Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
George F. Rabe
Oct 12, 2021
George F. Rabe, age 89, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 12, 2021, at Boonespring Nursing Facility in Northern Kentucky. He was born in Covington, Kentucky on June 29, 1932, the son of the late Ferd A. and Aurelia Hellmann Rabe. He was a devout Roman Catholic and a 45-year member of the Serra Club...
William M. "Bill" Wagner
Oct 10, 2021
William M. “Bill” Wagner. Passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the age of 58 years. Bill was preceded in death by his father, the late Chester Wagner. He is survived by his wife, Janet Flesch Wagner; children, Rachel, Elizabeth and William Wagner; mother, Sylvia Cooney Wagner; siblings, Amy (Paul) Lampone, Jenny (Phil) Zumdick, Angie (Dan) Burns, Emily (Matt) Seal,...
Elsie Jane King
Oct 4, 2021
Elsie Jane "EJ" King (Preston), age 81, of Erlanger, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, October 4, 2021. She was a 1963 graduate of St. Elizabeth School of Nursing and began her career as an emergency room nurse. EJ would later go on to become a travel agent, a job she really enjoyed because of her own love to travel. ...
Joan Ruth Pompilio
Oct 3, 2021
Joan Ruth Helen Pompilio (nee Schreiber)Born: April 27, 1943Joan, aged 78, passed away on October 3, 2021 surrounded by loved ones in Edgewood, Kentucky.She was the daughter of Ruth Schreiber (nee Vonderhaar), and Franklin Schreiber.She was a loving wife to Michael Frederick Pompilio (passed 2012), and mother to Julie Pompilio Smith, Jean Pompilio Holmes, Jenny Bennett Pompilio, Joanne Pompilio Russell...
David J. Hellmann
Sep 29, 2021
David J. Hellmann, 83, of Ft. Mitchell, KY, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. David was preceded in death by his parents, Norbert & Marian Hellmann; sisters, Sister Mary Andrew Hellmann, O.S.B & Judy Reinersman; brother-in-laws, Dick Goessling & Bob Reinersman; his beloved dogs, Duchess & Daisy. He is survived by his brother, Don Hellmann (Doe)...
Jeffrey W. Janning
Sep 23, 2021
Jeffrey W. Janning, devoted Husband, Father and Grandfather. Passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the age of 67 years. Jeffrey is survived by his wife, Erin Janning (nee Sweeney); sons, Rob (Marie) Janning and Zak Janning; grandchildren, Henry & Zoe Janning; siblings, Robert (Molly) Janning & Marc Janning and Kris (Del) Skeens. Visitation is Friday, October 22nd from 8:00...
John "Jack" O. Steffen
Sep 21, 2021
John O. “Jack” Steffen, age 86, of Edgewood, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Anne Steffen (nee Wehrmeyer); daughters, Judith A. Hoffman (Steve) and Laura Sanders (Steve); sons, Mark Steffen (Kim) and John Steffen (Angie); grandchildren, Adam, Brad, Erik, Amanda, Brian, Abby, Jaymee and Katie; great-grandchildren, Jackson,...
John F. Lowry
Sep 18, 2021
John “Jack” Frederick Lowry, 96, of Kenton Vale, KY, beloved husband to Alice for 65 years, passed away peacefully at St. E. Hospice Center on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Jack was a proud veteran who served in the Army during WWII. He retired from the railroad after 40 years. During their retirement years, Jack and Alice enjoyed traveling the country....
Rodney M. Ratliff
Sep 16, 2021
Rodney Martin Ratliff: Passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the age of 56 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Donald G. and Janeen C. Ratliff. Rod is survived by his brothers, Don (Bonnie) Ratliff, Rick (Ronnie) Ratliff, Dave (Heather) Ratliff and Brad Ratliff. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. ...
Keith A. Young
Sep 15, 2021
Keith A. Young. Passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at the age of 64 years. Keith was preceded in death by his daughter, the late Yvonne Kay Young and his parents, the late Arnold & Kay Young. He is survived by his wife, Donette Young (nee Carr); children, Jacob Young, Jared (Megan) Young, Justin Young and Amber (Jeff) Moore; granddaughters,...
Sue Korfhagen
Sep 14, 2021
Sue Korfhagen (nee Soden), 85 years of age passed away Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. Sue was the loving wife of the late James H. Korfhagen. Also preceded in death by her grandchildren Jenna, Jacob, and Jordan Goins, brother in law El Schneider, and parents Red and Til Soden. Loving mother of Kristi Goins (Don), Ken Korfhagen (Beth),...
Sharon Ann Webster
Sep 9, 2021
Sharon Ann Webster, age 77, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021. She is survived by her loving children, Cid Webster (Dawn) and Sheryl Watterson (Brian); brother, Ron Neff; grandchildren, Austin Henderson, Carter Webster, Colten Webster, Samantha Baur (William), Sarah Watterson, Shelby Watterson and Shauna Watterson; great-grandchildren, Hailey, Eleanor and Liam Baur. Sharon was preceded in...
Mary M. Hemmer
Sep 9, 2021
Ft. Mitchell. Mary M. Hemmer.
Passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the age of 97 years.
She was born on June 8, 1924 in Covington to the late Alfred and Agnes Nienaber. After graduating from Villa Madonna Academy, she went to Saint Elizabeth Nursing School and became a registered nurse. In 1948,...
David Q Smith
Sep 6, 2021
David Q. Smith, 69 yrs of age passed away Monday at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was the loving husband of Rita Smith (nee Appel). Loving father of Rebecca (Jeff) Russo, Jason (Liana) Smith, Brian (Heather) Smith, Thomas (Amanda) Smith, Karen (Tony) Christian, Mary Beth Smith. Dear brother of Garry (Kim) Smith, Laura (Wayne, late) Pollard, Rhonda Robinson,...
Kimberly Ann DiFilippo
Sep 4, 2021
Kimberly Ann DiFilippo, age 56, of Union, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2021. She is survived by her loving children, Nick DiFilippo (Anne) and Brittany DiFilippo (Tarik Carter); brothers, Robert McHugh and Michael McHugh; parents, Robert and Sharon McHugh; grandchildren, Dominic and Vincent; nephews, Dean and Jesse McHugh. Kim was preceded in passing by her fiancé, Kenneth...
Jessie J Napier
Sep 3, 2021
Jessie J. Napier (nee Brown) 72 years of age passed away peacefully Friday at her residence with her loving family by her side. Loving wife of George Michael Iles. Loving mother of Elizabeth Napier, Kenneth Napier (Kris), Lisa Napier, Bonnie Napier and the late Teresa Gibson (Ed). Loving grandma of twelve grandchildren and eight great-grand children. Dear sister of Jerradale...
Susan Kendall
Sep 3, 2021
Susan Kendall, 74 of Ft. Mitchell passed away Friday at St. Elizabeth in Ft. Thomas. “Well Hello there,” Sue Kendall’s favorite greeting comforted thousands of patients during her 4 decade nursing career. Sue enjoyed travelling with her fun-loving ladies of club. An animal lover, Sue raised 3 sons of her own and helped shape the minds belonging to many of their...
Maria L. Merklin
Sep 2, 2021
Maria L. Merklin. Passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the age of 53 years. Maria was preceded in death by her mother, Vivian M. Turton. She is survived by her husband, David S. Merklin; children, Daniel, Joel and Mary Merklin; father, James A. Turton; brother, Michael, sister-in-law Elizabeth “Buffy” Turton. Mass of Christian Burial is at 2:00 PM Wednesday,...
Jerome J. "Beany" Schaeper Jr.
Sep 1, 2021
Jerome J. “Beany” Schaeper 70 years of age passed away at his residence on Wednesday. Beany was a U.S. Postal worker at the Airport Branch. Dear brother of Susan Taylor, Judy Thompson, William Schaeper (Angie), and the late Thomas Schaeper ( Gaye). Loving uncle of Kenny Thompson (Nicole) children CJ, Lilly, Molly, Bailey, Jeff Thompson (Lura) child Emma, Stephanie Hicks...
Vivian M. Turton
Sep 1, 2021
Vivian M. Turton. Passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the age of 78 years. Vivian was preceded in death by her brother, John Hearn. She is survived by her husband, James A. Turton; son, Michael, daughter-in-law Elizabeth “Buffy”, son-in-law David Merklin and daughter, the late Maria L. Merklin; grandchildren, Daniel, Joel, Mary, Natalie and Bee; brothers, Jim Kelly and...
