Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Sylvester W. "Bill" Lege, Jr.
Aug 14, 2019
Sylvester William “Bill” Lege, Jr. died on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the age of 87, surrounded by his family. Bill was born on October 13, 1931 in Louisville, KY to parents Geneva (nee Leasor) and Sylvester William Lege. Bill was a 1949 Graduate of St. Xavier High School in Louisville, KY. He was the starting shortstop for the 1949...
Earl Dewey Perry
Aug 13, 2019
Earl Dewey Perry, age 73, of Milford, OH passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. He retired after working for many years at the Keebler Factory in Cincinnati, OH. Earl is survived by his loving wife, Gloria Jean Perry (nee Coffey); step-daughter, Teisha Gates (Jeremy); grandchildren, Emma Gates and Taylor Smith; sister-in-law, Pat Adams (the late Loyd); brother-in-law, Richard Coffey...
Blanche B. Rawe
Aug 12, 2019
Blanche B. Rawe (nee Flynn). Passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2019 at the age of 83. Blanche was preceded in death by her husband, Garry Rawe; her son, Garry M. Rawe; her sisters: Mary Lou, Audrey and Barbara and her brothers: Jack and Bill. She is survived by her son, Thomas (Kimberly) Rawe; grandchildren, Elizabeth “Beth” Rawe, Joshua...
MIchael W. Ortwein
Aug 11, 2019
Michael Wendall Ortwein, age 78, of Fort Wright, KY passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019. He was an avid outdoorsman and was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Josephine Ortwein (nee Fossitt); sons, Michael Scot Ortwein (Kristy) and Jason Harold Ortwein; grandchildren, Ellin Ortwein and Jackson Scot Ortwein; he...
Richard Leo Johanneman
Aug 9, 2019
Richard (Dick) Leo Johanneman, 77 years of age, passed away peacefully on Friday morning at St. Elizabeth Hospice surrounded by his family. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Kathleen Johanneman, loving father of Lisa Ogle (Brian), Matthew Johanneman (Rhonda), and Sarah Hall (John) and proud grandpa of nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Dick was a...
Carroll J. Heidrich
Aug 9, 2019
HEIDRICH Carroll J “ Mac”, of Ft Wright Ky. Passed away Saturday at his home at the age of 86. Mac was the loving husband of Mary Lou Heidrich (nee Bornhorn), loving father of Dave (Paula) Heidrich of Villa Hills, Rich (Julie)Heidrich of Crestview Hills , and Ken (Meleia) of Bloomington IL. Mac had 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He...
Deborah Ann Theissen
Aug 9, 2019
Deborah “Debbie” Ann Theissen (nee Zembrodt) passed away Friday at her residence with her loving family by her side. Debbie was the loving wife of Steve Theissen. Loving mother of Keith Theissen ( Lindsey), Stacey Kampsen (Tom), and Jamie Lewis (John). Loving grandma of Sam, Alexis, Lucas, Charlie and Wesley. Loving daughter of Larry and Evelyn Zembrodt (nee Hoffman). Dear...
Nancy Leah Speed
Aug 8, 2019
Nancy Leah Speed (nee Metcalf), age 62, of Villa Hills, KY passed away peacefully on August 8, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Rick Speed; daughters, Katie (Joey) Hood, Sarah Speed (Charlie Vanderpool); mother, Phyllis Metcalf; grandchildren, Emma and Addie Hood. Nancy was preceded in death by her father, Robert Metcalf and brother, David Metcalf. Nancy was a UC...
Joan B. Coors
Aug 3, 2019
Joan B. Coors. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019 at the age of 85 years. Joan was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Joseph C. Coors. She is survived by her beloved children, David J. Coors, Katherine M. (James) Stout, Robert W. Coors and Carlene J. (Kevin) Brungs and devoted grandchildren,...
Richard A Kramer
Aug 2, 2019
Richard A. Kramer, age 87, of Fort Thomas, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2019. He was very active in the community and served as Chairman of the Beechwood School Board, Cursillo, Holy Name Society and Blessed Sacrament Athletic Booster. Richard is survived by his loving daughters, Mary Scott (Steve), Susy Kramer, M.D. and Peggy Niehoff (Pat); son,...
Andrew James Piaskowy
Aug 1, 2019
Andrew James Piaskowy, age 70, of Covington, KY passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hammond, Indiana, raised in Lansing, Illinois, educated at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champagne, his life was filled with travel and appreciation for good design. His final year of architecture school was spent studying in Europe, where, he often said, he...
Joseph A. Melching
Jul 29, 2019
Joseph A. Melching, age 54, of Fort Wright, KY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 29, 2019. He was President of Gateway Glass and Glazing Inc., a former member of St. Agnes Parish Council, former board member of DCCH and Past President of Northern Kentucky Fly Fishers (NKFF). Joe is survived by his loving and adoring wife, Stephanie (Karwisch) Melching;...
Joan L. Seifner
Jul 28, 2019
Joan L. Seifner (nee Schroder), 88 years of age passed away Sunday July 28, 2019 at St. Elizabeth in Edgewood. Joan was the loving wife of the late Charles Seifner (2002). Loving mother of Greg Seifner, Charles “Charlie” Seifner, Karen Hoplight (Michael), and Nancy Seifner. Loving grandma of Bill, Deborah, Edward, and David Hoplight. Loving great grandma of Sabrina and...
Thomas A. Schroder
Jul 27, 2019
Thomas A. Schroder, 69 years of age passed away Saturday July 27, 2019 at St Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood with his loving family by his side. Tom was a retired mechanic and delivered flowers for Ft. Thomas Florist. Loving companion of Mary Jean Kraft-Schroder. Loving father of Kyle R. Schroder (Nicole). Loving son of Juanita “Judy” Schroder (nee Mercurio) and...
Vito L. Aloisio
Jul 26, 2019
Vito L. Aloisio. Passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 at the age of 93 years. Beloved husband of 60 years of the late Martha B. “Marty” Aloisio. He was preceded in death by his sister, the late Rose (the late Tony) Barattieri and his brother, the late Sammy (Josephine) Aloisio. Vito is survived by his children, Teresa Aloisio and Victor...
Mary Ann Droege
Jul 23, 2019
Mary Ann Droege (nee Atwood) 90 years of age, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Madonna Manor with her loving family by her side. Mary was the loving wife of Joseph R. Droege. Loving mother of Donna M. Soward (Ken), Michael J. Droege (Denise), Mary Kay Young, Mark A. Droege (Beth), and Joseph W. Droege. Loving grandmother of nine...
Sr. Mary Walter Ann Kammer
Jul 17, 2019
Sister Mary Walter Ann Kammer was born into the loving family of Walter and Cecilia Kammer on May 19, 1926, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Grace was the youngest of five children. She characterized her childhood as a very blessed and enjoyable time. She attended St. Martin of Tours grade school and Notre Dame Academy, from which she graduated on June 6,...
Marilyn A Peter
Jul 15, 2019
Marilyn A. Peter. Passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at the age of 84 years. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Marie (Enderle) Peter and her brother Stan and his wife Marj (Erfman) Peter. Marilyn is survived by her sister, Carole Behne and her brothers, Roger (Marsha) Peter, Ken (Becky) Peter and Don (Pat) Peter. She...
Harold Eugene Morrison
Jul 13, 2019
Harold Eugene “Gene” Morrison, age 64, of Covington, KY passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Gene taught at Covington Latin High School as well coached baseball and served as Athletic Director. He loved walking his dogs, kayaking and being with his grandsons, in 2018 Gene was commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel. Gene is survived by his loving wife, Betty...
Helma Maria Cholera
Jul 13, 2019
Helma Cholera, daughter to Leo and Maria, loving wife to Dr. Vinoo Cholera, and mother to Michael and Sheila, passed away in Madonna Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitative Care Center on the morning of July 13, 2019, at the age of 85. She is survived by her two children and grandson, Tanner.
Helma was a WWII survivor from Germany, moved...
