Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Amy Lee Wood
Jan 11, 2016
Amy Lee Wood, age 47, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016. She was the loving mother of Deven Kampel and the late Carlos A. Sandfoss, MD. She leaves behind her loving parents Donna Dean (Dick), and Pat Sandfoss Sr. (Mary); and her brother Pat Sandfoss Jr. (Vasoula). Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2016 from 2:00...
Carlos A. Sandfoss
Jan 8, 2016
Carlos A. Sandfoss, MD, age 27, of Lexington, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016. He was loving son of the late Amy Wood. Carlos leaves behind his brother Deven Kampel; Grandparents Donna Dean (Dick); grandparents Pat Sandfoss Sr. (Mary); and his uncle Pat Sandfoss Jr. (Vasoula). He also leaves behind his cousins and many friends. Carlos was an Emergency...
Martin "Mote" Hils
Jan 8, 2016
Martin “Mote” Hils passed away peacefully at home on Friday. Mote was retired from Northern Kentucky University, where he started the Athletic Program and was the first coach of the men’s basketball team. He began his career as a teacher and coach at St. Henry and Covington Catholic High Schools. Mote was 81 years of age and is survived by...
Richard W. Blank
Jan 1, 2016
Richard W. Blank Sr., age 73, of Union, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 at his residence in Florida. He was the loving husband of Barbara Blank. Beloved father of Debbie Blank and Rick Blank (Laurel). He also leaves behind his brother Donald Blank; and his two grandchildren Jacob and Courtney Blank. A memorial service will be held on...
Eugene "Lefty" G. Goetz
Dec 31, 2015
Eugene “Lefty” Goetz, 89, of Fort Mitchell, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015. He was born in 1926, in Fort Mitchell, to the late William and Mary Goetz. He joined the United States Marine Corps and served during WWII. In 1950, he married Margie Scheper and became the loving father of Pam, Jerry, Greg, and Amy. He worked as...
James F. Koester
Dec 27, 2015
James F. Koester, 72, of Covington, Kentucky, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Sunday, December 27, 2015. Jim was born in Mt. Washington, Ohio on October 27, 1943, the only child of Frank and Jane Koester. Jim retired in 2009 from Sweco International after working for 15 years as a distribution coordinator. His passions included gardening, caring for...
Dajusch "Derek" Zandi
Dec 24, 2015
Darjusch “Derek” Zandi, 19, of Hebron, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015. Darjusch was born on January25, 1996 in Mainz, Germany. He is preceded in death bymaternal grandparents, Weislaw Kozlowski and Maria Kozlowska. Left to mourn his passing are his loving parents, Sepehr and Elzbieta Kolowska Zandi; his sister, Darja Zandi (Robert Gzyl); grandparents, Farah Lavasani and Sharokh...
Fred A. Fischer
Dec 23, 2015
Fred A. Fischer loving husband of Judy Fischer, passed away Wednesday at Hospice Care of St. Elizabeth in Edgewood. Loving father of Joe Fischer (Mary), Cammie Hinken (Glenn), Tricia Oberhausen (Mike), Chris Fischer (Christina), Missy Hail (Luke), Tony Fischer(Tanya), Sarah Green(Dave). 20 grandchildren. Dear brother of Mary Wigger, Henrietta “ Babe” Weinkamp. Dear brother n law of Norma Broering. Fred...
Jackie McKinney
Dec 19, 2015
Jackie Slaughter McKinney, 83, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19, 2015, with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late Leland McKinney. Loving mother of Michelle Robinson, Wesley Bratton (Jane), and Jon Paul McKinney. Beloved grandmother of Jesse Heine, Isaac Heine, Matthew Robinson (Lauren), Laura Jones (Kevin), Bridget Bratton, and Benjamin Bratton;...
Steve Preston
Dec 18, 2015
R. Steve Preston, 65, of Taylor Mill, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015. He was the son of the late Robert and Agnes Preston. The loving husband of Kay Zaharias Preston. Loving father of Alexis Bullock (Nathan), Neil Preston, Greg Preston, and Brent Preston. Dear brother of Dan Preston, Terry Bascher, Lisa Miller, and Kim Fishking. He also leaves...
Doretta Elizabeth Hicks
Dec 17, 2015
Doretta Elizabeth Hicks, 86, of Independence, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015. Doretta was born in 1929, to the late Amelia and Harry Kohrs. She was the loving wife of the late Edward “Buddy” Hicks. Loving mother of Phillip Hicks (Terry), Sallie Heitsman (Chuck), Kathy Waters, Julie Stacks, Debbie Lynn (Gary), and Sandi Scott (Tom). Dear sister of Paul...
William E. Simpson
Dec 17, 2015
William E. Simpson, 70, of Crescent Springs, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at home with his family by his side. Bill was born on October 27, 1945 to the late William and Helen Simpson of Danville KY. He leaves behind his beloved wife and soul mate of 47 years Mary Sue Simpson. He also leaves behind his son,...
A. Carolyn Mendenhall
Dec 16, 2015
A. Carolyn Mendenhall, 82, of Edgewood, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. She was born in Calvin, Oklahoma on November 16, 1933 to Benjamin and Samma King. Carolyn is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, Dr. Charles L. Mendenhall. She was a loving mother to her sons, Chris Chlouber(Cheryl) and Gary King, and daughter Connie...
Jeanne A. Averdick
Dec 15, 2015
Jeanne A. Averdick (nee Wolff), loving wife of the late Tom Averdick. 85 years of age, Ft. Mitchell, KY. Jeanne was a homemaker . She is survived by many nieces and nephews. No visitation. Graveside service Saturday , December 19,2015, 10:00am at St. Mary Cemetery, in Ft. Mitchell. Middendorf Funeral Home Ft. Wright are handling the arrangements. Memorials are suggested...
Thelma L. Woods
Dec 12, 2015
Thelma L. Woods 87 of Burlington, KY . Loving wife of the late James J. Woods. Loving mother of Mary Wilder (Darrell), Jim Woods ( Sharon), The late Dave Woods (Joyce),Terry Woods (Nora), Steve Woods, Joe Woods(Renee), and Dan Woods (Sunny). 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Janet Fleming. Thelma was a homemaker. Visitation Tuesday from 5-8...
Judy Kathryn Lonneman-Hegener
Dec 12, 2015
Judith “Judy” Kathryn Lonneman Hegener, 78, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at her residence. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Kathryn Lonneman, and her brother, Paul Lonneman. Judy is survived by Carl Hegener, her husband of 55 years. She was a loving mother to David Hegener (Gracie) and Wayne Hegener....
Evelyn Jackson
Dec 12, 2015
Evelyn Jackson (nee Rogers), loving wife of the late James Jackson. Dear mother of Susan (Kevin) Gastright, Jeffrey (Angela) Jackson, and Paula Jackson. Loving grandmother of Lauren and Mitchell Jackson, and great granddaughter Aubree. Born in Liverpool, England and survived by a brother, Royston Rogers of Holmfirth, England. Evelyn passed away peacefully on December 12, 2015 at Villa Springs Care...
Joseph T. Maloney Jr.
Dec 10, 2015
Joseph T. Maloney Jr, 81, of Crestview Hills Kentucky passed away on December 10, 2015. Joe was born on February 21, 1934 in Covington, KY. He graduated from St. Henry High School and had a successful career in the wine and spirits industry. He served for many years as council member and mayor for the City of Crestview Hills. In retirement Joe...
Jane C. Bishop
Dec 9, 2015
Jane C. Martin Bishop, 88, of Covington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late Donald Bishop. Loving mother of Donna Flanagan (Tim) of Florence, Diana Goetz (Robert) of Covington, Gary Bishop (Julaina), and Michael Bishop (Connie) of Anderson Township. She was the beloved grandmother of...
Julie Ann Hampton
Dec 8, 2015
Julie Ann Miskell Hampton, 53, of Melbourne passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Ft. Thomas. She is preceded in death by her brother, Michael Miskell. Julie is survived by her husband, Melvin D. Hampton and her sons, Michael and Ernest Hampton. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters: Loretta Sands, John Miskell, Fred...
