Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Karen M. Auchter
Feb 9, 2023
Karen M. Auchter, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the age of 81 years old. Karen was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Auchter. Karen and John were married for 55 wonderful years. Those years were filled with adventure, from raising 7 children, to traveling and experiencing many different types of food cuisine. She always wanted to...
Jeff M. Haas
Feb 8, 2023
Jeff M. Haas, 59 years of age, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY with his family by his side. Jeff was a General Contractor and former Director of Construction. He was the loving father of Natalie Haas and Hayden Haas (Carley Lampke) whom he shared with former wife Norma Linneman Haas. Dear...
Elaine J. Sutton
Feb 4, 2023
Elaine Joan Sutton, age 92, of Lakeside Park, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Emerald Trace Assisted Living Center. She was born in Moline, Illinois and graduated from Moline Public Hospital School of Nursing as a registered nurse. She worked many years primarily in the operating and recovery rooms.
She loved her family dearly and enjoyed...
James J. Fischesser
Feb 1, 2023
Jim Fischesser passed peacefully into eternal life on Wednesday, February 1. He was 76. Jim was raised in Peaselburg, graduated from Covington Catholic High School in 1964; he then attended UK, graduating in 1968. In 1969, he was drafted into U.S. Army stationed in Savannah, Georgia and Seoul, Korea until 1971. After discharge, he returned to school, earning an MBA...
Nancy Holyoke Kidd
Jan 29, 2023
Nancy Holyoke Kidd, age 76, of Villa Hills, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023. She was a graduate of Dixie Heights High School and graduated from University of Kentucky in 1969 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Professionally, she had a career in Human Resource Management and over the years Nancy volunteered at many places including the...
Beverly Rose Pilger - Ward
Jan 23, 2023
Beverly Pilger-Ward ( nee Hagedorn), 82 of Edgewood, KY died Monday January 23,2023 at Hospice Care of St Elizabeth in Edgewood. She was a retired florist. She is survived by her beloved children, daughters, Cheryl Schultz of Union (husband, Robert), Lisa Alford of Edgewood (husband John Alford, deceased); sons, Dr. Jeffrey Pilger of Ft. Mitchell (wife Lisa) Richard A. Pilger...
George Bledsoe
Jan 17, 2023
George Bledsoe, age 74, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. He wasborn, raised, and lived in Manchester, KY for many years; but in later years, he moved to northernKentucky. George was very religious and always felt most at home in church. He loved music and was aDJ in Manchester for several years. He is survived...
Terence C. Zembrodt
Jan 12, 2023
Terence C. Zembrodt, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the age of 55 years old. He is survived by his "better half", Tina Heist; mother Joan Zembrodt; children, Heather (Casey) Dunn, Steven (Alexa) Zembrodt, Rachael (Chad) Ferguson, Mandie Hill and Leah Tillery; grandchildren, Jayden, Jase, Braelynn, Corbin, Braxton, Kassidey, Audrey, Wesley, Blaine and Blake; siblings, Lisa (Jim) Dennison,...
Margaret Drees
Jan 12, 2023
Margaret Katherine Drees died on January 12 at her home in Dayton,Kentucky after a two year battle with cancer. She was 81.Margaret was born on May 27, 1941 in Cincinnati to Wilma (Vollmer) andAugust Kurtz. After the death of her father in 1943, mother Wilmamarried John Laughlin of Ludlow, Kentucky.Margaret was a graduate of Holy Cross High School, University ofCincinnati...
Thomas A. Webster
Jan 9, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas A. Webster, January 9, 2023. Preceded in his death by his parents Richard & Thelma (Schnell), his brother Richard Jr. (Dick) and his niece Linda, and is survived by his sister, Judi (Gene) Gerding, his former wife, Mary Jo (Swauger), his four sons and their spouses: Tommy...
Mary Ann Treadway
Jan 7, 2023
Mary Ann Treadway (nee Parton), 82 years of age, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospice with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Joe) Finan; grandsons, Alex and Ben Finan; siblings, James (Jan) Parton, Linda (John) Chambers, and the late Willis (Sandy) Parton Jr.
Visitation will be held...
Sherre L. Douglas
Jan 4, 2023
Sherre L. Douglas, Passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the age of 61 years old. Sherre is survived by her daughters, Stephanie (Corey) Tuggle and Felicia (Mark) Douglas; parents, William & Doris Holland; grandchildren, Logan Tuggle, Myles Decker and Corbin Huffman; brothers, Marty and Jay Holland. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation is Saturday, January...
Richard Murrell
Dec 29, 2022
Richard “Wiley” Murrell, age 54, of Wichita, KS formerly of Fort Wright, KY passed away peacefully on December 29, 2022. Wiley was a 1987 graduate of Scott High School in Taylor Mill, Kentucky. He is survived by his aunt Bessie of Wichita Ks, Betty Dewitt (Leonard) of Valley Center Ks and uncle Bill Young of Joplin Mo along with numerous...
Nancy K. Dahlenburg
Dec 25, 2022
Nancy Katherine Dahlenburg, age 82, of Villa Hills, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 25, 2022. She was a faithful parishioner of St. Joseph Church (Crescent Springs) and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Crescent Springs Volunteer Fire Department. Nancy is survived by her loving children, Dina Chapman (Jim), Jeanette Shelton (Jeff), Kris Niehaus, Sharon Noe (Tim)...
Ronald G Hanks
Dec 24, 2022
Ronald G. Hanks, born March 20, 1942 and passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at the age of 80 years old. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, the late Gilbert and Mary Hanks and a brother, the late Robert Hanks. He is survived by his siblings, Jim (Sue) Hanks, Barry (Terri) Hanks, Nancy (Dale) Martin, Debbie (Brian) O’Hara,...
James Lee Harris
Dec 24, 2022
James Lee Harris 29 years of age passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at his residence. He was the loving son of Melissa Kidd (nee Masden) and Phillip Kidd. Loving father of Jagger Harris. Dear brother of Cheyenne Kidd and Leah Kottmeyer. Loving grandson of (maternal Wanda Sucher and(paternal) Sandi Combs. Dear nephew of many aunts and uncles. Many cousins...
Marvin Glenn Treadway
Dec 19, 2022
Marvin Glenn Treadway, age 81, of Dry Ridge, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Treadway; loving daughter, Lisa Finan (Joe); grandsons, Alex and Ben Finan; sister, Marilyn Eilers; and close friend, Albert Woods. Marvin was preceded in death by his siblings, Stanley Treadway, Melvin Treadway, Russell Treadway, Myrna Treadway...
Albert J. Beckman, III
Dec 15, 2022
Albert Joseph Beckman III, known by "Bert" to most, age 64, of Covington KY passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, December 15, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Heidi Beckman; his daughters, Sarah Chambliss (Chris) and Elizabeth Beckman (Scott); and his granddaughter Lucy Chambliss; in addition to many siblings, nieces, and nephews. Bert was preceded in death by...
Joyce T. Neff
Dec 14, 2022
Joyce T. Neff (nee Wolfe), 88 years of age passed away Wednesday, December
14, 2022, peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. Preceded in death
Joyce was the loving wife of the late Henry W. “Bill” Neff and two sons William
Neff and Gregory Neff (Tonya).
Loving mother of Sheree Flesch, Cathy Reising (John), Terry Rhein (Bob), Jay Neff
(Terri)...
Grady Lee McDaniel
Dec 12, 2022
Grady Lee McDaniel, Known by most as “Rusty” age 62, of Florence, KY passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 12, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Kari McDaniel; his beautiful daughters, Maddie McDaniel and Jenna McDaniel; brothers, Jim McDaniel and Harley Bruce; nephews, Ronnie McDaniel, James McDaniel, John McDaniel, Terry Bruce, Sam Bruce...
