Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Jacqueline Kay Turner
Jan 26, 2022
Jacqueline Kay Turner, age 54, of Walton, KY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Jacqueline loved like no one else; she loved hard and in her own way. Despite all the hardships and struggles she would still laugh and joke and continue to remind us of all her love. Through all the pain and struggle you would’ve only...
Brian Joseph Shipman
Jan 24, 2022
Brian J. Shipman, passed away peacefully at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center on January 24, 2022 at the age of 58. Brian was the son of William E. “Mike” and Margie Shipman. He was a US Army veteran of the Gulf Wars.
Brian was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his siblings: Barbara Tackett, Kathy (Harry)...
Linda Sue Strodel
Jan 24, 2022
Linda Sue Strodel, age 81, resident of Kentucky, and formerly of Tucson, Arizona and Huntington and Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 24, 2022. She is survived by daughters, Deema Romer (Chris) and Allyson Hall; sisters, Judy Davis and Jody Smith (Wes); grandchildren, Dylan Hall, Abigail Hall, Henry Romer, Joseph Romer, Paul Romer, Susan Bonta; great-grandson, Oliver Bonta. ...
Lois Jean Niederschmidt
Jan 23, 2022
Lois Jean Niederschmidt daughter of Norma & Louis Lux and granddaughter of Rose & Spoody Vetter, devout wife and loving mother and sister, at the age of 86, passed away on Sunday morning , January 23, 2022.
She fell in love with John “Jack” Niederschmidt her belated husband with whom she raised a family; Eric, Jay, Julie and Jan in...
Sr. Mary Bonita Schack SND
Jan 22, 2022
Sr. Mary Bonita (formerly known as Sister Mary Joellyn) was born in California, Kentucky on June 2, 1945, to Joseph and Mildred (Bezold) Schack. She grew up on her parent’s farm along with her sister Kathleen and her brothers, Alvin and William. She enjoyed attending her parish grade school, Sts. Peter and Paul, and then Bishop Brossart High School in...
David E. Browning
Jan 22, 2022
David Elliott Browning, age 85, of Erlanger, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Dave taught and coached football at Dixie Heights and Scott High School for over 32 years, NKAC Coach of the Year (1973), NKY Athletic Director’s HOF (1989) inductee and had his football number (22) retired at Dixie Heights. Dave was also a Kentucky Colonel.
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Courtney Fain Thurman
Jan 21, 2022
Courtney Fain Thurman, 80 years of age, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Ft. Thomas, Ky. She was the loving wife of Bud Thurman, and they enjoyed almost 60 years of marriage. She grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and moved all over the country for Bud's job, and eventually settled in Ft. Mitchell, which became their home for over...
Edward J. Kruempelman
Jan 21, 2022
Edward J. Kruempelman, 79 years of age passed away Friday at Madonna Manor Care Center. Ed was a truck driver and worked the family farm in Ft. Mitchell. He was the dear brother of James P. Kruempelman, Mary C. “Rit” Walls, Mark A. Kruempelman and the late Joan Miller. Loving uncle to several nieces and nephews. No visitation. Catholic Blessing...
Mary "Winnie" Meister
Jan 20, 2022
Winnie died after a battle with acute leukemia. She was the cherished wife of Paul "Herbie" Meister, who died in 2006, on January 20, the same day Winnie died in 2022. It is not surprising that the couple shares a death anniversary date. Winnie often said that her good life began when she met her husband after her family relocated...
John Thomas McKinley Jr.
Jan 20, 2022
John Thomas McKinley Jr. passed away Thursday morning at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. He was the loving husband of the late Valla Lea McKinley (nee Souther). Loving father of Christopher McKinley (Mary), and Beth Bennett (Kyle). Loving grandpa of Casey, Carson, Conner McKinley, and Nicole, Alexandra, and Zachary Bennett. Dear brother of Tim McKinley and the late Barbara Tally....
Richard A. Hill
Jan 19, 2022
Richard A. Hill passed away peacefully Wednesday morning at St. Elizabeth Hospice surround by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Christine Hill (nee Bright). Dear brother of Janet Gerhardt, Charles F. Hill (Carol), and Thomas Hill. Dear brother n law of A. John Bright (Tammy), David Bright, Dennis Bright (Nancy), Kevin Bright (Tish) and Kathleen Bright Chambers....
George F. Crabtree
Jan 17, 2022
George F. Crabtree, 82, of Ft. Wright, Kentucky passed away at his home on January 17, 2022. He was the loving husband of his wife of 30 years, Marian Crabtree. He was the loving stepfather of Seth Jones (Allison) and loving granddad to Austin and Harrison Jones.
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, George served in the U.S. Air Force before working...
Alvin C. Appel
Jan 14, 2022
Alvin C. Appel, 96 years of age passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the loving husband of Mary Appel (nee Stamm). Loving father of Ruth Averdick (Steve), Carol Dickman (John), Rita Smith (Dave), Joyce Burwinkel (Joe), Betty Schadler (Willie), Mary Jo Pollitt (John), Al Appel Jr. (Celia), and James Appel (Brenna). Loving...
Ronnie G. Gregory
Jan 14, 2022
Ronnie Gene Gregory, age 68, of Covington, KY. born November 5, 1953, and passed away Friday, January 14, 2022. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Nell Gregory, his sister, Wanda Gregory Crabtree, and his son, Darrell Gregory. He is survived by his son, Dwayne Gregory, daughters: Mary Lou and Sarah Gregory, and siblings Phyllis Hall, Larry...
Michael Anthony Mays
Jan 12, 2022
Michael A. Mays, 74 years of age, of Covington, KY passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. He was the loving father of Alexandra Eddins (James), Matthew Mulcahey, and Lauren Mays Weddle (Matthew). Loving grandpa to four grandchildren, Jacob, Luke, Archie and Miles. Dear brother of Shirley Mays and Terry Mays. To all who knew...
Joseph P. Finnegan
Jan 11, 2022
Joseph P. Finnegan 80 years of age passed away Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. He was the loving husband of Kathleen Finnegan (nee Gallivan). Loving father of Kelly Finnegan West (Tommy) of Williamstown, Joseph Patrick Finnegan of Cincinnati, Daniel Liam Finnegan of Villa Hills, Audra Soper (John) of Paris, KY, and Erin Schmidt (Kevin) of Villa Hills. Loving...
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...
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...
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. ...
