Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
"Jack" John Joseph Wagner
Nov 16, 2016
“Jack” John Joseph Wagner loving husband to Rose Marie “Ree” Wagner (nee Hornbeck) for Sixty years, passed away on Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. Loving father of Gary Wagner (Tammy), Jimmy Wagner (Jackie), Mary Beth Fritsch (Marty), Sue Lang (Tim), and Peggy Dixon (Geoff). Loving grandpa to thirteen and great grandpa to ten. Dear brother of Phillip “Shorty”...
John E. Cronin
Nov 13, 2016
John E. Cronin, age 93, of Fort Wright, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016. John was the loving husband of Rosemary Cronin (nee Hayden) for over 68 years. Loving father of Thomas Hayden Cronin (Marianne), C. Michael Cronin (Bonnie), and Mary C. Pennington/Wolfe. Loving grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind many nieces and...
Roy R. Romes Jr.
Nov 11, 2016
Roy R. Romes Jr., age 91, of Ft. Mitchell, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Patricia Romes (nee Jasper) for over 65 years. He was the loving father of Greg Romes of Ft. Mitchell, Bob (Dana) Romes of Villa Hills, Amy (Paul) Kindt of Ft. Mitchell, Christa (Randy)...
Stephen Paul Denny
Nov 9, 2016
Stephen Paul Denny, age 63, of Burlington, KY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 9th, 2016. He was a Broadcast Electronics Repair Technician and former Service Manager at Midwest Communications and later the owner of Denny Electronics. He was born on May 15th, 1953 to Paul Jacob Denny and Imogene Hutton Denny. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Joan C. Mardis
Nov 8, 2016
Joan C. Mardis (nee Nienaber), age 80, of Fort Wright, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of Charles “Skeets” Mardis for over 58 years. Loving mother of Jim Mardis (Karen), Mike Mardis, and Karen Mardis (Pete); she also leaves behind her beloved granddaughter Kristin Mardis as well as...
Nadine Hue Hellings
Nov 8, 2016
Nadine Hue Hellings, age 69, passed away on November 8,2016 at her residence. Loving wife of Harry Hellings. Loving mother of Lauren Hellings, Melissa Hellings, and the late Allison Hellings. Loving grandmother of Elise Grace Hellings. Dear sister of Michelle Arling, Gordon Hue Jr., Brian Hue, Timothy Hue, Stefaine Hacker, and Barry Hue. Visitation Saturday from 10:30am until 11:30 am...
Elizabeth Ann Steiber
Nov 6, 2016
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Steiber (nee Urlage), 79, of Edgewood, Kentucky unexpectedly, but peacefully, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 6, 2016. She was the beloved wife of John “Jack” Steiber for 54 years. Loving mother of Karen Cain (Tim), Kym Helton (Tony), and Chris Steiber (Shannon). Cherished grandmother of Allie, Amanda, McKenzie, Erik, Elisa, Michael, Travis, Preslee,...
Diane Marie Russell
Oct 31, 2016
Diane Marie Russell, age 60, of Edgewood, Kentucky, passed away on October 31, 2016 at home. Beloved wife of 38 years to Dean Russell, and mother of 5 beautiful children for which she was very proud of. Diane was a school teacher for the last 29 years and teacher/principal for the last 4 years at Holy Family School in Covington,...
Henry B. Herindon Jr.
Oct 27, 2016
Henry B. Herindon Jr., of Latonia KY, age 70 passed away at his residence on October 27,2016. He was the loving husband of the late Donna J. Herindon (nee Gerhardstein). Loving father of Michelle Elliott (James), Mandy Dungan (Brian), and Michael Herindon. Loving Papaw of Seven and one great grandchild. Dear brother of Shirley Whisman, Marcie Eversole, Robert “Pedro” Herindon,...
Charles B. Pieper Jr.
Oct 22, 2016
Charles “Charlie” B. Pieper Jr., age 81, of Fort Mitchell, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Charlie was the loving father of Anna Marie “Ree” Pieper and Christopher Pieper (wife Lisa). Loving brother of Sr. Emmanuel Pieper OSB, Carol Ryan, and the late Charlotte Kowalik. Beloved grandfather of Luke and Benjamin Pieper and Brandon Brown; and dear Uncle of...
Joseph G. Raker, Jr.
Oct 22, 2016
Joseph Gerrard Raker Jr. age 72, of Edgewood, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Joseph was the loving husband of Diane Raker (nee Bailey). Loving father of Jennifer Martin (Kirk), Geoffrey Raker (Terry), Tara Hargett (Nick). Dear brother of Margaret Knorr and Neal Raker. Loving grandfather of Samantha, Elliot, and Evan. He is preceded in death by his son,...
Jack Michael Glenkler
Oct 20, 2016
Jack Michael Glenkler, age 83, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Jack was the loving husband of the late Mary Jane Glenkler (nee Reagan). Loving father of Terry M. Glenkler (Jennifer), Krista A. Breedlove (Tom), and Dawn M. Cambron (Nick). Beloved grandfather of Katherine and Sarah Glenkler, Emily and Ethan Breedlove, and Darcy and Valerie Cambron; great...
Theo Allen Godsey
Oct 16, 2016
Theo Allen Godsey passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital on October 16, 2016. Theo Allen was born on Friday July 22, 2016. During his brief time on earth he enjoyed giving smiles and being held close by his parents. He was loved by all who met him, and will be greatly missed. He...
Patricia Ann Hager
Oct 12, 2016
Patricia Ann Hager (Zerhusen), 64 of Edgewood, KY passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood, KY. She is preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Viola (Studer) Zerhusen. She is survived by her loving family: husband Ron, daughter Carrie (Trevor) Fugazzi, son Brendan (Michelle) Hickey, step son Brian Hager (Amanda), grandchildren: Mitchell, Kailyn,...
Judith K. Boyd
Oct 10, 2016
Judith K. Boyd of Lakeside Park, Kentucky passed away Monday October 10,2016. Judith was a Sales Associate at Walmart in Florence, KY. She is survived by her loving daughter Jodi Medina (Michael). Loving grandmother of Micah, Marisa, and Michael Jr. all of Elk Grove, IL. Dear sister of Linda Veca of CA, Paulette Halvorsen and Timothy Boyd of TX. Judith’s...
Ethel R. Kolesar
Oct 8, 2016
Ethel Raichl Kolesar, age 83, died on October 8, 2016. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 7, 1933, the daughter of James and Emma Raichl. She graduated from Deer Park High School in Cincinnati in 1950. She met and fell in love with Andrew L. (“Larry”) Kolesar when she was 14, married him five years later on December...
Raymond Clarence Bellew Jr.
Oct 7, 2016
Raymond C. Bellew, Jr., age 56, of Villa Hills, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016. He worked in Information Technology as a Database Administrator at Great American Insurance for over 27 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Crescent Springs, KY. He loved watching UK basketball and was an avid Cincinnati Bengals fan. He spent many...
Jean S. Higgins
Oct 7, 2016
Jean S. Higgins, age 91, of Crestview Hills, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Sam and the late Mamie Spruiell, sister of the late Charles Edward (Bud) Spruiell, and wife of the late Ray Hilton Higgins. Jean leaves behind her daughter, Jeanette Hodges (Kris), son, Ed...
Michael Emmett Ireland
Oct 5, 2016
Michael Emmett Ireland, age 74, of Union, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. He was the loving husband of Missy Ireland (nee Messmer); loving father of Tara Davidson (Kelvin) of Amelia, Oh, Kevin Ireland (Gail), of Ft. Mitchell, and Mickey Ireland (Amy), of Williamstown; beloved grandfather of Shawn Banta, Patrick Ireland, Raven Wilson, Rebecca Davidson, and Adam Lindon; dear...
