Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Barbara Thiel
Sep 12, 2013
Barbara Thiel, 63, of Alexandria, KY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at her residence in Alexandria, KY. Barb was a Professor at Northern Kentucky University. She is preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Mary Thiel, brother Jim Thiel, and her sister Donna Thiel. Barb is survived by her siblings; Tom Thiel, Paul Thiel, John Thiel...
John J. Kathman
Sep 10, 2013
John J. Kathman "Johnny", age 85, of Edgewood passed away on September 10, 2013. He was the beloved husband to Carol Kathman for over 60 years. Loving father to Jack Kathman of Florence, Joy Tindera (Tom) of Cincinnati, and Tim Kathman (Gladys) of Alameda, CA. Dear brother to Elaine Manilla of Huntington, WV. Loving Grandfather to Craig Kathman, Dion Tindera,...
Melissa Ann Moening Fugazzi
Sep 10, 2013
Melissa Ann Moening Fugazzi, formerly of Ft. Wright, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. She was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy and the University of Kentucky. Survivors include her husband Daniel Fugazzi and four children; John Buckland Horn, James Dillon Horn, Keeley Rose Fugazzi, and Daniel Burke Fugazzi; parents James and Rebecca Moening; brothers Daniel (Joan) Moening,...
Catherine Cleves
Sep 9, 2013
Catherine Cleves (Nee Brake), 87, of Latonia, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2013. Catherine grew up in Latonia and graduated from Holy Cross High School. She was married in 1951 to her late husband Robert Cleves. Her and Robert were inseparable, and enjoyed doing everything together. Before Catherine lost her eye sight 14 years ago, she loved...
Jozef Bencurik
Sep 5, 2013
Jozef Bencurik, age 75, passed away on September 5, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Alojzia Bencurik. The loving father to Bill Bencurik (Kathy) and Ryan Bencurick (Nicole). Dear brother to Julia Petras and Maria Nemecek. Loving grandfather to two grandchildren. Joe was a conductor of a symphony in Slovakia prior to coming to this country over 40 years...
Herbert J. Ketteler
Aug 31, 2013
Herbert J. "Bert" Ketteler, 82, of Fort Wright, KY passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2013. He is preceded in death by his late son Paul Ketteler. Bert is survived by his loving wife Mary Ketteler (Nee Cook), children; Herb Ketteler Jr., Tony Ketteler, Claire Ketteler, Laura Thomason, Nancy Porras, Judi Ketteler, sisters; Sally Murray, and Mary Meinhardt, 15 grandchildren,...
Sr. Mary Cleo Fritz
Aug 28, 2013
Sister Mary Stefanie (formerly Sister Mary Steven) was born on June 18, 1933, in Covington, Kentucky. She was the middle child of eleven children born to Stephen and Anna Fritz. The family lived in Covington, Kentucky, and Mary Cleo attended St. John Elementary School. After the eighth grade, she went to Notre Dame Academy in Covington. She entered the convent...
Karen Burris Baker
Aug 28, 2013
Karen Baker, 62, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away on August 28, 2013. Karen was a member at St. John Church in Covington, KY and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She is survived by her loving husband Joseph L. Baker, her father Peter Burris Jr., children; Michael B. Baker, Mary Monica Claire Baker Grey (Jon), Alma Zecevic Faust...
Mildred "Mikki" M. Berkemeier
Aug 25, 2013
Mildred "Mikki" Berkemeier, age 96, passed away on August 25, 2013 at Rosedale Green. She was the loving daughter of the late Charles and Susanna Burnside. Loving wife of 56 years to the late Frank Joseph Berkemeier. Beloved mother of Marilyn Nicol (Gary) of Covington, Linda Gruenberg (Andy) of Malibu CA, Anne Willcox (Jim), Michael Berkemeier (Mary Ann) of Cincinnati,...
Anne Woods Hiltz
Aug 24, 2013
Anne Woods Hiltz, 91, of Villa Hills, formerly of Erlanger, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2013. Anne was a member of the Xavier University Book Lovers Club and formerly a member of St. Henry Parish. Anne was preceded in death by her husband, the late Robert J. Hiltz. She was a loving mother to Daniel (Christine) Hiltz, David...
Cynthia A. Varney
Aug 22, 2013
Cynthia Varney, 60, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Jessie Kohler, and siblings; Diane Turner, Bill Kohler, and Ronnie Henry. Cynthia is survived by her loving children; Don Varney (Denise), and Christie Welbers, grandchildren; Christian, Daniel, and Katie Varney, Bill Cole, and Joseph and Christopher...
Kenneth P. Slazyk
Aug 19, 2013
Loving Husband of Joann Slazyk ( nee Lenert). Loving Father of Kathy Poff, Ken Slazyk (Deborah), and Steve Slazyk (Amy). 5 Grandchildren. Dear Brother of Tony Slazyk. Visitation Friday at St. Xavier Church from 8:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 am. Burial St. John Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to: The American Cancer Society 297 Buttermilk Pike, Ft. Mitchell,...
Edward Francis Quinlan
Aug 11, 2013
Edward "Ted" Quinlan, 48 of Shelbyville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2013. Ted enjoyed watching and playing sports. He particularly enjoyed watching football, hockey and soccer. Ted played high school football in Northern Kentucky at Beechwood High School. He was also a loyal fan of the University of Kentucky Wildcats. Ted is preceded in death by his parents,...
Saundra S. Strunk
Aug 7, 2013
Saundra S. Strunk, age 69, of Fort Mitchell passed away on August 7, 2013. She bravely battled breast cancer for 22 years. She was the loving Daughter of the late Othe and Eleanor Smith. Loving mother to Dawn Leritz (Andrew) of Portland, Oregon and Shane Strunk (Rachel) of Cincinnati, Ohio. Beloved companion of Bill Childress. Dear sister to Steve Smith,...
Max Nicholas Seligman
Aug 7, 2013
Max Nicholas "Nick" Seligman, 64, of Cold Spring, KY passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. Next to his family, Nick's heart belonged to Covington Catholic High School. He was an honorary graduate, a member of the Covington Catholic Hall of Fame, and a former President of the Boosters Club. Nick was also a member of the Raiders Youth Football...
Arlene Russcilla Brinkman
Aug 6, 2013
Arlene Russcilla Goodrich Brinkman, 79, of Ft. Wright, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at her residence. Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Roy "Don" Brinkman. She was a loving mother to Donna Lange (Dan), Thomas Brinkman (Brandy), Denise White (Charles), R. David Brinkman (Jo Ann), Paul Brinkman (Sharon), and Randy Brinkman (Heidi). She is also...
Laverne M. Kreke
Aug 3, 2013
Robert T. Kreke, age 84, of Verona, passed away on August 1, 2013 with his loving wife Laverne M. Kreke nee Hanneken age 83, who passed away on August 3, 2013, with their family by their side. After serving in the Army Corp of Engineers in Korea, Robert married his true love, Laverne, and was happily married for 59 years....
Marjorie Hurley
Aug 3, 2013
Marjorie Hurley, 94, of Ft. Wright, KY passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Madonna Manor Nursing Facility in Villa Hills, KY. She is preceded in death by her late husband Irwin Hurley, and her grandson Robbie Ogden. Marjorie is survived by her children; Daniel Hurley (Karen), Dianne Schneider (John), Dennis Hurley (Wanda), and Debbie Ogden, grandchildren; Kristin Hurley,...
James R. Day
Aug 2, 2013
James R. Day, 76, of Edgewood, KY passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. He is preceded in death by his son Richard Day, and his sisters Bonnie Tucker and Janice Mitchell. James is survived by his loving wife Linda Day of Edgewood, KY, his beloved daughter Kimberly Needham (Kenneth) of Erlanger, KY,...
Robert Thomas Kreke
Aug 1, 2013
Robert T. Kreke, age 84, of Verona, passed away on August 1, 2013 with his loving wife Laverne M. Kreke nee Hanneken age 83, who passed away on August 3, 2013, with their family by their side. After serving in the Army Corp of Engineers in Korea, Robert married his true love, Laverne, and was happily married for 59 years....
