Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Joseph A. Schuler
Jul 14, 2024
Joseph A. Schuler, age 57 passed away on July 14th, 2024. He was born on January 3rd, 1967 in Covington, KY to Anita and Carl Schuler. Joe was a man loved by many, a light in this world, and a true warrior in every way. Anyone that knows him would tell you that he is the most loving, compassionate and...
Helen K. Simpson
Jul 8, 2024
Helen Kay Simpson, (63) of Covington, KY, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Helen is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tony G. Simpson Sr. as well as sister Cassie Thornton, and parents Woodrow and Mary Bell Davidson. Helen is the mother of three loving daughters: Melissa Simpson, Sarah Wolking (Michael),...
Hayden D. Rybicki
Jul 6, 2024
Hayden D. Rybicki, 20 years of age of Crestview Hills, KY passed away early Saturday morning. He was the loving son of Cherri McGuire and the late Dean Rybicki and dear brother of Lauren Okuma (Casey), Lacey Grady (Dustin) and his big brother Dean “D.J.” Rybicki. He was also the loving grandson of Susan Brandhorst. Hayden is survived by many...
Theresa A. "Terri" Spellbring
Jul 5, 2024
Theresa A. “Terri” Spellbring, formerly of Ft. Mitchell, KY, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024 at the age of 65. Terri is survived by her siblings, Sandra Masters (Michael) & Gary Goodwin (Cathie) and niece and nephews, Bridget Smith, A.J. Goodwin, and Sean Masters. Visitation will be at Thursday, July 25 at 9:30am at Blessed Sacrament Church 2407 Dixie Hwy....
Nellie M. Mescher
Jul 4, 2024
Nellie M. Mescher (nee Oliver) 100 years of age of Villa Hills, KY passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospice . She and her late husband Douglas Mescher were owners and operated Dixie Wholesale Grocery Inc. and Dixie Vending for many, many years. She retired as Vice President of Dixie Wholesale Inc.. In her retirement both she...
Ruth Ann "Tootie" Kemper
Jul 2, 2024
Ruth Ann “Tootie” Kemper (nee Brue), age 76, of Independence, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Tootie is the dear wife of Robert Kemper and was a teacher at Villa Madonna, St. Michael in Prior Lake, MN, and Holy Family School. She was the Loving mother of Chris Kemper (Jenna), and McKenzie Kemper. Loving grandma of Caroline,...
Marilyn H. Martin
Jul 1, 2024
Marilyn Helen Martin, (nee Davidson), age 82, of Crestview Hills, KY, formally of Maineville, OH, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Monday, July 1, 2024. She was a teacher for 30 years, 21 of those were spent teaching at Lebanon Correctional Institution where she retired from. Marilyn was an avid family genealogy researcher. She was devoted...
Joseph "Mike" Campoamor
Jul 1, 2024
Joseph Michael Campoamor, affectionately known as Mike or Campy, was born in April 1955 in Dayton, Kentucky, and passed away on July 1, 2024, at the age of 69 at his home in California, Kentucky.
Mike is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Christy Campoamor, who stood by his side through life's ups and downs; his daughter, Traci...
James R. "Jim" Helbling
Jun 30, 2024
James R. “Jim” Helbling passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 at the age of 93 years old. Jim is survived by his wife, Sue Helbling; children, Elizabeth Helbling and Matt Helbling; grandchildren, John Behymer and Alex and Noah Helbling; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Joseph, Benjamin, Ethan, Aaron and Samantha. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, July 12th at 12:05 pm...
Nancy M. Stiefvater
Jun 29, 2024
Nancy (Curtin) Stiefvater of Villa Hills, KY passed away at age 74, on June 29, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Bill Stiefvater for 46 years and proud mother of Michael Stiefvater (Liz) for 40 years. She is additionally survived by her siblings and their families: John Curtin III (Maryann); Mark Curtin (Julia) Greg Curtin (Debbie); Mary Ann Iemmola...
Mark Thomas Stadtlander
Jun 26, 2024
Mark Thomas Stadtlander, 68 years of age passed away peacefully on Wednesday surrounded by family. Mark was a sweet and gentle man. Most of all he was a loving husband, father, and pawpaw. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Mary “Fran”Stadtlander (nee Voegtle); his children, Michael Stadtlander (Heather), Anna Brown(Greg) and Nicole Love (Ben); his seven...
Kenneth R. Roeding
Jun 24, 2024
Kenneth R. Roeding passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 at the age of 74 years old. Ken is survived by his wife of 53 years, Terri Roeding; children, Tracie (Gary) Snyder, Robert (Andrea) Roeding and Brian (Ashley) Roeding; grandchildren, Natalie, Hayden, Jax, Graham, Bear, Carter, Cohen and Palmer; siblings, Marianne Carr, David, Ted, Roger and Steve Roeding. He was Vice...
Michael Burr Holdridge
Jun 23, 2024
Michael Burr Holdridge passed on June 23, 2024 at age 81. Preceded in death by his parents, the late Lloyd and Mabel Holdridge and a sister, the late Suzanne (Hugh) Blair. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Gwitt Holdridge; children David (Rebecca) Holdridge, Kelly (John) Ganster, and Christopher (Alicia) Holdridge; sister Mary Alice “Molly” (the late Barry) Maynard. Michael...
Judy Fischer
Jun 20, 2024
Mary Judith Fischer, “Judy” (nee Miller), 89 years of age passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Madonna Manor, peacefully with her loving family by her side. Judy was the loving wife of, the late Fred Fischer; loving mother of, Joe Fischer (Mary), Cammie Hinken (Glenn), Tricia Oberhausen (Mike), Chris Fischer (Christina), Missy Hail (Luke), Tony Fischer (Tanya), and Sarah...
Catherine "Kay" E Willenbrink
Jun 18, 2024
Catherine “Kay” Willenbrink (nee Stitzel) 80 years of age passed away peacefully with family by her side at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Kay’s life was devoted to her family, Catholic faith, and kindness and service to others. She was a longtime member of Saint Agnes Parish.Kay was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph...
Shirley F. Mains
Jun 15, 2024
Shirley F. Mains passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the age of 80 years old at home, surrounded by her loving family. Shirley is survived by her children, Toni (Mike) Ash, Tracy (Calvin) Lane, Carol Douglas, William Vickers, Jr. (Sharon) and Christopher Mains; brother, Delmar Ballard. Shirley was preceded in death by her mother, Geneva Elkins and sisters Carol...
Robert E. Blanchet
Jun 15, 2024
Robert “Doc” Edward Blanchet, age 87 passed away at his residence on June 15th, 2024. He was born in Cincinnati, OH on August 16th, 1936 to the late Dorothy and Charles Edward Blanchet. Robert was a retired union electrician and a member of IBEW 212. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63...
Jerome P. "Jerry Flesch
Jun 15, 2024
Jerome P. “Jerry” Flesch , 84 years of age passed away Saturday June 15, 2024 peacefully at Emerald Trace Care center. Jerry was the loving husband of the late Melinda B. Flesch (nee Krogman). Loving father of Genny Igo (Dave), Steve Flesch (Rachel), Sarah Sabin (Marc). Loving grandpa of Ben Igo, Griffin Flesch, Caroline Igo, Caley Sabin, Lily Flesch, Tea...
Richard W. "Dick" Budke
Jun 9, 2024
Richard “Dick” William Budke - Born September 29, 1938,
Was born in Covington, KY and graduated from Covington Catholic High School in 1957. He attended the Ohio Mechanic’s Institute where he became a Master Carpenter. He served In the United States Army, Reserves. He was a custom home builder, business owner and a jack of all trades as well as a...
Nancy E Hilliard
Jun 9, 2024
Nancy E. Hilliard, age 72, of Maineville, OH passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Nancy will be missed by her loving children, Lori Dickman (Eric) and Mark Hilliard (Tatiana); grandchildren, Brady Dickman and Aria Dickman; and many friends. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, James and Helen Joyce as well as several siblings.Visitation...
