Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Michelle L. Robinson
Mar 21, 2024
Michelle L. Robinson of Covington KY. passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the age of 69 years old. Michelle was preceded in death by her husband William Robinson and her parents, the late Leland & Jackie McKinney along with her birth mother Janice Anne Jackson McKinney. She is survived by her loving children, Jesse (Marla) Heine, Isaac Heine, and...
Vivian Lee Kappas
Mar 20, 2024
Vivian Lee (Toner) Kappas, age 85 passed away peacefully on March 20th , 2024. She was born on February 24th , 1939, in Ft. Thomas, KY to the late John and Ruth Toner. Vivian graduated from Highlands High School in 1957 and earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Kentucky in 1961 and an M.A. in Education...
Herbert Adam Weber
Mar 13, 2024
Herbert A. Weber, age 89 passed away peacefully on March 13th, 2024. He was born in Newport, KY on October 17th, 1934. Herbert was a US Army veteran. He worked as a supervisor at the Post Office before his retirement. Herbert was also a member of the Newport Elks and served as their exalted ruler in the 1970’s. Herbert is...
Renee Sue Fagel
Mar 10, 2024
Fagel, Renee Sue (nee McSweeny), 66, was born into eternal life on Sunday March 10, 2024 surrounded by her family at St. Elizabeth Inpatient Hospice. She was born July 21, 1957 in Oelwein, Iowa to John and June McSweeny, and she was the third of six children. She grew up in Marion, Iowa and earned an Associate Degree in respiratory...
Mark Anthony Kruempelman
Mar 8, 2024
Mark Kruempelman, 66, of Fort Mitchell, passed away at his home Friday,March 8. 2024. He was born January 14, 1958 to the late Henry andCatherine Mueller Kruempelman.Mark was a cook at Greyhound Tavern for many years, but his first lovewas music. He played the drums in a band in his younger years and grewfond of guitars as well.Mark was also...
Ronald Glenn Dye
Mar 7, 2024
Ronald Glenn Dye passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Thursday, March 7th, 2024 at the age of 85. Ronald more commonly known as Glenn was born on July 28th 1938 to parents Ella and Chester. Glenn graduated from Nancy High School in Pulaski County class of 1957 before joining the United States military in 1958. Upon leaving the...
"Jack" John C. Niederegger
Mar 6, 2024
“Jack”, John C. Niederegger Jr. passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at the age of 86 years old. Jack is survived by his wife, Kay Niederegger (nee Koors); his children Brian (Liz) Niederegger and Susan (Tim) Wullenweber. Grandchildren Jake (Kelsey) Niederegger, Leah (Lane) Padgett, Brooke Niederegger (Fiancé Landen Harmeling), Cady Wullenweber, Nolan Wullenweber (Arielle Keller), Ross Wullenweber and Vaughn Wullenweber. Great-grandchildren Jackson, Georgia, Presley and Johnny Niederegger; Jolie and Jemma Padgett. Visitation will be Thursday, March 14th from 10:00 am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00...
Joseph Louis Ralenkotter
Mar 3, 2024
Joseph L. Ralenkotter, age 89 of Edgewood, KY passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, March 3rd, 2024. Joseph was born in Covington, KY on September 15th, 1934 to the late Myrtle and Joseph H. Ralenkotter. He graduated from Covington Catholic High School and Villa Madonna College, now Thomas More University, with a degree in accounting and later becoming...
Katie Burgess
Mar 3, 2024
Katherine "Katie" Burgess (nee Perry), born December 2, 1955, of Covington, KY left us on March 3, 2024 after a lengthy battle with COPD. Katie is survived by her husband of 26 years, Dennis; 3 children; 4 great-grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren.Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Middendorf Funeral Home from 12:00 noon until the Funeral...
David J. Jones
Mar 3, 2024
David Jeffrey Jones, age 62, of Crescent Springs, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 29, 2024. He is survived by his loving son, Phillip Jones (Shannon Scott); sister, Melinda Robinson (Mark); niece, Emily E. Robinson. David was preceded in death by his daughter, Meredith Jones (2014).
A Celebration of Life Reception will be announced at a later date.
Lisa Kay Phipps
Feb 29, 2024
Lisa K. Phipps passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at the age of 49 years old. Lisa was preceded in death by her father, the late Phillip E. Phipps. She is survived by her mother Mary Phipps; sister, Elizabeth (David) Lambert; nieces & nephews, Sara Lambert, Zachary Lambert and Joshua Lambert; great-niece, Savannah. Lisa is also survived by several aunts,...
Dana Clark Peterson
Feb 29, 2024
Dana Clark Peterson 66 years of age passed away Thursday February 29, 2024 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dana was an US Navy Veteran. He was the loving husband of Regina Shatzer. Loving father of Erica (Austin) Copsy and Mark Peterson and step father to Alex and Tommy Shatzer. Dana was a proud Grandfather of many. Vivi, Carter, Cameron,...
Carol Sue Kruempelman
Feb 29, 2024
Carol Kruempelman passed away on February 29, 2024. She was born on November 13, 1942 to the late George and Margaret Kruempelman (nee Bilz). She was preceded in death by her sisters Georgette, Ruth, twin sister Margie and brother George. She is survived by her brother John Kruempelman (Gail), nephew Jeff Kruempelman and her niece Mari Beth Kruempelman.
Carol worked as...
Jeanne McKinley Dressman
Feb 26, 2024
Jeanne McKinley Dressman passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospice at the age of 93 years old. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas L. Dressman, Sr. Jeanne was a proud graduate of Notre Dame Academy. She worked most of her life as a Legal Secretary. She also volunteered at welcome House and tutored at St. Augustine School. She...
Joseph R. Droege
Feb 22, 2024
Joseph R. Droege, age 98, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Joe was a faithful member of St. Augustine Parish (Covington, KY) and proudly served our country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. Joe was a huge sports fan and he especially enjoyed running.
He is survived by his loving children, Donna M....
William Jerome Finley
Feb 22, 2024
William J. Finley of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22 nd , 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. William (Bill) was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 17 th , 1935, to the late Mary Dolores and William S. Finley. A 1954 Elder High School graduate, Bill then served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1961. He worked...
Patricia Ruth Knochelmann
Feb 22, 2024
Patricia Ruth Knochelmann passed away Feb. 22 at the age of 89. Born on Jan. 17, 1935 in Pine Knot, Ky., Patricia was the daughter of Carl and Zelda Moore. She was a graduate of Covington Holmes High School and Northern Kentucky University. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 41 years, John H. Knochelmann Sr., with...
John F. "Jack" Steiber
Feb 22, 2024
John F. “Jack” Steiber, of Edgewood, Kentucky, passed away peacefully with family by his side at St. Elizabeth Hospice on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at the age of 90. He was born in Covington, Kentucky, to Robert Leland and Angela (Wigbels) Steiber on October 11, 1933.
Jack was a devout Catholic throughout his life. He attended Holy Cross High School in...
Kylie Paige Bryce
Feb 21, 2024
Kylie Paige Bryce passed away Wednesday February 21, 2024 at the age of 32 years old. Kylie is survived by her daughter, Carmen Radank; parents, Melissa Schutte and Wilson Bryce; siblings, Jared Bryce, McKenzie Goetz and Caleb Schutte; maternal grandparents, Alma and Stephen Roderick; paternal grandparents, Marilyn and Bob Schanals. Kylie is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins....
JoAnn F. Arlinghaus
Feb 21, 2024
JoAnn Arlinghaus passed away peacefully at Hospice Center of Saint Elizabeth, surrounded by her family, on February 21, 2024. JoAnn was born on December 3, 1929 to Carolyn and Stanley Suchanek. She married the love of her life, the late Paul Arlinghaus, on October 28,1950. They are survived by their loving children, Paul (Pattie) Arlinghaus and Susan Hoffman, their beloved...
