Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
John M. "Jack" Staub
Nov 19, 2024
John Miller “Jack” Staub
11/1/1926 – 11/19/2024
Jack Staub died peacefully at his home November 19 th at the age of 98. He was born in
Cincinnati, Ohio, on 11/1/1926, the son of Elmer and Marie Staub.
Jack grew up in Bond Hill and graduated from Hughes High School in 1945. He was an
accomplished multi-sport athlete. After High School Jack enlisted in the Army...
Joseph A. Eilerman Sr.
Nov 17, 2024
Joseph Andrew Eilerman, Sr., aged 74, of Ft. Mitchell, KY passed away on November 17, 2024, at St Elizabeth Medical Center after a 2 year battle with cancer. He was born on August 29, 1950, to the late Mary Elizabeth and Paul Eilerman. Joe was also preceded in death by his sister, Anne Eilerman.
Joe attended St. James Grade School and...
Harriet Ann Eads
Nov 16, 2024
Harriet A.Mills Eads passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the age of 91 years old, with loved ones around her. After retiring from C&O railroad (CSX), she enjoyed travel and quiet times at home, working her ever present crossword puzzles, or getting out to eat at Colonial Cottage. She always enjoyed Christmas and having family visit. She was...
John Peter Kappas
Nov 12, 2024
John Peter Kappas, age 85, passed away peacefully on November 12th , 2024. He was born on June 5th, 1939, in Dayton, KY to the late Peter and Anastasia Kappas. John graduated Dixie Heights High School in 1957 where he excelled as a star athlete in football, earning all-state and all -American status as a tight end. He went on...
William "Doc" P. Holiday
Nov 9, 2024
William P. "Doc" Holiday. Passed peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the age of 86. William is survived by his children; Fr. William (Tammy) Holiday, Amy (David) Leonard and Adam Holiday; grandchildren, Mitchel, Zachary (Seyairra), Roger (Emily), Elisabeth (Jeff), Lucas, Adrienne (Jung); brother Richard Holiday. Services are private. Sympathy may be expressed by a memorial contribution to, St. Jude...
Donnie W. Clark
Nov 9, 2024
Donnie W. Clark, 69 years of age passed away Saturday, November 9th 2024 at home in Burlington, KY. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved the outdoors, nature, natural history, motorcycles and spending time with friends and family. Donnie lived a life of adventure. He was known for his strong personality, larger than life character and secret heart...
Julianne "Julie" M. Hackman
Nov 3, 2024
Julianne (Julie) Marie Hackman passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at the age of 67 years old after a long and brave battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. Julie was preceded in death by her father, the late Edward Robbe her sister, the late Lori (Charlie) Harnist, and many dear friends.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph G. Hackman; children,...
Betty Ann Fragge
Oct 29, 2024
Betty Fragge, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 91 on October 29, 2024. A longtime resident of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, she was the only child of Lorraine Robke and Richard Oettinger, who preceded her in death, as did her husband, Dr. Ronald Fragge, and son, Marc Fragge.
She is survived by her daughter, Michelle (Fragge) Freeman, and...
Arthur L. Sarver
Oct 26, 2024
Arthur Leon Sarver, age 82, of Florence, KY passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Arthur is survived by his sister-in-law, Peggy Rechtin and 6 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Eileen Sarver (2007); sister-in-laws, Paulette Ruttle, Barbara Toadvine; brother-in-law, Michael Rechtin. Arthur retired from the IRS and prior to that he bravely served...
Mark A. "Chet" Adkins
Oct 25, 2024
Mark A.“Chet” Adkins passed away suddenly on Friday, October 25, 2024 at the age of 65. He was born on January 11, 1959; son of Richard and Nancy Adkins. He was a customs import clerk at DHL for 35 years, also having worked at Gates Rubber Co. for 32 years, and as a deputy jailer at the Boone County Jail...
Edward G. Gibson
Oct 25, 2024
Edward G. Gibson, 74, of Hamilton, OH passed away peacefully, Friday at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. Ed was a proud software engineer at US Bank for many years.
Edward is survived by his daughter, Lisa Gibson; son, Anthony Taylor; and grandchildren, Mar’Zaevious Hicks, Elaysia Hicks, and Emberly Hicks. Proceeded in death by wife, Teresa Gibson; sister, Arlene Herron; father, Wilbur...
Dessie A. Keller
Oct 14, 2024
Dessie Allene (Brown) Keller age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024, in Union, Kentucky. She was born on July 26, 1932, in Lincoln County, Kentucky to the late Nancy and Herman Brown. Dessie worked as a real estate agent in Louisville, Kentucky before her retirement. Dessie was also an avid golfer who proudly won multiple golf club...
Mary Elizabeth Shelton
Oct 13, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Shelton, age 78, of Dry Ridge, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2024.Mary graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1981 from Northern Kentucky University and dedicated the next 25 years of her life to the nursing profession. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister and grandma and will be greatly missed. Mary is survived by her...
Jane Harmeling
Oct 11, 2024
Mary Jane Harmeling (nee Zalla), 84 years of age, passed away peacefully on Friday,
October 11 th at her residence with her loving family by her side. “Jane” was born March
6 th , 1940, in Covington, KY, daughter of Andrew Zalla and Katherine (Kunkel) Zalla.
She was the devoted wife of the late Paul G. Harmeling (2010), loving mother to Kevin
Lowry and...
Patricia M. Schwierjohann
Oct 10, 2024
Patricia Mary Schwierjohann, (nee Flanagan), 73, of Bellevue, Kentucky passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10th, 2024, with care from Hospice of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Patricia was born on August 15, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio to David Stuart Flanagan and Shirley Mae Flanagan (nee Chaney). Patty, as she was known by her loved ones, felt honored to be born on the Assumption...
Maria (Marusa) Olga Judy (Sikura)
Oct 9, 2024
Maria (Marusa) Olga Judy (Sikura)
Born September 12, 1931, Bratislava, Czechoslovakia
Died October 9, 2024, Edgewood, Kentucky USA
Predeceased by her husband Bill (1999) and good friend Herm Stein (2014)
She leaves behind sons William (spouse Mary), Christopher (spouse Teri) Jeffrey (spouse Judy) and 12 Grandchildren.
A WWII Political refugee who endured Nazi occupation and fled persecution at the hand of rabid socialism. She was...
Donald D. Whitaker
Oct 9, 2024
Donald Whitaker, age 90, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024 with his wife and daughter by his side, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, love, and craftsmanship. A devoted husband for 68 years, he was the heart of his family—a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, cherished uncle, and loyal friend.
Don proudly served his country for 20 years in both the...
Robert H. Rose
Oct 7, 2024
With a heavy heart we announce the passing of Robert H. Rose on Monday, October 7th, 2024 at the University of Cincinnati Hospital surrounded by his family in his final moments. Robert “Chopper” born June 11th, 1947 was the loving husband for 42 years to Mary Jo Rose (nee Huber). Loving father of Trent “T.R.” Rose. Loving grandpa of Trent...
Eileen M. Fry
Oct 7, 2024
Eileen M. Fry, age 75, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 07, 2024. Eileen had a great sense of humor, was an avid reader, and she traveled extensively. She had a deep love of family and friends, but her greatest joy was her love of children and their love of her. She is...
John C. Keegan, Jr.
Oct 5, 2024
John C. Keegan, Jr. was a disabled veteran who served in the Air Force and was stationed in Germany. He had a great sense of humor and ended every parting with the words, God Bless. To know him was to love him, he was extremely intelligent so you never knew what profound/sarcastic lol comment might come from his lips…his sister,...
