Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Katherine H. Davidson
Sep 24, 2023
Katherine (Hensley) Davidson, age 83, passed away on Sunday, September 24th in Amelia, OH at thehouse of her son, Kelvin and daughter in law, Tara, after a long battle with dementia. She was diagnosedwith bladder cancer only in the last months of her life. Unfortunately, the cancer had already spread toher uterus and ovary.She was fiercely independent, frugal and...
Ashlee R. Landrum
Sep 24, 2023
Ashlee Ranell Landrum, 43 years of age, passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, on Sunday, September 24. Ashlee was the loving and devoted mother of Kryton Johnson; loving daughter of Pam Fausz (nee Wainscott) (Dave) and Randy Landrum (Julie Carter). Ashlee will be remembered by those who knew her for her kindness to others, her positive spirit,...
Joan Emily Boehmer
Sep 23, 2023
Joan Boehmer, 94, passed from this life on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Carmel Manor in Fort Thomas. She was born in Covington on April 27, 1929 to the late Elmer and Laura Schmeing. In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years of marriage, Henry Boehmer, sisters: Mary Schmeing, Laura Jean...
Gerald William Westerkamm
Sep 21, 2023
Gerald W. Westerkamm ,74 years of age passed away Thursday at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. Jerry was the loving husband of the late Joann M. Westerkamm (nee Rosenhahn). Dear brother of Mike Westerkamm (Donna), Janet Dodd, and Kevin Westerkamm (Debbie). Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 am until 12:00pm at Middendorf Funeral...
Stella Marie Konerman
Sep 18, 2023
Stella Marie Konerman (nee Schuette), 92 years of age, passed away peacefully Monday September 182023 at Rosedale Green.She is survived by her four children Jim (Barb), Dave (Bev), Kathleen, and Laura (Chuck) Frank, her eightgrandchildren Brad (Alison), Jennifer (Derrick), Kyle (Jaime), C.J., Connie, Shannon, Heather, Amber; hertwo great grandchildren Sloane and Kinsley; and many beloved nephews and nieces. She joins...
Gregory E. Hunkemoeller
Sep 17, 2023
Hunkemoeller, Gregory E. (Greg) – had a varied and rewarding career: manager at Shell Oil, tax examiner at the Internal Revenue Service, and 22+ years at Fifth Third Bank.
Greg loved the Reds, Bengals, Oklahoma Sooners football, EKU football, Louisvile Cardinals, the University of Cincinnati, and being with friends and family. He also loved music, writing, making people laugh,...
Karen Susan McDermott
Sep 14, 2023
Karen McDermott, age 65, of Covington, KY, passed away on September 14th, 2023. She was born to the late Albert and Mary Agnes McDermott on July 12th, 1958 in Covington, Kentucky. Karen is survived by her children, Justin and Christy Lonaker; and grandson, Buddy Lonaker. She is also survived by her siblings, Tim ( the late Pat), Greg (Betty), Mayrene...
Peyton LaRue Simpson
Sep 14, 2023
Peyton LaRue Simpson, age 79, of Florence, KY passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon Simpson (nee Patrick); daughter, Shannon Kennedy (Matt); sister, Jayne Wells; 6 grandchildren; Madison, MacKenzie, Mitchell, Ashley, Patrick, Christopher. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tonya Arvin (2018). Peyton honorably served our country as a...
Walter P. Ratermann
Sep 13, 2023
Walter P. Ratermann passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the age of 94. Walter was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Elizabeth Ratermann, brothers, Bob and Bud Ratermann. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Nancy Ratermann (nee Yazell) and daughters, Patricia “Lynn” (David) Lambert, Kim (Jeff) Schmidt and Paula Ratermann. He is also survived...
Mary Lou Heidrich
Sep 13, 2023
Mary Lou Heidrich
September 8, 1935- September 13,2023
HEIDRICH Mary Lou (nee Bornhorn) of Ft. Wright KY. Passed away September 13 at the St Charles Community Center in Ft Wright at the age of 88. Mary Lou was the loving mother of Dave (Paula) of Villa Hills, Rich (Julie) of Crestview Hills, and Ken (Meleia) of Lakeside Park. ...
T. Jean Longshore
Sep 8, 2023
T. Jean Longshore passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at the age of 95 years old. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Rosemary, Paul, Rita Lee and James. She is survived by her brothers, Dr. Robert T. Longshore, M.D. and Dr. Richard D. Longshore, M.D. and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 12th from...
Gerald T. Krallman
Sep 7, 2023
Gerald Thomas Krallman, 48 years of age passed away Thursday evening with his loving family by his side. Graduate of St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati and Xavier University. He was an owner of Miter Masonry Contractors. Gerry was the loving father of Tommy Krallman, Ellie Krallman, and Jake Krallman. Loving son of Thomas and Anne Krallman (nee Hackman)....
Joyce Ann Hardesty
Sep 1, 2023
Joyce Ann Hardesty, age 71, of Ludlow, KY passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 01, 2023. She was the loving daughter of, the late James and Anna Averdick (nee Botz); sister of, Terry Averdick, the late John C. Averdick, the late Marsha Averdick and the late Lonnie Averdick; aunt to many nieces and nephews. Service will be private and at...
Patrick H. "Pat" Byrns
Sep 1, 2023
Patrick H. “Pat” Byrns passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at the age of 85 years old. Pat is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-eight years, Mary E. Byrns (nee Kelly); his daughter, Julie (Joseph) Mahorney; and his grandchildren, Hayley, Jackson, and Dylan Mahorney – all of whom he loved dearly.
Pat was born January 18, 1938, in...
Carolyn Cecilia Duckworth
Aug 25, 2023
Carolyn Duckworth, age 84, of Crescent Springs, KY passed away peacefully in the early morning on August 25th, 2023. She was born to the late Edith and Alphonsus Ambrose Thornton on November 10th, 1938 in Lexington, Kentucky. Carolyn was married to the late Don D. Duckworth, with whom she had three children. Carolyn is survived by her sons Kent and Don....
Charles Calvin Winston Jr.
Aug 19, 2023
Charles Calvin Winston Jr. 84 years of age of Walton, KY. formerly of Hebron. Loving father of the late Rhonda Winston and Robin Winston. Preceded in death by his father Charles C. Winston Sr., his mother Geneva Jackson, step-mother Mary D. Winston, his sister Clara Schadler, his aunt and uncle Herman and Gladys Oberjohann.
Charles is survived by his...
Gene T. Deitz
Aug 18, 2023
Gene Deitz, 85, of Crestview Hills KY passed away on August 18 in Cincinnati Ohio. Born February 8th , 1938 in Edwight WV. He graduated from Marsh Fork high school in 1956, and Baldwin Wallace College in Cleveland Ohio in 1972. He spent most of his life in Charleston WV as an accountant for McJunkin corporation .He is survived by...
Vincent Gordon Gibbs
Aug 16, 2023
Vincent G. Gibbs passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at the age of 83 years old. He was born and raised in Covington before moving to Maryland where he taught high school English and directed theatre productions for nearly 40 years. Vincent is survived by his goddaughters, Adrienne and Lauren, and cousins, Cheryl, Pat, Sharon, David, Tom, Judy,...
Margot Kraeling
Aug 13, 2023
Margot Kraeling, age 91, of Fort Wright, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023. She was preceded in dead by her loving husband, Heinrich Kraeling (2001); son, Gunther Kraeling (2004); brother, Herbert Geier. Margot is survived by her children, Stephan Kraeling (Debi) and Barbara Rauen; grandchildren, Nikki, Brandon, Sean, Jacob, Kyle, Bryce and Aly; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Mara, Celia,...
James Gordon Konerman
Aug 12, 2023
James G. Konerman (Jim), 93 years of age, passed away peacefully Saturday at Rosedale Green.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years Stella (Schuette); his four children Jim (Barb), Dave (Bev), Kathleen,
and Laura (Chuck) Frank, his eight grandchildren Brad (Alison), Jennifer (Derrick), Kyle (Jaime), C.J.,
Connie, Shannon, Heather, Amber; his two great grandchildren Sloane and Kinsley;...
