Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
William B. Gilbert, Jr.
Apr 27, 2025
William B. Gilbert Jr., 86 years of age, passed away Sunday morning at St. Elizabeth Hospice Unit in Edgewood. Bill was the loving husband of Patricia Schmidt Gilbert, the loving father of Tracy Gilbert, Vicky Warrington, and step-father of Cindy Moore, Kathy (Conley) Ashcraft, Chris Conley, Shawn Conley, Sally Owens. He was the grandpa of 21, great-grandpa of 16, great-great-grandpa...
Mary Sue Sexton Helbling
Apr 27, 2025
Mary Sue Helbling nee Sexton, age 89, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025. She was a long-time teacher at Notre Dame Academy and a member of Mother of God parish. Mary is survived by her children, Elizabeth Helbling and Matt Helbling; sister, Sheila Sexton-Zalla (Marty); grandchildren, John Behymer, Alex Helbling and Noah Helbling; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn,...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Dietz (nee Timm)
Apr 22, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Dietz (nee Timm), age 81, of Lakeside Park, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Betty was preceded in death by her infant daughter Laura. She is survived by her husband, John Dietz; children, Terri Schaffer (Jim), Colleen Nawab (Akbar), Lisa Evans (Tom), Michael Dietz (Sarah); grandchildren, Adam (Andrea), Jacob...
Gary R. Averdick
Apr 20, 2025
Gary Robert Averdick, 72, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Easter Sunday. He was the son of Bob and Esther Sommerkamp Averdick.Gary grew up in Lookout Heights, then largely fields, woods and houses under construction. A creek, pond and penny candy store helped to make it the perfect setting for this All-American boy. Gary loved finding...
Mark A. Moyer
Apr 18, 2025
Mark Allen Moyer, age 59, passed away on Friday, April 18th, 2025. He was born on July 23rd, 1965 in Covington, KY to Gloria and Jack Moyer. He was a very kind and loving man with the most generous heart. He was able to fix or weld anything which made him so valuable at his job at Ludlow Bromley Yacht...
Dr. Michael J. Grogan
Apr 18, 2025
Dr. Michael J. Grogan passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at the age of 72 years old. Michael is survived by his wife, Kristi Grogan; daughters, Kathleen Grogan and Jessica Grogan; sisters, Jeanne (The Late Tim) Pangallo, MaryAnn (Rob) Grimm and Kathy (Chris) Papas. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 23rd from 2:00 pm until time of service at 5:00 pm...
Peggy Beckman
Apr 16, 2025
Peggy Beckman (nee Detzel) 84 years of age passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, Kentucky. Peggy was the loving wife of Bob Beckman. Loving mother of Beth Mazza (Steve), Ami Beckman, Lisa Schwartz (Jim), and Paige Beckman. Loving Grandmother of Stanzi Schalter (Adam), Addison Wellbrock (Elliot), Wolfgang Davis (Beth), Lincoln Schwartz (Kiersten), Lindley Schwartz,...
Francis M. "Frankie" Summe
Apr 14, 2025
Francis M. “Frankie” Summe, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at the age of 70 years old. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, the late Frank & Courtney Summe, a sister, the late Susan (Joe) Cooper and a nephew, the late Aaron Gregory. He is survived by his siblings, Mary (Pat) Gregory and Paula (the late John) Hearn;...
Kathleen B. "Kathy" Johanneman
Apr 13, 2025
Kathleen B. (Lamphier) Johanneman, 83 of Latonia, Kentucky passed away in the care of St. Elizabeth Hospice surrounded by her family on April 13, 2025. Visitation will be at Middendorf Funeral Home on Monday, April 21, 2025 from 4-7pm and funeral services will be at St. Cecilia (Independence, Kentucky) on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10 am, with her burial...
Doris Butler Vaughn
Apr 10, 2025
Doris Butler Vaughn, age 94, of Villa Hills, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, April, 10, 2025. She is survived by her niece, Linda Hancock (Phillip); great niece, Joy Duncan (Scott); great nephew, Jasen Miller; great great-nieces; Mickayla Miller and Madison Miller; great great great-niece, Armoni. Doris was preceded in death by her sister, Carlene Hisel; brothers, Carl Vaughn, Don...
Joy A. Kress
Apr 6, 2025
Joy A. Kress (nee Remensperger), age 77, of Fort Wright, KY, passed away on April 6, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 52 years Robert (Bob) J. Kress; sons, Brian Kress and Rob Kress (wife Jen); granddaughters, Rachel and Sydney Kress; sister, Carol Kinney. Joy was born to the late Roy and Matilda Remensperger on April 10, 1947....
Kathryn M. Fitzgerald
Apr 3, 2025
Kathryn (Kay) M. Fitzgerald, 90, of Covington, Kentucky, passed away on April 3, 2025. Born on October
7, 1934 in Covington, Kentucky to the late Harry and Irma (Wagner) Gausepohl, Kay graduated from
Notre Dame High School in 1953.
As a young woman, Kay met her husband Tom after joining the Catholic Theater Guild where she
performed in and assisted with the community productions...
Mary Kay Murray
Apr 3, 2025
Mary Kay Murray, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the age of 75 years old. Mary is survived by her husband, Charles “Chuck” Murray; siblings, Judy (Jerry) Geiman, Sue (Bob) Schmidt and Jerry (Nancy) Saalfeld. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, April 10th from 11:00 am until time of Mass of Christian...
Jamanti Nicholas Wilson
Mar 30, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Jamanti N. Wilson on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the age of 28. Born on May 26, 1996, Jamanti was a devoted father, cherished son, loyal partner, and beloved brother whose presence brought light and laughter to everyone around him.
Jamanti worked in the restaurant industry as a dedicated cook, where his...
Melinda Sue Robinson
Mar 29, 2025
Melinda Sue Robinson, age 68, of Crescent Springs, KY passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Melinda is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Mark Robinson; daughter, Emily Robinson; nephew, Phillip Jones (Shannon); cousins, Cheryl Eovaldi and David Shook (Sharon); cousins Gillian Dilts and Megan McElheney and dear dogs, Zoe and Bentley.
Melinda...
Carolyn J. Schultz
Mar 27, 2025
Carolyn J. Schultz (Dickman), 88 years of age passed away peacefully Thursday, March 27, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side. Carolyn was the loving wife of Robert Schultz and were married and enjoyed life together for sixty four years. Loving mother of Jeffrey Schultz, Diane Sutton (Mark), and the late Bobby Schultz. Loving grandma of...
Mary Loraine "Sis" Heist
Mar 26, 2025
Our beloved Mary Loraine “Sis” Heist (nee Kremer), 83, daughter of Urban and Loraine (Lange) Kremer, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Sis was the loving wife of over 60 years to her devoted husband, Robert Warren Heist. She was the cherished mother of five rascally, kind, and devoted children: Mike Heist (Teri), Amy Hoerlein (Robert),...
Steve J. Schwartz
Mar 23, 2025
STEVE J. SCHWARTZ, 70, of Park Hills, Kentucky, passed away on March 23, 2025. He was born on
August 20, 1954 in Covington, Kentucky to the late Arthur and Julianna (Fritz) Schwartz. Steve was a
graduate of Covington Catholic High School and Northern Kentucky University. He was a long time
accountant for Shillito’s/Shillito-Rike’s/Lazarus Department Store, and later worked for the Internal
Revenue Service. Steve...
Janet L. Groger
Mar 23, 2025
Janet L. Groger (nee Schlarman) 67 years of age passed away Sunday March 23, 2025. Janet was the loving wife of the late Randy Groger (2023). Loving mother of Christopher Groger (Ashley), Mark Groger, and Nicole Seibert (Mark). Loving grandma of Conner, Audrey, Kyle, Andrew, Nolan, Collin, and Owen. Dear sister of Terri Miller, Jerri Floyd, Mary Hutton, Diane Schlarman,...
Charles E. Ruprecht, Sr.
Mar 18, 2025
Charles E. Ruprecht, Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the age of 82. He leaves behind a loving family, including his devoted wife, Millie Ruprecht (nee Geiger), and their children: Amy (Matthew) Hazzard, Ellen (James) Owen, and Charles (Fatou) Ruprecht, Jr. He was a proud grandfather to Madie, Catie,...
