Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Eugene E. Petrey
Sep 15, 2024
On September 15, 2024, our Heavenly Father called our Dad, Eugene Petrey, home. Dad was born November 4, 1929 in Williamsburg, Kentucky. He is predeceased by his parents, McKinley and Nannie Petrey and 10 siblings. He worked as a coal miner, in Eastern Kentucky; at Phillip Carey’s in the factory; as a truck driver with Celotex and finally delivering vehicles...
Carol R. Moore
Sep 14, 2024
**Carol Rosemary Moore (née Geers), **1934 – 2024** With unwavering faith, Carol Moore lived a life of profound devotion to her family, her Catholic faith, and her community. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, she passed away peacefully at Madonna Manor, with her husband of 66 years, Morgan, by her side. Carol was the proud mother of eight...
Jessica N. Mahan
Sep 10, 2024
Jessica Nicole Mahan, 36, of Covington, Kentucky, passed away September 10th, 2024. Jessica was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Keith Mahan, grandfathers Kenneth Crawford and Leoford Mahan. Jessica is survived by her mother, Cynda Crawford (Mark Reese), daughters Jada Hutton and Lyric Mcguire, and son Jordan Hutton. She is also survived by her grandmothers Mary Mahan and Sally...
Tilo Wald
Sep 7, 2024
Tilo Wald, 81, of Fort Wright, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 7, 2024, in his home of 37 years.
Tilo was born on February 17, 1943, to Kurt Wald and Elisabeth Memmel DeFreest, in Wurzburg, Germany. He immigrated to the United States with his family, including his step-father James DeFreest, in June 1957, to Killeen Texas, where he graduated from...
Sean Michael Timmerding
Sep 7, 2024
Sean Michael Timmerding passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the age of 47 years old after a very long battle with brain cancer. Everyone who knew Sean knew that he was kind, charismatic, genuine and self-less. He did not know a stranger and was willing to do anything to help anyone. He loved his family and friends very much....
Gayle D. Wells
Sep 5, 2024
Gayle D. Wells (nee Davis), 80 years of age, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 5, 2024 at her residence with loved ones at her side. Gayle was the loving wife of Henry A. Wells for 56 years. Loving mother of Sean Durkin Wells (wife Christy), Robert Davis Wells (wife Karen), Karen Brooks Hendrix (husband Eric), and Cynthia Wells Deatherage (husband...
Richard L. Detzel
Aug 31, 2024
Richard L. Detzel, 81 years of age, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 31, 2024, at The Christ Hospital, Hospice of Cincinnati with his loving family by his side. Rich was the loving husband of Kathy Detzel (nee Callahan) of 49 years. Loving father of Dan Detzel (Kerry), Sarah Davidson (Craig), and Dave Detzel. Loving grandfather and great-grandfather of Jordan, Jaden,...
Richard N. "Dick" Cook
Aug 25, 2024
Richard (Dick) N. Cook
September 18, 1940 – August 25, 2024
Dick Cook passed away quietly on August 25, 2024. He is survived by his wife Nadine Howard, sons Michael Cook and Mark Cook (Beverly), grandsons Simon Cook and Fisher Cook and siblings Arthur Cook and Cindy Mincks (Carlos) and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was proceeded in death by his...
Carol A. Wald
Aug 22, 2024
Carol Ann Wald (Adler), 78, of Fort Wright, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Villa Springs Care Center, following a long bout with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Carol was born on April 5, 1946, to Kenneth Newton Adler Sr. and Marie Virginia Carriker, in Mineola, New York. Carol and her loving husband Tilo Wald would have celebrated their 58th year...
Denise Lyn Carnes
Aug 21, 2024
Denise will always be remembered as a successful and accomplished individual who excelled in both her schooling and career in the field of pharmaceuticals. Her dedication and hard work led her to become a highly respected and knowledgeable doctor, admired by many. However, she will be most remembered for her kind and giving nature towards anyone in need. Denise never...
Clara L. Botts
Aug 20, 2024
Clara Louise Botts, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at the age of 94 years old. Clara was preceded in death by her husband, the late Donald Botts and a daughter, the late Vickie (The late Michael) Moffitt. She is survived by her children, Sandra (Thomas) Sorg, Donna (JR) Johnson and Kimberly Botts. Clara is also survived by 8 grandchildren...
William "Bill" Fields Blasingame
Aug 19, 2024
William “Bill” Blasingame, age 88 (Blazer) of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2024. He was born on October 30, 1935, to the late William Clarence Blasingame and Alice Field Blasingame whom preceded him in death.
Bill is survived by his wife, Sharon Blasingame (nee Tranter); children, Debbie Ennis (Rodney), Denise Bower (James), William Blasingame (Kim), Deron Blasingame...
Jeff Mills
Aug 19, 2024
Ronald Jeffrey Mills went home to the Lord on Monday, August 19, 2024. Jeff’s quiet, unexpected departure from his residence was so like him to not trouble anyone with his leaving. It seems his big heart just gave out. He was 66. Jeff was born to Ronald and Harriet Buckman Mills in Covington, Kentucky on April 21, 1958. Growing up...
Matthew A Geraci
Aug 18, 2024
Matthew A. Geraci, age 49, of Florence, KY passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Matt is survived by his children, Elizabeth “Liz” Geraci, Anthony Geraci and Amanda Geraci; mother, Marycarol Geraci; siblings, Frank Geraci (Laura) and Melissa Doll (Scott); grandchildren, Landon and Olivia; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony...
Lawrence Joseph Vonderschmidt Jr.
Aug 17, 2024
Lawrence Joseph Vonderschmidt Jr. July 17, 1940 –, August 17, 2024
Lawrence Joseph Vonderschmidt, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024, in Collinsville, Oklahoma. Born on July 17, 1940, in Erlanger, Kentucky, A member of St. Henry Alumni. Lawrence was a cherished member of the Northern Kentucky community, known for his kindness, dedication, and enduring...
Frank Clark Schultz
Aug 17, 2024
Frank Clark Schultz of Ft. Mitchell, KY, age 78, the loving and devoted father to Frank Matthew Schultz (Kathryn) and grandfather to Frank Clark Schultz II, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, August 17, 2024, with his son by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Betsy June Schultz, and brother James ("Jim") Stephen Schultz....
Hartmut B.R. Parnitzke
Aug 14, 2024
Hartmut Bernhard Richard Parnitzke, 76 years of age passed away on Wednesday, August 14th at his residence. He was the loving husband of Anne Parnitzke (nee Garbett). Devoted father of Eric Parnitzke (Jennifer), Lisa Gerwe (Tony), Sarah Wilke (Chris), and Chris Parnitzke (Carissa).
Caring Papa of Collin, Alec, Max, Nicholas, Ava, Dominic, Victoria, Owen, and Ben.
Dear brother of Hannchen (Newport, KY),Hubert...
Richard C. Gilligan
Aug 13, 2024
Richard C. Gilligan, 68 years old, of Walton, Kentucky and Palm Coast, Florida passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 with his family at his side. He was the loving husband of 49 years of Elaine Gilligan (nee Bloemer). He was the dear father of the late Richard L. Gilligan (2010) and loving father-in-law of Laina Foushee (Mike). Richard...
Julia Esther Medina (nee Juarba)
Aug 11, 2024
Julia E. Juarbe Medina, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 at the age of 93 years old. Julia was preceded in death by a son, the late Jorge Correa Juarbe. She is survived by her children, Arturo Medina, Ricardo Medina, Lydia Michels and Elisa Hettesheimer; grandchildren, Noreli, Maria, Nicole, Turin, Steph, Francisco, Shawn, Elena, Paulina and Annalisse; great-granchildren, Diego, Cheni,...
David Lee Cummings
Aug 6, 2024
David Lee (Dave) Cummings passed peacefully to Eternal Life on August 6, 2024, at the age of 94 in his Edgewood home under the loving care of his family. He was a member of St Pius X Church for 60 years, Knights of Columbus 4th degree Father Bealer Council 3908. Born in Chicago, Illinois May 28,1930 to Virginia and Ollie...
