Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Jean Longshore
Feb 16, 2023
Elizabeth Jean Schmidt Longshore, who went by “Jean,” was born on May 15, 1932, to William and Cleo Schmidt of Fort Thomas. After graduating from Notre Dame Academy, Jean worked as a private executive secretary at P&G. She married her high-school sweetheart, Robert “Bob” Longshore, with whom she shared five children. Jean was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother....
Roger R. Askin Jr.
Feb 12, 2023
Erlanger – Roger “Randy” Askin Jr., 58, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at home, surrounded by his wife and loved ones after a lengthy battle with kidney cancer. Randy served our country as a police officer in the US Airforce, and was a proud member of the Covington Fire Department and local 38 for twenty years.
After his retirement...
Carl J. Tillery
Feb 11, 2023
Carl J. Tillery, Passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the age of 88 years old. Carl was preceded in death by his mother, Genevieve Tillery, brother, Tom Tillery and sisters, Patricia Gripshover, Lois Hardin and Joanne Watkins. He leaves behind his wife, Marilyn, children, Diane (Jeff) Chambers, Jim (Tracie) Tillery and Patrick (Kristin) Tillery. He is also survived...
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...
