Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Betty Ann Fragge
Oct 29, 2024
Betty Fragge, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 91 on October 29, 2024. A longtime resident of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, she was the only child of Lorraine Robke and Richard Oettinger, who preceded her in death, as did her husband, Dr. Ronald Fragge, and son, Marc Fragge.
She is survived by her daughter, Michelle (Fragge) Freeman, and...
Arthur L. Sarver
Oct 26, 2024
Arthur Leon Sarver, age 82, of Florence, KY passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Arthur is survived by his sister-in-law, Peggy Rechtin and 6 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Eileen Sarver (2007); sister-in-laws, Paulette Ruttle, Barbara Toadvine; brother-in-law, Michael Rechtin. Arthur retired from the IRS and prior to that he bravely served...
Mark A. "Chet" Adkins
Oct 25, 2024
Mark A.“Chet” Adkins passed away suddenly on Friday, October 25, 2024 at the age of 65. He was born on January 11, 1959; son of Richard and Nancy Adkins. He was a customs import clerk at DHL for 35 years, also having worked at Gates Rubber Co. for 32 years, and as a deputy jailer at the Boone County Jail...
Edward G. Gibson
Oct 25, 2024
Edward G. Gibson, 74, of Hamilton, OH passed away peacefully, Friday at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. Ed was a proud software engineer at US Bank for many years.
Edward is survived by his daughter, Lisa Gibson; son, Anthony Taylor; and grandchildren, Mar’Zaevious Hicks, Elaysia Hicks, and Emberly Hicks. Proceeded in death by wife, Teresa Gibson; sister, Arlene Herron; father, Wilbur...
Dessie A. Keller
Oct 14, 2024
Dessie Allene (Brown) Keller age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024, in Union, Kentucky. She was born on July 26, 1932, in Lincoln County, Kentucky to the late Nancy and Herman Brown. Dessie worked as a real estate agent in Louisville, Kentucky before her retirement. Dessie was also an avid golfer who proudly won multiple golf club...
Mary Elizabeth Shelton
Oct 13, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Shelton, age 78, of Dry Ridge, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2024.Mary graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1981 from Northern Kentucky University and dedicated the next 25 years of her life to the nursing profession. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister and grandma and will be greatly missed. Mary is survived by her...
Jane Harmeling
Oct 11, 2024
Mary Jane Harmeling (nee Zalla), 84 years of age, passed away peacefully on Friday,
October 11 th at her residence with her loving family by her side. “Jane” was born March
6 th , 1940, in Covington, KY, daughter of Andrew Zalla and Katherine (Kunkel) Zalla.
She was the devoted wife of the late Paul G. Harmeling (2010), loving mother to Kevin
Lowry and...
Patricia M. Schwierjohann
Oct 10, 2024
Patricia Mary Schwierjohann, (nee Flanagan), 73, of Bellevue, Kentucky passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10th, 2024, with care from Hospice of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Patricia was born on August 15, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio to David Stuart Flanagan and Shirley Mae Flanagan (nee Chaney). Patty, as she was known by her loved ones, felt honored to be born on the Assumption...
Maria (Marusa) Olga Judy (Sikura)
Oct 9, 2024
Maria (Marusa) Olga Judy (Sikura)
Born September 12, 1931, Bratislava, Czechoslovakia
Died October 9, 2024, Edgewood, Kentucky USA
Predeceased by her husband Bill (1999) and good friend Herm Stein (2014)
She leaves behind sons William (spouse Mary), Christopher (spouse Teri) Jeffrey (spouse Judy) and 12 Grandchildren.
A WWII Political refugee who endured Nazi occupation and fled persecution at the hand of rabid socialism. She was...
Donald D. Whitaker
Oct 9, 2024
Donald Whitaker, age 90, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024 with his wife and daughter by his side, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, love, and craftsmanship. A devoted husband for 68 years, he was the heart of his family—a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, cherished uncle, and loyal friend.
Don proudly served his country for 20 years in both the...
Robert H. Rose
Oct 7, 2024
With a heavy heart we announce the passing of Robert H. Rose on Monday, October 7th, 2024 at the University of Cincinnati Hospital surrounded by his family in his final moments. Robert “Chopper” born June 11th, 1947 was the loving husband for 42 years to Mary Jo Rose (nee Huber). Loving father of Trent “T.R.” Rose. Loving grandpa of Trent...
Eileen M. Fry
Oct 7, 2024
Eileen M. Fry, age 75, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 07, 2024. Eileen had a great sense of humor, was an avid reader, and she traveled extensively. She had a deep love of family and friends, but her greatest joy was her love of children and their love of her. She is...
John C. Keegan, Jr.
Oct 5, 2024
John C. Keegan, Jr. was a disabled veteran who served in the Air Force and was stationed in Germany. He had a great sense of humor and ended every parting with the words, God Bless. To know him was to love him, he was extremely intelligent so you never knew what profound/sarcastic lol comment might come from his lips…his sister,...
JoAnn E. Hoh
Oct 4, 2024
JoAnn E. Hoh passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 peacefully, surrounded by loving family at the age of 95 years old. JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband, the late, William E. Hoh, Jr. and a son, the late Robert Hoh. She is survived by her children, Dianne (Bart) Wahle, John (Debbie) Hoh, Greg Hoh, Larry (Sandy) Hoh and...
Joan L. Meyer
Oct 4, 2024
Joan Louise Meyer (nee Jaskaniec) 88 years of age, passed away Friday morning at Madonna Manor Nursing Home. Joan is survived by three loving sons, Michael (Jennifer), Edward (Maria), and Timothy (Leila); granddaughters Mikel (Rob) Quast, McKenzie (Jake) Lackner and Katherine (Stephen) Armstrong; and four great-grandchildren, Jameson, Leo, Sophie and Lou; dear sister of Michael Jaskaniec and several nieces and...
Cathy A. Schmitt
Oct 4, 2024
Catherine Ann Schmitt (née Reinersman) passed away peacefully at her home on October 4, 2024 at the age of 73. Cathy was the beloved wife of William K. Schmitt, cherished mother of William David Schmitt (Kristen Collett - Schmitt) and Sarah Gillum (Jonathan Barczak), and a devoted grandmother to Tyler Chisenhall, Harper Schmitt, and Hazel Schmitt. She was preceded in...
Melanie L. Robbins
Oct 1, 2024
Melanie L. Robbins 49 years of age passed away peacefully on Tuesday at her residence with her loving family by her side. Loving mother of Tyler Bulmer. She was the loving daughter of Larry and Margie Robbins (nee Leichman). Dear sister of Jason Robbins and Justin Robbins. Caring girlfriend of her longtime boyfriend Mark McNeese. Here favorite sport was cheer-leading....
Anna Margaret "Marge" Knipper
Sep 26, 2024
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Anna Margaret ‘Marge’ Knipper
January 14, 1931 – September 26, 2024
Anna Margaret ‘Marge’ Knipper passed away peacefully early on the morning of September 26, 2024 at Carmel Manor, Fort Thomas, KY after about a week in Hospice care, at age 93.
Daughter of the late Ralph Meyers and Elizabeth Schuette Meyers of Covington, KY, Marge attended Covington’s St. Augustine’s Elementary School and...
Marilyn F. Fabre
Sep 25, 2024
Marilyn F. Fabre (nee Morris), 83 years of age passed away peacefully Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Health Care Ft. Thomas. Marilyn was retired from the IRS and then spent many years travelling and playing golf with her loving husband Rupert “Joe” Fabre, who passed away in 2021. She was an avid reader and loved a good mystery. She also never...
James C. Dacey
Sep 25, 2024
James Dacey, of Northern Kentucky, passed away on September 25, 2024 after a brave fight with cancer. Jim made the most of his 77 years, often saying that he had a great life! He was survived by his wife of over 50 years, Melody Dacey. He is also survived by his daughters Julie Keininger and Heather Tomlin (Joel) and his...
