Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Kenneth F. Stambaugh
May 24, 2023
Kenneth F. Stambaugh, 95 years of age passed away Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Florence. He was the loving husband of the late Audrae Stambaugh (Mueller) whom passed away in 2018. Loving father of Connie Hemingway (Mike), Rhonda McCardle (Bill) , Ken Stambaugh (Annette), Kevin Stambaugh, Keith Stambaugh (Kristie), and Laura Ketron (Tim). Loving grandpa of twenty-two grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren....
Charles Berling
May 24, 2023
Charles H. Berling, age 96, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Charles was preceded in death by his dear wife Mary Berling (nee Conrad). He is survived by his loving children, Charles (Peggy), Peggy (Craig) Walsh, Mary Lou, Julie (Greg, Dec.) Peters, Steve (Kim), Suzie (Bill) Brooks and Lisa (Mark) Schneider; 23 grandchildren and...
Connor James Smith
May 22, 2023
Connor J. Smith, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at the age of 22 years old. He was so loved by many. Connor was preceded in death by his grandparents, the late William Griffith and the late Darlene Smith. He is survived by his parents, Ryan and Katie Smith; sister, Caroline Smith; grandparents, Susan Griffith and James A. (Cindy) Smith. He...
William "Junior" Young
May 18, 2023
William “Junior” Young, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023 at the age of 74 years old. Junior was preceded in death by his wife, the late Patsy Young and late children, Sherri Porter and Myriah Young and a late grandson, Bud Dedden. He is survived by his children, Billie (William) Snow, Sarah (Jesse) Young – Turner and JR Young;...
Lyn Wessels
May 16, 2023
Carolyn “Lyn” Ann Wessels (nee Luebbers), age 86, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Lyn is survived by her loving children, Ann Clemens (Rob), Jim Wessels, Paul Wessels (Jennifer), Ellen Mayleben (David), Dan Wessels (Sandy) and Kathi Kelly; siblings, Larry Luebbers and Mimi Gerding; loving grandchildren, Ryan, Erin, Adam, Evan, Rachel, Morgan, Mitchell (deceased),...
Philip J. Schworer
May 14, 2023
Philip J. Schworer, 67 years of age, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14 with his loving family by his side. Phil was the dedicated husband of Lynn Schworer (née Dietz).
In a legal career that spanned more than 30 years, Phil focused on environmental law and shared his love for legal theory, science, and learning with many mentees...
Dottie Due
May 10, 2023
DUE, DOTTIE (nee Hellmann), 4/1/1939-5/10/2023, Died peacefully at home. Cherished wife of Dave Due, treasured mother of Terri (Kurt) Stetter, Christi (John) Doyle and Cyndi (Chuck) Davis. Adored by her 8 grandchildren; Liz Davis (David Samad), Harrison (Chelsie) and Nick (Nana) Davis; Hillary, Jack and Matt Doyle; Ben and Hannah Stetter. Loving sister of Sr Mary Carol Hellmann OSB,...
Thomas Albert Resing
May 9, 2023
Thomas A. Resing, 85, of Covington, KY, passed away on May 9th, 2023. Thomas is survived by his loving wife Julie Resing; children, Mark Resing, Michelle (Doug) Braun, William (Dana) Resing, Jennifer (Chris) Shelton, Christopher Resing and Angie Brown, and Daniel (Christy) Resing. Thomas is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Thomas was preceded in death by...
Orpha Virginia Pendery
May 9, 2023
Orpha Virginia Pendery (nee Scott), age 83, of Crescent Springs, KY. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. She is survived by her loving children, Debra Pendery, Marilyn Bolton, Mabel Havlin (Michael), Orpha Moffett (Ritchie), and Nancy Higgins (Doyle); brothers, Pete Scott, Eugene Scott (Carol), and John (Buddy) Byrd Scott Jr.; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Orpha was...
Rosemary James
May 7, 2023
Rosemary was born in Covington, KY on October 15, 1954 to the late Samuel and Edna Womble, the youngest of their 6 kids. She was happily retired and enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandchildren. Rosie was a volunteer at Holy Cross High School Bingo for 15 years.
Rosemary passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 at the age...
Colleen Albers
May 5, 2023
Colleen Due Albers 1926-2023
Colleen was born in Covington, KY on March 4, 1926 to Albert and Hattie Due, the youngest of their four children. As a young girl, she attended St. Xavier Commercial School in Cincinnati, Ohio on a two year scholarship. After graduation, she worked at the old courthouse in Covington and was a clerk and court...
Paul Ross Gillespie
May 4, 2023
Paul Ross Gillespie, 96 years of age passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospice on Thursday. Paul was the loving husband of the late Wanda Mae Gillespie (nee Ballinger). Loving father of Paula Sue Keys and Steven P. Gillespie (Kathy). Loving grandpa to Six and Five great grandchildren. Dear brother of Arthur Gillespie, Harold Gillespie, John Gillespie, and Geneva...
Robert F. Graue
May 4, 2023
Robert F. Graue, 92 years of age passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospice on Thursday morning. Bob was the loving husband of the late Elizabeth Graue that just passed away April 17, 2023. Loving father of Bob Graue (Kathy), Jay Graue, Tony Graue (Carolyn), and Emily Sander – Voelker (Steve). Loving grandpa of Katie Sander-Lykes (Robby), Tom Sander, Joe Graue, Liz Kunkel (Joey),Maggie...
Laura M. Hoppenjans
May 3, 2023
Laura Hoppenjans (née Leising), 101, of Fort Wright, KY, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023. She is survived by her children, Tom Hoppenjans (Adare) and Jan Pettibone (late Russell Pettibone), grandchildren, Greg Hoppenjans, Heather Harper (Alex), Lauren Brown (Ty) and Jennifer Gastenveld (Joe), along with six great-grandchildren, Hollyn, Reese, Mason, Cole, Iris and Ayla. She was preceded in...
John C. "Johnny" Averdick
May 1, 2023
John C. “Johnny” Averdick, 67 years of age passed away at Christ Hospital on Monday , May 1, 2023. Johnny was a Bartender for many years before retiring . He was the loving son of James and Anna Averdick (nee Botz). Dear brother of Terry Averdick , Joyce Hardersty, and the late Marsha Averdick and the late Lonnie Averdick....
Franklin D. "Dan" Knecht
May 1, 2023
Franklin D. “Dan” Knecht, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at the age of 75 years old. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Bertha Knecht. He is survived by his brother, Ronnie J. Knecht, Sr. and a nephew, Joe Knecht. Dan was a retired manager at DuBois Chemical Co. Visitation is Friday, May 5th from...
Gregory Scott Spencer
Apr 30, 2023
Gregory Scott Spencer, age 71 of Crestview Hills, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday April 30, 2023. Greg is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Schroeder; daughters, Andrea Archibald (Nate) and Olivia Spencer; brother, John Spencer (Vicenta); sisters, Donna Daly (Gary) and Debbie Leach (deceased), step-children, Mark Schroeder (Nikki), Amy Vogele (Matt), and Erin Julkowski (Joe); grandchildren, Holden, Vivian, Jax,...
Dorothy F. Riffle
Apr 29, 2023
Dorothy Francis Riffle, age 97, of Erlanger, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2023. She is survived by her loving children, Charles Riffle (Cheryl), Michael Riffle (JoAnn), David Riffle (Debbie) and Linda VonHoene (Thomas); brother, Gerald Bey; 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 4 great great-grandchildren. Dorothy is preceded in death by her dear husband, Charles N. Riffle; parents,...
William R. Groh
Apr 26, 2023
William R. Groh, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the age of 72 years old. Bill is survived by his spouse, Dian Groh; children, Denise (Shane) Stamper, Sherri (Angel) Hernandez and Bill (Jennifer) Groh II; grandchildren, Morgan, Madison, Melinda, Courtney and Cody; great-grandchildren, Luxley and Hawkson; sister, Alma Jean Groh. Bill was a navy veteran of the Vietnam...
Leo William Martin
Apr 25, 2023
Leo William Martin November 9, 2022-April 25, 2023, beloved son of Brittani and Rob Martin, brother to Ella, Teddey, and Grace Martin. Grandson of Robert & Shelly Perry and Ed & Dinah Martin. Great grandson of Bill and Gayle Freeland. Leo was born with several medical complexities and fought through many. Although Leo’s time on earth was short, it...
