Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Lisa Kay Phipps
Feb 29, 2024
Lisa K. Phipps passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at the age of 49 years old. Lisa was preceded in death by her father, the late Phillip E. Phipps. She is survived by her mother Mary Phipps; sister, Elizabeth (David) Lambert; nieces & nephews, Sara Lambert, Zachary Lambert and Joshua Lambert; great-niece, Savannah. Lisa is also survived by several aunts,...
Dana Clark Peterson
Feb 29, 2024
Dana Clark Peterson 66 years of age passed away Thursday February 29, 2024 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dana was an US Navy Veteran. He was the loving husband of Regina Shatzer. Loving father of Erica (Austin) Copsy and Mark Peterson and step father to Alex and Tommy Shatzer. Dana was a proud Grandfather of many. Vivi, Carter, Cameron,...
Carol Sue Kruempelman
Feb 29, 2024
Carol Kruempelman passed away on February 29, 2024. She was born on November 13, 1942 to the late George and Margaret Kruempelman (nee Bilz). She was preceded in death by her sisters Georgette, Ruth, twin sister Margie and brother George. She is survived by her brother John Kruempelman (Gail), nephew Jeff Kruempelman and her niece Mari Beth Kruempelman.
Carol worked as...
Jeanne McKinley Dressman
Feb 26, 2024
Jeanne McKinley Dressman passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospice at the age of 93 years old. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas L. Dressman, Sr. Jeanne was a proud graduate of Notre Dame Academy. She worked most of her life as a Legal Secretary. She also volunteered at welcome House and tutored at St. Augustine School. She...
Joseph R. Droege
Feb 22, 2024
Joseph R. Droege, age 98, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Joe was a faithful member of St. Augustine Parish (Covington, KY) and proudly served our country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. Joe was a huge sports fan and he especially enjoyed running.
He is survived by his loving children, Donna M....
William Jerome Finley
Feb 22, 2024
William J. Finley of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22 nd , 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. William (Bill) was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 17 th , 1935, to the late Mary Dolores and William S. Finley. A 1954 Elder High School graduate, Bill then served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1961. He worked...
Patricia Ruth Knochelmann
Feb 22, 2024
Patricia Ruth Knochelmann passed away Feb. 22 at the age of 89. Born on Jan. 17, 1935 in Pine Knot, Ky., Patricia was the daughter of Carl and Zelda Moore. She was a graduate of Covington Holmes High School and Northern Kentucky University. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 41 years, John H. Knochelmann Sr., with...
John F. "Jack" Steiber
Feb 22, 2024
John F. “Jack” Steiber, of Edgewood, Kentucky, passed away peacefully with family by his side at St. Elizabeth Hospice on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at the age of 90. He was born in Covington, Kentucky, to Robert Leland and Angela (Wigbels) Steiber on October 11, 1933.
Jack was a devout Catholic throughout his life. He attended Holy Cross High School in...
Kylie Paige Bryce
Feb 21, 2024
Kylie Paige Bryce passed away Wednesday February 21, 2024 at the age of 32 years old. Kylie is survived by her daughter, Carmen Radank; parents, Melissa Schutte and Wilson Bryce; siblings, Jared Bryce, McKenzie Goetz and Caleb Schutte; maternal grandparents, Alma and Stephen Roderick; paternal grandparents, Marilyn and Bob Schanals. Kylie is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins....
JoAnn F. Arlinghaus
Feb 21, 2024
JoAnn Arlinghaus passed away peacefully at Hospice Center of Saint Elizabeth, surrounded by her family, on February 21, 2024. JoAnn was born on December 3, 1929 to Carolyn and Stanley Suchanek. She married the love of her life, the late Paul Arlinghaus, on October 28,1950. They are survived by their loving children, Paul (Pattie) Arlinghaus and Susan Hoffman, their beloved...
John R. Elfers
Feb 18, 2024
John R. Elfers, a beloved and esteemed husband, father, and attorney passed away peacefully on February 18, 2024 surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was 92.Mr. Elfers was born to Charles and Kathryn Elfers on December 20, 1931 in Covington, KY. He served in the United States Army from 1948-1951 and was a graduate of Xavier University (1955) and...
Richard E. Zimmer
Feb 16, 2024
Richard E.(Dick ) Zimmer, 86, of Villa Hills, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at home on February 16,2024. Richard was born on October 3, 1937, to Ed and Isabell Zimmer of Lakeside Park. He attendedBlessed Sacrament Grade School, St. Xavier High School and his beloved St. Bernard Preparatory Schoolin Cullman, Alabama.He is joined in glory by his parents and his brother...
George Michael Iles
Feb 14, 2024
George Michael Iles, 79 years of age passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospice ,on Wednesday February 14,2024. He was the loving husband of the late Jessie Napier. Loving father of Donald Iles, Elizabeth Napier, Kenneth Napier, Lisa Napier Iles, Bonnie Napier, and Barb Iles. Loving grandpa of Seventeen and Twenty great grandchildren. Dear brother of Chad Iles, and Steve...
Anthony Joseph Asalon
Feb 13, 2024
Anthony Joseph Asalon, age 95, of Miami Heights, OH., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. He is survived by his loving children, Tony Asalon (Kate), Andrea Whiles, John Asalon (Trish), Todd Asalon (Molly) and Kimberly Mellott (Don); sister, Mary; grandchildren, Michael Asalon (Carrie), Gina Keenan (Patrick), Jennifer Rothman (Martin), Katie Middleton (Michael), Christina Gruber (John), Carrie Darrah (Ben), Michelle Dickman (Taylor),...
Vernard Charles Kidwell
Feb 5, 2024
Vernard Charles Kidwell, Jr. (October 29, 1925 – February 5, 2024) passed away Monday at St. Elizabeth’s hospital in Edgewood, KY at the ripe age of 98. He died comfortably, surrounded by family. Vern lived a long, full life with multiple chapters. The only child of Vernard Charles Kidwell, Sr. and Anna I. (Glacking) Kidwell, the doctor who delivered him...
Elaine Alvina Baker
Jan 31, 2024
An iconic and angelic woman of exemplary kindness has passed: Elaine Alvina Baker (née Stegner), age 89, on January 31, 2024, in Madeira, Ohio. Born on January 15, 1935, in Newport, Kentucky, Mrs. Baker graduated from Newport High School in 1954 and began a career of many years at Procter & Gamble (P&G) in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio as an assistant...
Jean Hiltibrand
Jan 31, 2024
Jean Hiltibrand (nee Grigson) 91 years of age of Ft. Wright passed away peacefully, Wednesday January 31, 2024 at Madonna Manor Care Center. Jean was the loving wife of the late Harold Hiltibrand. Loving mother of Kim Hiltibrand (Nancy). Loving grandma of Kelly Moeschl (David), Amy Hiltibrand, and Scott Hiltibrand (Annie). Loving great grandma of Mila Froelicher and Sara Moeschl....
Charles Franklin Daniel
Jan 30, 2024
Charles Franklin Daniel was born on April 11, 1924 to Blanche Burden Daniel and Charles E. Daniel in Beaver Dam, KY, Ohio County.He is survived by Inez Mercer Daniel, mother of his children, Suzanne Brake, Frances Schulz and Paul Daniel (Elaine). All 3 children are Retired Educators. He also had a special niece, Patricia Daniel Ricketts (Herschel Jr.). His family...
Walter P. Hunsucker, Jr.
Jan 29, 2024
Walter P. Hunsucker, Jr., age 96, of Cincinnati, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024. Born April 8, 1927 in Conover, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Rev. Walter Pinckney Hunsucker, Sr and Annie Mae Boggs Hunsucker. Walter attended Oxford High School, Claremont NC. He then joined the Navy in 1945. After returning from service...
Wilma J. "Willie" Meehan
Jan 28, 2024
In loving memory of Wilma “Willie” J. Meehan
Wilma “Willie” J. Meehan, nee Muse, aged 94, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2024. Born on February 24, 1929, in Delmar, Kentucky, she was the cherished daughter of the late Oscar and Versie Muse.
A graduate of St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in 1949, Willie dedicated her life to the service...
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