Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Dorothy V. Pugliano
Jun 10, 2025
Dorothy Pugliano, age 89, passed away in Erlanger, Kentucky on Jun 10th, 2025 with her family at her side. She was born in London, England to William and Alice Day. While in London, Dorothy met Frank Pugliano who was serving in the US Air Force. Dorothy fell in love, converted to the Catholic faith, and married Frank. They lived near...
Elizabeth "Lizzie" A. McElroy
Jun 9, 2025
Elizabeth Ashley McElroy (Rundo), known by nearly everyone as “Lizzie,” passed away surrounded byfamily in Edgewood, Kentucky on Monday, June 9, 2025. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, and sister, a dedicated teacher, world traveler, and warm, gentle spirit deeply connected to the natural world.
Lizzie is survived by her husband, Clinton McElroy, their children Eli (12), Ava (8), and...
David Wayne Peterson
Jun 6, 2025
David Wayne Peterson, 63 years of age passed away in Fayetteville, North Carolina on Friday June 6, 2025. Born May 6, 1962 Charleston WV to Paul Peterson and the late Lona Peterson (nee Worley). David was the loving husband of Autumn L. Peterson (nee Thomas), loving father of Thomas Daniel (Missy) Peterson; stepfather to Thomas Allen (Kelsy) Wheeler; and devoted...
David Michael Russo
Jun 4, 2025
David Michael Russo, born March 16, 1962, passed away at his home, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 with his loving family by his side. David was the loving husband of Becky Russo (nee Cornelius), loving father of Jessica Russo, Katie Tackett, Sara Russo, and Dominic Russo, loving grandfather, and dear brother of Mark Russo (Vicki), Karin Radice, Jim Russo (Cheryl),...
James "Jimmy" E. Williams
May 31, 2025
Jimmy Williams, age 65, passed away on May 31st, 2025. Jimmy was retired from ABM parking where he was a custodian for over 20 years. He was a huge Kentucky and Bengals fan and will be missed by the many friends he made over the years. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 5th, 2025 from 10-11am at Middendorf Funeral...
Brian P. Steinmetz
May 29, 2025
Brian P. Steinmetz passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 at the age of 32 years old. Brian is survived by his parents, Dan & Patti Steinmetz; grandmother, Rose Mary O’Brien. Brian is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Friday, June 6th from 10:00 am until time of Memorial Mass of Christian...
David John Schmitz
May 21, 2025
David John Schmitz, age 67 passed away on May 21, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Dave was the middle child of the late Bill and Rose (Maiorino) Schmitz. He was raised and lived in Newport until his marriage to Monica Stewart in 1993. He is survived by Monica, his son Joseph and daughter Julia Schmitz-Reid (Kameron). Also, his siblings Barb...
Catherine "Katie" L. Nienaber
May 16, 2025
Catherine “Katie” Leone Bottorff Nienaber, age 97 of Ft. Wright, KY, formerly of Jeffersonville, IN, passed away on May 16, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her doting family. She was preceded in death by her husband, John William Nienaber and her twin Great-Granddaughters, Mary Catherine and Elizabeth Anne Wright.
Katie was the loving mother of 7 children: Teresa Schuler (the...
A. J. Rees
May 14, 2025
Andrew Gerard Rees Jr., fondly known as A.J., was born on September 19, 1997, and passed away on May 14, 2025. A.J. is survived by his loving parents, Andrew and Tami, his sisters, Abby and Ashley, grandparents Janet & Dan Pieschel, Anita (late, Joe) Rees, and Linda (late Terry) Kesselring, and many cherished aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A.J. had a unique...
Donna Ruth Anthe
May 13, 2025
CINCINNATI, OH – Donna Ruth Anthe passed away suddenly Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in Clearwater, Florida of cardiac arrest. She was born on October 10, 1968 in Crestview Hills, KY. Donna was preceded in death by her father Donald Hale Anthe (2020) and her mother Ruth Flynn Anthe (2023). She is survived by siblings: Douglas Joseph Anthe, Susan Marie Anthe...
Susan Lee Federle
May 10, 2025
Susan Lee Federle, age 86, of Cincinnati, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025. She is survived by her loving children, David Gordon Federle, Douglas John Federle (Monica) and Dana Toebben (John); brother, Douglas Farley; grandchildren, Ruth Federle, Maya Frost (Matthew), Evan Federle, Morgan Williams (Lester Mariano), Jessie Williams, Hanna Fleig (Quintin), Jacob Toebben (Brittany) and Zachary Toebben...
Marie Josephine Arnold nee Phillips
May 8, 2025
Marie Josephine Arnold (nee Phillips) 95 years of age passed away peacefully at her residence on May 8, 2025. Marie was the loving wife of the late John C. Arnold. Loving mother of Michael Arnold (Laurie), Mary Fox (Rick), Mark Arnold (Linda), Martha Arnold, Joseph Arnold (Cathie), and Joan Arnold.
Loving grandmother of Emily Wearne (Evan), Matt Arnold, Tom Arnold, Carolyn...
Ray Thomas Schulte
May 8, 2025
Ray Thomas “Tom” Schulte, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the age of 94 years old. Ray was preceded in death by his wife, the late Rose Marie Schulte (nee Lederer). Ray is survived by his children, Steve (Peggy) Schulte, Mary Schulte, Lisa (Andy) Bamforth and Tom (Veronica Nester) Schulte; grandchildren, Kathy (Paul) Orosz, Lauren (Jordan) Addington, Emily (Rob)...
Sr. Mary Reinette Kroeger, SND
May 7, 2025
Marian Therese was born to Norbert and Ann Kroeger on October 10, 1940, the oldest of five surviving children. She was baptized at St. Lawrence Church, Price Hill, Ohio. and received her early education at St. Martin School in Cheviot, Ohio. Here she became acquainted with the Sisters of Notre Dame. She sensed a future unfolding before her and decided...
Patricia "Patty" L. Mann
May 5, 2025
Patricia “Patty” Loechle Mann, 78, of Fort Wright, KY passed away peacefully on Monday May 5, 2025 at Carmel Manor in Fort Thomas, KY, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 18, 1947 in Covington, KY to the late Jack and Catherine Loechle. Patty worked for 25 years as a bookkeeper for Saint Charles Care Center.
Patty loved...
Thomas R. Becker Sr.
May 2, 2025
Thomas R. Becker, Sr.January 3, 1938 – May 2, 2025
Thomas R. Becker, Sr. passed away peacefully on May 2 surrounded by his family at the age of 87. A lifelong resident of Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky, Tom was known for his unwavering dedication to family, community, and service. Born on January 3, 1938, to the late Raymond and Mary (Bogenschutz) Becker,...
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...
