Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Janice H. Aust
Jan 11, 2026
Janice Aust (nee Herrmann), age 79, was born on November 8, 1946 in Covington, KY to the late Pauline (nee Parker) and August Herrmann. She passed away peacefully on Sunday January 11, 2026 with her family by her side, after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer.
Janice worked at Procter & Gamble for more than 30 years before retiring in 2007...
Ralph "Jr." Hunt
Jan 9, 2026
Ralph T. Hunt “Jr.” passed away suddenly on Friday, January 9, 2026 at the of 79 years old. Jr. was preceded in death by his parents, the late Ralph Hunt, Sr. and Thelma Hunt.
He is survived by his spouse, Eva B. Hunt (nee Huddelston); children, Barb (The late Benny) Combs, Karen Hunt and Angie (David) Rees; sister, Anne Combs; grandchildren....
Norbert A. Kendall
Jan 8, 2026
Norbert A. Kendall, age 78, passed away on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. He was born on October 24th, 1947 in Covington, KY to the late Dorothy and Jerome Kendall. Norbert was self-employed for many years delivering papers for Cincinnati Enquirer. Many young family members and friends still share laughs from their stint as proud Big Norb paperboy school graduates. “GET UP,...
Virginia Mae Adams
Jan 6, 2026
Virginia Mae Adams (nee Vogelpohl) 94 years of age, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late Herbert Adams (1978) and devoted mother of Tom Adams (Barbara), Timothy M. Adams (Christine), Kathleen D. Maudsley (Mike), and James D. Adams. She is survived by...
Lawrence J. "Buddy" Holtz
Jan 4, 2026
Lawrence J. “Buddy” Holtz, age 77, was born on August 21, 1948, to the late Andrew and Mary “Ervin” Holtz. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.
Buddy was a devoted husband, loving father, proud Pawpaw, and cherished brother. He shared 47 years of marriage with his wife, Pat, a partnership built on...
Joshua James Klein
Dec 28, 2025
Joshua James Klein, age 22, of Independence, KY passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025. He is survived by his parents, Stacy Gaylor and Travis Klein; partner, Jacqueline Ferrara; siblings, Jordan and Jacob Klein, Aiden, Landon and Avery Cooper; grandparents, Howard and Connie Gaylor and Margie Klein and Timothy Smith.
A Celebration of Life will be held privately at the convenience...
Cynthia Louise Schultz
Dec 28, 2025
Cynthia L. Schultz (nee Hunter), age 55, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 28th, 2025. She was born on June 21st, 1970 in Ft. Thomas, KY to the late Nancy and Dick Hunter. Cynthia grew up in Northern Kentucky with all of her siblings. She worked as a warehouse worker for the Levi’s company. Cynthia is survived by...
Eugene Thomas Burns
Dec 23, 2025
Eugene “Gene “Thomas Burns, age 95, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Gene was born to Thomas and Margaret Klatte Burns on November 1, 1930 in Covington, Kentucky. He is survived by his dear wife of 72 years, Glenda Burns (nee Barrick);beloved children, Kevin Burns (Patty), Tracy Dorsel...
Carol J. Montgomery
Dec 21, 2025
Carol Jean Shields-Montgomery (nee Finke), age 94, passed away on Sunday, December 21st, 2025. She was born in Covington, KY on September 20th, 1931 to the late Clara and Henry Finke, one of ten children. Carol grew up in Covington, Ky and was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy. Initially a homemaker, she entered the workforce later in life and...
Erin Marie Ranck - Gebbie M.D.
Dec 21, 2025
Erin Marie (Ranck) Gebbie of Union, Kentucky (formerly of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania), enteredinto eternal rest and the arms of the Lord on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Erin was born on May 5, 1963, to Dr. Miles and Ann Marie (Fees) Ranck. Erin was the firstborn of five siblings and was always the big sister adored and admired by her brothers and sisters. Erin’s...
Joan Erb Breetz
Dec 21, 2025
Joan Erb Breetz.
Joan, (nee Bertha Joan Riedel), age 87, of Villa Hills, KY passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospice. She was born in Covington, KY on July 28, 1938, to Eugene and Josephine (nee Kelly) Riedel. Joan was raised in Ludlow, KY, completing elementary school at St. James in Ludlow and high school at Notre...
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 “Ginnie” L. Schmidt (née Bohman), 81, married 62 years, of Villa Hills, KY, passed away one day apart at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood Hospital. Joe passed on December 17, 2025, and Ginnie on December 18, 2025. Loving parents of Michael (Marypat) Schmidt, Thomas (Celeste) Schmidt, and Nancy (Robert) Fedders.
Loving grandparents of Kelly Schmidt, Nicholas...
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...
William Edward Orr
Dec 12, 2025
William Edward Orr, 74, of Covington, KY passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Orr; children, Kenneth Orr (Kathleen) and Tiffany Colston (David); mother, Dorothy Blackwell; brothers, (the late) Phillip Orr and (the late) Terry Orr; and sisters Sandy Fleming (Daniel) and Stephanie Kendall (Phillip).
A Celebration of Life was held privately for the...
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...
