Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Judy A. Hurley
Jan 9, 2024
Judy A. Hurley 77 years of age passed away on Tuesday January 9, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood. Judy was the loving wife of the late David Hurley. She was very active with St. Agnes Church, and was in the choir performing at Mass for many years. Judy is survived by nieces and nephews.
Brennan L. Emerson
Jan 7, 2024
Brennan Leo Emerson passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 7, 2024 at the age of 38. Brennancame into this world on January 21, 1985. Brennan was a beautiful soul. He was gentle. He was sweet.He was a true dreamer. He was creative, tender-hearted, genuine, passionate, endearing, magnetic,athletic, charming, fun, funny, fun-loving, fun to be around, and a beloved son, brother, and...
James L. "Jim" Wood
Jan 5, 2024
James L. “Jim” Wood passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at the age of 88 years old. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, the late Carole Wood. He is survived by his children, Michael (Mary) Wood, Terri (Kurt) Maurer and Melissa (Daniel) Fleming; grandchildren, Chris, Lauren, Adam, Sam, Ryan, C.J. & Lexi; nephew, Joe Battaglia, also survived...
Martha Julia "Judie" Stephens
Jan 2, 2024
Judie passed away peacefully & surrounded by her family on January 2, 2024 at the age of 85 after a long journey with Alzheimer’s Disease.
She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 3, 1938 to Georges and Betty (Shelton) LaChance. She attended St. Frances Assisi and Presentation Academy before graduating with a Bachelor in Nursing from Spalding...
Brenda "Chick" Tunstall
Jan 1, 2024
Brenda Jo “Chick” Tunstall, age 73, of Independence, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2024. She enjoyed traveling, camping and she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Chick is survived by her dear husband, Roscoe Tunstall; siblings, Janet Halker, Robin Cook, Sherrie Herringer and Barbara Bach (Wayne); son, Jason Tunstall; grandchildren, Kristina Dryden (Blake), Jacob...
Mike Beirne
Dec 30, 2023
Regis Michael “Mike” Beirne passed away at age 78 on December 30 after bravely battling dementia. Mike was born on April 10, 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Regis and Mary Beirne.
Mike graduated from McKeesport High School in McKeesport, Pennsylvania and was a proud graduate of the University of Kentucky where he played football in the 60’s...
Harry Joseph Shore
Dec 26, 2023
Harry Joseph Shore, 68 years of age, passed away Tuesday December 26, 2023 in Edgewood, KY. Harry was born May 16, 1955 in East Orange, New Jersey to Harry and Rita Shore. He was a graduate of Dixie Heights High School and Northern Kentucky University. Harry was an avid football fan, never missing a Bengals or Wildcats game,...
Beverly Sue Bramlage Wedding
Dec 23, 2023
Beverly Sue Wedding (nee Bramlage) passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Village Care Center in Erlanger, Kentucky with family by her side at the age of 85 years old. Beverly was born May 25, 1938 in Covington, Kentucky to Raymond & Thelma Bramlage. She graduated from Holy Cross High School. Not long after she married Barney Wedding, a...
Kelly Lynn Neff
Dec 21, 2023
Kelly Lynn Neff passed away Thursday December 21, 2023 at the age of 38 years old. Kelly was preceded in death by her mother, the late Suzan Neff and aunts, the late Jennifer Tormey and the late Sherry VonBokern. She is survived by her father, Stephen Neff; grandmother, Margie Rymarquis; aunts & uncles, David Neff, Jeanine Hovecamp, Sue Justice,...
Logan F. Trusty
Dec 20, 2023
Logan (14 yrs. old) born on December 27, 2008, was a passionate and vibrant soul, passed away at Children’s Hospital on December 20, 2023. Logan resided in Fort Mitchell with his surviving father Michael D. Trusty, his mother Kimberly J. Demko-Trusty and twin brother Luke J. Trusty.
Logan loved to play golf and lacrosse, was on the Beechwood High...
Paula Lee Ratermann
Dec 17, 2023
Paula Lee Ratermann, age 63, of Chandler, AZ formerly of Taylor Mill, KY and Huntington Beach, CA passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 17, 2023. She is survived by her mother, Nancy Ratermann (nee Yazell); sisters, Patricia “Lynn” Lambert (David) and Kim Schmidt (Jeff), as well as 1 niece, 4 nephews, and 10 great nieces and...
Mary Regina Cain
Dec 16, 2023
Mary Regina Cain (nee Froelicher) 75 years of age passed away Saturday at her residence. She is survived by her loving husband Richard A. Cain. Loving mother of Kimberly S. Brown, Ronda Blackburn, David Brown, Alvina Irwin, Thomas Brown, Pamela Palmer, Kenny Cain, and Keith Cain.Mary loved and cherished her grandchildren and great grandchildren as well. She will be...
Atanas Nikolov
Dec 16, 2023
Atanas Nikolov, age 62, of Taylor Mill, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2023. He worked as a Surgeon for many years prior to moving to the United States, he then became an Apheresis Technician with the Hoxworth Blood Center for over 23 years. Atanas enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He is survived...
Susan K. Wenstrup
Dec 14, 2023
Susan “Mary Kay” Wenstrup, 81 years of age passed away peacefully on Thursday at Village Care Center in Erlanger. Mary Kay was a teacher for many years. She is survived by her dear brother Dave Wenstrup, and nieces and nephews. Memorial donations can be made to Charity of donor’s choice. Visitation will be Wednesday at St. Pius X Church...
Mary Joan Goessling
Dec 12, 2023
Joan Hellmann Goessling, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Madonna Manor surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her children, Joyce Goessling Brink (Will), Rick Goessling (Mary), Stephen Goessling, Diane Goessling Albanese (Vincent), Doug Goessling (Melissa), Norb Goessling (Karla) and Eric Goessling; 17 grandchildren. Jacob Goessling, Allison Goessling Wallenhorst, Steve Goessling Jr,...
Ruth Flynn Anthe
Dec 10, 2023
Ruth Flynn Anthe passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the age of 89. Ruth is survived by children: Douglas Joseph Anthe, Susan Marie Anthe, Mark Flynn Anthe and Donna Ruth Anthe; 3 grandchildren; sister-in-law, Kathleen Anthe (Gene) Porter; many Flynn-Heist nieces and nephews. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Donald...
Elaine E. Schewe
Dec 8, 2023
Elaine E. Schewe (nee Frischholz), 84 years of age passed away peacefully Friday evening, at Rosedale Green Care Center. She was the loving wife of the late Paul D. Schewe (2013). Loving mother of Stephen Schewe, Daniel Schewe (Maggie), Patrick Schewe, Gregory Schewe, Christopher Schewe, and Diane Schewe. Loving grandmother of Heather, Kimberly, Victoria, Alexander Schewe, Krysten Anthony, Jennifer Gugliotta...
Becky A. Lawson
Dec 6, 2023
Becky A. Lawson passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the age of 62 years old. Becky is survived by her daughters, Emily and Sara Lawson; grandchildren, Selena, Silas, Shaylee and Veda; siblings, Vicky Schulte, Christine McCarthy Richow, Greg McCarthy and Michael McCarthy. Memorials are suggested to the funeral home to cover the funeral expenses and can be accessed...
Larry J. Blake
Dec 3, 2023
Larry Joseph Blake passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023
Larry was born on March 7, 1948, in Glendale, West Virginia, to his two loving parents, Joseph Blake and Hilda (Crow) Blake. In 1966, he graduated from Moundsville High School in Moundsville, West Virginia. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from West Virginia...
Paul Anthony Leonhard
Dec 3, 2023
Paul Leonhard was born on August 11th, 1954, and passed away surrounded by family on December 3rd, 2023. Paul retired from Novalex/Duro Bag Corp. following a 47-year long career, where he was recognized for his extraordinary skill set, knowledge and work ethic. Paul is preceded in death by his father (M. Max Leonhard), mother (Mary Margaret (Dorger) Leonhard, and...
