Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Gary J. Epplen
Aug 14, 2021
Gary J. Epplen, age 71, of Covington, KY passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Gary completed his undergrad schooling at University of Kentucky and received his Masters from Northern Kentucky University. He began a career in education and taught for over 33 years, he spent 6 years at Notre Dame Academy and 27 at Scott High School. Gary is...
Joseph J. Marusin
Aug 14, 2021
Joseph J. Marusin was born March 18, 1934 and passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospice. He was preceded in death by his son Mark Marusin and his sister Mary Krzak. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou (Heimbrock) Marusin and his brother, Anthony Marusin of Lorain, Ohio. A graduate of the Ohio State University, his...
Mary Ellen Ebelhardt
Aug 13, 2021
Mary E. (Byrd) Ebelhardt (nee Ream), age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2021 in Cincinnati, OH. Ninth child of the late John and Dorthea Ream, Mary attended Woodward High School and Compton Jr. College in Compton, CA. She worked in Cincinnati for the National Underwriter Company and Laboiteaux Company.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Karen Schroder...
Robert Cody Harvey
Aug 12, 2021
Robert Cody Harvey. Passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 at the age of 30 years. Cody was a 2012 graduate of Sullivan University Culinary Institute, and 2016 graduate the University of Cincinnati Economics program. He loved cooking, exercising, dabbling in the stock market and hanging out with his large group of friends. Cody was preceded in death by his father,...
Edward "Gene" E. Carney
Aug 9, 2021
Edward E. “Gene” Carney. Passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at the age of 89 years. Gene is survived by his wife, Evelyn A. Carney; children, Jennifer (Dan) Gruber and Jeffrey (Melissa) Carney and grandson, Russell Carney. Gene spent his career as a Photo Engraver – over 40 years. He was known as the best in the business. He was...
Kenneth "Ken" J. Rudolph
Aug 6, 2021
Kenneth “Ken” J. Rudolph, age 72, of Walton, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, August 6, 2021. Ken was a ’67 graduate of Covington Catholic and worked at Provident Bank for many years and retired as an Assistant Vice President. After retirement, he drove for Executive Transportation and worked at Kenton County Golf Course, Covington Latin School, and St. Patrick’s...
Michael P. Moeves
Aug 6, 2021
Michael P. Moeves, 71 years of age, passed away peacefully Friday, August 6th at his home surrounded by his wife, children and other close family and friends. Mike was a decorated Marine who received the Purple Heart medal after being wounded in Vietnam. He was a lead salesman for Sears Roebuck after returning from war and later retired from a career on the...
Anna Marie Carl
Jul 31, 2021
Anna Marie Carl, 96 years of age passed away Saturday at Charter Home Care Center in Edgewood. Anna worked for Cincinnati Bell for 37 years as a Telephone operator. She was a Life member of St. John Church. Anna was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Anna Carl (Goetz), and her siblings Virginia Frohn, Ralph Carl, Ruth Maifeld,...
Mary Eileen Cassidy
Jul 31, 2021
Mary Eileen Cassidy, 75 years of age passed away peacefully on Saturday at Emerald Trace. As well as being loved by her family and friends, Eileen was a devoted school teacher at Blessed Sacrament and St. Antoninus and a valued team member and concert enthusiast at Riverbend Music Center. She was known for her other loves of baking (aka The...
Susan C. Lohre
Jul 28, 2021
Sue Lohre (nee Greis), age 80, of Union, KY, passed away July 28. She attended Blessed Sacrament Elementary School and Notre Dame Academy. She was a lifelong member of Blessed Sacrament Parish and in the choir for over 60 years. She loved singing and sang in a quartet with her sisters as a child, once winning an amateur singing competition...
Barbara Rabe
Jul 27, 2021
Barbara Rabe (nee Simpson) 82 years of age passed away peacefully at Emerald Trace Care Center Tuesday morning. She was the loving wife of J. David Rabe for 62 years. Loving mother of Julie Glassmeyer (Don), Susan Trenkamp (Nick), David Rabe (Ginny), Steven Rabe, Andrea Behne, Nicole Jordan (Eric), and Daniel Rabe. Loving grandmother of fourteen and great grandma to...
Jacquelyn M. "Jackie" Klaine
Jul 26, 2021
Jacqueline M. “Jackie” Klaine. Passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at the age of 89 years. Jackie was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Klaine and a daughter, Terri Davis. She is survived by her sons, Stephen (Lois) Klaine, Mark (Shannon) Klaine, Brian (Kristy) Klaine and Jeffrey (The late Bobbie) Klaine. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 13...
Carole Ann Foltz
Jul 23, 2021
Carole Ann (Moser) Foltz, 82, of Crestview Hills, KY, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on July 23rd, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Jerry Foltz; her parents, Fred and Helen Moser; and her siblings, Helen Therese Vocke, Fred “Rudy” Moser Jr., Jane Rakel, and Joe Moser. Carole is survived...
Michael T. Bruce
Jul 18, 2021
Michael T. Bruce. Passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at the age of 74 years. Michael is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sally S. Bruce and his sisters, Linda Wilkinson and Susan Moody, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Michael retired from Colgate Palmolive and then Remke Markets. There are no services planned at this time. Sympathy may...
Marianne C. Scheper
Jul 16, 2021
Marianne Scheper (nee Kennel), age 93, of Edgewood, KY, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 16th. She was preceded in death by her late husband William Scheper (1983). Marianne leaves behind her loving children Jane Meier (Steve), Nancy Kubala (Paul), Jennifer Bilz (Brian), Bill Scheper (Kim), Guy Scheper (Jenny), Tim Scheper (Vicky), Steve Scheper (Jennifer), Joseph Scheper (Kevin Ray); her...
Robert H. Knapp, Jr.
Jul 14, 2021
Robert H. Knapp, Jr., 82, passed away, Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cincinnati to the late Mary and Robert Knapp.
Bob was preceded in death by his younger brother, Richard Knapp. Survivors include his loving wife, Patricia A. Knapp (nee Trenkamp) of 57 years; daughters, Traci Knapp, Lorrie Bosch...
Joan Ann Schuck
Jul 13, 2021
Joan Ann Schuck, age 90, of Ft. Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. She is survived by her loving children, Steve Schuck, Linda Schuck Wesley and Krista Schuck Barnes; grandchildren, Brenda Barnes, Brittney Hedlund (Aaron), Berea Barnes, Travis Wesley and Cecilia Victor; 6 great-grandchildren. Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Norbert Schuck; son, Jan...
Mary Jane Buechel
Jul 13, 2021
Mary Jane Buechel (nee Cardosi). (March 13, 1927 – July 13, 2021). Mary Jane passed away at home surrounded by her family. She and her loving husband, Jack, were married for more than 60 years when Jack died in 2011. Mary Jane was also preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Blanche Cardosi, and her brothers, Edward, Jr. and...
Jeffrey (Jeff) Douglas Deglow
Jul 12, 2021
Jeffrey Douglas Deglow, 57, of Fort Wright, Kentucky, passed from this life to the peace of eternal life on Monday, July 12th, 2021.
He is survived by his lifelong partner, Natalie Foltz Deglow; his cherished son, Andy (Chelsea) Deglow; his beloved daughters, Claire Deglow and Paige Deglow; his mother, Nancy; his siblings, Greg and Melissa Deglow. He was preceded in...
Ruth Ann Kennedy
Jul 6, 2021
Ruth Ann Kennedy, age 97, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 06, 2021. She is survived by sister-in-laws, Kathleen Kennedy and Dorothy Kennedy; many nieces and nephews. Ruth was preceded in death by her siblings, Catherine, Mary, Owen, John, Nell, Robert, William, James and Thomas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 10,...
