Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Richard T. Cardosi
Oct 10, 2018
Richard T. Cardosi, age 84, of Ft. Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully on October 10, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife, Pat Cardosi (nee Brennan); children, Rob Loos, Katy Loos (Barry Blum), Patty Smith (David), Dr. Richard T. Cardosi, Jr. (Kris), Tom Cardosi, Jean Cardosi, Robert Cardosi, Steven Cardosi, Ted Cardosi and Dr. Michael Cardosi (Jenny); sisters, Mary...
Thomas Shelley Moore
Oct 6, 2018
Thomas Shelley Moore, age 91, of Lakeside Park, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 6, 2018. He graduated from St. Xavier High School in 1944; he then joined the United States Army and was an MP during WWII. Once his time in the Army ended he returned home and graduated from Xavier University in 1950. Shelley enjoyed watching Reds...
Laura Lynne Hollenkamp
Oct 2, 2018
Laura Lynne Hollenkamp ,recent resident of Morrow, Ohio and a long time resident of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, October 2nd, at the age of 66 following a long illness. Born Laura Lynne Hollenkamp on March 20, 1952, to Cyril C. and Mary Ehmet Hollenkamp, who preceded her in death. Lynne was a loan processor/teller/ATM Technician at US Bank and...
Laverne "Patsy" Maschinot
Sep 24, 2018
Laverne Patricia “Patsy” Maschinot, 83 years of age of Ft. Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully at Rosedale Green Care Center on Monday September 24, 2018. Patsy was retired from Palm Beach Men’s Wear Company. She is survived by her brother Louis J. Maschinot (The late Sheila). Patsy was preceded in death by her loving parents Louis H. and Marie Broering...
Sylvia Joanne Widrig
Sep 24, 2018
Sylvia Joanne Widrig, 76, of Edgewood, KY entered into eternal life peacefully on Monday, September 24, 2018 at home in the arms of her loving husband and surrounded by her 13 children. A native of Newark, Ohio, Joanne was born on May 30, 1942 to the late Harold Haynes and Gisela Wadner Melick. She was a homemaker whose greatest joy...
Kenneth A. Loomis, Sr.
Sep 23, 2018
Kenneth Arvel Loomis, Sr., age 76, of Independence, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 23, 2018. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Rebecca Ann Loomis. Kenneth is survived by his children, Ken Loomis, Jr., Jennifer Lynn Loomis, Melissa Ann Phelps and Scott C. Loomis; 4 grandchildren. A visitation will take place Thursday, September 27, 2018 from...
Gary Allen Walker
Sep 21, 2018
Gary Allen Walker, age 71, of Covington, KY passed away Friday, September 21, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife, Ida Walker; children, Michelle Kitts, Kerry Calia, Danielle Walker, Mathew Walker and William Walker; siblings, Patricia Bryant, Joe Walker and Jim Walker; 8 grandchildren. Gary was preceded in death by his son, Gary Walker, Jr. A funeral service will...
Geraldine Ruth Maschmeyer
Sep 18, 2018
Geraldine R. Maschmeyer, age 83, of Erlanger, KY passed away peacefully on September 18, 2018. She retired from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company where she worked as an Office Manager. Geraldine is survived by her loving sister, Jean Macke; nieces and nephews, LuAnn Reilly (Jim), Tim Macke (Lisa), Shawna Wellbrock (Steve), Tracey Wagner (Tom), Kirsten Macke, Tony Macke (Rita) and Abby...
Ann Bradley Dean Klensch
Sep 13, 2018
Ann Bradley Dean Klensch, 62, of Florence, KY passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Ann was born on August 2, 1956 in Paducah, KY to the late Louis Anthony “Tony” and Eleanor McFatridge Dean. Immensely artistic, Ann's passions included photography, interior design and nature's beauty. Her greatest joy was caring for her family. Survivors include...
Iris E. Rottinghaus
Sep 12, 2018
Iris E. Rottinghaus, (nee Meyers) 92, of Erlanger, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Iris was born on July 6, 1926 in Covington to the late Harry J. and Josephine Frisch Meyers. She worked as a seamstress in the garment industry for 42 years at Magliano Pants Company. Iris was the life of the party and her greatest joy was...
Thomas Ellis McGoy, Jr.
Sep 7, 2018
Thomas Ellis McGoy, Jr., 81, of Villa Hills, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Thomas was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 1, 1936 to the late Thomas Ellis McGoy, Sr., and Florence Forthman McGoy. He worked as a weights engineer for General Electric and was a proud U.S. Army...
Tonya Jane Mitchell Robinson
Sep 6, 2018
Tonya Jane Mitchell Robinson, 45, of Cincinnati, OH, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018. She was born on February 28, 1973 to the late Charles Mitchell and Sheila Reynolds. She worked as a lab tech for Eagle Manufacturing. Survivors include three daughters, Miranda Lynn Mitchell, Morgan Lee Mitchell, Megan Lee Ann Beckett; two sons, Noah Thomas Charles Miller, Saber Christopher...
Kathleen Hils
Sep 4, 2018
Kathleen Hils (nee Barton) of Erlanger, KY, passed away peacefully at home with her family on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, age 81. She is survived by her children Katie Hils (Greg Morris) of Oakwood, OH; Lori Hils of Mukilteo, WA; Mike Hils (Dawn) of Fort Thomas, KY; Jeff Hils (Roni Ann) of Taylorsville, KY; and Jennifer Petro (Donny) of Erlanger,...
Patrick Joseph Jefferies
Sep 3, 2018
Patrick Joseph Jefferies, age 84 passed away on Labor Day, Sept. 3, 2018 at St Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. Patrick was born in New Albany Indiana on Jan. 6, 1934 to Daryl and Agnes Beaucond Jefferies. He worked as an Organic Chemist for 40 years at Hilton-Davis Chemical Co. in Cincinnati, OH. During this time he obtained 14 U.S....
Sharon Lee Johnson
Sep 2, 2018
Sharon Lee Johnson, age 76, of Covington, KY passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 in Cincinnati, OH. She is survived by her son, Tony Van Johnson; siblings, Alfred Lannigan, Patricia Roth and Carol Koch (George); numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Sharon was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerry Johnson; parents, William and Susie Lannigan; daughter,...
William Herman Janszen
Sep 2, 2018
William “Bill” H. Janszen, age 79, of Fort Wright, KY passed away peacefully Sunday, September 2, 2018. He is survived by his loving children, Billy Janszen, Steve Janszen, Theresa Bamberger (Brian) and Tim Janszen (Missy); sisters, Diane Wehrman (Greg) and Betty Jo Ginn (John); grandchildren, Ryan Janszen, Abby Janszen, Drew Bamberger and Katie Bamberger; he was also survived by many...
Shirley R. Cook
Aug 30, 2018
Shirley R. Cook (nee Jones), 82 years of age passed away peacefully, on Thursday August 30,2018 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood with her loving family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late Nelson J. Cook. Loving mother of Carol Povkov (Steve), Kim Johnson (Steve), Terry Cook (Gayle), Connie Roeller (Ken), Mark Cook (Kim), Ann Bowling (Rodger),...
Joseph Anthony Lestingi
Aug 29, 2018
Joseph Anthony Lestingi, Sr., 84, husband of Mary Lee Hornbeck Lestingi, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Cold Spring Transitional Care Center. Joseph was born on April 21, 1934 in Newport to the late Frank and Margaret Spizzica Lestingi. He attended Newport Catholic High School, was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War, serving on the U.S.S....
Hetty Jo Harms Thomas
Aug 25, 2018
Hetty Jo Harms Thomas (Nee Wintermeyer), age 78, of Lakeside Park, KY and temporary resident of Margaritaville, returned to her heavenly father on Saturday, August 25, 2018. Nickle slots were her game and desserts brought her fame. She rocked high hems, high heels and high standards. Among her many accomplishments was a Life Director of the Home Builders Association of...
Garry Michael Rawe
Aug 18, 2018
Garry Michael Rawe, 60 years of age, of Latonia, KY passed away Saturday at his residence. He was preceded in death by his father, Garry Rawe and his loving wife Patricia Rawe. He was the father of Elizabeth “Beth” Rawe, Paula Heidel (Brad), and Vanessa Wolke. Garry was the son of Blanche Rawe. Brother of Tom Rawe (Kim). Garry was...
