Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Mary Agnes McDermott
May 14, 2015
Mary Agnes Hirschauer McDermott, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2015. "Nurse Mac" worked as a nurse for 44 years, 37 of those years was spent working third shift at St. Elizabeth North Emergency Department; she was the oldest of the nurse retirees and met with them monthly. Mary was very active at St. Mary Cathedral Basilica of...
Michael Dunn Holliday
May 14, 2015
Michael Dunn Holliday, age 69, of West Chester, was embraced into God's loving presence on May 14, 2015. He was the husband of Peggy Grady Holliday for over 48 years. Father of Kurt Holliday(Katherine), Craig Holliday (Ashlee) and Nicholas Holliday(Mary). He was the beloved grandfather of Nicholas Robert, Noah, Lucielle, Isabelle, Amaya and Ani Holliday. Mike proudly served in the...
James S. Havens
May 10, 2015
James S. Haven, 52, of Newport, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015. James served his county in the United States Army during Desert Storm. He is survived by his son, James "Bo" Havens; his brothers, Charles and Robert Havens; his sister, Tonya McCreary; Cousins, Coleen Cox and Sandy Rice, and one grandchild. A Military Service will take place...
Raymond G. Dickerson
May 8, 2015
Raymond G. Dickerson, 84, formerly of Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2015. He was a graduate of Ohio Mechanics Institute, where he earned the highest scholastic award in his program. Ray served his country in the United States Army and in the United States Navy Reserves. In 1991, he retired from DuPont as a mechanical...
Aaron Patrick Gregory
May 5, 2015
Aaron Patrick Gregory, 39, of Taylor Mill, Kentucky passed in San Diego, California, on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. He was a loving father to Gabriel Gregory and the beloved son of Patrick Gregory and Mary Summe Gregory. Aaron is also survived by his brothers and sister-in-law, Adam Gregory and Nicholas and Amy Gregory, as well as, his nephews Becker and...
Robert "Bob" Hackman
May 4, 2015
Robert "Bob" Joseph Hackman, 87, formerly of Ft. Wright, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2015. Bob served his country in the United States Army during World War II, he was a former Ft. Wright City Councilman, Past President of the Lookout Heights Civic Club, and was active at the former Campbell Lodge. He is preceded in death...
Ronald Lee Ward
May 3, 2015
Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Ward, 72, of Covington, Kentucky passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2015. He is preceded in death by his sister, Norma Jewell, and sister-in-law, Marie Ward. Ronnie is survived by his daughter, Julia Hargraves (Victor), her mother, Linda Eaton, and his son, Matthew Ward, and his mother Janet Adkins. He is also survived by his brothers...
Harold B. "Buzz" Evers
Apr 30, 2015
Harold B. "Buzz" Evers, passed away Wednesday morning at Carmel Manor Care Center at the age of 94. Harold is survived by his loving wife Bernadine T. Evers (nee Baus). 3 nieces and 1 nephew. Harold was a WWII Army Veteran and fought in the Battle of Normandy and was a double Purple Heart recipient . Harold was a Bartender...
Sheila Ann King
Apr 29, 2015
Sheila Ann King, 65, of Park Hills, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, John "Jack" King and Jeanne Brown King. Sheila is survived by her brother, Kevin (Bonnie) King, nephew, Brian (Nikki) King, 6 great nieces and nephews, and 2 great-great nieces and nephews. Friends and family will gather at...
Henry Eugene Horn
Apr 27, 2015
Henry Eugene Horn, 78, formerly of Covington, passed away peacefully in Clarksville Tennessee on Monday, April 27, 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Jean Horn, son, Wayne Stephens, sister Genny, and brother Fenton. He is survived by his children: Hope Main, Faith Schulze, Julie Jeffers, Jenny Weber, Karen Sand, Carl Horn, Tina Horn, Roy Lee Horn,...
Charles E. Stutler
Apr 21, 2015
Charles E. Stutler, age 96, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. He was the loving husband of the late Virginia Stutler. Loving father of Lynn Brown (Philip) and Larry Stutler (Beth). Dear brother of Betty Sanders and Pat Karlage. Loving grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Charles served in the United States Army Air...
Donald C. Memering
Apr 14, 2015
Donald C. Memering, 85 years of age of Taylor Mill, KY passed away Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Health Care Hospice Unit. Donald was a mechanic and an Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Memering. Loving father of Frank Wilson (Norma), Wilma J. Thomas (Bill), Gene Wilson (Chris), and Don Memering (Mary Anne). 12 grandchildren and 29...
Phyllis Ann Remke
Apr 6, 2015
Phyllis Ann Remke, age 79, of Fort Mitchell, passed away on April 6, 2015. She was the loving daughter of the late Robert and Francis Remke. Dear sister of Jean Koester, Martha Suetholz, Bobbie Dreyer, and Bill Remke. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Phyllis graduated High School from Villa Madonna Academy and then attended Villa Madonna College....
Ruth F. Matracia
Apr 4, 2015
Ruth F. Matracia 65 yrs of age passed away on Saturday April 4, 2015. She is survived by her brothers and sisters , Mary Ann Bromwell (Paul), Mike Matracia (Peggy), Marilyn Lunn (Kevin), John Matracia (Lisa), and Amy Matracia (Teresa). 6 nieces and nephews and 4 great nieces and nephews. Also her beloved Little Blue. She was preceded in death...
Joseph H. Terlau
Apr 2, 2015
Joseph H. Terlau , 89 yrs of age passed away Thursday at Rosedale Green Care Center in Latonia. Joe was preceded in death by his brothers Edward and Richard Terlau. He is survived by his cousin Patty Gohs (The late Vincent ). Joe was a Mechanic and Body shop worker with Ft. Mitchell Garage, and hand painted signs, and Truck...
Clement "Clem" Menne
Mar 31, 2015
Clement "Clem" L. Menne, 82, of Crestview Hills, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Metz Menne, and his brothers: Arthur, Edward, and Paul Menne. Clem is survived by his children: Michael Menne (Meg), Mary Lynne Koch (Thomas), Traci Punch-Alexander (David), and Krista Ross. He also leaves behind his sisters:...
Henry "Hank" Boese, IV
Mar 29, 2015
Henry (Hank) Howard Boese IV, 89, of Lakeside Park, KY, died peacefully Sunday morning with his family present. He was born June 21, 1925 in Ludlow, KY. After WWII, adventure led him to work as a set builder in Hollywood, and as a resort bartender in Florida and Cuba. During the Korean War he served in the Merchant Marines like...
Virginia Marie Schwartz
Mar 28, 2015
Virginia Marie Schwartz, age 83, of Erlanger, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015. She was the loving wife of the late John L. Schwartz. Loving mother of Melinda Carstens (Gregory), John Schwartz, and Diane Bruggemann (Larry). Dear sister of Mary Steffen, Florence Baker, and Margie Kemen. She was the loving grandmother to 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She...
Valla Lea McKinley
Mar 26, 2015
Valla Lea McKinley, age74, of Fort Mitchell, passed away on March 26, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Thomas McKinley for 50 years. Loving mother of Christopher McKinley (Theresa) and Beth Bennett (Kyle). She was the dear sister of Gail Middendorf. Loving grandmother of Casey, Carson, and Conner McKinley and Nicole, Alexandra, and Zachary Bennett. She also leaves behind...
Sr. Mary Sheila Felix, SND
Mar 25, 2015
Sister Mary Sheila Felix, SND, was born on January 15, 1915, in Cincinnati, Ohio. When she was three years old her mother, Anabel, died leaving her father, Harry, to raise the five children. The family was placed at St. Aloysius Orphanage, Cincinnati, where they attended elementary school. From there Sister Mary Sheila entered Notre Dame Academy in Covington, KY. After...
