Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Christa Carol Kopp
Nov 21, 2015
Christa Carol Kopp (née Kyle), 43, of Cincinnati, was welcomed into the loving embrace of her Heavenly Father, on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Christa is survived by her loving and devoted husband Robert “Bob” Kopp; her children: Ryan Barrie, Phillip Barrie, and Paige Barrie. She is also survived by her parents, James and Carol Kyle; her sisters, Tammy Kirsch (Ed),...
Rita Whittle
Nov 20, 2015
Rita Schulte Whittle, age 79, of Wilder, began her final journey on Friday, November 20, 2015. Rita had a huge and contagious personality and loved to go anywhere and everywhere. She fought bravely the past eighteen months and decided it was time to “head to the beach”. She leaves her children, Julie Lother of Ft. Thomas, Michael Whittle (Robin) of Arlington TX...
Bryleigh Danielle Crowe
Nov 13, 2015
Bryleigh Danielle Crowe, 13 weeks old, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 13, 2015, at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Bryleigh is survived by parents, Michelle Burkart and William Crowe; her siblings, Brooklynn Crowe, Angela Adams, Sierra Crowe, William Crowe, and Hailey Ball; her grandparents, Jim Burkart, Joyce Thompson, Victoria Burkart, Bill Crowe, and Bill Switzer. She is preceded in death by...
Sr. Mary Kathelyn Fritz
Nov 10, 2015
Sister Mary Kathelyn was born on December 20, 1924, in Covington, Kentucky. Her parents Stephen and Anna Hanneken Fritz, raised 11 children, 5 boys and 6 girls; Dolores was the second oldest. She attended St. John Elementary School, Covington. Here she became inspired by the Sisters of Notre Dame. At the age of 21 she joined the Sisters of Notre...
Rev. Paul F. Tenhundfeld
Nov 9, 2015
Reverend Paul F. Tenhundfeld, 87, entered into eternal rest, on Monday, November 9, 2015. Father Tenhundfeld was ordained to the Holy Priesthood of Jesus Christ on June 5, 1954 by Bishop William T. Mulloy. He has served the Diocese of Covington for the past 61 years as a Chaplain, Counselor, Teacher, Parochial Vicar, and Pastor. Father is preceded in death...
James F. Annis
Nov 5, 2015
James Fredrick Annis, 83, the man who proclaimed to have lived across 600 years of technology, passed away November 5, 2015 after a long struggle with cancer. Proud father and loving husband, Jim was born on April 6, 1932 in Pulaski County, Indiana to Elvin & Grace (Schoonover) Annis. Jim graduated from Logansport High School in 1951. His undergraduate studies...
Gladys M. Burk
Nov 4, 2015
Gladys M. Burk (nee Hurst), 92 of Ft. Wright, KY passed away on Wednesday Nov. 4, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Burk. Born on August 9, 1923 in Middlesboro, KY, daughter of the late Arthur and Stella Aslinger Hurst. She was married for 54 yrs and a mother of six children. She enjoyed traveling, visiting and sharing time...
Rev. Luis Leon-Saenz
Nov 2, 2015
Reverend Luis ngel de Jess Len-Senz, 61, entered into eternal life on All Souls Day, November 2, 2015. Father Leon, a native of Costa Rica, was ordained to the priesthood by His Excellency, Most Reverend Roger J. Foys on June 22, 2013. Since his ordination Father has faithfully ministered to the predominately Hispanic parish of Cristo Rey, Erlanger, Kentucky. He...
J. Robert Geisen Jr
Nov 1, 2015
J. Robert Geisen Jr., loving husband of the late Jo Ann Geisen (nee Averdick). Loving father of Julie Geisen Scheper (Chuck), John Geisen (Jody), Teri Miller (Joe), Bill Geisen (Sandy), Amy Zembrodt (Joe) and Peggy Tuemler (Jim). 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Ruth Otto. Bob was a WWII US Marine Veteran, and the owner of Atlas...
Alfred Fritz
Oct 31, 2015
Alfred J. Fritz, 77, of Erlanger, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife, Caroline Culman Fritz. He also leaves behind his children: Timothy Fritz (Mary), Gregory Fritz (Danielle), Julie Wolking (Jason), and Kristy Bosse (Derek). He will be greatly missed by his 10 Grandchildren and his sister, Ruth George. He is preceded in...
Martha Jane O'Kelley
Oct 29, 2015
Martha Jane Hayden O'Kelley, 93, of Florence, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Henry O'Kelley, Jr. She is survived by her daughters: Kathleen Reindl (Ken), of Villa Hills, Margaret "Peggy" O'Kelley, of Los Angles, Patricia "Patty" O'Kelley, of Chicago. She was a loving grandmother to: Jessica Power (Clint), Kelly...
Thomas John Fricke
Oct 27, 2015
Northern Kentucky lost one of its dearest and most cherished friends on October 27, 2015. Thomas John Fricke went to his heavenly reward, joining his parents, Chris and Elizabeth, brothers Bob, Bill (Novie), Jim (Jean) and sisters Rosemary Redmond (Jerry) and Judy Reinersman (John). Tom is survived by his brothers Ron (Val) and Jerry (Norma), sisters Betty Schuler (Dick) and...
Timothy Michael Craycraft
Oct 18, 2015
Timothy Michael Craycraft, 74, of Independence, passed away at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Edgewood, on Sunday, October 18, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife Glenda Conn Craycraft and their children, Mike Craycraft (Tracie) and Michele Craycraft. He will be missed by his grandchildren: Jensen, Ashton, Carson, and Kolten. Tim also leaves behind a sister, Connie Kidd (David); a...
John "Jack" P. Kalker
Oct 18, 2015
John "Jack" P. Kalker, 81 of Edgewood, KY passed away on October 18,2015. Devoted husband of Jeanine for 55 yaers and father of John Kalker, Lisa Raisbeck (Thomas), Susan Noyes (Jamie) and Julie Kalker who preceded him in death. He was a loving grandfather of 7 grandchildren Ben, Nick, and Jackson Raisbeck and Evan, Julieanne, Ryan and Ella Noyes. Jack...
Christopher Michael Smith
Oct 18, 2015
Christopher Michael Smith, 58, of Ft. Mitchell, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, October 18, 2015, with his family at his side. Chris is preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Laura Smith, as well as his sister, Victoria Smith. He is survived by Mary Lu "Bebe" O'Brien Smith, his loving wife of 40 years. He leaves behind...
John C. Holmes, M.D.
Oct 17, 2015
John C. Holmes, M.D., age 87, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2015. John graduated from Bellevue High School in 1946. He then went on to the University of Cincinnati and received his under graduate in 1950. From there, he attended medical school and graduated from the University Of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1956. John served his internship at...
Mary S. Steidle
Oct 16, 2015
Mary S. Steidle (nee Frisch) loving wife of the late Robert L. Steidle. 75 yrs of age resident of Villa Hills, Kentucky. Mary was a homemaker. Mary leaves behind her sister, Sr Jeanette Frisch OSB, and dear niece Lynn Haney and many nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her sister , Sr Anne Frisch OSB, brothers Paul,...
Carolyn Jean Crone
Oct 11, 2015
Carolyn Crone (nee Curtin), 55, of Fort Mitchell, KY, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015, following a long illness. She is survived by her daughter, Jeni Crone, of Chicago, IL. Carolyn's greatest joy was being with her daughter and together they enjoyed going to concerts, shopping trips and spending summer vacations on Singer Island, Florida. She was a graduate...
Steven Todd Bodkin
Oct 5, 2015
Steven T. Bodkin, age 50, of Latonia, passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2015. He was the loving son of Mary Lavern Bodkin and the late Donnie Bodkin Sr. Beloved father of Michael Bodkin, Jarad Bodkin (Heather), Heather Bodkin, and Rebecca Bodkin. He also leaves behind his former spouse and dear friend Lisa Van Pelt; and his fiancé Karen Spencer;...
Dorcas H. Straman
Oct 1, 2015
Dorcas H. Straman (nee: Mastin), 77, of Ft. Mitchell, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center, Edgewood. She is preceded in death by her husband, William G. Straman, Sr.; her son, William G. Straman, Jr.; and siblings, John William Mastin, James Mastin, Walter Mastin, Jo Maury, and Mary Ella Blanton. Dorcas is survived by...
