Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
George Michael Iles
Feb 14, 2024
George Michael Iles, 79 years of age passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospice ,on Wednesday February 14,2024. He was the loving husband of the late Jessie Napier. Loving father of Donald Iles, Elizabeth Napier, Kenneth Napier, Lisa Napier Iles, Bonnie Napier, and Barb Iles. Loving grandpa of Seventeen and Twenty great grandchildren. Dear brother of Chad Iles, and Steve...
Anthony Joseph Asalon
Feb 13, 2024
Anthony Joseph Asalon, age 95, of Miami Heights, OH., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. He is survived by his loving children, Tony Asalon (Kate), Andrea Whiles, John Asalon (Trish), Todd Asalon (Molly) and Kimberly Mellott (Don); sister, Mary; grandchildren, Michael Asalon (Carrie), Gina Keenan (Patrick), Jennifer Rothman (Martin), Katie Middleton (Michael), Christina Gruber (John), Carrie Darrah (Ben), Michelle Dickman (Taylor),...
Vernard Charles Kidwell
Feb 5, 2024
Vernard Charles Kidwell, Jr. (October 29, 1925 – February 5, 2024) passed away Monday at St. Elizabeth’s hospital in Edgewood, KY at the ripe age of 98. He died comfortably, surrounded by family. Vern lived a long, full life with multiple chapters. The only child of Vernard Charles Kidwell, Sr. and Anna I. (Glacking) Kidwell, the doctor who delivered him...
Elaine Alvina Baker
Jan 31, 2024
An iconic and angelic woman of exemplary kindness has passed: Elaine Alvina Baker (née Stegner), age 89, on January 31, 2024, in Madeira, Ohio. Born on January 15, 1935, in Newport, Kentucky, Mrs. Baker graduated from Newport High School in 1954 and began a career of many years at Procter & Gamble (P&G) in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio as an assistant...
Jean Hiltibrand
Jan 31, 2024
Jean Hiltibrand (nee Grigson) 91 years of age of Ft. Wright passed away peacefully, Wednesday January 31, 2024 at Madonna Manor Care Center. Jean was the loving wife of the late Harold Hiltibrand. Loving mother of Kim Hiltibrand (Nancy). Loving grandma of Kelly Moeschl (David), Amy Hiltibrand, and Scott Hiltibrand (Annie). Loving great grandma of Mila Froelicher and Sara Moeschl....
Charles Franklin Daniel
Jan 30, 2024
Charles Franklin Daniel was born on April 11, 1924 to Blanche Burden Daniel and Charles E. Daniel in Beaver Dam, KY, Ohio County.He is survived by Inez Mercer Daniel, mother of his children, Suzanne Brake, Frances Schulz and Paul Daniel (Elaine). All 3 children are Retired Educators. He also had a special niece, Patricia Daniel Ricketts (Herschel Jr.). His family...
Walter P. Hunsucker, Jr.
Jan 29, 2024
Walter P. Hunsucker, Jr., age 96, of Cincinnati, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024. Born April 8, 1927 in Conover, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Rev. Walter Pinckney Hunsucker, Sr and Annie Mae Boggs Hunsucker. Walter attended Oxford High School, Claremont NC. He then joined the Navy in 1945. After returning from service...
Wilma J. "Willie" Meehan
Jan 28, 2024
In loving memory of Wilma “Willie” J. Meehan
Wilma “Willie” J. Meehan, nee Muse, aged 94, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2024. Born on February 24, 1929, in Delmar, Kentucky, she was the cherished daughter of the late Oscar and Versie Muse.
A graduate of St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in 1949, Willie dedicated her life to the service...
Aidan Schultz
Jan 27, 2024
Jeffrey Aidan Schultz, 22 years of age passed away on Saturday January 27,2024. Aidan was the loving son of Jeffrey Schultz and Cynthia Schultz (nee Hunter). Dear brother of Jonathan Schultz. Loving grandson of paternal grandparents Bob and Carolyn Schultz. Preceded in death by his loving maternal grandparents John Richard and Nancy Hunter.
Mark A. Hoffman
Jan 26, 2024
Mark A. Hoffman peacefully passed to the next life on Friday, January 26, 2024. He was blessed that Susan, Alicia, Nick, Tricia, and so many loved ones were able to be by his side as he left this life.Mark married Susan, his high school sweetheart, and the love of his life, in 1976. They had three beloved children. Mark was...
Joseph Henry Peeno
Jan 25, 2024
Joseph Henry “Red” Peeno, 83, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2023 at his home. He is survived by his loving wife, Sheila; his daughter, Jennifer (Joe) Von Lehman; his son, Jeffery (Alison) Peeno; eight grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice and his son, Joey. Joseph had a zest for life and never...
Brenda Sue Jansen
Jan 21, 2024
Brenda Sue Jansen, age 72, of Erlanger, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Brenda is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Bruce Jansen; son, Jonathan Jansen (Candy); siblings, Donnie McIntosh, Midge Tolson and Frances Banks; granddaughter, Devin Jansen. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Mary Reed, Myrtle Corell, John David McIntosh, Betsy Mcintosh...
Sheila Ann Blankenship
Jan 20, 2024
Sheila Ann Blankenship, age 66, of Florence, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024. She is survived by her children, Britney Fisher (Tom), Carrie Ann Hughes (John) and Shawn Blankenship (Brandy); siblings, Linda Mueller, Julie Mueller (Gary Waltz) and William Mueller II (Toni); grandchildren, Jack Fisher, Addie Fisher and Gage Blankenship. Sheila was preceded in death by her...
J Bryan Heeb
Jan 19, 2024
Bryan Heeb was a kind and generous soul whose life revolved around family, friends and cheering on his beloved UK Wildcats, Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals. He enjoyed a long, successful career as a salesman, a career perfectly suited to his work ethic, authentic nature and complete inability to know a stranger. He had a ready smile, a hearty laugh...
Janet Blank Diehl
Jan 15, 2024
Janet Rae Blank Diehl passed away on January 15, 2024, at the age of 85 in Port Charlotte, FL. She was born on February 2, 1938, in Covington, KY, to Irene and Ray Klug.
Janet met her husband John “Jack” Blank in Covington Ky. They enjoyed a long loving marriage and raised five wonderful children together until Jack’s passing in...
Larry Edward Wilson
Jan 15, 2024
Larry Edward Wilson 57 years of age passed away on Monday January 15,2024 at his residence. Larry is survived by his loving children, Joey Wilson and Jordan Wilson Baker (Chris). Loving grandpa of Preston Baker. Loving Partner in Crime of Sue Young. Loving son of Lois Wilson and the late Edward J. Wilson. Dear brother of Kathy Starnes, Deena Keck,...
Daniel R. Sidebottom
Jan 15, 2024
Daniel R. Sidebottom passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, at the age of 72. Daniel grew up in Edgewood, Kentucky, where he was one of seven children born to William Sidebottom and Betty Sidebottom. He attended St. Pius elementary as a child and is a graduate of Dixie Heights high school.
Dan or Danny, to his friends, who was anyone...
Aurora Mendoza Lira M.D.
Jan 12, 2024
On January 12, 2024, Dr. Aurora Lira peacefully passed away while surrounded with love by her daughter, Patricia, and son, Paul David. She is preceded in death by her parents and three sisters and brother: Gloria, Corazon, Leticia, Lourdes, and Roque. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Antonio Lira. Aurora is survived by her youngest...
Kenneth "Ken" F. DeGregory
Jan 11, 2024
Kenneth Francis DeGregory, age 86, of Edgewood, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Ken is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Ann DeGregory (nee Noe); children, Jenny Nachazel (Mike), Mary Kinman (Kelly), Ann Ashi, Theresa DeGregory (Donald) and Barbara Connolly (Craig); sister, Kathy Pearson; grandchildren, Matt Nachazel (Lauren), Emily...
Thomas Arthur McGovern
Jan 10, 2024
Thomas Arthur McGovern 85 years of age, passed away peacefully Wednesday at Rosedale Green Care Center. Tom was the loving husband of Judy A. McGovern (nee Wolking). Loving father of Tom P. McGovern, Shannon Carr, Trish Nagle (Steve), and the late Devin McGovern (Matti). Loving Grandpa of Alyssa Carr, Spencer Carr, Caroline Nagle, and Erin Nagel. Dear brother of...
