Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Gregory Scott Spencer
Apr 30, 2023
Gregory Scott Spencer, age 71 of Crestview Hills, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday April 30, 2023. Greg is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Schroeder; daughters, Andrea Archibald (Nate) and Olivia Spencer; brother, John Spencer (Vicenta); sisters, Donna Daly (Gary) and Debbie Leach (deceased), step-children, Mark Schroeder (Nikki), Amy Vogele (Matt), and Erin Julkowski (Joe); grandchildren, Holden, Vivian, Jax,...
Dorothy F. Riffle
Apr 29, 2023
Dorothy Francis Riffle, age 97, of Erlanger, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2023. She is survived by her loving children, Charles Riffle (Cheryl), Michael Riffle (JoAnn), David Riffle (Debbie) and Linda VonHoene (Thomas); brother, Gerald Bey; 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 4 great great-grandchildren. Dorothy is preceded in death by her dear husband, Charles N. Riffle; parents,...
William R. Groh
Apr 26, 2023
William R. Groh, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the age of 72 years old. Bill is survived by his spouse, Dian Groh; children, Denise (Shane) Stamper, Sherri (Angel) Hernandez and Bill (Jennifer) Groh II; grandchildren, Morgan, Madison, Melinda, Courtney and Cody; great-grandchildren, Luxley and Hawkson; sister, Alma Jean Groh. Bill was a navy veteran of the Vietnam...
Leo William Martin
Apr 25, 2023
Leo William Martin November 9, 2022-April 25, 2023, beloved son of Brittani and Rob Martin, brother to Ella, Teddey, and Grace Martin. Grandson of Robert & Shelly Perry and Ed & Dinah Martin. Great grandson of Bill and Gayle Freeland. Leo was born with several medical complexities and fought through many. Although Leo’s time on earth was short, it...
David C Due
Apr 25, 2023
David Charles Due, age 83, of Edgewood, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Dave is survived by his loving children, Teri Specht (Jim), Mary Ann Stull (the late Robert), Shirley Currens (Tom), Laurie Piccola (Tom), David Due (Terri), Bill Due (Ruth) and Jon Due (Holly); longtime life partner, Janet Craven; her children, Natalie Gutzeit (Dave), Jennifer Kaiser...
Richard Bernard Staverman
Apr 24, 2023
Richard Staverman died Monday, April 24, 2023, at his home. Age 63. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Agnes Staverman and his brother, Tom Staverman. He is survived by his children, Brittany Staverman (Sarah King), Morgan McDermott (Kevin), Charles Staverman and three grandchildren. Also survived by his brothers Bob, Jim (Ellen), and David (Kris) Staverman and...
Gordon Michael Knecht
Apr 22, 2023
Gordon M. Knecht, 80 years of age, passed away peacefully Saturday at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was the loving husband of Judi Knecht (nee Huber). Loving father of Chris Knecht (Gina), Gina Knecht (Howie), Joe Knecht (Shirley), and Paul Knecht (Jane). Dear brother of Jackie Saxer (Bob), Mark Knecht (Sharon), Matt Knecht (Bev)...
Mark Ashcraft
Apr 22, 2023
Mark Kelly Ashcraft, 60, of Warsaw, KY, passed quietly in the early morning hours of April 22, 2023. Born December 9th, 1961, Mark was the son of the late Jack P. Ashcraft, Sr, and Carolyn Ashcraft of Taylor Mill, KY. He is survived by brother Jack P. Ashcraft, Jr. of Erlanger, KY, sister Linda Lassetter of Middletown, OH, sister...
Elizabeth A. Graue
Apr 17, 2023
Elizabeth A. Graue (nee Stephens), 88 years of age passed away Monday at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was the devoted wife of Robert F. Graue of 66 years. Loving mother of Robert S Graue (Kathy), Jay Graue, Tony Graue (Carolyn), and Emily Sander-Voelker (Steve) . Loving grandmother of Katie Sander-Lykes (Robby), Tom Sander, Joe Graue, Liz Kunkel (Joey), Maggie Graue...
Aftab A. Khan
Apr 10, 2023
Aftab Ali Khan, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 at the age of 78 years old. He was preceded in death by his wife Nargis Khan and his brother Tahseen Ali Khan. He is survived by his daughter Feryal Katsikas, his son Mohammed Khan, his son in law Steven Katsikas and his daughter in law Layna Khan. He is...
Virginia (Ginnie) Margaret Kelley
Apr 4, 2023
Virginia Kelley, 64, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2023. Virginia (Ginnie) was preceded in death by her sister Marilyn Boeckerman and her brother John Kelley. She is survived by her son Michael Kelley. She is also survived by her siblings Dennis (Cindy) Kelley, Edward (Joyce) Kelley, and Allen Kelley. Virginia is also survived by her granddaughter Krystalin Wagner....
Virginia Theresa Vulhop
Apr 4, 2023
Virginia Theresa Vulhop, age 89, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She enjoyed playing cards, bowling, and golfing with Ed and their friends. She especially loved baking cookies with her grandchildren. Virginia is survived by her son, Mark Vulhop (Michelle); grandchildren, Bret Vulhop (Prudence) and Megan Davis (Jacob); great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Harrison. She was...
Karen P. French
Apr 3, 2023
Karen P. French, passed away Monday, April 3rd, 2023. Karen is survived by her husband, Tim Hendricks; children, Kayla French and Cody French; mother, Harriet Weinstein; nephews, Justin Cooper and Jonathan Cooper.
Visitation will be held at Middendorf Funeral Home (3312 Madison Pk. Ft. Wright, KY 41017) on Sunday, April 16th from 12:00 PM until time of Memorial Service...
Daniel George Wachs
Mar 30, 2023
Daniel G. Wachs, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at the age of 75 years old. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, the late Richard & Irene Wachs and a brother, the late Richard Wachs. He is survived by his children, Chad (Taylor) Wachs, Kadie Wachs – Phillips (Carlos), Ryan (Lisa) Wachs and Danielle (Jason) White; grandchildren, Sophia,...
David Albert Hurley
Mar 29, 2023
David A. Hurley, 87 years of age passed away peacefully on March 29,2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Care. He was the loving husband of Judy Hurley (nee Rager). Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. David served his country in the U.S. Army and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 5:00...
Mary Carolyn (Carol) Gastright
Mar 28, 2023
Mary Carolyn (Carol) Gastright, age 80, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. She is survived by her loving sons, Chris Gastright (Stephanie), Stephen Gastright (Carolyn) and Doug Gastright (Allison); grandchildren, Gabriella Hacker, Marc Gastright, Reese Gastright, Grayson Gastright, Brody Gastright, Julian Gastright, Jonas Gastright and Kate Gastright; siblings, Mark Pelstring, Linda McDermott and Nancy...
Melinda B. Flesch
Mar 28, 2023
Melinda B. Flesch (nee Krogman) 82 years of age passed away peacefully Tuesday morning . Melinda was the loving wife of Jerry Flesch. Loving mother of Genny Igo (Dave), Steve Flesch, and Sarah Sabin (Marc). Loving Grandma of Ben Igo, Griffin Flesch, Caroline Igo, Caley Sabin, Lily Flesch, Tea Sabin, and Soleil Sabin. Visitation will be Saturday from...
Richard John Menke M.D.
Mar 27, 2023
Richard John Menke, MD, 92, passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2023, with his loving wife of 66 years, Maryann (Rice) Menke, at his side. Dr. Menke was preceded in death by his sisters, Ruth and Rita, two children, Mary Elizabeth “Beth” (Redwine) and Richard Clarence, and grandson Daniel Carey. In addition to his spouse, Dick is...
Timothy David Kramer
Mar 26, 2023
Timothy David Kramer, age 57, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Vitas Hospice Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Tim was born on Dec. 2, 1965, in Covington, Kentucky, and was the second child of David and Lynne Kramer. He is survived by a sister, Jennifer (Todd) Blincoe, and a brother, Robert (Kristin) Kramer as well as many cousins...
Joan Marie Wright
Mar 21, 2023
Joan Marie (Hull) Wright, aged 81, long time Englewood, FL resident, passed away at Madonna Manor in Villa Hills, KY, on March 21, 2023, from end stage dementia. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11am, Saturday, March 25 followed by an 11am Funeral Mass at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Covington, KY.
Joan, born on...
