Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Dr. Martin Haas
Jun 3, 2026
Dr. Martin A. Haas of Lakeside Park, Kentucky, passed away from congestive heart failure on June 3, 2026, at the age of 88. A pioneer in his field, as the First Pediatric Dentist to practice in Northern Kentucky on July 1, 1970.
A graduate of St. Xavier High School, Xavier University, and the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Dr. Haas...
Wilma Augusta Brown nee Breaden
May 27, 2026
Wilma Augusta Brown (nee Breaden) passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at the age of 88 years old.
Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, the late Gary W. Brown, Sr. and grandson, the late Eric Brown Jr. and siblings, the late Loraine Coon, Bill Breaden, Nancy Frondorf, Michael Breaden, Ronnie Breaden and Rachel Marshall. She is survived by her...
Todd Lee Guenther
May 25, 2026
Todd Lee Guenther, age 53, of Crescent Springs, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026. Todd is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Guenther (nee Molony); children, Paul Guenther and Marcella Guenther; sister, Amy Miller (Brandon); mother, Linda Guenther; mother-in-law, Beverly Molony; brothers-in-law, David Molony (Martha) and Marty Molony (Kristy); nieces and nephews, Melody Miller, Marty Molony,Jr. (Sydney), Samantha Molony (Jeremy), Michael...
Robert F. Brockman
May 24, 2026
Robert F. Brockman
April 7, 1977 - May 24, 2026
Robert F. Brockman, 49, of Anderson, OH passed away May 24, 2026. He was a devoted father, beloved son, caring brother, faithful friend, and a man whose life was rooted in faith, compassion, and service to others. He leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, service, mentorship, and devotion to family that...
Robert Lester Wethington
May 23, 2026
Robert Lester Wethington, 89 years of age, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood, Kentucky. Robert was the loving husband of Marcia Wethington (nee Brown), married for nearly 53 years. Loving father of Annette Molony (Sean) and Holly Wethington (Greg). Loving grandpa of Erin, Liam, Rian, Lily, and Elsie. Beloved brother of Mary Lou...
Paul W. Arlinghaus
May 21, 2026
Paul W. Arlinghaus Jr., 72, passed from this life peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on May 21, 2026. He is survived by Pattie, his loving wife of 48 ½ years, beloved daughter, Monica (Chris) Wolfe, grandchildren Delaney, Ryan and Evan Wolfe, sister Susan Hoffman, sisters and brothers in law Chris (Bill) Barry, Vicky Gammon, Tommy Gammon, Carol (Marc)...
Stephen H. Smith
May 20, 2026
Stephen Smith, 76, of Edgewood, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 in the comfort of his home. Steve was born in Bellevue, Kentucky on February 13, 1950; the son of the late John and Katherine (Geis) Smith. Steve graduated from St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati in 1968, and received his degree in Sociology from John Carroll University...
Edwin A. Woolever
May 20, 2026
Edwin A. Woolever passed away peacefully with his wife and daughters by his side on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the age of 76.
He was born on July 31, 1949, to Floyd and Maxine Woolever. Ed married Maureen Nolan on September 14, 1974. Together, they built a loving family and shared over 50 devoted years of marriage. Ed spent the...
Sister Mary Ruth Riehle
May 19, 2026
Ruth Margaret Riehle was born on April 19, 1930, in Milford, Ohio, to Emma and Leo Riehle. She was the third of five children, growing up during the challenging years of the Great Depression. Although times were difficult, her family found stability with the support of relatives and eventually moved to her uncle’s farm in Loveland, Ohio. Her father later...
Emma Lyn Bornhorst
May 19, 2026
Emma Lyn Bornhorst (nee Longstreet), 84 years of age passed away Monday at St. Elizabeth Hospice Care. Lynn was the loving wife for sixty – four years of Donald Bornhorst. Loving mother of Sheryl Anne Bornhorst, and Donald Thomas Bornhorst (Donna). Loving grandmother of Bethany, Brennan, Bryant and Brielle Bornhorst.
Lyn was a dedicated educator in the Boone County School System...
Carol Ann Grosser
May 18, 2026
Carol Blank Grosser, 86 years of age, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026.
She was the daughter of Elmer F. and Cecilia Hilbert Blank, deceased, wife of David A. Grosser, deceased, mother to Stephen A. Grosser, Sally G. Kaufman, (Kent, deceased), Christopher J. Grosser, (Molly, deceased), and Peter J. Grosser, (Nicole).
Carol leaves ten grandchildren: Allison Kaufman Gerhardstein, (Brian), Brad Kaufman, (Stacey),...
Mary Janet Rolf
May 18, 2026
Mary “Janet” Rolf (nee Heringhaus), 92 years of age, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, with her loving family by her side. She was a member of St. Agnes Church for 63 years.
Janet was a member of the “Movie Club”, whose members received many “strange” looks when 13 women dressed in the same shirts walked down the aisle at a...
Sheila Kathleen Zalla
May 17, 2026
Sheila Kathleen Zalla (nee Sexton), 86 years of age, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 17th.
She was born on March 23, 1940, in Covington, Kentucky, daughter of the late John Sexton and the late May (Grady) Sexton, and devoted sister to the late Sue (Sexton) Helbling.
Sheila was the loving wife of Andrew Martin Zalla, and...
Joan Mary Volz
May 13, 2026
Joan Volz (Armstong), age 91, passed away on May 13th, 2026. She was born in Covington, KY on May 20th, 1934 to the late Anna and Walter Armstrong. Before her retirement Joan worked as a medical records director for Booth Hospital which later became St. Luke hospital which is now the St. Elizabeth hospital in Florence, KY. Joan was a...
Sr. Carol Marie Klaine
May 9, 2026
Mary Carol Klaine was born on January 11, 1932. She was lovingly raised by her devoted mother, Margaret, and her family. Her father, George, passed away just two months before her birth; however, the steadfast love and support of family surrounded her throughout her life,providing all the care and security she needed.
Mary Carole began her education at the age of...
Robert Martin Murray
May 8, 2026
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" Martin Murray, age 82, who passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026. Born on March 24, 1944, in Covington, KY, to Thomas and Jane Murray, Bob grew up in Ft. Wright and attended Covington Catholic High School.
Bob dedicated over 40 years of his life as a Union Sheet Metal Worker,...
Michael Lee Beggs
May 8, 2026
December 14, 1961- May 8, 2026
Michael Beggs, 64, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Highland Heights, Kentucky.
Michael was born in Seattle, WA to Jerry Beggs and Leta (Dozier) Beggs. He met his wife, Teresa, while attending seminary in Dallas, TX, and they shared 35 years of marriage together. Their sons, Joshua and Jeremy, were born in London, England while...
Anne Louise Stanfield
May 5, 2026
Anne Louise StanfieldJuly 9, 1924 – May 5, 2026Anne Louise Stanfield, born on July 9, 1924, to Francis and Marie Cushing (née Pauly), lived a long and eventful life shaped by resilience and independence.
Anne was raised in Latonia, Kentucky, where she attended La Salette Academy on a four-year scholarship, an early reflection of her determination and strong character. Throughout her...
Mark A. Fightmaster
May 5, 2026
Mark Alan Fightmaster, 70, of Erlanger, KY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Born on December 6, 1955, he was the son of Earl & Betty Fightmaster. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Ed Fightmaster and grandson, Adrian Fundora.
He is survived by his wife, Cathy, sons Nicholas Fightmaster (Justen Scalf), Daniel Thewes (Angela), daughter, Kelly Baumgardner,...
Stephen J. Fry
May 3, 2026
Stephen J. Fry passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the age of 70 years old. Stephen was preceded in death by a son, the late Bryan Havlin.
Stephen is survived by his spouse, Linda Fry; daughter, Denise (Ben) Culshaw; grandchildren, Kyle (MacKenzie), Kody and Kory (Kailey) Havlin; great-grandchildren, Thistley, Nathan, Islay and Josie Havlin; and his brother, Robert Fry.
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