Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
James S. Chikar
Feb 20, 2015
James S. Chikar, 69 years of age of Edgewood, KY . Loving husband of Debbie Chikar (nee Ortwein). James was a Bond Director with Great American Insurance before retiring in 2014. Visitation Wednesday from 4-7 pm at Middendorf Funeral Home , 3312 Madison Pike, Ft Wright, KY 41017. Service will follow at 7 pm. Online condolences to: www.middendorf-funeralhome.com . Memorials...
Margaret Mary O'Brien
Feb 20, 2015
Margaret Mary O' Brien (nee Listerman), age 91, of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky passed away February 20, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving seven children. Devoted wife of the late John E. O'Brien, loving mother to Kathleen (Ron) Ashcraft, John (Lisa) O'Brien, Karen (Pat) Gibson, Barbara (Bill) Zerhusen, Dan O'Brien, Mary Lu "Bebe" (Chris) Smith and Peggy (David) Jackson....
Robert "Bob" A. Kramer
Feb 18, 2015
Robert A. Kramer "Bob" of Peaselburg, Ky, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Covington, Ky on March 30, 1930 to the late Carl and Alvena Kramer. He graduated from Holmes High School and attended Villa Madonna College. He served his country as a member of the...
Evelyn Elfers
Feb 18, 2015
Evelyn Elfers, age 92, of Covington, passed away on February 18, 2015, with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late Robert G. Elfers. Loving mother of Robert R. Elfers (Jackie), Ray Elfers (Marcia), Dan Elfers (Kathi), Joe Elfers (Karen), Pat Elfers (Barb), and Teri Wehry (Mark). She also leaves behind her sister, Ruth Dehne....
Helen Louise Miller
Feb 17, 2015
Helen Louise Miller, age 85, passed away on February 17, 2015. She was the loving wife of the late Elmer "Kenny" Miller, who passed away on December 31, 2012. Helen and Kenny were married in 1956. They leave behind a daughter Terri Duff, 4 grandchildren Sean Edmonds, Dawn Michelle Edmonds, Chrissy Burns and John Burns, Jr. They also leave behind...
Robert T. Klensch
Feb 17, 2015
Robert T. Klensch, 91 years of age of Edgewood, Ky died Tuesday at his residence with his family at his side. Loving husband of Mildred I. Klensch ( nee Andrews). Loving father of Nancy Jordan (Daniel), Sally Runge (Ken), and Tommy Klensch (Tracy). Loving grandpa of 5 and 1 great-grandchild. Dear brother of Norma Hansen (Carl). Robert was a Navy...
Lawrence "Larry" F. Schoettker
Feb 13, 2015
Lawrence F. "Larry" Schoettker, age 94, of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2015. Larry is preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Grone Schoettker, son, James A. Schoettker (Sylvia), and his granddaughter, Sara Schoettker. He is the loving father of Leonard Schoettker (Linda), Ann Gootee (James), and Andy Schoettker (Cynthia). Larry also leaves behind his...
David E. Ziegler
Feb 11, 2015
David E. Ziegler, age 74, passed away on February 11, 2015. Dave was the loving husband of Patricia Ziegler. Loving father of Amy Ziegler, Matt Ziegler (Jennifer), and Jeff Ziegler (Molly). Beloved grandfather of Olivia, Elena, Luke, and Isaac. Dear brother of Bill Ziegler and Deanna Young. David was a United States Marine Veteran who served in The Vietnam War....
Rose Elizabeth Roedig
Feb 5, 2015
Rose Elizabeth Roedig, age 90, of Orlando, FL, was called home to Jesus on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at VITAS Hospice facility in Winter Garden, FL after a short illness. She was born on February 29, 1924 in Brookville, IN to Frank and Martha (Mueller) Stoll. On June 5, 1965, she married John (Jack) L. Roedig of Cincinnati, Ohio and...
Linda L. LaVelle
Feb 2, 2015
Linda L. LaVelle (nee Gaskins), 67, of Villa Hills, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2015, at home surrounded by those she loved. Linda is preceded in death by her first husband, John "Jack" LaVelle, and her sister, Diane Gaskins. She is survived by her husband Edward "Dick" Schuette. She was a loving mother to: Sarah LaVelle, Susan...
Norma R. Nichols
Feb 1, 2015
Norma R. Nichols, age 81, of Erlanger passed away on February 1, 2015. She was the loving wife of the late James A. Nichols. Loving mother of Stella Wright (Gary), Laura Morris (David), and Linda Nienaber (Mark). Dear sister of Wayne Fryar, Durward Fryar, and Stanley Fryar. Beloved grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She also leaves behind...
Sr. Mary Renee Nienaber
Feb 1, 2015
Sister Mary Renee was born Nancy Jo Nienaber on August 18, 1946, in Covington, KY. Her parents, Joseph and Hilda Brueggeman Nienaber, raised six children. Nancy attended St. Benedict School and Notre Dame Academy both in Covington. She joined the Notre Dame Sisters and made her profession of vows August 16, 1967. Sister Mary Renee taught in several elementary schools...
Thomas Joseph Kathman
Jan 31, 2015
Thomas Joseph Kathman 88 years old of Ft. Mitchell, passed away peacefully Saturday at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood with his children at his side. He was the loving husband of the late Jane Kathman (nee Wolf). Loving father of Greg, Gary, Mark, Steve, David Kathman and Melissa Glahn. 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Tom was retired from Proctor...
Justus Scharold
Jan 30, 2015
Justus J. Scharold, 85, of Ryland Heights, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2015. He is preceded in death by Naomi Duddey Scharold, his wife of 46 years, as well as, their son, Stephen Scharold and 2 sisters, Lorraine Dougherty and Margaret Reis. Justus is survived by his children: Jean Anne Fischer (Bill), Marlene Pierson (Bill), Thomas Scharold...
Mark Howard Sevilla
Jan 29, 2015
Mark Howard Sevilla, 45 years of age of Lexington, KY formerly of Northern, KY and Middletown, OH passed away Thursday due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Dear brother of Libby Cleves, and Kathleen Strack (Timothy). He was a dear uncle to Sarah, Alex, and Becca Strack. Long time friend of Mary Brennan. He also leaves behind his friend...
Robert L. Ballman
Jan 29, 2015
Robert L. Ballman of Villa Hills passed away Thursday at the age of 67. Loving husband of Sharon Ballman (nee Litzler). Loving father of Brian Ballman (Diana), Trisha Moffitt (Jon), and Scott Ballman. Loving Pap of Brandon, Ashley, Kelsey, Grace, Alec, Nick, Kierstin, and Camden. Robert worked for Frito Lay for 36 years before retiring in 2012. He sold peanuts...
John G. Kreutzjans
Jan 26, 2015
John G. Kreutzjans of Edgewood, passed away Monday after a long illness of MS at the age of 73.Loving father of Melissa Fleckinger and John Kreutzjans. 3 grandchildren. Dear brother of Hank Kreutzjans, Bill Kreutzjans, Nick Kreutzjans. He was preceded in death by two brothers George Kreutzjans and Tony Kreutzjans. John was a Northern Kentucky homebuilder. No Visitation. Mass of...
William G. Cason
Jan 19, 2015
William G. Cason, 79 Years of age of Erlanger, passed away Monday at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood with his family at his side. Loving husband of Louise Cason (nee Perry). Loving father of Karen Barbieri (Kirk), Karla Rudolf (Bob), Michael Cason (Nancy), Patrick Cason (Carolyn) and the late Kathy Burger (Jim). Loving Gramps to 18 grandchildren and 2 great...
Della M. Wulfeck
Jan 18, 2015
Della M. Wulfeck (nee Testerman) of Villa Hills passed away Sunday at the age of 91. Loving wife of the late James Wulfeck Sr. Loving mother of Jim Wulfeck Jr (Kathy), Rick Wulfeck (Debbie), Gary Wulfeck (Gina), and Ken Wulfeck. 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Della was a homemaker. Visitation Wednesday from 4-6 pm at St. Pius X Church....
Philip Anthony Sarcione
Jan 18, 2015
Philip Anthony Sarcione, 78, Ft. Mitchell, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, January 18, 2015. He is survived by Erma Elliott Sarcione, his loving wife of 57 years. He is also survived by his children, Pamela Smith (Tony), Lori Irvin (Mike) and David Sarcione (Julie). He also leaves behind a brother, Vinney Saricone (Denise), and a sister-in-law, Barbara O'Moore. Philip will...
