Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
William Lee Wolfe
Oct 30, 2023
William Lee Wolfe, 65 years of age passed away Monday at University of Cincinnati Hospital. William was retired Navy Veteran. He was the loving father of Christopher Wolfe (Morgan), William Wolfe, Kirsten Wolfe, and Tyler Wolfe. Dear brother of Connie Riddle (James), Tom Wolfe, Joyce Unkraut (Kevin) and David Wolfe (Sonya). Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. He...
Harry E. Perry
Oct 29, 2023
Harry Perry Jr., age 93, of Edgewood, KY, passed away on Sunday, October 29th, 2023. Harry served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. After his time in the military he worked as a repairman for Cincinnati Bell. Harry is survived by his children Debbie (Dave) Riffle, Kathy (Randy) Pritchett, Stewart (Mary Ann) Perry, Eric (Sylvia) Perry and...
Timothy John Kruempelman
Oct 29, 2023
Timothy John Kruempelman, 60 years of age, passed away peacefully Sunday at his residence. Tim was the loving son of John Kruempelman (Gail) of Ft. Mitchell and the late Barbara Kruempelman (nee Allen). He was also “Daddy” to his dachshund, Reese, his most loyal good boy. Tim is also survived by his aunt, Carol Kruempelman of Ft. Mitchell, and...
Victoria Ann Schilling
Oct 23, 2023
Victoria Ann Schilling, age 72, of Fort Thomas, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband, Raymond Schilling; mother, Madeline Ritter; daughters, Amy Shea and Becky McKee; grandchildren, Alexis Wood, Tyler McKee, Karah Shea, Patrick Shea, Katherine Shea; sisters, Debbie Mangan and Julie Beckham.A Celebration of Life will be held at the...
James C. Talbert, II
Oct 22, 2023
James Cyril Talbert, II, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 73 years of age, after a nine-year struggle resulting from a near fatal vehicle accident. Jay was a devoted father, husband, brother and uncle. Beginning his career with the United States Navy, he went on to become a licensed salvage diver, tow boat pilot, and captain, teacher and trainer,...
Marlene M. Schlarman
Oct 20, 2023
Marlene M. Schlarman (Huntelmann), 65 years of age, passed away Friday at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. Marlene was the loving wife of Greg Schlarman. Loving mother of Michael Schlarman (Breyanna Smith), Jeremy Schlarman, and Brooke Busse (Kevin). Loving grandma of Brayden, Bryson, and Layla. Dear sister of Charles Huntelmann (Dee), Katy Kleymeyer (Chris),...
Mary M. "Sis" Bessler
Oct 16, 2023
Mary M. “Sis” Bessler (nee Dietz) 94 years of age passed away Monday at Rosedale Green Care Center. She was the loving wife of the late John A. (Bud) Bessler. Sis was preceded in death by her brothers Elmer C. Dietz , Don A. Dietz and daughter n law Carolyn Bessler. Mary was the loving mother of Margie...
Ricky R. Burbrink
Oct 13, 2023
Ricky Robert Burbrink, age 75, of Erlanger, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife, Pamela Burbrink (nee Smith); children, Cheryl Scheckel (Kirk), Rob Burbrink, Katie Carlin (Steve); stepchildren, Aaron Dollenmeyer (Lisa) and Angela Ammon (Erik); brother, Gary Burbrink; grandchildren, Ashley, Emma, Olivia and Gage. Rick was preceded in death by his sister, Robyn Faehr-Huff.
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David Joseph VonHandorf
Oct 9, 2023
David Joseph VonHandorf, age 75, of Crestview Hills, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2023. Dave provided care and comfort to countless children and families during his 39 years in Respiratory Care at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, and was a lifetime member of Fort Mitchell Fire Department, where he served as a volunteer firefighter and engineer for 42...
Mary Ann Menke
Oct 7, 2023
Mary Ann (Rice) Menke, 93, passed away peacefully, October 7, 2023, on the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. She died with family by her side and just six months after the death of her beloved husband, Richard. Mary Ann was the daughter of the late Clarence and Angela Rice and was preceded in death by her siblings:...
Glenn E. Rice
Oct 6, 2023
We are deeply saddened to announce that on October 6, 2023, at the age of 88, Glenn Edward Rice, Sr. (Fort Mitchell, Kentucky) passed away in Fort Mitchell, KY, after receiving the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. He was born in Covington, Kentucky on July 17, 1935, the third child of the late Bernard Louis and Mary (McCafferty) Rice....
Michael William Dyas
Oct 6, 2023
Michael W. Dyas, president and chief executive officer at Sterling Cut Glass from 1976 to 2021, died peacefully at home surrounded by family, friends, and a faithful dog on Friday, October 6, 2023. He was 76.
Mike bought Sterling Cut Glass from his father, Charles (“Bossman”) Dyas, in 1976. Over the next forty years, he built the business...
David S. Sironen
Oct 6, 2023
David S. Sironen 63 years of age passed away Friday October 6, 2023. Dave was preceded in death by Cecily (Gary) Sironen, and Jim Anthony. He was the loving father of Kyle Sironen (Sarah) and Papa to Stella and Scarlett. Brother to Robyn Davidson (Scott), Greg Sironen (Carolyn), and Daniel Sironen. Uncle to Danielle Lynch and Cassie Imhuelsen.Dave worked...
Patricia Forster
Oct 6, 2023
Patricia A. Forster, 77, passed from this life on Friday October 6th, 2023 at Meadowbrook Care Center in Montgomery, Ohio. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 6, 1945 to the late Robert and Margaret Stuck. In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert K. Forster, Sr. She is survived by her dear...
Frances Jean Koester
Oct 5, 2023
Frances Jean Koester passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the age of 89 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Robert & Frances Remke and a sister, the late Phyllis Remke. She is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Koester; sons, Kenneth Koester and Robert “Bob” Koester; siblings, William Remke, Martha...
Ted E. Ball, Jr.
Oct 1, 2023
Ted E. Ball, Jr. Passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at the age of 70 years old. Ted is survived by his partner, Angie McCall, Children, Brian S. (Nicole) Ball, Kevin (Britney) Ball, Joshua Metz and Seth (Vanessa) McCall. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren. Ted was an avid sportsman and he loved to fish. There will be...
Mary A. Kelly
Oct 1, 2023
Mary Kelly passed away at Villa Spring Rehabilitation Center in Erlanger, KY on Sunday, October 1, 2023. She was a devoted wife for 62 years to her now deceased husband, Jim and devoted mother to her four children. Mary attended La Salette Academy High School in Covington, KY. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church for over 50...
Cecilia Ann Small
Sep 25, 2023
Cecilia Ann Small was born on December 4, 1971 to Thomas G. & Margaret Jackson. She passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2023 surrounded by family. Cecilia is survived by her husband, Brian Small and children, Chris (Sarah) Hughes and daughter, Cassie (Tim) Pelzel. Mother, Margaret Jackson. She is also survived by her siblings, Teri (Dan) Stricker, Helen...
Ann Marie Cardosi
Sep 25, 2023
Ann Marie Cardosi passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at the age of 86. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, the late Edward & Blanche (nee Crowe) Cardosi, her siblings, the late Edward J. Cardosi, Mary Jane Buechel, Richard Cardosi and Infant Joe Cardosi, and her brother-in-law, the late Jack Buechel. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Pat...
Carolyn D. Jorden
Sep 24, 2023
Carolyn Jorden, 64 years of age, beloved wife of Bruce Jorden, daughter of Joyce Bonar, sister of Debbie Worthington, sister of Tom Bonar, sister of Jim Bonar, mother of Allen Dunaway, mother of Amber Dunaway, grandmother of Kayden Foley & Evan Alverez
