Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Sr. Mary Paul Zembrodt
Jun 28, 2016
Faith, love, and gratitude are the three words most would describe Sister Mary Paul Zembrodt. Cecelia Zembrodt was born on November 28, 1914, in Covington, Kentucky. She was the youngest of the twelve children of Frank and Theresa Zembrodt. She said her parents taught her family how to love and respect all life. They taught by example and showed their...
Sylvia Grace Hermann
Jun 27, 2016
Sylvia Grace Hermann (Nee Wiggins), 82, of Crestview Hills, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 27, 2016 with her family by her side. She was the devoted wife of the late Deacon Robert “Bob” Hermann. She is also preceded in death by her daughters; Deborah S. Rhoades and Barbara Thacker. Sylvia is survived by her children, Daniel Hermann (Mary...
Jami Marie Leininger
Jun 26, 2016
Jami Marie Leininger, age 54, of Edgewood, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Jami was the loving daughter of James and Kathleen Thelen. Beloved wife of Martin “Marty” Leininger. She was the loving mother of Benjamin, Bradford, and Isabelle Leininger. She also leaves behind her brother, Jeff Thelen; sisters, Jodi and Juli Thelen; and her father-in-law, Howard Leininger; as...
Shelagh S. Goodridge
Jun 11, 2016
Shelagh S. Goodridge (nee Lannigan) loving mother of Aaron Rigg (Tasha), and Matthew Goodridge (Chasity). Loving daughter of Alfred Lannigan and the late Violet Lannigan. Dear sister of Vanessa Lannigan, Daniel Lammers, and Marlene Smith. Loving grandma of two. Dear aunt of several nephews. Visitation from 1:00pm until 3:00pm , Tuesday at Middendorf Funeral Home, 3312 Madison Pike, Ft. Wright,...
Tamara Ann Shea
Jun 10, 2016
Tamara Ann Shea, age 52, grew up in Ludlow, KY then moved to Cumming, GA and returned home to her mother’s house where she passed away after a long illness. Tamara worked in Accounting for an Insurance firm. She loved trips to the beach and spending time with her family. Tamara is preceded in death by her father, Timothy William...
Lauren M. Drees
Jun 9, 2016
Lauren M. Drees, age 59, of Crescent Springs, KY passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016. She worked as a United States E.P.A. Quality Control Manager and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church. Lauren is survived by her loving husband, Terry Paul Drees; parents, Vincent and Joyce Cahill; children, Jeffrey Drees (Whitney), Emily Drees and Lesley Drees; sister, Joyce...
Sarah E. Holt
May 31, 2016
Sarah E. Holt, 91, of Covington, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raleigh Holt and her son, Michael McQueary (Debbie).Sarah was the loving mother of Sue Ryan, Charles McQueary, and Steven McQueary. Loving grandmother of Missy O’Banion (Shane), Nikki Ryan, Chrissy Rich (Brandon) and Great grandmother of Trent, Bryson, Jaxon, Megan,...
Rita F. Hellmann
May 31, 2016
Rita F. Hellmann, age 89, of West Chester, OH passed away on May 31, 2016. Rita was a member of the Legion of Mary and parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Church in Ft. Mitchell, KY. She retired from Kraft Foods as a Record Keeper. Rita is preceded in death by her sister, Loretta Henderson and brother, Paul Hellmann. She is survived...
Monte Lucille Harmon
May 30, 2016
Monte Lucille Harmon (nee Bennett) loving wife of the late Paul W. Harmon (1990). Loving mother of Brenda Broering (Rick), Lisa Zalla (John), and Paula Turner (Keith). Loving daughter of Virginia Jorgenson and the late Fred Bennett. Thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Dear sister of Joe Bennett. Monte was 76 years of age and was a Homemaker. Visitation Friday...
Louis W. Simon
May 27, 2016
Louis W. Simon, 78 years of age and a resident of Ft. Wright, Kentucky loving husband of Carole Simon (nee Crowley). Loving husband of the late Charlotte Ann Simon ( nee Oberjohn). Loving father of Mary Orloff (Darren), Melissa Amerson (Glenn), Mark Simon , Michael Simon, Maura Cutter(Matthew), and Mathew Simon (Andrea). 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Dear brother of...
Shirley Angelini
May 25, 2016
Shirley Angelini, age 73, of Villa Hills passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Shirley was the loving mother of Tammy Rhein, Cindy Glaza, Debbie Leblang, Tony Angelini, Angel Angelini, and Tessie Humphrey. She was the beloved grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her brother, Charlie Wartman. Services will be at the convenience of...
Sr. Mary Reina Arlinghaus
May 22, 2016
Sister Mary Reina Arlinghaus was a humble mentor and beloved art teacher to many. Mary Ethel Arlinghaus was born on June 26, 1917, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to a loving, hardworking, middleclass family. Mary Ethel was the oldest of the four children of Joseph and Ella Arlinghaus. She attended St. Agnes School, Bond Hill, Ohio, where she was taught and inspired...
Thelma Helen Hackman
May 21, 2016
Thelma Helen Hackman, age 89, of Ft. Wright, KY passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Thelma was a longtime member of the Lookout Heights Civic Club as well as an avid Cincinnati Reds fan. Thelma was a loving wife to the late Robert J. Hackman (2015). She is survived by her son, Jerome “Jerry” Hackman (Janey); grandchildren, Erica Hackman,...
Ruth Pauline McCay
May 20, 2016
After blessing her family with her lovely presence for 93 years, Ruth Pauline Doty McCay jumped the high speed train to Heaven on Friday, May 20, 2016, to join her one true love, Thomas “Doc” McCay, who passed at the age of 95 in November 2013. Tom and Ruth were married for over 70 years; a modern miracle in this...
Madyson Marie Combs
May 19, 2016
Madyson Marie Combs, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016. She was the beloved daughter of Timmy Combs and Constance Lynam; sister of, Timmy and Cayden; granddaughter of Mary Jo and Tim Combs and Mae and Don Lynam. She also leaves behind her great grandmother Diana Gillie and numerous cousins. Services will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at...
Dominic Anthony Conrad
May 18, 2016
Dominic Anthony Conrad passed away on May 18th, 2016. He leaves behind his loving parents, Anthony and Alicia Conrad; great-grandparents, Bernice Conrad, Ronald and Jean West; grandparents, Lisa McDonald, Stephen and Kathleen Conrad; uncles, Mike Legg and Peter Conrad; aunts, Claire Conrad and Kayla Conrad; cousins, Zachary Legg, Tyler Legg, Alexis Legg, Abigail Conrad and Rebecca Conrad. Visitation will take...
Frank Schmerge
May 16, 2016
Francis B. “Frank” Schmerge, 87, of Fort Mitchell, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016. Frank was the loving husband to Darlene (Hagedorn) Schmerge for 57 years. He was the loving father of Michelle Siemer (Wayne) of Edgewood, Julianne Merten (Gary) of Park Hills, and Michael Schmerge (Katherine) of Tarpon Springs, FL. Beloved grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 5 great...
Wade Ray Lewis
May 8, 2016
Wade Ray “Bimbo” Lewis, age 62, of Cincinnati, OH passed away on Sunday, May 8th, 2016. Wade was an avid Cincinnati Bengals and Reds fan as well as a great story teller. He was a driver and construction worker for the family business. Wade was preceded in death by his sisters, Dottie “Nugget” Sturgill, Carol Lewis and Sue Lewis. He...
Richard "Dick" L. Schieman
May 4, 2016
L Richard “Dick” Schieman, age 83, of Ft. Mitchell passed away on May 4th 2016, at Rosedale Green. Dick has been a resident of Ft. Mitchell and a member of St. Agnes parish for over 50 years. Dick was originally from Louisville, Kentucky and a 1951 graduate of St. Xavier High School. He was the son of Leo and Margaret...
John H. Knochelmann Sr.
May 2, 2016
John H. Knochelmann, Sr., age 89, Crescent Springs, KY passed away on Monday, May 2nd 2016, surrounded by his wife and nine children. Born in Covington, in 1926, he lived and worked most of his life in the Lewisburg neighborhood of Covington. Attending St. John’s Catholic School, he later graduated from Covington Latin School and Xavier University, where he obtained...
