Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Sr. Mary Rosanne Boh
May 19, 2020
Frances Ann Boh was born in Covington, Kentucky on January 4, 1943, the second oldest of nine children to Alma and George Boh. Called by her middle name Ann described her family as fun and joyful. Before she started school, she enjoyed helping her mother with daily chores and the ever-growing family. Ann attended St. Paul Elementary School, Florence, Kentucky,...
Mary Joan Koenig
May 17, 2020
Mary Joan Koenig (nee Hartman), age 89, of Florence, KY, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2020. Mother of Tom (Sharon) Koenig and Teresa (Steve) Goeke; grandmother of Jason (Kim), Scott (Jeena), and David Koenig, and Brian, Brad (Melissa) and Kevin (Tracy) Goeke; two great grandchildren, Zachary and Lucas Goeke. She is also survived by her brothers Art (Mary) and...
Mary Margaret Huesman
May 15, 2020
Mary Margaret Huesman. Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2020 at the Seasons of Alexandria, at the age of 93 years. A complete obituary will be published at a later date with memorial service details. Middendorf Funeral Home, Ft. Wright is assisting the family.
Floyd Jackson Hastings
May 12, 2020
Floyd Jackson Hastings, age 84, of Ft. Wright, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Activities and hobbies included Community of Faith Presbyterian Church, Barbershop singing, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and for the City of Ft. Wright, and gardening. He was also a Kentucky Colonel. Floyd was preceded in death by his loving wife, Eileen Hastings (nee Leonard). ...
Frances W. Staten
May 11, 2020
Frances W. “Tommie” Staten. Passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at the age of 84 years. She was a proud graduate of St. Henry High School class of 1954. Tommie was preceded in death by her husband, Brian H. Staten. She is survived by her sons, Brian S. (Linda) Staten, Todd L. (Jenny) Staten and Michael S.(Tonya) Staten; grandchildren, Lindsey,...
James T. "Jim" Middendorf
May 10, 2020
James T. Middendorf, age 80, of Crestview Hills, KY passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 10, 2020. Jim was a very humble man and he will be greatly missed by all his friends, former employees and family members. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Gay Middendorf (nee Faigle); children, Dr. James T. Middendorf...
Robert E. Brockman
May 8, 2020
Robert E. (Rob) Brockman, 68 years of age, of Park Hills, KY, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. Rob was the loving husband of Jane Brockman (nee Donadio). Devoted father of Emily Brockman Crail (Jessie), Brian Brockman (Jessica), Robert F. Brockman, Megan Brockman Mann (David), Bridget Brockman Schneider (Andrew), Teresa Brockman Alter (Martin), John...
Richard Pendery
May 3, 2020
Richard Pendery, age 89, of Crescent Springs, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2020. He was a member of the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Orpha Pendery (nee Scott); daughters, Debra Pendery, Marilyn Bolton, Mabel Havlin (Mike), Orpha Moffett (Ritchie), Patricia Lynch, Nancy Higgins (Doyle); sons, Richard Pendery, Jr., deceased and...
Geraldine "Geri" Rita Sullivan-Pohlgeers
Apr 30, 2020
Geraldine “Geri” Sullivan, 86, of Lakeside Park, KY passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020.
Geri was born in Covington, KY to the late Cleophus and Magdalene Sullivan. After graduating Holy Cross High School, she married her late husband John H. Pohlgeers. She is survived by her children J. Kurt (Cindy) Pohlgeers, Colleen Mayhaus, Anthony (Lisa) Pohlgeers, and Daniel (Joan) Pohlgeers;...
Mary Jane Summe
Apr 29, 2020
Mary Jane Summe passed into her eternal life on April 29, 2020.Born Mary Jane Terwort on June 22, 1937, Jane was the oldest of three children, born to William E. and Sylvia Bressler Terwort. A lifelong resident of Ft. Mitchell, Ky and parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Jane attended Blessed Sacrament School, Villa Madonna Academy High School and Villa Madonna...
Robert A. "Artie" Carr
Apr 28, 2020
Robert A. “Artie” Carr. Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the age of 69 years. He was met by his father, Robert W. Carr. Artie spent the majority of his career working diligently for Ford Motor Company. On June 1, 1974 he married the love of his life, Trudy, and they raised two sons. Artie had a passion...
Phyllis Jean Prather
Apr 28, 2020
Phyllis Jean Prather, age 81, of Cold Spring, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving children, Rick D. Prather (Donna), Jody Prather (Patty), Sherry Prim and Barry Prather; cousin, Betty Carol Lusby; grandchildren, Chelse Prather, Adam Prather, Christopher Prather, Haley Prim, Jacob Prather and Jonathan...
Sr. Janet Marie Hoffman
Apr 26, 2020
Sr. Janet Marie (formerly known as Sister Mary Vincente) was born on September 19, 1940, to Clara and Vincent Hoffman in Cincinnati, Ohio. The oldest of three children, she attended St. Agnes Elementary School, Bond Hill, Ohio, and then graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 1958. Upon graduating, she obtained a job at Western Southern Life Insurance Company to help...
Ray Elam
Apr 25, 2020
Monas Ray Elam. Passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the age of 91 years. Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Jean Elam (nee Brock). Ray is survived by his son, Gary (Naomi) Elam and a grandson, Andrew Elam. Services are private. Interment Highland Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed by a memorial contribution to, the Faith Independent...
Karen Overstreet
Apr 23, 2020
Karen Overstreet (nee Rudisell), 76 years of age of Latonia Kentucky passed away Thursday April 23, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. Karen was the loving wife of the late Ralph Overstreet Jr. Loving mother of Kim Hall (John) of Latonia, KY, Ralph Overstreet III (Amy) of Independence, KY, Cheri Harrison (Frank) of Cincinnati, OH, and the Late Jerry...
Dr. Charles L. Mendelhall
Apr 23, 2020
Mendenhall, Charles L., M.D. August 20, 1931 - April 23, 2020 Preceded in death by wife, Alice Carolyn Mendenhall. Survived by children: Constance A. Hinman, Debra L. Anton, Steven G. Mendenhall (Carol) and Susan M. Mendenhall; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and the mother of his children, Shirley Elaine Mendenhall. VISITATION following CDC guidelines: Sunday, April 26th, from 2pm to 4pm...
Phyllis Lee Carter
Apr 20, 2020
Phyllis Lee Carter, 94, passed away on April 20, 2020 at Baptist Village Care Center in Erlanger, Kentucky.
Phyllis was born to Mary A. Cisne in Gilbert, Arkansas on September 10, 1925. She grew up in Flora, IL, playing the alto saxophone in the Flora High School band and singing alto in a state champion sextet. She graduated from Flora...
Jerome C. Beagle
Apr 18, 2020
Jerome C. Beagle (Jerry), of Villa Hills, KY, passed away on Saturday morning, April 18, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas, KY as a result of complications from Covid-19. He was a kind and gentle soul, taken too soon at 73 years old. Jerry was a lifelong native of Northern Kentucky and resided in Villa Hills. He was...
Edward H. Topmiller
Apr 18, 2020
Edward Henry Topmiller, 94 years of age, passed away Saturday at Burlington House Nursing Care Center. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Ruby L. Topmiller (nee Burns); children, Ed (Kathy) Topmiller, Mary (Dan) James, and Paul (Jenny) Topmiller; grandchildren, Amy (Derick) Faust, Michelle and Danny James, and Maria, Andrew and Sarah Topmiller. He was preceded in...
Vincent Paul Melching
Apr 17, 2020
Vincent Paul Melching, age 88 of Ft. Wright, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020. He was a 1949 graduate of Covington Catholic High School and proudly served his country by enlisting in the United States Air Force. He was the co-founder and President of Gateway Glass & Glazing where he was well known for his honesty and integrity. Vince...
