Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Atanas Nikolov
Dec 16, 2023
Atanas Nikolov, age 62, of Taylor Mill, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2023. He worked as a Surgeon for many years prior to moving to the United States, he then became an Apheresis Technician with the Hoxworth Blood Center for over 23 years. Atanas enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He is survived...
Susan K. Wenstrup
Dec 14, 2023
Susan “Mary Kay” Wenstrup, 81 years of age passed away peacefully on Thursday at Village Care Center in Erlanger. Mary Kay was a teacher for many years. She is survived by her dear brother Dave Wenstrup, and nieces and nephews. Memorial donations can be made to Charity of donor’s choice. Visitation will be Wednesday at St. Pius X Church...
Mary Joan Goessling
Dec 12, 2023
Joan Hellmann Goessling, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Madonna Manor surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her children, Joyce Goessling Brink (Will), Rick Goessling (Mary), Stephen Goessling, Diane Goessling Albanese (Vincent), Doug Goessling (Melissa), Norb Goessling (Karla) and Eric Goessling; 17 grandchildren. Jacob Goessling, Allison Goessling Wallenhorst, Steve Goessling Jr,...
Ruth Flynn Anthe
Dec 10, 2023
Ruth Flynn Anthe passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the age of 89. Ruth is survived by children: Douglas Joseph Anthe, Susan Marie Anthe, Mark Flynn Anthe and Donna Ruth Anthe; 3 grandchildren; sister-in-law, Kathleen Anthe (Gene) Porter; many Flynn-Heist nieces and nephews. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Donald...
Elaine E. Schewe
Dec 8, 2023
Elaine E. Schewe (nee Frischholz), 84 years of age passed away peacefully Friday evening, at Rosedale Green Care Center. She was the loving wife of the late Paul D. Schewe (2013). Loving mother of Stephen Schewe, Daniel Schewe (Maggie), Patrick Schewe, Gregory Schewe, Christopher Schewe, and Diane Schewe. Loving grandmother of Heather, Kimberly, Victoria, Alexander Schewe, Krysten Anthony, Jennifer Gugliotta...
Becky A. Lawson
Dec 6, 2023
Becky A. Lawson passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the age of 62 years old. Becky is survived by her daughters, Emily and Sara Lawson; grandchildren, Selena, Silas, Shaylee and Veda; siblings, Vicky Schulte, Christine McCarthy Richow, Greg McCarthy and Michael McCarthy. Memorials are suggested to the funeral home to cover the funeral expenses and can be accessed...
Larry J. Blake
Dec 3, 2023
Larry Joseph Blake passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023
Larry was born on March 7, 1948, in Glendale, West Virginia, to his two loving parents, Joseph Blake and Hilda (Crow) Blake. In 1966, he graduated from Moundsville High School in Moundsville, West Virginia. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from West Virginia...
Paul Anthony Leonhard
Dec 3, 2023
Paul Leonhard was born on August 11th, 1954, and passed away surrounded by family on December 3rd, 2023. Paul retired from Novalex/Duro Bag Corp. following a 47-year long career, where he was recognized for his extraordinary skill set, knowledge and work ethic. Paul is preceded in death by his father (M. Max Leonhard), mother (Mary Margaret (Dorger) Leonhard, and...
Thomas B. Scheper
Nov 30, 2023
Thomas Bernard Scheper, age 91, of Fort Thomas, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Thomas was born on October 15, 1932 to Alphonse and Eleanor (Kluemper) Scheper in Covington KY. Thomas was a railroader by profession and shared his lifelong love for trains with everyone who knew him. Thomas was a loving husband and amazing father to...
Steve C. Shepherd
Nov 28, 2023
Steve C. Shepherd 76 years of age passed away peacefully TuesdayNovember 28, 2023 at the VA Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio with hisloving family by his side. Steve served our country proudly during the Vietnam War. He enlisted in the United States Army where he was part of the infamous 9th infantry division. He was stationed in the Mekong Delta and...
Patricia Ann Egan
Nov 26, 2023
Patricia Ann Egan (nee Kelly) 91 years of age passed away peacefully at Inspirations Assisted Living in Florence, KY. Patricia was the dedicated wife of the late James F. Egan (1985). Loving mother of James M. (Brenda) Egan of Taylor Mill, KY, Debra A. (Steve) Glassford of Petersburg, KY, Diane M. (Gary) Uphus of New Port Richey, FL, Susan L....
Harry "Bud" Thurman, Jr.
Nov 24, 2023
Harry “Bud” T. Thurman, Jr., age 88, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2023. Bud was a proud alumni of Georgia Tech and never met a stranger. He loved meeting people and always had a big smile on his face. After retiring from A. C. Nielsen, he kept busy with the Kentucky Education Alliance...
Daniel J. Dorning
Nov 22, 2023
Daniel J. Dorning, age 73, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Danny was a retired signalman for the railroad and bravely served our country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. He is preceded in death by his father Albert Dorning and his mother Dorothy Dorning. He is survived by his children, Eric Dorning (Kim), Nick Dorning...
James L. Shirden
Nov 22, 2023
James Leo (Jim) Shirden, age 83, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was an active member of St. Boniface and James Church including being on the Parish Council and Finance Committee. Jim retired after a long career at American Airlines and then worked with his 3 sons at Shirden’s Carpet Cleaning. Jim is...
Curtis R. Pingel
Nov 20, 2023
Curtis R. “Curt” Pingel passed away Monday November 20, 2023 at 60 years old. He is survived by his wife, Veronica S. “Ronnie” Pingel; son, Justin Morgan Pingel; siblings, Chris (Valerie) Pingel, Shawn (Shawn) Reed and Teresa (Stacy) Taylor; Aunts & Uncles, Marita Harthun, Leonette Bockweg, Mike O’Neil and Ricky O’Neil. Also survived by several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. Curt...
Donald George Hellmann
Nov 18, 2023
Donald George Hellmann, 92 years of age, passed away peacefully Saturday at Madonna Manor Care Center with his loving family by his side. Don (aka “Lumber King”) was owner of Hellmann Lumber in Covington. The business and city were near and dear to him. He was a US Navy Korean War Veteran and proud to serve his country. He...
Earl Edward Schuh
Nov 17, 2023
Earl Edward Schuh, age 90, of Park Hills, KY, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023, surrounded by his family. Earl was born to Arthur and Coletta Schuh on August 18, 1933 in Dayton, KY. A devoted son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather, Earl was also well known in the community for his busy dental practice and his involvement...
John Arthur Yeager
Nov 15, 2023
EDGEWOOD - John Arthur Yeager - a respected and successful business owner, passionate
community servant, military officer and pilot, devoted family man – died Nov. 15 after a seven-
month battle with cancer. He was 79 and passed away peacefully at his Edgewood home with his
loving family by his side.
A native of Charleston, W.Va., John co-founded a...
Robert D. "Bob" Vaught
Nov 15, 2023
Robert D. “Bob” Vaught, Sr. passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at the age of 62 years old. Bob is survived by his wife, Patty S. Vaught; children, Jessica (Joseph) Ceja and Robert Vaught, Jr.; grandchildren, Alyssa Vaught, Skyler and Joseph Ceja, Jr.; siblings, Julia (Michael) Dyer, Darlene Bowling and Christy Martin. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 21st from...
Della Mae Mueller
Nov 15, 2023
FORT WRIGHT- Della Mae Mueller (nee Bergfeld), 91, passed away November 15th peacefully at her residence with her daughters by her side. She was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy. After graduation she was recruited to play for the Covington Belles softball team while holding down a full time job. She was a former associate at JC Penny, and a...
