Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Ronald Albert Dermody
Dec 21, 2025
Ronald Albert Dermody, age 90, of Crestview Hills, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Olivia “Libby” Dermody; daughters, Linda Schilling (Scott) and Amy Eyers (Chris); siblings, Rita Ray and Renee Cruea; 6 grandchildren; Katie, Emily, David, Amanda, Jacob, and Alex, and 10 great grandchildren. Ronald is preceded...
Joseph Michael Silvey, Jr.
Dec 19, 2025
Joseph Michael Silvey Jr. passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, December 19, 2025 at the age of 68 years old. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, the late Joseph M. Silvey Sr and Judith A Powers and a brother, David Wayne Silvey. He is survived by his children, Kelly (Justin) Sanders and Joseph A. Silvey; grandchildren,...
Joseph B. and Virginia L. (Bohman) Schmidt
Dec 17, 2025
Joseph B. Schmidt, 82, and Virginia L. (Bohman) Schmidt, 81, married 62 years, of Villa Hills, KY, passed away one day apart. Joe passed on December 17, 2025, and Ginnie on December 18, 2025. Loving parents of Mike Schmidt, Tom Schmidt, and Nancy (Schmidt) Fedders. Visitation will be 9:00-10:45 a.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025, at St. Joseph Church in...
Sr. Mary Joan Terese Niklas
Dec 16, 2025
Carole Helen Niklas was born on January 2, 1937, to John and Johanna (Busch) Niklas, who lovingly welcomed her as the youngest in their family. Growing up in a warm and nurturing home alongside her sister and two brothers, Carole’s early years were filled with faith and family.
Her journey with the Sisters of Notre Dame began during her time at...
Judy M. Webster
Dec 15, 2025
Judy (Kuehne) Webster, age 83, passed away Monday, December 15, at her home in Edgewood.
The daughter of Roy and Mae Kuehne, Judy attended LaSalette Academy and the St. Elizabeth School of Nursing. She was married to George Webster from 1965 until his death in 2005. Together they raised four children while she worked for many years as a nurse at...
Barbara J. "Barb" Brausch
Dec 13, 2025
Barbara J. “Barb” Brausch passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the age of 63 years old. Barb is survived by her spouse, David Brausch; children, Jordan (Boyko) Grigorov, David (Brittany) Brausch, Zachary (Kylie Tucker) Brausch and Trey Brausch; grandchildren, Blake & Vada Brausch and Brayden Newman; siblings, Carol (David) Finnell and Tom (Karen) Weiskittel; father-in-law, Bill Brausch; sister-in-law, Brenda...
Granville C. Huff
Dec 13, 2025
Granville C. Huff, age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was born on August 7, 1944, in Harlan County, Kentucky, to the late Alice and Finley Huff Sr.
Granville worked for many years as a saw line operator before retiring. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother who will be deeply missed by all who...
Monica Daugherty Dunlap
Dec 12, 2025
Monica Dunlap (nee Daugherty), age 76, of Taylor Mill, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025. Monica graduated from Thomas More College where she was a member of Alpha Lambda Mu Sorority. She then began a long teaching career where she taught at St. Pius, St. Paul and Taylor Mill Elementary Schools. Monica also was a Board Member...
Rodger Dale Kidwell Sr.
Dec 12, 2025
Rodger Dale Kidwell Sr., age 67, passed away on Friday, December 12th, 2025. He was born in Campbell, KY on December 22nd, 1957 to the late Dorothy and Edmund Kidwell. Rodger held down a variety of jobs throughout his life. He is survived by his children Jason Rodger Kidwell, Rodger Dale Kidwell Jr., Roberta Jo Thomas, Thomas Keith Herron and...
Julia F, Hollis
Dec 10, 2025
Julia F. Hollis (nee Williams), 84 years of age passed away peacefully at her residence on December 10, 2025. Julia was the loving wife of Fred L. Hollis. Loving mother of Cassandra Keys, and Theresa Avery. Loving grandma of seven and many great grandchildren. Julia was retired but spent many years working for the Board of Education in many ways.
Joseph J. Glavan II
Dec 10, 2025
Joseph James Glavan Jr., 93, passed away peacefully Wednesdayafternoon, December 10, 2025, surrounded by family in Florence, Kentucky, where he recently moved with his wife, Jean, to be nearer to family. He passed away just eleven days after his beloved wife. After over sixty years of marriage, his family takes immense comfort knowing that their time apart was brief. Joe...
James "Jim" W. Schilling
Dec 10, 2025
James “Jim” W. Schilling, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025. He was born in Covington, KY on September 1st, 1935 to the late Mary and Ralph Schilling. Jim owned the Ludlow pharmacy and worked as a pharmacist throughout his career. He was a veteran of the Air Nation Guard. Jim was also a volunteer at St. Elizabeth...
Charlotte Sue Petrey
Dec 9, 2025
Charlotte Sue “Jackie” Petrey, 79, of Florence, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on December 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born January 2, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jackie grew up and lived in Florence, Kentucky.
Jackie was the beloved wife of David Petrey. She was a devoted mother to Kathy (Darren Darlington) Doll, David (Josie) Kirby,...
James E. Boschert
Dec 9, 2025
James E. Boschert, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Madonna Manor Care Center in Villa Hills.
Born in 1944 to Elmer and Adele Boschert. With a generous heart and a deep devotion to his faith, Jim lived a life centered on family, service, and joy. He was the loving father of Steve Boschert (Victor Loureda), Doug Boschert...
Rich Poe
Dec 6, 2025
Richard H. “Rich” Poe III, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at his residence.
Rich is survived by his beloved life companion, Beth Ossege, and her daughter, Ellory, as well as his children, Emma and Ben. He was the loving son of Richard H. “Dick” Poe and the late Carol Poe (née Green).
Rich was the dear brother...
John N. Wallet
Dec 1, 2025
John Nicholas Wallet, 75 years of age passed away peacefully on Monday December 1, 2025 at the V.A. Hospice Community Center. John was a devoted husband to Barbara Wallet (née Nader), his wife of 42 years and a beloved father to his son Michael Wallet and cherished father-in-law to Elizabeth Wallet. He was a dear brother to Thomas Wallet (Rita),...
Gladys Beechem
Dec 1, 2025
Gladys Caroline (Cline) Marie (Hobbs) Beechem, age 98, passed away at Rosedale Green nursing home, Latonia, KY.
Gladys grew up in Newport, KY, daughter of James Hobbs and Gladys Irene Harrison. In 1945, she met Tom Beechem while taking classes at Xavier University when she was 18 years old. They were married July 3, 1948 and initially began a family in...
Kitty C. Pilger
Dec 1, 2025
Kitty C. Pilger, age 79, of Loveland, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025. She is survived by her loving children, Vanessa Pilger, William O’Neil, Cheryl Schultz, Lisa Pilger, Jeffrey Pilger and Richard Pilger; 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Kitty was preceded in death by her dear husband, Richard T. Pilger.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 4,...
Frank R. Gunkel
Nov 30, 2025
GUNKEL, FRANK R. of Bloomfield Hills; November 30, 2025; age 95; Dear husband of the late Delores Gunkel and the late Rosemary Schubring; Cherished father of Jennifer (Mark) Scyzoryk and Greg Gunkel and his fiance' Shannan; Beloved grandfather of Brittany (Cody), Christina (Matt), Brenna and Noah; Great grandfather of Stetson; Loving brother of the late Paul, Clifford, Melvin, Earl and...
Jean Dorothy Glavan
Nov 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jean Dorothy Glavan, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the age of 90 in Florence, Kentucky, where she recently moved with her husband, Joe to be nearer to family.
Jean was the last surviving child of Emil and Dorothy Leinweber, born in Cleveland,...
