Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
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...
David A. Brewster
Mar 17, 2023
David A. Brewster of Ft. Wright, KY, passed away at St. Elizabeth Healthcare on Friday, March 17, 2023. David was born in West Virginia on January 12, 1936 to the late Elva Brewster and Arnold Bruffey. He was adopted by Elva’s subsequent husband, Roland Brewster. David was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Lilian (Boyd) Little; sister, Jeanie (Dale)...
Cheryl McDonald
Mar 16, 2023
Cheryl Ann McDonald, 71 passed away peacefully at home in the morning of Thursday, March 16th. Her long fierce battle with cancers ended as she was surrounded by her loving family.
Cheryl is survived by her husband Joseph T. McDonald and her children William Lawhead (Melissa Jenkins), Julie Lawhead, Michael Lawhead, Christopher (Julia) Lawhead, Melissa McDonald, and Eric (Kristin)...
Mildred "Millie" Agnes Fangman
Mar 13, 2023
Mildred “Millie” Agnes Fangman (nee Rauen), 89 years of age, passed awaypeacefully on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Charter Senior Living with her lovingfamily by her side. Millie was the loving wife of the late Leonard “Skip” Fangman(2016). She was the loving mother of Jeff Fangman (Lisa), Jane Berger Moore,Lisa Willmes, Douglas Fangman (Tonya), Daniel Fangman (Michelle), TimothyFangman (Jessica) and...
Kristen L. George
Mar 13, 2023
Kristen L. George, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at the age of 40 years old. Kristen was preceded in death by her father, the late Randy Hughes. She is survived by her children, Paul Williams, Gloria Hildebrand and Race Hildebrand; mother, Brenda Alexander; life partner, Cory Clark. Also survived by many brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins and...
Allen Turner, Jr.
Mar 11, 2023
Allen Turner, Jr., age 85, of Alexandria, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Oliva Weckbach Turner; children, Greg Turner (Kim) and Kim Swayne (Omer Fowee); step-children, Mike Weckbach (LaBreeska Stanifer), David Weckbach (Mary Ann), Jeff Weckbach (Brenda), Michele Frommeyer (Phil); siblings, Ralph Turner...
James T. (Jim) Kellinghaus
Mar 11, 2023
James (Jim) T. Kellinghaus the Halloween Man, 68 years old of Bellevue, KY passed away at his home. Jim was the loving husband of Diana Kellinghaus (nee Barker). Loving and goofy father of Stephanie Vice (Russell Ashcraft), Joshua Kellinghaus and goddaughter Jessika Niehaus. Loving grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Joe Kellinghaus, Randy Kellinghaus, and...
Barbara Jeanne Begley
Mar 9, 2023
Barbara Jeanne Begley (nee Cox), 91 years of age passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood on Thursday evening. Barbara was the loving wife of the late Herschell Begley. Loving mother of Babs Dirr (Gary), Debbie Hughes (Gene), Patty Henson (Rick) and Herk Begley (the late Dee). Loving grandma of ten and great grandma of fourteen. She was...
Karen A. Mardis
Mar 8, 2023
Karen A. Mardis, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at the age of 61 years old. Karen was preceded in death by her mother, the late Joan Mardis. She is survived by her life partner, Pete Montoure; father, Charles Mardis; brothers, Jim (Karen) Mardis and Mike Mardis and a niece, Kristin Mardis. Visitation is Wednesday, March 15th from 10:30 am...
Shirley Ann Miller
Mar 1, 2023
Shirley A. Miller, age 91, of Villa Hills, KY passed away peacefully on March 1, 2023. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Don Miller (2017); devoted mother to her late son, Keith Miller (1996); loving sister to her late brothers, Harold, Paul and John Lefeld. Shirley is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held...
Mary M. Appel
Feb 28, 2023
Mary M. Appel (nee Stamm), 94 years of age passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side. Mary was the loving wife of the late Alvin C. Appel (2022). Loving mother of Ruth Averdick (Steve), Carol Dickman (John), Rita Smith (the late Dave), Joyce Burwinkel (Joe), Betty Schadler (Willie), Mary Jo Pollitt (John), Al Appel...
Deborah Helen Quinn
Feb 28, 2023
Debbie Tranter Quinn, born August 18, 1950, died peacefully on February 28, 2023, at the age of 72. She was born in Covington, Kentucky to the late Robert and Alma Tranter. She spent her early childhood in the close-knit community of Ft. Wright, and her teen years in Edgewood. She was an incredible dancing teacher for over 30 years...
William A. Ralenkotter
Feb 26, 2023
William (Bill) Ralenkotter passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Sunday, February 26, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Bill was known to most as “Pa”. He and his wife Barb “Ma” lived life generously and loved helping others. Bill was a skilled gardener, avid fisherman, and bowler and loved horseshoes with his friend Don. He was well...
Darrell Keith Wilder
Feb 25, 2023
Darrell Keith Wilder, age 65, of Burlington, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Darrell worked in the gaming industry dealing blackjack and in surveillance for over 25 years. He enjoyed taking vacations, golfing, fishing, coaching knothole baseball and spending time with family. He loved his Woods family dearly and they loved him just as much.He is survived...
Jerrold Dale Pope
Feb 24, 2023
Jerrold Dale Pope, age 89, of Erlanger, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2023. He worked for many years with CG&E and was also an author. Jerrold is survived by his children, Kathleen Planck, Jerrold David Pope and Diane L. Wright; 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Myrna Pope; son,...
Terry A. Cornett
Feb 23, 2023
Terry A. Cornett (nee Hellings), 68 years of age, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospice. Terry was the loving mother of, Meagan Cornett and (the late) Matthew Cornett; former wife to (the late) Steve Cornett; daughter of (the late) Harry and Terry (Foltz) Hellings. Terry worked as a hairdresser and was also a loving mother and...
John E. "Jack" Abeln
Feb 23, 2023
John E. “Jack” Abeln, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the age of 70 years old. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, the late Melvin and Mary Abeln and a sister, the late Patricia Robinson. He is survived by his life partner, Patti Uhling; sons, Dr. Kris Abeln, M.D. and Jason Abeln, Esq.; step-daughters, Jennifer Clark and...
