Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Anna Mae Pelfrey
Dec 10, 2017
Anna Mae Pelfrey, age 81, of Latonia, KY passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving children, Larry Hacker, Gary Hacker, Sharon (John) Schmidt, 3 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Anna is preceded in death by her husband, Terry Pelfrey; daughter, Debbie Casson; parents, Mitchell West and Macel Smith;...
Shari Elizabeth Wilshire
Dec 7, 2017
Shari Elizabeth Wilshire, age 58, of Taylor Mill, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was a lifetime member of Blessed Sacrament Church and was manager of Guardian Savings Bank, Ft. Wright, KY. Shari was an amazing aunt, a great role model, a kind generous and caring person who will be missed...
James Andrew "Drew" Castleman
Dec 4, 2017
James Andrew “Drew” Castleman, 31 of Ft. Mitchell passed away on December 4, 2017. Drew was the loving son of Jim Hill Castleman and Diane Castleman (nee Kolesar). Dear nephew to many Aunts and Uncles and dear cousin to many. Drew was preceded in death by his grandparents Andrew Lawrence “Larry” Kolesar and Ethel Kolesar, and Alice H. Castleman. He...
Roger H. Stephens
Nov 29, 2017
Roger H. Stephens passed away Wednesday November 29,2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. Roger was the husband of the late Lois A. Stephens (nee Mcatee). Loving father of Randy Stephens (Julie), and Leanne Niemeier (Jason). Dear brother of Elaine Sanson. Loving grandpa of Four. Roger was a Vietnam Air Force Veteran. He retired from UPS. Visitation will be Monday...
Matthew Remke
Nov 19, 2017
Matthew Robert Remke, 41, of Villa Hills, Ky., passed away in the early hours of Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 at his home after a battle with cancer. He leaves his wife of 15 years, Andrea Lynn (Dominello) Remke, 41, and their children; Brayden Matthew, 10, Mia Frances, 7, Therese Gloria, 7 and Payton Andrea, 5. He is survived also by...
Peter Burris JR
Nov 16, 2017
PETER BURRIS Jr. passed away on Thursday November 16, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. He was an Army WWII Veteran. Peter graduated with an Associate Degree from the University of Cincinnati. He worked at the telephone company as a data processing manager until he retired at the age of 59. He was very much involved in community and...
Raymond Lee Mains
Nov 10, 2017
Raymond Lee Mains, 77 years of age of Elsmere, passed away on November 10, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Florence. Ray was an Army Veteran. He was the loving father of Toni Ash, Tracy Lane, William Vickers, Carol Joe Douglas, Christopher Mains, Ray Mains Jr., Tina Gaspararvic, and Tony Marcum. He was preceded in death by his sons Gregory Mains and...
Claire E. Wettstein
Nov 10, 2017
Ft. Thomas… Claire E. Wettstein passed away at the age of 73 on Friday November 10,2017. Claire was born on February 22, 1944 with Down Syndrome. Although, her mental ability was limited, she was blessed with exceptionally good health. Claire was a client at New Perceptions Inc. for 35 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Edwin and...
DeAnn T Fricker
Nov 2, 2017
DeAnn T. Fricker (nee Pfiester), age 84, of Fort Wright, KY passed on Thursday, November 2, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. DeAnn was born May 18, 1933 in Carroll, IA, where she was Drum Majorette in her high school marching band. In 1951 she left her small Iowa town to attend Tobe-Coburn School for Fashion Careers in New York...
Richard Dean Williams
Nov 2, 2017
Richard "Dean" Williams, age 77, of Park Hills, KY passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017. He bravely served our country in the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Army. He retired from Cedar Ridge Apartments, a family owned business where he became part of the family over the many years he worked there and will be...
Clemens Francis Hellmann
Oct 29, 2017
Clemens Francis Hellmann, 77, formerly of Park Hills, KY passed away peacefully at home in Phoenix, AZ on Sunday morning, October 29, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Jo (Jack) Hellmann, his children, Jacqueline (Doug) Bauereis, Michael (Patricia) Hellmann, Jennifer (Timothy) Freiland, 5 Grand Children, Brett Bauereis, Alex Hellmann, Rachel Hellmann, Tyler Bauereis and Ryan...
Christian Carl Becker
Oct 23, 2017
Christian C. Becker, age 96, of Ludlow, Ky., died peacefully at home on October 23. He is predeceased by his former wife, Adell, his brother Vincent Becker and sister Regina, Allen. He is survived by his sisters Joan Simpson, Agnes Becker, Kateri Setser, and brother Bill Becker. He will be forever sadly missed by daughters Rita and Dorothea Becker and...
Virginia M. Scheper
Oct 23, 2017
Virginia M. Scheper (nee Nichols) 90 years of age of Crestview Hills, loving wife of the late Jack H. Scheper. Loving mother of Johnny Scheper, Dave Scheper (Mary Jo), Julie Crossen (Mike), Lynn Hulen (Bob), Mike Scheper(Beth), Chris Blank (Jim), and Greg Scheper (Lisa). Loving grandmother of twenty and seventeen great grandchildren. Virginia was a homemaker. Visitation will be from...
Jeanette M Dacey
Oct 20, 2017
Jeanette M. Dacey, nee Frasca, 92, of Ft. Wright, passed away peacefully October 20, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood one day before her 93rd birthday. Jeanette was a homemaker and 20 year member of St. Augustine Church in Covington. She is preceded in death by her loving husband George Clifford Dacey and her parents Tony and Philemina (Bascili) Frasca....
Dr. Robert E. Hemmer
Oct 18, 2017
Dr. Robert Edward, 88, of Fort Mitchel, KY, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday morning, October 18th, 2017. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years Mary Patricia (Wolf) Hemmer, his sister Lois Shannon, and his 9 children: Robert C. (Lisa) Hemmer, Guy (Kathy) Hemmer, Mara (Tiger) Huston, Ken Hemmer, Jeanne (Ken) Oleynik, Vincent (Sheila) Hemmer, Ruth...
Mary M Curtin
Oct 16, 2017
Mary Martha (Hemmer) Curtin of Ft. Mitchell, KY passed away at age 97, on October 16, 2017. She is survived by her children and their families: John F. Curtin, III (Maryann); Nancy Stiefvater (Bill); Mark Curtin (Julia); Greg Curtin (Debbie); Mary Ann Iemmola (Antonio); Barbara Cox; Tom Curtin (Annette); her 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by...
Donna Joyce Lonneman
Oct 15, 2017
Donna Joyce Lonneman (nee Crain) age 78, of Edgewood, died peacefully Sunday, October 15, in Edgewood, KY. She was a waitress at McAlpin’s Tea Room Restaurant in downtown Cincinnati. Donna is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Joseph Noel Lonneman; grandson, Joey Robert Lonneman; her sisters, Wanda Metcalf and Dottie Hammonds; daughter in law, Linda Marie (Hinkel) Lonneman....
Rose Ann Foltz
Oct 15, 2017
Rose Ann Foltz, age 86, of Ft. Wright, KY passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017. She was a long time member of St. Agnes Parish in Ft. Wright, KY. Rose Ann enjoyed traveling and was a member of the Grandma’s Club and Leisure Timers. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, John V. Foltz;...
Anna Elizabeth Mead
Oct 13, 2017
Anna Elizabeth Mead, age 86, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2017. She and her husband owned Alissa Ann’s Bakery and she was known around the area for the delicious cakes she made. She enjoyed her flower gardens and making crafts. Anna was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Kermit Mead and parents, Johan and Johanna Pflaum. She...
Martha Bowling
Oct 13, 2017
Martha Bowling, age 89, of Independence, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Hargis Bowling (1990). Martha is survived by her children, Beverly A. Bowling, Teresa J. Mulligan (Michael), Paula G. Bowling, Dennis W. Bowling and Hargis Bowling (Barbara); sisters, Pauline Turner...
