Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Mary Helen Von Handorf
Jul 5, 2023
Mary Helen Von Handorf (nee Schilling), 91 years of age passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, July 5, 2023 with her loving family at her side. She was the loving wife of 70 years to Ed Von Handorf. Loving mother of Mike Von Handorf (Dianne), Debbie Abeln, Diane Grimes (Marty), Mark Von Handorf (Kathy), and Denise Coyle. Loving...
Leonard “Len” Thomas Quinn
Jul 1, 2023
Leonard (Len) Thomas Quinn, Villa Hills, KY, born June 28, 1933, died peacefully on July 1, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Carol (Rieselman) Quinn and their six children: Tammy Hendrixson (Andy), Kelly Hitter (Paul), Julie Ludwig (Dave), Jenny Straub (Brian), Mike Quinn (Jenny), and Amy Dye (Kenny). Also survived by grandchildren, Jim Hendrixson, Alex Berling (Brian), Trey Hitter, Ben Ludwig (Tamela), Emily Artner (Chris), Ian Straub, Riley...
Marilyn L. "Mernie" Finke
Jun 27, 2023
Marilyn L. “Mernie” Finke (nee Dwenger), 87 years of age passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, June 27, 2023, with her loving family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late William “Bill” Finke (2007). Loving mother of Vicky Thaman (Paul), Angie Finke, Don Finke (Jeanne), Tim Finke, and Billy Finke (Aimee). Loving grandmother of fourteen...
Charles Dale Fewell
Jun 25, 2023
Charles Dale Fewell passed away on June 25, 2023 at the age of 87 years old. Dale was preceded in death by his wife, the late Mary J. Fewell. He is survived by his cousins, Tim Stubbers and Patty Cunningham and closed freinds, Deacon Bob and Millie Stoeckle. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mass of...
Kenneth Reed Due
Jun 21, 2023
Kenneth Reed “Buddy” Due, 95 years of age passed away Wednesday. Loving husband of the late Loretta Jean Due (nee Sparks). Loving father of Terry Due, Sandra Bates, Karen Sloan, Brenda Roberts, and Sharon (Ed) Frondorf. Loving grandfather to Stephanie and Ryan, Ken, Rob and Leah, Shawn and Tyler, Ben, Nick and Megan and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded...
Ralph L. Carr
Jun 20, 2023
Ralph Lawrence Carr passed peacefully at his home into eternal life on June 20, 2023, at the age of 87. He was born on February 16, 1936 in Newport, KY to the late George and Marie (Schaffer) Carr. Ralph attended Newport Catholic High School and Villa Madonna College where he played basketball and baseball. Ralph worked at several large companies...
Thomas Henry Jacober
Jun 18, 2023
Thomas Henry, age 91 of Ft. Wright, KY, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Born on March 9, 1932 in Newport, Ky to George and Corinne (Merschel) Jacober. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Joann (nee Wissmann), sister Martha Velten, and brother-in-laws, Henry Wissmann and Robert Bilz. He was the devoted father of...
Mary Alice "Sugar" Gausepohl
Jun 18, 2023
Mary Alice “Sugar” Gausepohl, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 at the age of 85 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late J. Robert “Bob” Gausepohl. Sugar is survived by her children, Sallie Sparks, Marti Gausepohl, Lori (Joseph) Wall, Greg (the late Pam) Gausepohl, David Gausepohl, and Mark (Sheri) Gausepohl; grandchildren, Derek Sparks, Sam &...
Anna Ashley Seitz
Jun 17, 2023
Anna Ashley Seitz (nee Schultz) 41 years of age passed away peacefully Saturday at St. Elizabeth Hospice. She was the loving mother of Noah Seitz. Loving daughter of Sandra Schultz (nee Behle) and the late Arthur Schultz Sr. Former wife of Justin Seitz. Dear sister to Jeff Schultz (Stephanie), Jennifer Schultz, Gina Schibi (Wayne), Stacy Morgan, Ben Schultz (Barbara),...
Jeannine Marie Young
Jun 15, 2023
Jeannine Marie Young, 88, passed away peacefully on June 15th , 2023. Mother to Ken Rankle, Cheryl Rankle, James Rankle and Dale Young and sister to Ron Piccola, James “Pudgy” Piccola and Maureen Piccola. is survived by her 3 children Cheryl, James, and Dale; her 2 brothers; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...
Rickey Brue
Jun 7, 2023
Rickey C. Brue, 66, of Covington, KY, passed away on Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Rickey is survived by his siblings, Mary “Betty” Whitaker (Allen), Carol J. Brue, and
James “Jimmy” F. Brue (Peggy). 8 nieces and nephews, 16 great-nieces and nephews as well as many
great great nieces and nephews, who he loved...
Suzan Renee Neff
Jun 6, 2023
Suzan Renee Neff, age 64, of Villa Hills, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. She is survived by her loving mother, Margie Rymarquis (nee Rottinghaus); daughter, Kelly Neff; brother, Scott Rymarquis. Suzan was preceded in death by her dear father, Donald Rymarquis; sister, Sharon VonBokern.A Celebration of Suzan’s Life will be held in the future at the...
Sara E. "Sally" Mando
Jun 6, 2023
Sara E. “Sally” Mando (nee Silva) 97 years of age passed away peacefully Tuesday with loved ones by her side. Sally was the loving wife of Lee F. Mando who died in 2016. Loving mother of Jeffrey Mando (Fran), Margee "Meg" Haas (John), and Julie Heidrich (Rich). Loving grandmother of Meghan Mando Garmon (Landyn), Molly Mando, Missy Mando, Matthias...
David L. Dunlap
Jun 5, 2023
David L. Dunlap, 74 years of age, passed away peacefully Monday, June 5,2023 at
St. Elizabeth Hospice. He was the loving husband for 50 years of Monica Dunlap
(Daugherty). He is also survived by his sister, Gail Johnson(David) and two nieces,
Jenna Johnson and Cate Adams. He had many other nieces and nephews that
enriched his life. He graduated...
Dorothy Lucille Coggins
Jun 4, 2023
Dorothy Lucille Coggins (nee Kettmann), age 91, of Independence, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Dorothy was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 60 years, Charles Albert Coggins on February 8, 2021. She is survived by her loving children, Charles Alan Coggins (Gretchen) and Karl Coggins; brothers, Theodore Kettmann and Eugene Kettmann; and her two...
Mary Ann Schuh
Jun 3, 2023
Mary Ann Schuh (née Roth), age 89, of Park Hills, KY, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023, surrounded by her family. Mary Ann was born to Joseph and Frances Roth on December 17, 1933 in New Albany, IN. A devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother, Mary Ann’s greatest joy in life was caring for her family. She...
James A. Nelson
May 29, 2023
After a hard fight, our community lost a good man, and friend. James A. Nelson, lost his battle with cancer on Monday, May 29, 2023 at 69 years old. Jim is survived by his wife, A’Lona Nelson; stepchildren, Jennifer (John) Hutchins, Patricia Hamilton and Raeann Johnson; grandchildren, Kolton, Aria, Albury and Kadynce. Jim is predeceased by his parents,...
Randy Carl Groger
May 29, 2023
Randy C. Groger, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 at the age of 68 years old. He loved horse racing, gardening and was a 35 year member of Covington Turners Club and former head of Cottage AC youth baseball club. Randy is survived by his wife, Janet L. Groger (nee Schlarman); children, Christopher (Ashley) Groger, Mark Groger and Nicole...
Edward Schuette
May 28, 2023
Edward “Dick” Schuette passed away on Sunday, May 28th at Rosedale Green Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Rosemary Schuette; his wife of 40 years, Willa Ann (Fobbe) Schuette; his second wife, Linda Lavelle (nee Gaskins); sisters, Kathryn Hollingsworth and Janet Cahill and brother, John Schuette. Ed is survived by his daughters, Christy Campoamor...
Paul Gordon Stephenson
May 27, 2023
Paul G. Stephenson, Sr. passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the age of 83. He was born on March 24, 1940; son of Albert and Ida Belle Stephenson. He was a retired independent contractor for Sears and Mills Fence Company and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was an active member of Union Baptist Church which he attended...
