Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Donald "Gene" Ewing
Jan 9, 2022
Gene Ewing, 73 of Estero, Florida and Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky passed away on January 9, 2022, after a short struggle with cancer. He was born in 1948 in Kentucky, the son of Dorothy and Donald Ewing. Gene was proceeded in death by his parents and his sister, Donna Sue Bush.
Gene cared deeply about his wife, Pat Ewing, his three...
John J. "Jay" Guenther
Jan 9, 2022
John J. “Jay” Guenther, 74 years of age passed away Sunday at U.C. Hospital. He was the loving husband of Claudia Guenther (nee Dickhaus). Loving father of Jason Guenther (Amy), and David Guenther (Darlene). Loving Paw Paw of Six grandchildren; Kaelyn, Trystan, Reagan, Carson, Payton and Dalton. Dear brother of Greg Guenther, Nancy Woeste, Joyce Summe, Sandy Hoffer, Jeff Guenther...
JoAnn Ruth Metzger
Jan 8, 2022
JoAnn Ruth Metzger passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2022, at the age of 90 years, surrounded by her family in her final days. She is survived by her children Dr. Edward (Nancy) Metzger, Dr. William (Patricia) Metzger, Joseph (Tricia) Metzger, Jeanette (Stephen) Bolin, Daniel (Julie) Metzger, Frances Metzger (Urbina), Lee Ann (Kevin) Burk, Amy Metzger, Paul (Lisa)...
Philip Thomas "Tom" Wilson
Jan 6, 2022
Philip Thomas “Tom” Wilson, age 80, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 6, 2022 with his family by his side. Tom was a longtime driver for Greenline and Tank transportation service; he was also a Kentucky Colonel and member of the Knights of Columbus. Tom honorably served our country as a member of the United States Navy. ...
Elizabeth "Beth" Bruemmer
Jan 3, 2022
Elizabeth “Beth” Bruemmer. Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 3, 2022 at the age of 65 years. Beth is survived by her life partner, Oliver Ide; son, Brian Bruemmer; step-son, Kenny Bruemmer; granddaughter, Amanda (Wyatt) Gayer; great-granddaughter, Aria Gayer; siblings, Cindy Jones, Mary Ann Wolfram, Rose Ash and Stephen Gongola. Visitation Friday, January 7th, from 10:00 am until time of...
Frederick Charles Boerger, Jr.
Jan 3, 2022
Frederick Charles Boerger, Jr., age 87, of Fort Wright, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, January 3, 2022 with his family by his side. Fred was a member of the GE Management Association, Blessed Sacrament Finance Committee and member of the School Board, Board member at the Messenger and an avid tennis, pickleball and bridge player and a loyal Xavier...
Marilyn Polley
Dec 29, 2021
Marilyn Polley (nee Fergusen) 72 years of age passed away December 29, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Lourdes Hall for the Sisters of Notre Dame. Marilyn is survived by her brother Lenny Ferguson ( Jan) and her sister Carol Poole ( Jim ) and a dear aunt to many nieces and...
Sharynn D. Lindsey Spencer
Dec 25, 2021
Sharynn D. Lindsey Spencer, 78 years of age passed away on December 25, 2021 at Blue Ash Hospice. She was preceded in death by her husband George Spencer. Sharynn was the loving mother to Jody Lindsey and adored her two granddaughters, Elise and Alyson Mangeot. She was a lover of animals and helped hundreds of dogs and cats find new...
JoAnn C. Foltz
Dec 24, 2021
Joann C. Foltz (Gammon) daughter of Katherine and Orin Gammon, age 93, of Villa Hills, KY, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood, KY. She was the loving wife of the late Edward J. Foltz, Sr. (2019). JoAnn was a homemaker and mother of four children. She also helped raise Jesse and Steve, Jr. She...
Jacqueline C. Hill
Dec 22, 2021
Jacqueline Carol Hill (nee Hampton), age 81, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. She was the owner/operator of Jacqueline’s Village Lounge & Steakhouse for over 30 years. Jacqueline is survived by her loving daughter, Vicki (Chris) Burney; brother, Gary (Mary Jeanne) Hampton; grandson, Devon Maxwell; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Braden Louallen; aunt and uncle, Gloria and...
Jason Anthony Prieshoff
Dec 19, 2021
Jason Anthony Prieshoff, age 41, of Edgewood, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 19, 2021. He was the Vice President of Systems at Creative Image and greatly enjoyed coaching his Holy Cross High School baseball team and his son’s baseball team. Jason will be greatly missed by all his family, friends and co-workers. Jason lived life to the fullest...
Barbara Ann Colwell
Dec 13, 2021
Barbara Ann Colwell (nee Best). Passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 at the age of 84 years. Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband Ronald E. Colwell and son, Douglas A. Colwell. She is survived by her children, Laureen Ann (Douglas L.) Dewey and Ronald L. (Mia Schmitt) Colwell; grandchildren, Kevin (Samantha) Dewey, Andrea (Rob Bergeron) Dewey and...
Mary Aurelia Rice
Dec 10, 2021
We are sad to announce that on December 10, 2021, at the age of 83, Mary Aurelia (Rabe) Rice (Fort Mitchell, Kentucky) passed away in Cincinnati, OH at the University of Cincinnati Hospital, after receiving the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. She was born in Covington, Kentucky on November 23, 1938, the daughter of the late Ferdinand “Ferd” Aloysius...
Mary Kay Schmeing
Dec 9, 2021
Mary Kathryn (Dodd) Schmeing passed away December 9th, with her beloved husband of 57 years by her side. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on September 15, 1939, the first child of William and Anita Dodd. After her father’s death when she was a young adult, Mary Kay devoted her energy and resources to supporting her mother and younger siblings,...
Caroline Scheufler
Dec 7, 2021
Caroline Riester Diedrichs Scheufler passed away on December 7, 2021, at the age of 100. She was raised in Jefferson, Ohio. She was a retired registered nurse. She received her nursing degree from the Huron School of Nursing. She was a nurse at the then Erieside medical clinic in Willoughby, Ohio during her career. At the time of her death,...
Benita L. Lawson
Dec 6, 2021
Benita L. Lawson, age 91, of Fort Thomas, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, December 6, 2021. She is survived by her loving daughter, Debra Wulfeck (Rick); grandchildren, Heather Recker (Nick), Brad Wulfeck (Kasey) and Adam Wulfeck (Aimee); 7 great-grandchildren; niece/daughter, Serita Duncan. Benita was preceded in passing by her first husband, Robert Voiles; second husband, Earl Lawson; son, Jerry...
Olivia Joan Krallman
Dec 6, 2021
Olivia Joan Krallman, 31 years of age, passed away at her home in Covington, KY on December 6, 2021. Loving daughter of Mary G. Krallman (nee Thomson) and the late Theodore “Teddy” Krallman; dear sister of Courtney M. Krallman; loving aunt of Aubrey L. Krallman; loving grand-daughter of Mary Janice Krallman (nee Nichols) and the late Theodore H. Krallman, and...
Dorothy Carole Stallmeyer
Nov 29, 2021
Dorothy Carole Stallmeyer. Passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at the age of 82 years. Carole was preceded in death by her husbands, Rich Case and Jack Stallmeyer. She is survived by her son, Bob (Leslie) Case and her sisters, Sr. Rita Brink, O.S.B., Charlotte Newman, Marlene Brink and Mary Lynn Bittlinger. Visitation is Saturday, December 4th from 9:30 am...
Walter L. Krebs
Nov 26, 2021
Walter L. Krebs “Butch” a retired Director for Chemed, Senior Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for Service America Systems Inc. passed away peacefully on Friday, November 26, 2021 at St Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. He was 88 years old. Walt graduated from Highlands High School in Ft Thomas, KY where he lettered in football, basketball,...
Patricia G. Newsome
Nov 23, 2021
Patricia G. Newsome, a long time resident of Jamestown, OH. was called home to be with our Lord, on November 23, 2021. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is greatly loved and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Bill Newsome. She is survived by her son Clayton (Michelle) Newsome, daughter...
