Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Jack W. Stansel
Feb 17, 2025
Jack W. Stansel passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at the age of 81 years old. Jack loved his many trips to Las Vegas and later in life traveled to Hawaii, Alaska and Ireland. Jack loved music and dancing. He had a passion for the stock market and loved telling everyone he met about the rule of 72 and the...
Nancy Sue Kuchle
Feb 7, 2025
Nancy Sue Kuchle, nee Black, was born on October 14, 1934 in Covington, Kentucky. Her husband Ralph J. Kuchle and daughter, Karen Kuchle Swofford died previously.
She attended St. John Elementary School (graduating in 1948), Notre Dame Academy (graduating in 1952) and Villa Madonna College (now Thomas More University) where she graduated in 1956.
Nancy taught elementary school in Cincinnati, Ohio, Morton,...
Stephen Joseph Hellebusch
Feb 5, 2025
Stephen Joseph Hellebusch, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed from this life on February 5, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on January 23, 1949, Stephen has been described as a gentle and generous soul with an unparalleled positive outlook who brought joy to all around him.
Stephen is survived by his wife of nearly 53 years, Juliana...
Judith Ann Ford
Feb 4, 2025
Judy A. (Hornbeck) Ford, age 78 passed away on February 4th, 2025. She was born on January 30th, 1947 in Covington, KY to the late Rose Mary and Jay Hornbeck. Judy worked in the medical records department at St. Elizabeth for many years and after this she worked on the bereavement committee at St. Augustine Church. She is survived by...
Rev. James E. Quill
Feb 4, 2025
Reverend James Edward Quill, 95, died on 2-4-2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood, Ky. He was born on December 29, 1929, to James Edward Quill and Mary Lyons Quill (both deceased). He attended Annunciation School in Cincinnati, Oh and Blessed Sacrament in Ft. Mitchell, Ky, Covington Latin School, St. Gregory Seminary, Norwood, Oh, and St. Paul Seminary in St. Paul,...
Kevin Patrick Shea
Feb 1, 2025
Kevin Patrick Shea Sr. , 58 years of age passed away at his residence on February 1, 2025. Kevin was an US Air Force Veteran. Kevin was the loving son of Marlene Shea (nee Wenz) and the late Timothy Shea. Loving father of Kevin Shea II, Kyle Shea (Amy), and Carley Shea (John Farmer). Loving grandpa of four. Dear brother...
Judith A. Drees
Jan 31, 2025
Judith Arlene Drees (nee Schneider), 84 years of age passed away Friday January 31, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood with her loving family by her side.
She was the loving wife of the late John H. Drees (2022). Loving mother of Jodie Ganote (Jeff), Carrie Trusty (Blair), and the late John A. Drees (Amy). Loving grandma of Clay Trusty,...
Robert Kim Vocke
Jan 27, 2025
Robert "Kim" Vocke, 71 years of age, passed away Monday at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, surrounded in peace and prayer by his devoted family. He was the loving husband of Lori Vocke (nee Tate), proud father of Stephanie Rentschler (Matthew), Jennifer Vocke (Brandon Kramer), Robert Vocke (Alexandra), Ross Vocke (Maria), and Samuel Vocke (Tara Trentman). Loving grandfather of Zachary,...
Donald E. Cummings
Jan 26, 2025
Donald E. Cummings, age 96, of Fort Wright, KY, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025. Born and raised in Covington, KY, Don was the son of Charles Cummings and Loretta Sandhas Cummings. He graduated from Holmes High School and went on to attend classes at University of Kentucky, Villa Madonna College (now Thomas More University) and Xavier University.
Don served...
Harriet M. Thompson
Jan 19, 2025
Harriet Lawlor Thompson was born on January 20, 1940 in Waverly, New York to Dr. George L. Lawlor and Mildred Rex Lawlor. After the death of her mother from scarlet fever in 1951, Harriet took up the role of maternal guardian over the entire Lawlor family, selflessly caring for her father and her two brothers, Jim and John. Harriet’s father...
David V. Allen
Jan 17, 2025
David V. Allen passed away suddenly on Friday, January 17, 2025 at his home in Edgewood, KY. He was born in Maysville, KY on April 12, 1954 to Marion Allen and Regina (Becker) Allen, and raised in Fort Thomas. Dave made lifelong friends there, one of whom assigned him the nickname “Cheef,” which stuck. He graduated Highlands High School with...
Mildred Mae Mullins
Jan 16, 2025
Mildred “Mickie” Mae Mullins (nee Wright), 97, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025. She was born on August 10, 1927, in Covington, Kentucky, daughter to Christeen (Parker) and Copa Wright. Mildred married her beloved husband, Demas Mullins, and shared forty-seven wonderful years with him before his passing in 1990.
Mildred was a faithful church member throughout her life and attended...
Bettye Sue Spegal
Jan 15, 2025
Bettye Sue (Jones) Spegal, age 85 passed away on January 15th, 2025. Bettye was born on July 25th, 1939 in Murray, KY to the late Mildred and Clayborne Jones. Bettye is survived by her two daughters Jennifer (Brett) Harwig and Stefanie (Mark) McCallon. She is also survived by her grandsons Johnathan (Crystal) and Nathan (Susan); and her 3 great-grandchildren Bradley,...
Michael Raymond Duvall
Jan 13, 2025
Michael Raymond Duvall, 68, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away on January 13th, 2025.>>>>> Michael was born on February 21st, 1956 to Raymond Paul Duvall and Marilyn Jean O’Neil in Charleroi, Pennsylvania. Michael graduated from Charleroi Area High School in 1974. Like his father, Raymond Duvall, Michael worked in the infamous steel mills of Pennsylvania throughout the 70’s, and was a...
Mary Katherine "Kathy" McKenzie
Jan 13, 2025
Mary Katherine McKenzie (nee Kabitsch), age 63, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, January 13, 2025. Kathy is survived by her children, Shannon Evangelista and Brian McKenzie; her father, Richard Kabitsch (Judy); her brother, Michael Kabitsch (Eileen); grandchildren, Gabriel, Christian and Julian; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was...
Terry Terrell
Jan 12, 2025
Terry Terrell Passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the age of 72 years old. Terry was preceded in death by his wife, the late Peggy Terrell and his siblings, the late Jerry Terrell, Sondra Middleton and Bill Terrell. Terry is survived by his brothers, Donald (Kathy) Terrell and Ron (Barbara) Terrell and his sister-in-law, Linda (Michael) Moellman. There will...
Donald R. Ernst
Jan 7, 2025
Donald R.”Donnie” Ernst of Ft. Mitchell, Ky was born into eternal life January 7, 2025 at the age of 88. He is survived by his brother Philip(Shiela) Ernst, niece Kelly, his sister Connie(John) Baugh, nephew John(Stacey) Baugh, niece Heather(Mike) Minnich, niece Shawna Eitel, nephew Dean Ernst, his brother Michael Ernst and great nieces. He was preceded in death by his...
Dennis W. Ackerman
Jan 3, 2025
Dennis W. Ackerman passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at the age of 85 years old. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, the late James & Virginia Ackerman. Dennis is survived by his brother, James Ackerman. Dennis was a retired printer and an Army Veteran. Visitation will be Thursday, January 9th from 9:30 am until time of Blessing...
Dorothy Jane Decker
Dec 30, 2024
Dorothy Jane Decker – Sept. 22, 1932 to Dec. 30, 2024
Dorothy (Dot) Jane Decker (nee Doehman), 92 years of age, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, Dec. 30,2024. She was the loving wife of the late Raymond H. Decker (1989) and loving mother of Stephen Decker, Donna Arlinghaus, Christine Miller, Judy Crist (Gregory), Patricia Watters, Raymond Decker Jr.,...
Jacqueline Ann Rhodes
Dec 27, 2024
Jacqueline Ann Rhodes, age 71 passed away on December 27th, 2024. She was born on February 26th, 1953 to the late Eunice and Jack Rhodes in Covington, KY. Jacqueline had a career in office work within the airline industry where she worked with accounts payable. She is survived by her brothers Jerry Rhodes, Paul Rhodes and Mark Chisenhall. She is...
