Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Edward Earl Schuh
Apr 28, 2017
Edward E. Schuh, age 92, of Park Hills, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2017 surrounded by his family. Ed was a barber for over 50 years in Ft. Thomas, KY and was a member of St. Agnes Parish in Ft. Wright. He loved gardening and fishing as well as vacations with his family. Ed bravely served our...
Maureen J Saalfeld
Apr 23, 2017
Maureen J. Saalfeld, age 84, of Ft. Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2017. She was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Taylor Mill, KY. Maureen is survived by her sons, Richard Saalfeld and Robert Saalfeld; grandchildren, Deanna, Chandler and Alex Saalfeld. A visitation will take place on Friday, April 28, 2017 from 9:30 AM until...
Linda R. Borchers
Apr 21, 2017
Linda R. Borchers (nee Kennedy), 73 years of age passed away April 21, 2017 in Ft Pierce, Florida. Loving wife of John “Jack” Borchers. Loving mother of Kelly Tucker, Kimberly Gerner, Lisa Hughes, Todd Borchers, and Doug Borchers. Loving grandmother of nine and great grandmother of two. Dear sister of Caulette Talbert. Linda was a homemaker and enjoyed golfing and...
Rita I Roche
Apr 19, 2017
Rita I. Roche, age 86, of Edgewood, KY passed away peacefully on April 19, 2017 with her family at her side. Rita was preceded in death by her brother, Gerard Roche (Mary) and brother-in-law, Joseph Coors. She was a loving sister to Joan Coors, and is also survived by nephews, David Coors and Robert Coors; nieces, Katherine Stout (James) and...
Raymond B. Knochelman
Apr 19, 2017
Raymond B. Knochelman, 95 of years of age longtime resident of Park Hills, passed away Wednesday April 19,2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of the late Mary Jane Knochelman (nee Schlarman). Loving father of Nancy Noel Zimmerman, David Knochelman, Mark Knochelman, ans the late Scott Knochelman. Loving grandpa of...
Paula K Melton
Apr 17, 2017
Paula K. Melton-Aker, age 54, of Independence, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, April 17, 2017. She worked as a manager at Waltz Hitching Post in Fort Wright, KY. Paula is survived by her loving husband, Bob Aker; children, Margo Melton and Nick Aker; siblings, Amber Melton, Billie Melton and Teresa Melton; she also leaves behind 2 grandchildren. A visitation...
Rita E Buckley
Apr 16, 2017
Rita E. Buckley (nee Brossart), 94 years of age went to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday April 16, 2017. Loving wife of the late William Buckley, Jr. Loving mother of William M. Buckley III. Loving grandmother of William Michael Buckley IV, and Lisa (Buckley) Scheper (Greg). Loving great grandmother to Carly, Calvin, Cate, and Caroline Scheper all of...
Tim Paul Goshorn
Apr 15, 2017
Tim Goshorn, age 62, of Williamstown, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2017. He was a beloved musician, inducted into the Northern Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Bonnie Goshorn. Tim is survived by his loving fiancé, Leah Brady; son, Cody Goshorn; brothers, Danny Goshorn and Larry Goshorn. Tim was...
Ronald C. Bihl
Apr 12, 2017
Ronald C. Bihl, 73 years of age of Villa Hills passed away on April 12, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. Loving companion of Sherry Bailey of Villa Hills, KY. Loving father of Ryan Bihl (Carol) of Erlanger, KY, and Evan Bihl of Villa Hills, KY. Loving grandfather of Libby, Mallory, and Charlie. Dear brother of Gina Kaurich (Bihl)...
George H Kruempelman
Apr 11, 2017
George H. Kruempelman, age 87, of Lakeside Park, KY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. He worked at the Ivory Dale Food Plant Process, and lastly the Crisco Oil refinery as a foot technician. George bravely served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War; he even earned honors as the top soldier in his...
James F. Wessels
Apr 6, 2017
James F. Wessels, 81 years of age of Ft. Mitchell passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital on Thursday, April 6,2017. He was the loving husband of Lyn Wessels (nee Luebbers). Loving father of Ann Clemens (Rob), Jim Wessels, Paul Wessels (Jenni), Ellen Mayleben (Dave), Dan Wessels (Sandy), and Kathi Kelly. Loving grandpa of fifteen grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Dear...
Sharon L Ferguson
Apr 5, 2017
Sharon L. Ferguson (Nee Hickey) age 72, of Erlanger, KY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Belle Hickey and second husband, Joe Wambach. Sharon is survived by her loving husband of 10 years, Jim Ferguson; first husband, Ron Storn; children, Kevin Storn (Jeanine) and Brian Storn; step-children, Jim...
Carl R Vocke
Apr 5, 2017
Carl R. Vocke, age 95, of Lakeside Park, KY died comfortably at Madonna Manor on April 5, 2017. His death followed by three weeks the passing of his wife of 71 years, Helen Therese Moser Vocke. Carl was a graduate of Covington Catholic High School and Xavier University and honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corp during...
Rita Marie Thomas
Mar 30, 2017
Rita Marie Thomas, age 92, of Erlanger, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2017 surrounded by her family. She retired from Shillitos as a sales clerk and later in life volunteered as the secretary at St. John Church in Covington, KY. She always enjoyed helping out at church festivals, playing bingo and cheering on the Cincinnati Reds. Rita...
Margie R Wilhoite
Mar 26, 2017
Margie R. Wilhoite age 79, of Edgewood, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2017 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Margie was a very caring person and loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Laura Hildebrand; and loving husband, Gerald Wilhoite. Margie is survived by her children, Matt...
Robert E. Huesman
Mar 25, 2017
Robert E. Huesman, age 86, of Villa Hills, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife, Pat (Hoppius); father to, Kim Huesman, Eric Huesman (Deanne), Robin Hurtt (Jim), Kirk Huesman (Margaret), and Pam Huesman. Dear Papa of eight, and uncle of several nieces and nephews. Robert was retired from Cincinnati Bell and...
Mildred I "Millie" Klensch
Mar 23, 2017
Mildred I. “Millie” Klensch (nee Andrews), 96 years of age of Edgewood, KY died Thursday at her residence with her family by her side. Loving wife of the late Robert T. Klensch. Loving mother of Nancy Jordan ( Daniel), Sally Runge (Ken), and Tommy Klensch (Tracy). Loving grandma of five and two great grandchildren. Millie was an Avid golfer until...
John L. Flach
Mar 21, 2017
John L. Flach, age 87, of Edgewood, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 with his family by his side. John was the loving husband of over 62 years to Lois Kleinman Flach. He was the loving father of Patti Catton, Sue Flach, Jim (Karen) Flach, Terri DeYong, Carolyn (Joe) Theis, Kathy (Ron) Brunot, and Bob (Kris) Flach. He...
Mary Ann Meyers
Mar 19, 2017
Mary Ann Meyers, age 79, of Crestview Hills, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017. Mary Ann was the loving daughter of the late Harry and Mildred Schmeing. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Harry Schmeing. Survivors include her sisters, Kathleen Boss (Bob) and Sylvia Schmeing; nieces Lynn Baker, Julie Gonzalez (George), Lisa Schmeing-Fouts and Lori Dehner...
Vincent J. Michels
Mar 19, 2017
Vincent J. Michels , 57 years of age of Ft. Mitchell, KY passed away Sunday at University Hospital. Loving husband of Lydia Michels (nee Medina). Loving father of Maria Teepe (Scott)’ Francisco Michels, Elena Michels, and Paulina Michels. Loving son of Catherine Michels (Nee Albonetti) and the late Paul F. Michels. Dear brother of Ellen Zembrodt (Nut), Paul J. Michels...
