Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Joan C. McClure
Apr 24, 2024
Joan Catherine McClure, age 84, of Walton, KY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.Born in 1940 to John and Mary Halpin, Joan graduated from Notre Dame Academy before marrying herloving husband of 64 years, Dr. Joseph McClure. Joan was a dedicated member of St. Timothy Parishwhere she served as Eucharistic Minister and cultivated friendships as well as vegetables...
Thomas Keith Ernst
Apr 21, 2024
Thomas Keith Ernst, age 90 passed away on April 21st, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 12th, 1934, in Harlan County, KY, and moved to the Northern Kentucky area at a young age where he spent the rest of his life. Tom held many roles in his career, including jewelry designer and...
William "Chris" T. Christman III
Apr 13, 2024
William T. “Chris” Christman III, 74 years of age passed away Saturday April 13, 2024 at St. Elizabeth in Florence, Kentucky after battling lung cancer.
Chris was a self employed Real Estate Broker who proudly owned Christman Family Realtors for nearly 40 years. He absolutely loved being THE Villa Hills Specialists and making connections throughout the community. He found great joy...
Marianne Wall
Apr 7, 2024
Marianne Wall (nee Frohn), 84 years of age, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 7, 2024 at Legacy Living. She was born and raised in Covington, Kentucky; attending St. John’s elementary school and Notre Dame Academy. She was incredibly creative; an artist with a special interest in China Painting; a caretaker; a euchre enthusiast; a lover of all animals and...
Karen H. Blight
Apr 6, 2024
Karen H. Blight, a cherished wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and dedicated teacher, passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2024, at the age of 65. She was born on December 5th, 1958, in Mobile, AL, to the late Thomas and Mary Hassell.
Karen is survived by her loving husband, Danny P. Blight, her devoted children Joshua (Katie) Blight and Lauren (William) Littlejohn,...
Daniel L Harmeling
Apr 4, 2024
Daniel Lee Harmeling “Danny,” age 61, of Dry Ridge, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Jo and Bernard Harmeling, stepfathers Christopher Rice and Robert Ratermann; and his sister, Diane Zerhusen (nee Harmeling).Danny is survived by his siblings, Joseph Harmeling (Susan), John Harmeling (Rhonda), Michael Rice (Bridget), and stepsisters Deborah...
Angela M. "Ann" Carlisle (Beckman)
Mar 24, 2024
Angela M. “Ann” Carlisle (Beckman) (formerly Scanlon) passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 at the age of 78. Ann was preceded in death by her sons, the late John Brady Scanlon and Joseph Brennan (Katie) Scanlon. Ann is survived by her husband, David P Carlisle, daughter, Kelly (David) Flesch and stepson, Todd Carlisle; grandchildren, Emma (Kyle) Gosney, Madelyn Flesch, Benjamin...
George M. Piccirillo
Mar 23, 2024
George M. Piccirillo Jr., age 76 passed away on March 23rd, 2024. He was born on January 16th, 1948 in Covington, KY to the late Rose and George Piccirillo. George was a US Army veteran and was stationed on Okinawa during the Vietnam War. He was an Inspection Supervisor at the Ford Motor Company for many years, as well as...
Robert E. Hutchison
Mar 22, 2024
Robert E. Hutchison, age 82, of Union, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Hutchison; children, Elizabeth, Heather and Blake; step-children, Brian, Anthony, Kelly, Sean and TJ; stepmother, Helen; 17 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Pearl Hutchison. Bob grew up riding...
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,...
