Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Norbert L. "Bert" Wulfeck
Jun 28, 2025
Norbert L. “Bert” Wulfeck Sr., age 90, of Lakeside Park, KY passed away peacefully Saturday, June 28, 2025. Bert was preceded in death by his parents, the late Andrew & Caroline Wulfeck, his eldest daughter, the late Kathleen Wulfeck Arlinghaus, his siblings, Virginia Wulfeck Mann, Thelma Wulfeck, James Wulfeck, Thomas Wulfeck, Grace Wulfeck Talbert, Andrew Wulfeck, Jr., William Wulfeck, Wilbur...
Richard L. English
Jun 27, 2025
Richard Lynn English, age 85, of Cincinnati, OH passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025. He is survived by his loving children, Christy Soucek (Charles), Jennifer Walker (Michael) and Rick English (Sarah); grandchildren, Gabriella, Jewel and Emma Soucek, Anna, Owen and Jesse Walker, George, Arlo and Lucy English; sister, Maxine Weatherford. Richard was preceded in death by his dear...
Ruth Ann Korzenborn
Jun 21, 2025
RUTH ANN GREEN KORZENBORN
(MRS. CHARLES LEE)
Ruth is the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Green and Ruth Wright Green, of Fort Mitchell KY. Ruth was married to Charles Lee Korzenborn for 62 years. They have two children, four grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Her hobby is teaching and assisting people with their genealogy.
Ruth joined Daughters of the American Revolution on April 19,...
Sister Marie Sand
Jun 21, 2025
Marie Anna Sand was born on February 25, 1932, the second child of Edward and Margaret Sand. Marie felt very blessed in her childhood. She described her family as faith-filled, being based on respect and responsibility. She was baptized at St Mary Church, Alexandria, Kentucky, and attended St. Mary Elementary School and Notre Dame Academy. The Sisters of Notre Dame...
Arthur R. "Cotton" Smith
Jun 18, 2025
Arthur R. “Cotton” Smith passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at the age of 75 years old. Cotton was preceded in death by his parents, the late Arthur J. & Ruth E. Smith and a sister, the late Sandra Smith Frommeyer. He is survived by his wife, Diane Bertke Smith; son, Benjamin Bertke Smith (Jessica); grandsons, Derek, Blake,...
David Raymond Bockweg
Jun 16, 2025
David Raymond Bockweg, 88, of Latonia, KY, passed away, June 16, 2025, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood, Ky, due to complications from congestive heart failure. He passed away into the arms of Christ in the presence of his family that evening.
Dad was born on July 21, 1936 to Robert and Rose Bockweg. He grew up on 11th Street, four...
Amy Romes Kindt
Jun 13, 2025
Amy Romes Kindt, age 60, passed away on June 13, 2025. Amy was born in Covington, KY on November 4, 1964 to the late Roy and Patricia Romes. Amy was a loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband Paul Kindt and their children Alli Chipman (Nate) and Ben Kindt. She is also survived by her siblings Christa...
Lori A. Nurre
Jun 12, 2025
Lori A. Nurre, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, cousin, mentor, neighbor, and best friend, passed away on June 12th , 2025 at the young age of 63. Lori bravely fought a 10 month long battle against melanoma that had spread to her brain. She was born in northern Kentucky on August 12, where she spent most of her full life....
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...
