a member of the Legion of Mary and parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Church in Ft. Mitchell, KY. She retired from Kraft Foods as a Record Keeper. Rita is preceded in death by her sister, Loretta Henderson and brother, Paul Hellmann. She is survived...
