Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
David S. Martin
Dec 27, 2024
David Stanley Martin, age 50, of Louisville, KY passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 27, 2024. David was a 1992 graduate of Little Miami High School, 1996 graduate of University of Cincinnati, and 2003 graduate of Central Connecticut State University. David spent his career as a registered nurse. He was an flight nurse for Miami Valley CareFlight in Dayton, OH,...
Jeffrey W. Wolnitzek
Dec 27, 2024
Jeff Wolnitzek, a beloved member of the community and a dedicated entrepreneur, passed away on December 27th at the age of 66.
Born and raised in Fort Wright, KY, Jeff attended St. Agnes Grade School, Covington Catholic High School, and pursued higher education at Thomas More University and the University of Cincinnati, where he earned a degree in Construction Management and...
Martha M. "Mickey" Martin
Dec 25, 2024
Martha (Mickey) Maxine Martin (nee Rowley) , beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 84, surrounded by her children on Christmas Day.
Born in Ripley, West Virginia, Mickey graduated from Ripley High School before relocating to Northern Kentucky. She married the late Robert (Bob) Martin in 1963 at St. Agnes Church. Ironically, the first...
Edward W. Whitehead
Dec 23, 2024
Edward W. Whitehead of Ft. Mitchell, Ky. passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024,at his home. Ed was born in Newport, Ky. on April 29 th , 1929. He was 95 years of age. Ed was an active member of Blessed Sacrament Church for 68 years. He was one of nine children.Everything the family did was wrapped around Church and...
Marlene Cahill
Dec 20, 2024
Mary Marlene Cahill
May 31, 1963 – December 20, 2024
Marlene Cahill, 61, of Amelia, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2024.
Marlene was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, whose warm heart and joyful
spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Born on May 31, 1963, Marlene was the daughter of Bon and Marilyn Cahill. She is
survived by her...
Jennifer L. Hellmann
Dec 20, 2024
Jennifer Lynn Hellmann (aged 55) passed away at her home in Erlanger, Kentucky,
on Friday, December 20, 2024.
As she was affectionately known, “Jenny” grew-up in Erlanger surrounded by love
and laughter with her large family, her countless friends, and her adored dogs. She
attended Miles Elementary, Tichenor Middle School, Notre Dame Academy, Eastern
Kentucky University - where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology...
Marilyn E. Oehler
Dec 19, 2024
Marilyn E. Oehler (nee Hoffer), 83 years of age, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday morning, December 19, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, Kentucky. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church. She loved to read, play piano, listen to music, go to church, and decorate her home for every season...
Gerald "Jerry" Anthony Braun
Dec 19, 2024
Gerald A. Braun, 76 years of age, passed away peacefully on Thursday December 19, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Care, in Edgewood. He was the dear brother of Teri Schaar (Bob), loving father of Jason (Christi) Braun, Tracy (Shane) Harrington, and Taylor (Braun) Vandergrift, grandfather of five, and beloved uncle and great uncle to seven.
Jerry retired from Southern Glazers...
Kathleen A. Talbert
Dec 16, 2024
Kathleen A. Talbert (nee Winchester) 75 Years of age, passed away peacefully Monday December 16, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. She was the loving wife of the late James C. Talbert. Loving mother of Sarah Talbert and loving grandmother of one. Family will have a Private service.
Angela M. "Angie" Chapmon
Dec 15, 2024
Angela M. Chapmon passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the age of 77 years old. Angela was preceded in death by her husband, the late Larry R. Chapmon and a brother, the late Philip Robbins. She is survived by her children, Amy Chapmon and Katie Chapmon; siblings, Mary Anglin and Michael Robbins; nephew, Nick Anglin.
Angela “Angie” Chapmon passed away...
Ralph L. Bailey Jr.
Dec 13, 2024
Ralph L. Bailey Jr., age 93, passed away peacefully on December 13th, 2024. He was born on November 20th, 1931 in Dayton, OH to the late Doris and Ralph L. Bailey Sr. Ralph was a graduate of the Miami University of Oxford and then worked as a manager for the Sears/Roebuck Company for 36 years. Ralph was also a member...
Jean Elizabeth Hamilton
Dec 11, 2024
Jean Elizabeth Hamilton, age 91, of Villa Hills, KY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Jean was born to the late Joseph and Theresa Clinger of Augusta, KY.A devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend, Jean will be remembered for her generous spirit, kind heart and absolutely delicious fried chicken. She loved to laugh...
Mary C. Cheesman
Dec 8, 2024
Mary C. (DiBlasi) Cheesman, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8th, 2024. Mary was born on March 31st, 1935 in Bucyrus, OH to the late Mary and Dominic DiBlasi. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church. Mary is survived by her children Keith Cheesman (Mary Pat) of Villa Hills, KY, Brenda Wimberg (Thomas G) of Anderson Township,...
Paul Thaddeus Seta
Dec 8, 2024
Paul Thaddeus Seta, 59 years old, of Villa Hills, KY, passed away Sunday December 8, 2024 at his home. Paul was born on May 12, 1965 to Paul A. and Kathleen Seta in Cincinnati, OH. After Paul graduated from Covington Catholic High School in 1983, he went on to study at both Eastern Kentucky and Northern Kentucky University. Paul worked...
Carolyn Faye Ashcraft
Dec 5, 2024
Carolyn Faye Ashcraft passed from this life on December 5, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; her sons, Mark, Joe, and Tracy; and her siblings, Elmer and Margie. Her passion in life was her family. From impromptu visits and holiday gatherings to trips and trivia times, she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and...
Donald C. Von Hoene
Dec 5, 2024
Don Von Hoene, 87, died peacefully with family by his side on December 5, 2024. Don was born in Covington, KY on December 2, 1937 to the late Opal (Thornton) and Cyril Von Hoene. He is survived by his loving son Ted (Kelly), grandchildren Jack and Kate, brothers Rick (Sue) and Greg (Vicki) as well as numerous nieces and nephews....
Patrick G. Collins
Dec 1, 2024
Lifelong Northern Kentucky resident Patrick George Collins died peacefully on December 1st, 2024, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, with loving family members at his side.
Aged 82 years, having been born on May 22nd, 1942, to George Joseph Collins and Ellen Ann Collins (nee Skelton), Patrick spent his childhood growing up in Covington and attended Covington Catholic High School. He served...
Sister Mary Jana Foltz
Nov 30, 2024
Marilyn Sue Foltz was born in Park Hills, Kentucky, on December 3, 1944. She was the third of four girls, including her twin sister, Mary Catherine. Her parents, Ralph and Rosina (Sonderman) Foltz, nurtured a beautiful family, raised on the values of faith and love. Marilyn attended grade school at St. Cecilia, Independence, Kentucky, and high school at Notre Dame...
Margaret Ann Butler
Nov 28, 2024
Margaret Ann Butler (nee Tobin), age 85, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2024, surrounded by her family. Margaret was born to the late Clarence and Alice Tobin (nee Gudgel) on August 20, 1939, on the Tobin Farms in Minerva, Kentucky.
Margaret attended Villa Madonna College and graduated with a degree in Education, later completing her...
Dr. Joe King
Nov 28, 2024
Dr. Joseph J. King, 86, resident of Park Hills, Kentucky passed away on November 28, 2024, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
A dedicated member of St. John’s Church in Covington and volunteer at a great many organizations during his lifetime, Dr. King was a practicing & dedicated chiropractor and healer in the Park Hills community for over...
