Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Marian G. Pauly
May 20, 2022
Marian Franxman Pauly (December 15, 1924 – May 20, 2022)
Marian’s Hospice caregivers explained to her children that people die as they live, and this was indeed the case with Marian. While during her life she insisted on being called “cute,” not “beautiful,” her beautiful spirit is undeniable. Until the last, Marian’s days were defined with joy, gratitude, faith, humor,...
Calvin Junior McKenzie
May 19, 2022
Calvin Junior McKenzie, age 61, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Calvin is survived by his loving wife, Kathy McKenzie (nee Kabitsch); children, Shannon McKenzie and Brian McKenzie; sisters, Noella Suffridge and Elaine Ball; grandchildren, Gabriel, Christian and Julian; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings,...
William J. "Bill" Dorning
May 13, 2022
William J. Dorning (Bill), 79, passed away peacefully May 13, 2022. He is survived by his wonderful wife Kay of 58 years, his daughters, Emily Henry (friend Ron Lucas), Valarie Brandenburg (Scott) and son John (Cara). He cherished and was deeply loved by his 8 grandchildren, Will and Hudson Henry, Caroline, Howie and Jake Brandenburg, Lily, Gracie and Lucy Dorning,...
John R. Hamlin
May 11, 2022
John R. Hamlin, age 79, of Fort Wright, KY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. John is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Hamlin (nee Gayron); children, Shelly Zang (Scott) and Steve Hamlin; sister, Barbara Necessary; grandchildren, Elysa (Branden), Amanda, Maggie, Otto and Olivia; great-grandson, Ivan. Visitation will be held at Middendorf Funeral Home (3312 Madison Pike, Ft....
Darlene Ann Cash
May 11, 2022
Darlene Ann Cash, 61, devoted wife and mother, passed away Wednesday, May 11th, with herfamily by her side in Edgewood, Kentucky.
Born July 21st, 1960 to Gene and Roberta Deitz in Cleveland, Ohio. She attended OhioUniversity, graduating in the Class of 1982 with a Degree in Business.Darlene loved spending time with her family and friends, she always had a smile...
Joan L. Pappas
May 8, 2022
Joan Lee (nee Zachritz) Pappas passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2022, with her family around her at the age of 84 years. Joan is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years, George Pappas; sons, Bill (Chris) Pappas and Ted (Andrea) Pappas; grandsons, Nathan Pappas and Joseph Pappas; siblings, Shirley (the late Ray) Schwertman, Bill (Sue) Zachritz and...
Mary Marchell Williams
May 5, 2022
Mary Marchell Williams, age 82, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Raymond Williams; sisters, Betty Volker (the late Paul), Marilyn Smain (the late Ed) and Sharon Kruetzkamp (Ferd); as well as many nieces and nephews. Marchell was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and...
Bruce W. Newman
May 1, 2022
Bruce Wayne Newman, age 60, of Crestview Hills, KY passed away on May 1, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Leber; daughters, Kylie Goetz (Nathan) and Paige Newman (Daniel); step-children, Christina Leber (Justin), Julianne Leber and Zachary Leber; brother, Jimmy Newman; grandchildren, Brooks Gavin with Baby Girl Goetz soon to arrive; as well as numerous nieces, nephews,...
James Calvin Hammer
Apr 30, 2022
James Calvin Hammer was born to Joseph Calvin and Magdalene Evelyn Hammer (Cal and Evelyn) on October 22, 1934, in Dayton, Kentucky. Jim worked for Shumacher Flooring Company for several years before joining the Navy. He served on the “USS Johnston.” After coming home, from the Navy, Jim worked for several company’s and finally worked for his nephew Curt Wagner,...
Kirk J. Wisher, Jr.
Apr 28, 2022
Kirk J. Wisher, Jr. Passed away on April 28, 2022 at the age of 78 years. Kirk was preceded in death by his loving wife, Billie Wisher. He is survived by his devoted sister, Karen (Michael) Miltko; nieces, Emily Miltko, Laurie (Jason) Denney and Amy (Andrew) Piotrowski; great-niece and great-nephew, Lilly and Axel; and dear friends Bill Wischer, Ron Rechtin,...
Gary M. Hardy, Sr.
Apr 23, 2022
Gary M. Hardy, Sr. Passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the age of 67 years. Gary was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Sonya Yokely. He is survived by his son, Gary M. Hardy, Jr. His grandchildren, Trinity and Abigail and his siblings, Danny Hardy and Beverly Cameron. Visitation is Thursday, April 28th from 12:00 pm until time of...
Sister Mary Dolores Giblin, SND
Apr 23, 2022
Dolores was born to George and Lucy (Brigger) Giblin, their third and youngest child. Dolores had an older brother, Paul, and an older sister, Rita, along with a half-brother, Richard. Most of her childhood was spent in Carthage, a neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio. Here she first met the Sisters of Notre Dame at St. Charles School and experienced an early...
Kathryn Rose Eilerman
Apr 21, 2022
Kathryn“Katie” Eilerman, 38 years of age, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospice. Katie was the loving daughter of Bill Eilerman (Jodie), and Peggie Frey (Steve). Dear sister of Billy Eilerman. Dear niece to Ed and Linda Eilerman, Joe and Janet Eilerman, Colleen and Joe Schwoeppe, Tim O’Hearn, and Dennis O’Hearn. Many cousins and friends. Visitation will...
Mary Elaine Higgins
Apr 20, 2022
Mary Elaine Higgins. Passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at the age of 82 years. Elaine, as she was known to friends, worked for over 15 years at the John R. Green school supply company in Covington. She loved to travel, play golf, to eat at Cracker Barrel and to go to the American Legion with friends. Her favorite thing...
Daniel Dennis Schwartz
Apr 19, 2022
Daniel Schwartz, affectionately called “Rat”, 62, of Fort Wright, Kentucky, passed away on April 19, 2022 after a nearly 3 year battle with bladder cancer. He was born on May 2, 1959 in Covington, Kentucky to the late Arthur and Julianna Schwartz. Dan was Covington Catholic High School’s Class of 1977 Valedictorian. Those brains led him to an engineering career...
Craig Worstell
Apr 19, 2022
Craig Worstell, 79, of Villa Hills, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. He is survived by his brother, Geoffrey Worstell; nieces, Alexandra, Charity, and nephew, Colton. Craig was preceded in death by his loving wife, Melissa Worstell (nee McVey) and parents, Jack and Alene Worstell.
A private burial service will be held at Highland Cemetery at the...
Kristan Hodges Sr.
Apr 12, 2022
Kristan “Kris” Hodges, DVM, 70 years of age, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2022 at Rosedale Green Care Facility, where he had lived for 6 years. He is survived by Alice “Jeanette” Hodges, his wife of 46 years; son Kirt (Diane); daughter Valerie (Tom); grandchildren Leah, Nathan, Everly, Wiley; sister Kathy Guenther. His sister, Diane, and parents Helen and...
Ruth E. Scheper
Apr 10, 2022
Ruth Evelyn Scheper, beloved wife, mother and grandma, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at the age of 87. Ruth is survived by her loving husband, Thomas B. Scheper; children, Thomas J. Scheper (Theresa), John W. Scheper (Melinda), Mary Lee Ann Scheper, William G. Scheper (Michelle), Sandy Wessels (Daniel) and George J. Scheper (Carla); sister, Mary Kramer; grandchildren,...
Pamela Ann Wrobleski
Apr 8, 2022
Pamela Ann Wrobleski, age 69, of Florence, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, April 8, 2022. Pam was a longtime restaurant manager at Don Pablos in Norwood, OH. Pamela was preceded in death by her brother, the late Terry Mischke. She is survived by her brother Gerry (Doris) Mischke. She is also survived by her two nephews Jason and Josh Mischke. Visitation is Thursday, April 14th from 10 am until time...
James Lee Huber
Apr 5, 2022
James Lee Huber, age 80, of Edgewood, KY passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Carol Jean Huber; children, Kim Hall, James Huber (Ellen) and Brian Huber (Marissa); grandchildren, Heather Piecuch (Brad), Steven Spurlin (Ashley), Cristina Floyd (Michael), Melissa Haverly (Adam) and Logan Huber; great grandchildren;...
