Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Catherine R. Halenkamp
Jul 22, 2014
Catherine R. Halenkamp, age 96, passed away on July 22, 2014. She was the loving wife of the late Robert J. Halenkamp Sr. Beloved mother of Robert Halenkamp Jr. (Linda), Mary Cox, Jeannie Saulino, John Halenkamp Sr. (Jeanie), Therese Steinmetz (Steve), Lawrence Halenkamp (Debbie), and David Halenkamp. Catherine was the loving grandmother to 21 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She also...
JoAnn Hinkel
Jul 19, 2014
JoAnn Hinkel (nee Haas) loving wife of the late Donald E. Hinkel Sr.(2012). Loving mother of Donald Hinkel (Nina), Daniel Hinkel (Diana), Linda Lonneman, David Hinkel (Linda), and Regina Klosterman (Greg). Dear sister of Jack Haas (Joan), Helen Gaynor, and Phyllis Megerle (Joe). 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister Marie "Babe" Mersch...
Bonnie Jean Scully
Jul 17, 2014
Bonnie Jean Scully (nee Roy), 94, of Ft. Mitchell, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2014. Bonnie worked at Covington Catholic High School for 28 years. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish since 1959. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband Eugene Scully. She is survived...
Alice Collins Cooper
Jul 16, 2014
Alice Collins Cooper, 85, of Villa Hills, formerly of Park Hills, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Monroe Cooper, her parents, Tom and Madeline Collins and her brothers, Harry, George and Paul Collins. Alice is survived by her children: Jim (Nancy) Cooper, Gary (Carleta) Cooper, Connie Cooper, Carol...
Patricia M. Meeker
Jul 11, 2014
Patricia M. Meeker (nee' Smith), 77, of Independence, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2014. Pat was a member of the Crafty Ladies at St. Barbara Church and an associate member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Meeker and her step-son, Mark Meeker. Pat is survived by her son,...
Mary Joan Deters Marzano
Jul 11, 2014
Mary Joan Deters Marzano, 82, of Erlanger, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2014. Joan was a member of Mary Queen of Heaven Parish, Erlanger, and was also active at the Covington Senior Center, before her health declined. She also had a passion for teaching and creating ceramics. Her family at one time owned Farmer's Liquor on Pike Street...
Richard Von Handorf
Jul 11, 2014
Richard A. "Dick" "Deacon" Von Handorf, 88, of Ft. Wright, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Jean Ann (Glenn) Von Handorf. He was a wonderful father to Karen (late Rudolf) Donath, Glenn Von Handorf (Judy), Linda Fussinger (Doug), Paul Von Handorf (Annette), Dan Von Handorf, Mary Ann "Missy"...
Kimberly Bloomfield Newland
Jul 9, 2014
Kimberly Gail (Bloomfield) Newland, 50, of Toledo Bend, Louisiana, formerly, Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. She is preceded in death by her mother, Loretta B. Bloomfield and her father-in-law, James Newland. Kim is survived by her husband, Steven Newland and their son, James E. Newland. She is also survived by her father, James B. Bloomfield:...
Jo Ann Jackson
Jul 7, 2014
Jo Ann Jackson, 53, of Florence, KY passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Louise Jackson, and her brother Charlie Jackson. Jo Ann is survived by her loving daughter Maria Graell, siblings: Johnny Jackson (Jeanie), Jimmy Jackson, Anita "Sissy" Shanyfelt, Paul Jackson (Rita), Michael Jackson, Michelle Sweeney, Jerome Jackson, Darlene...
Virginia Litmer McBreen
Jul 6, 2014
Virginia Litmer McBreen, born October 29, 1912 (age 102) to Harry and Anna Litmer of Covington, Kentucky, peacefully entered into eternal rest, on Monday, July 6, 2015, the 76th anniversary of her marriage to her late husband, Robert McBreen. Virginia was also preceded in death by her children, Virginia, Stephen, and James McBreen; her sister, Catherine Schumacher; and her brother,...
Rolfe Bernard "Bud" Bloemer
Jul 1, 2014
Rolfe Bernard "Bud" Bloemer, 70, of Independence, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Bud retired from General Electric Aircraft Division, Evendale, Ohio, in 1997. He was an avid golfer and spent much of his retirement playing courses in Florida, Tennessee and Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralf A. Bloemer and Eleanor F. (Rickling)...
Sister Mary Evangelita Spechtold
Jun 30, 2014
Sister Mary Evangelita was born on February 27, 1917, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her parents, George and Otillia Stenger Spechthold, raised six children, 4 boys and 2 girls; Dorothy was the second youngest. She attended St. George Elementary School and St. Agnes School, Bond Hill. Here she became acquainted with the Sisters of Notre Dame. After graduating from Regina High School,...
Raymond Paul Thaman
Jun 29, 2014
Raymond Paul Thaman, 85, of Erlanger, Kentucky, died quietly at home on Sunday, June 29, 2014. He was born on May 28, 1929 in Erlanger, Kentucky, the third child of William and Helen Thaman. He was a devoted husband to Rita (Collopy) for more than 60 years. He was a proud father to Joe, Jane, Michael (Kathy), Mary Ann Gill,...
Richard Hensley
Jun 21, 2014
Richard Hensley, loving husband of Sada Hensley (nee Madden). Loving father of Lisa Hensley, Barbara Bach (Tom), and the late John Hensley. Dear brother of Rev. Bruce Hensley, Fred Hensley, Katherine Davidson, Shirley Juma, and Ron Hensley. 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. 83 yrs of age residence Ft. Mitchell, KY. Richard was a Butcher with Partridge Meat Company. He...
Jenny Claire Scholten
Jun 21, 2014
Jenny Claire Scholten went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 21, 2014. She was born on March 20, 1933 in Covington, Kentucky. She graduated from Villa Madonna College and worked for the Kentucky Employment office for more than 30 years. She enjoyed music, dancing, toast masters, bridge and most of all, spending time with her family....
Stephen Elliot Payne
Jun 19, 2014
Stephen Elliot Payne, 50, of Florence, KY passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. Stephen enjoyed life and loved his family. He enjoyed playing and teaching soccer, and was involved with the Ryle High School Marching Band Boosters Club. He is survived by his former wife and dear friend Rose Mathis, children; Hannah...
Clarence "Mousie" Wigglesworth
Jun 18, 2014
Clarence "Mousie" Wigglesworth, 72, of Covington, KY passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Clarence worked and retired from Cincinnati Bell, and was a Licensed Captain by the United States Coast Guard. He was also a member of many local organizations including; the Masonic Lodge, NRA, He was a Concealed Carry Instructor, Kentucky Admirals, Kentucky Colonels, previous board member of the...
Kenneth L. Hinchey
Jun 16, 2014
Kenneth L. Hinchey, Loving Husband of 65 Years to Teal Hinchey (nee Smith). Loving Father of Christine Schneider (Jim), and Jeff Hinchey (Maritza). 7 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild. Dear Brother of Marielin Fey, and Mike Hinchey. 86 yrs of age Residence of Crestview Hills, KY. Kenneth was associated with Crescent Paper Tube Company in Florence for over 60 yrs....
Mary Mospens Ward
Jun 15, 2014
Mary Ward (nee Mospens), 83, of Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2014. Mary was the former city clerk for the City of Crescent Park. She was a past president and secretary of the Crescent Park Civic Association, a member of the Newport Elks Auxiliary, and a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge. Mary...
Donna Mae Lux
Jun 11, 2014
Donna Mae Lux, 87, of Covington, KY, passed away peacefully June 11, 2014 under the care of St. Elizabeth's Hospice. The daughter of Louis and Anna Lux, she was the youngest of 5 children - Louis Lux , Martha (Eagan), Maurice Lux and Marianne (Aloe), who all pre-deceased her. She is survived by 7 nieces and nephews: Lois Niederschmidt, David...
