Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Helen K. Zembrodt
Jun 18, 2018
Helen K. Zembrodt, age 98, of Fort Wright, KY passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018. She leaves behind her loving children, Kathy Zembrodt, Carolyn Zembrodt, Ginny Hall (Kevin) and Robert Zembrodt (Paula); sister, Marie Grieve; 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Helen was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert J. Zembrodt. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, June...
Beth Menke Redwine
Jun 18, 2018
Beth Menke Redwine, 61 years of age of Park Hills passed away Monday at home with her family by her side after a long battle with cancer. Loving wife of Jim Redwine and loving mother of Eliza and Jacob Redwine. Beth was her husband’s best friend and the love of his life; her children’s closest ally and best confidante....
Thomas C Wessels
Jun 18, 2018
Thomas Cletus Wessels, 79 years of age long time resident of Ft. Mitchell and recently at Rosedale Greene passed away on Monday June 18, 2018. He was the loving brother of Jim Wessels (deceased) and brother-in-law of Lyn Wessels (nee Luebbers). Loving uncle of Ann Clemens (Rob), Jim Wessels, Paul Wessels (Jenni), Ellen Mayleben (Dave), Dan Wessels (Sandy), and Kathi...
Janet L Hils
Jun 13, 2018
Janet Louise Darbro Hils, age 88, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, with family by her side. She moved on to enjoy her next party with her husband Clement L. Hils, her parents Forest Whittier Darbro and Caroline Viola Rowland Darbro, her sister Betty Darbro Streb (Tom), and her brother Joseph Darbro. She was a proud...
Sister Nancy Schutte
Jun 8, 2018
Sister Nancy Marie (formerly Sister Virginia Rose) Schutte was born on March 26, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was the oldest of three children; a twin sister lived less than a day. Though her childhood was challenging due to a severe hip infection and the loss of her mother at an early age, sorrow was overpowered by the love her...
Woodford Watts Crutchfield
Jun 6, 2018
Woodford Watts Crutchfield passed away on June 6, 2018 at Villaspring Healthcare Center after an extended illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Jane; sons, Thomas Crutchfield (Linda), James Crutchfield (Karen); granddaughters, Lindsay Crutchfield, Alison Crutchfield and a step grandson Ryan Hill. Watts was born in Pikeville, KY. He was the son of Rosa Gholson Crutchfield...
John "Joe" Chalfant
Jun 5, 2018
John J. Chalfant, age 89, of Ft. Wright, KY passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Joe began his working career with Kroger, he would later move to American Tobacco before retiring from the United States Post Office. He was the owner of Delta Wholesale and recently worked for the Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors...
Sr. Mary Loise Lay
Jun 5, 2018
Sister Mary Loise (Etheldreda Antoinette) Lay was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 18, 1922, to Louis and Ida Lay. She and her younger sister enjoyed a happy childhood with loving and devoted parents.She attended St. Martin Elementary School in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she was taught by the Sisters of Notre Dame. She then went to Seton High School and...
Mary Ann Neuroth
Jun 1, 2018
Amazing Wife, Mom and Nana, Mary Ann Neuroth (nee Frommeyer), of Independence passed away peacefully at home, Friday, June 1, 2018, with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of Rich Neuroth for over 49 years. Loving mom of Julie Neuroth (John) Wilgus and Molly Brown. Loving Nana of Miles and Matthew. Dear sister of Margie (Robert)...
John Edward Tuemler
May 27, 2018
John E. Tuemler, 90 years of age passed away Sunday May 27, 2018 at the Atria Care Center in Crestview Hills. He was the loving husband of Joan Tuemler (nee Bredenberg). Loving father of Gary Tuemler (Mary), Gina Tuemler Wulfeck (Gary), and Barry Tuemler (Diane). Loving grandpa of nine and great grandpa of twelve. John was an Army WWII Veteran....
John E. Nicely
May 26, 2018
John E. Nicely, 68 years of age passed away on Saturday at V.A. Hospital in Cincinnati. John was the loving father of Lisa Kleman (Doug), and David Nicely. He was the loving Grand - Dad of Caroline and Brendan.He was preceded in death by his parents Denver W. Nicely Sr. and Ruth M. Nicely (nee McLaughlin), and his brother Denver...
Joe Bert Ferguson
May 24, 2018
Joe Bert Ferguson, 63 of Erlanger, KY passed away of Thursday May 24, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Health Care in Florence, KY. Joe was preceded in death by his loving parents Don and Flora Lee Ferguson (nee Amtman). Joe is survived by his dear brother James W. “Chip” Ferguson (Stephanie). Dear nephew of F. Burnette and Charles Bell. He leaves...
Ida Margaret Hummeldorf - Wells
May 21, 2018
Ida Margaret Hummeldorf - Wells (nee Means), born January 1, 1934 in Maysville, Kentucky the daughter of late Maysville City Fireman Lloyd Powell Means and Mary Theresa Gibbons Means McDonough. Preceded in death by her husband Commander Charles Thomas Wells her sister Suzanne Marie Means and grandchild Austin Cole Hummeldorf of La Vergne, TN. Ida attended St. Patrick Grade and...
James C. Wilshire
May 20, 2018
James C. Wilshire of Crestview Hills 85 years of age, passed away Sunday with his family by his side. For 65 years Jim was the loving husband of Sue Wilshire (nee Hauer). Loving Father of James Wilshire (Marcia), Lizanne Kaiser (Jeff), Marty Wilshire (Janice), Wendy Bridges (Keith), and the late Shari Wilshire and Kimberly Wilshire. Jim was a loving grandpa to eight grandchildren and...
Kimberly Ann Collins
May 12, 2018
Kimberly Ann Collins, 52 years of age , passed away Saturday May 12, 2018 at her residence. She was the loving daughter of James Marshall and Carol Calvert Collins. Dear sister of Lisa Collins, Jim Collins (Cee Cee) and Drew Collins (Lyn). Dear aunt of Morgan, Cameron, Calvert, Carolyn , Michael and Nicholas Collins. Special condolences to close family friend,...
Vera Elizabeth Horstkamp
May 11, 2018
Vera Horstkamp, age 96, of Ft. Wright, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, May 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank Horstkamp (2002) and brother, Larry Schulte. Vera is survived by her children, Janis Rohdenburg (the late Erich), Diane Lenhoff (Jim), Mark Horstkamp (Lynn) and Kathy Meyer (Jim); 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Visitation will...
Tonya Simpson Arvin
May 9, 2018
Tonya Simpson Arvin, 49 years of age of Ft. Mitchell passed away Wednesday May 9, 2018 at University Hospital with her family by her side. She was the loving mother of Madison Rylee, Mackenzie Rylee, and Mitchell Rylee. Loving daughter of Peyton La Rue and Sharon Simpson. Dear sister of Shannon Kennedy (Matt). Tonya will be missed by many blessed...
John L. Board
May 8, 2018
John L. Board, 86 years of age of Villa Hills, passed away on Tuesday May 8, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. He was the loving husband of Marjorie Board (nee Fedders). Loving father of Thomas J. Board (Amie), and Andrea B. Smith (Todd). Loving Pop of Brady and Dom. Dear brother of Carol Cameron and preceded in death...
Kathryn Frances Von Hoene
May 4, 2018
Kathryn Francis Von Hoene, age 76, of Erlanger, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, May 4, 2018. She enjoyed gardening, swimming, tennis and spending time with her family. She loved her 20 years of experience in real estate sales. Kathy is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Donald Von Hoene; son, Edward “Ted” von Hoene (Kelly); brother, Kenny...
Thomas L. Dressman
May 4, 2018
Tom Dressman, age 90, of Ft. Wright, KY passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 with his family by his side. A graduate of Holy Cross High School, and class president, he went on to receive Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in business from Xavier University. He participated in long distance walking competitions and won numerous awards. He retired after 34...
