Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
William Franklin Krekeler
Aug 8, 2016
William Franklin “Bill” Krekeler, born August 8, 1930 to Frank and Josephine Krekeler of Ft. Mitchell, KY passed away at age 86, peacefully at his home in Florence, KY on August 8, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. William is survived by his dear wife of 65 years, Eddena; his children: Bill (Marina), Kay (Phil) Warsley, Holly (Phil) Harvard, the...
Barbara Chambers
Aug 6, 2016
Barbara Risch Chambers, of Ft. Wright, KY passed away on Saturday, August 6th, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was a retired pharmacist and member of St. Agnes Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Rosemary Risch and brother Joseph Risch. Barbara was the loving mother to Beth Crawford (Ray) and proud grandmother to 3...
Catherine Vitt
Aug 6, 2016
Catherine Vitt (nee Ryan), loving wife of the late Joseph Norbert Vitt (1983). Loving mother of Kathleen Vitt. Dear aunt of Patricia Bowling, Anna Marie Evans, Donna Pickelheimer, Dennis Murray, William Murray, Joseph Vitt, and Dan Ryan. Catherine was preceded in death by her infant brother Robert Ryan and her sister Margaret Murray. Catherine enjoyed traveling, cooking and volunteer work....
Jean H. O'Connell
Jul 28, 2016
Jean H. O’Connell (nee Hilbert), loving wife of the late Mark O’Connell Sr. Loving mother of Shawn McCahey (Brady), Kevin O’Connell (Dyanne), Brian O’Connell (Chris), Tim O’Connell (LuAnn), Mark O’Connell Jr. (Jenny) and the late Terry O’Connell. Dear sister of Patricia Jacoby (Gene) and the late Annette Hilbert. Jean was born in Niagara Falls, New York to her loving parents...
Rosalie Fedders
Jul 24, 2016
Rosalie Fedders, of Villa Hills, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at the age of 77. She was the loving daughter of the late Richard Young and Mary Smith and step-daughter of the late Mildred Ida Young. Rosalie worked for many years in her family’s business, Fedders Market, in Crescent Springs as a Bookkeeper. She leaves behind a brother, Robert...
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...
