Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Robert W. Wenning
Oct 4, 2013
Robert "Bob" Wenning died peacefully on October 4, 2013. Bob was born in Covington, Kentucky on September 4, 1916, the eldest of 5 children. He graduated from St. Xavier High School. Bob served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1942 to 1945. He attended Officer Candidate School and advanced to the rank of Captain, 7th Armored Division....
Edward A Hunkemoeller
Sep 28, 2013
Edward A. Hunkemoeller, 76, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2013 in the comfort of his home with his family at his side. Ed was a retired teacher and was a member of the Kentucky Education Association, the Kenton County Retired Teachers Association, and the Kentucky Colonels. Ed loved exercising, taking art lessons, and traveling...
Richard J. Middendorf
Sep 22, 2013
Richard J. Middendorf, age 85, born, July 5, 1928. Formerly of Montfort Heights, OH, "Dick" died on September 22, 2013 at Madonna Manor in Villa Hills, KY. Loving Father of cherished children, Rick (Amy) and Tammy Koehne (Joe) and proud Grandfather of Tre, Emily, and Jade Middendorf and Jim, Madalyn, David, Andrea, and Carol Koehne. His dear sister, Sister Ann...
Karen S. Swofford
Sep 19, 2013
Karen Sue Swofford (Nee Kuchle), passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. Karen graduated from Morton High School in Morton, IL in 1979. She graduated from Illinois State University in 1983. She moved to Covington in 1995, and worked as Assistant Kitchen Manager at Holy Family School until 2005. She then worked at...
Barbara Thiel
Sep 12, 2013
Barbara Thiel, 63, of Alexandria, KY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at her residence in Alexandria, KY. Barb was a Professor at Northern Kentucky University. She is preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Mary Thiel, brother Jim Thiel, and her sister Donna Thiel. Barb is survived by her siblings; Tom Thiel, Paul Thiel, John Thiel...
John J. Kathman
Sep 10, 2013
John J. Kathman "Johnny", age 85, of Edgewood passed away on September 10, 2013. He was the beloved husband to Carol Kathman for over 60 years. Loving father to Jack Kathman of Florence, Joy Tindera (Tom) of Cincinnati, and Tim Kathman (Gladys) of Alameda, CA. Dear brother to Elaine Manilla of Huntington, WV. Loving Grandfather to Craig Kathman, Dion Tindera,...
Melissa Ann Moening Fugazzi
Sep 10, 2013
Melissa Ann Moening Fugazzi, formerly of Ft. Wright, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. She was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy and the University of Kentucky. Survivors include her husband Daniel Fugazzi and four children; John Buckland Horn, James Dillon Horn, Keeley Rose Fugazzi, and Daniel Burke Fugazzi; parents James and Rebecca Moening; brothers Daniel (Joan) Moening,...
Catherine Cleves
Sep 9, 2013
Catherine Cleves (Nee Brake), 87, of Latonia, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2013. Catherine grew up in Latonia and graduated from Holy Cross High School. She was married in 1951 to her late husband Robert Cleves. Her and Robert were inseparable, and enjoyed doing everything together. Before Catherine lost her eye sight 14 years ago, she loved...
Jozef Bencurik
Sep 5, 2013
Jozef Bencurik, age 75, passed away on September 5, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Alojzia Bencurik. The loving father to Bill Bencurik (Kathy) and Ryan Bencurick (Nicole). Dear brother to Julia Petras and Maria Nemecek. Loving grandfather to two grandchildren. Joe was a conductor of a symphony in Slovakia prior to coming to this country over 40 years...
Herbert J. Ketteler
Aug 31, 2013
Herbert J. "Bert" Ketteler, 82, of Fort Wright, KY passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2013. He is preceded in death by his late son Paul Ketteler. Bert is survived by his loving wife Mary Ketteler (Nee Cook), children; Herb Ketteler Jr., Tony Ketteler, Claire Ketteler, Laura Thomason, Nancy Porras, Judi Ketteler, sisters; Sally Murray, and Mary Meinhardt, 15 grandchildren,...
Sr. Mary Cleo Fritz
Aug 28, 2013
Sister Mary Stefanie (formerly Sister Mary Steven) was born on June 18, 1933, in Covington, Kentucky. She was the middle child of eleven children born to Stephen and Anna Fritz. The family lived in Covington, Kentucky, and Mary Cleo attended St. John Elementary School. After the eighth grade, she went to Notre Dame Academy in Covington. She entered the convent...
Karen Burris Baker
Aug 28, 2013
Karen Baker, 62, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away on August 28, 2013. Karen was a member at St. John Church in Covington, KY and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She is survived by her loving husband Joseph L. Baker, her father Peter Burris Jr., children; Michael B. Baker, Mary Monica Claire Baker Grey (Jon), Alma Zecevic Faust...
Mildred "Mikki" M. Berkemeier
Aug 25, 2013
Mildred "Mikki" Berkemeier, age 96, passed away on August 25, 2013 at Rosedale Green. She was the loving daughter of the late Charles and Susanna Burnside. Loving wife of 56 years to the late Frank Joseph Berkemeier. Beloved mother of Marilyn Nicol (Gary) of Covington, Linda Gruenberg (Andy) of Malibu CA, Anne Willcox (Jim), Michael Berkemeier (Mary Ann) of Cincinnati,...
Anne Woods Hiltz
Aug 24, 2013
Anne Woods Hiltz, 91, of Villa Hills, formerly of Erlanger, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2013. Anne was a member of the Xavier University Book Lovers Club and formerly a member of St. Henry Parish. Anne was preceded in death by her husband, the late Robert J. Hiltz. She was a loving mother to Daniel (Christine) Hiltz, David...
Cynthia A. Varney
Aug 22, 2013
Cynthia Varney, 60, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Jessie Kohler, and siblings; Diane Turner, Bill Kohler, and Ronnie Henry. Cynthia is survived by her loving children; Don Varney (Denise), and Christie Welbers, grandchildren; Christian, Daniel, and Katie Varney, Bill Cole, and Joseph and Christopher...
Kenneth P. Slazyk
Aug 19, 2013
Loving Husband of Joann Slazyk ( nee Lenert). Loving Father of Kathy Poff, Ken Slazyk (Deborah), and Steve Slazyk (Amy). 5 Grandchildren. Dear Brother of Tony Slazyk. Visitation Friday at St. Xavier Church from 8:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 am. Burial St. John Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to: The American Cancer Society 297 Buttermilk Pike, Ft. Mitchell,...
Edward Francis Quinlan
Aug 11, 2013
Edward "Ted" Quinlan, 48 of Shelbyville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2013. Ted enjoyed watching and playing sports. He particularly enjoyed watching football, hockey and soccer. Ted played high school football in Northern Kentucky at Beechwood High School. He was also a loyal fan of the University of Kentucky Wildcats. Ted is preceded in death by his parents,...
Max Nicholas Seligman
Aug 7, 2013
Max Nicholas "Nick" Seligman, 64, of Cold Spring, KY passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. Next to his family, Nick's heart belonged to Covington Catholic High School. He was an honorary graduate, a member of the Covington Catholic Hall of Fame, and a former President of the Boosters Club. Nick was also a member of the Raiders Youth Football...
Saundra S. Strunk
Aug 7, 2013
Saundra S. Strunk, age 69, of Fort Mitchell passed away on August 7, 2013. She bravely battled breast cancer for 22 years. She was the loving Daughter of the late Othe and Eleanor Smith. Loving mother to Dawn Leritz (Andrew) of Portland, Oregon and Shane Strunk (Rachel) of Cincinnati, Ohio. Beloved companion of Bill Childress. Dear sister to Steve Smith,...
Arlene Russcilla Brinkman
Aug 6, 2013
Arlene Russcilla Goodrich Brinkman, 79, of Ft. Wright, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at her residence. Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Roy "Don" Brinkman. She was a loving mother to Donna Lange (Dan), Thomas Brinkman (Brandy), Denise White (Charles), R. David Brinkman (Jo Ann), Paul Brinkman (Sharon), and Randy Brinkman (Heidi). She is also...
