Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Zalen James Crenshaw
Sep 20, 2014
Zalen James Crenshaw, the stillborn son of Amanda M. Foster and Michael L. Crenshaw, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood. Zalen is preceded in death by his grandfathers, James Foster and James Crenshaw. Left to grieve his loss are his brothers, Ayden S. Brooks and Lucenzo M. Larsen, maternal grandmother and step grandfather, Donna...
David W. Richmond
Sep 18, 2014
David "Dave" W. Richmond, age 66, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2014 with his family by his side, after battling a lengthy illness. He is survived by his parents James and Louise Richmond. He leaves behind his loving wife of 45 years Kathy Richmond. Proud father of Brian Richmond (Mira), and Kristin Denniston (Michael). Loving grandfather of Roman Richmond,...
Ellen A. Collins
Sep 8, 2014
Ellen A. Collins age 95, of Covington, passed away on September 8, 2014. She was the loving wife of the late George J. Collins. Loving mother of Patrick Collins (Frances), Paul Collins, Michael Collins (Diane), and Mary Carol Koch (Ronald). Ellen also leaves behind several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. She is...
Viola Fanthorp Steenken
Sep 3, 2014
Viola Steenken, 91, of Covington, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 03, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herman B. Steenken. Viola is survived by her daughter, LaVerne Schmidt (Conrad); grandchildren; Joseph Schmidt, Maria Moll, Michael B. Schmidt; and great-grandchildren Olivia and Grant. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September...
Billy R. Marcum
Aug 24, 2014
Billy R. Marcum, age 66, of Fort Wright passed away on Sunday August 24, 2014. He was the devoted husband of Mary Jo Marcum. Loving father of Christopher Gastright, Liz Hampton (Dan), Brandee Marcum, and Adam Marcum (Taylor). Loving grandfather of Delaney Marcum, Seth Marcum, and Brody Gastright. He is also survived by siblings Jackie Criswell, Glenn Marcum, and Kenneth...
John William Horn
Aug 24, 2014
John William Horn loving husband of Imogene Horn ( nee McQueen). Loving father of Stephen Horn, Kimberly Paine (Rigaud), John Stacey Horn (Mary Jane), Kelly Arguello (Gus). Dear brother of Mary Sexton, Margaret Kresser, Dolores Meyer, and Joseph Allgeyer. 5 grandchildren. 81 yrs of age residence of Covington. John was a Korean War Army Veteran. He was a sheet metal...
Bradley Roger Barton
Aug 23, 2014
Bradley R. Barton, 33, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2014, after a more than two year battle with cancer. He was a graduate of Northern Kentucky University and was a broker for Fidelity Investments. Brad had a great love for music, all sports, playing trivia, and anything to do with mathematics or finance. He will...
Bradford M. Baker
Aug 11, 2014
Bradford Mason Baker passed away on Monday August 11, 2014 after a lengthy illness. He was the loving husband of his wife Margo for over 72 years. He is survived by his wife and their sons Brook K. Baker of Boston, Massachusetts and Gary Mason Baker of Jasper, Georgia. He is also survived by his four grandchildren. Brad was a...
James William Henson
Aug 11, 2014
James William Henson, 25, of Covington passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Mary Rachelle Henson and his children James William Henson, Jr. and Sheanoah Henson. He is also survived by his mother, Michelle Henson Price, father, James B. Vice, and step-mom, Oushnee Vice. He leaves behind his grandparents, Sharon Dean, Jennifer Vice and...
Martha L. Kaelin
Aug 6, 2014
Martha L. Kaelin of Ft. Wright, Kentucky passed away peacefully at the age of 87. Martha was born in Covington, Kentucky and was the daughter of the late Marie Kaelin (Nie). Martha worked over 43 years at the Federal Reserve Bank. She belonged to the Rosie Reds and a member of St. Agnes Church. She is preceded in death by...
Dorothy "Jan" M. Montmeny
Aug 5, 2014
Dorothy "Jan" M. Montmeny, age 86, of Crescent Springs, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday August 5, 2014. She was the loving wife of the late Theodore J. Montmeny. Loving mother of Ted (Lori) Montmeny, Chris Montmeny, Coco (Ken) James, Monique Dwyer, and Nina (Matt) Cullen. Loving grandmother to 11 grandchildren. Jan was a successful, well known realtor, serving...
Dixie Ann Fox
Jul 31, 2014
Dixie "Ann" Fox (nee Grier), 81, of Newport, KY passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2014. Ann was a member of the Red Hats Society, a Daughter of the American Revolution, and had lived all over the United States, and in England. She enjoyed life and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her siblings,...
Catherine R. Halenkamp
Jul 22, 2014
Catherine R. Halenkamp, age 96, passed away on July 22, 2014. She was the loving wife of the late Robert J. Halenkamp Sr. Beloved mother of Robert Halenkamp Jr. (Linda), Mary Cox, Jeannie Saulino, John Halenkamp Sr. (Jeanie), Therese Steinmetz (Steve), Lawrence Halenkamp (Debbie), and David Halenkamp. Catherine was the loving grandmother to 21 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She also...
JoAnn Hinkel
Jul 19, 2014
JoAnn Hinkel (nee Haas) loving wife of the late Donald E. Hinkel Sr.(2012). Loving mother of Donald Hinkel (Nina), Daniel Hinkel (Diana), Linda Lonneman, David Hinkel (Linda), and Regina Klosterman (Greg). Dear sister of Jack Haas (Joan), Helen Gaynor, and Phyllis Megerle (Joe). 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister Marie "Babe" Mersch...
Bonnie Jean Scully
Jul 17, 2014
Bonnie Jean Scully (nee Roy), 94, of Ft. Mitchell, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2014. Bonnie worked at Covington Catholic High School for 28 years. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish since 1959. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband Eugene Scully. She is survived...
Alice Collins Cooper
Jul 16, 2014
Alice Collins Cooper, 85, of Villa Hills, formerly of Park Hills, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Monroe Cooper, her parents, Tom and Madeline Collins and her brothers, Harry, George and Paul Collins. Alice is survived by her children: Jim (Nancy) Cooper, Gary (Carleta) Cooper, Connie Cooper, Carol...
Patricia M. Meeker
Jul 11, 2014
Patricia M. Meeker (nee' Smith), 77, of Independence, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2014. Pat was a member of the Crafty Ladies at St. Barbara Church and an associate member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Meeker and her step-son, Mark Meeker. Pat is survived by her son,...
Mary Joan Deters Marzano
Jul 11, 2014
Mary Joan Deters Marzano, 82, of Erlanger, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2014. Joan was a member of Mary Queen of Heaven Parish, Erlanger, and was also active at the Covington Senior Center, before her health declined. She also had a passion for teaching and creating ceramics. Her family at one time owned Farmer's Liquor on Pike Street...
Richard Von Handorf
Jul 11, 2014
Richard A. "Dick" "Deacon" Von Handorf, 88, of Ft. Wright, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Jean Ann (Glenn) Von Handorf. He was a wonderful father to Karen (late Rudolf) Donath, Glenn Von Handorf (Judy), Linda Fussinger (Doug), Paul Von Handorf (Annette), Dan Von Handorf, Mary Ann "Missy"...
Kimberly Bloomfield Newland
Jul 9, 2014
Kimberly Gail (Bloomfield) Newland, 50, of Toledo Bend, Louisiana, formerly, Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. She is preceded in death by her mother, Loretta B. Bloomfield and her father-in-law, James Newland. Kim is survived by her husband, Steven Newland and their son, James E. Newland. She is also survived by her father, James B. Bloomfield:...
