Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Janice m. Schrand
Nov 25, 2022
Janice M. Schrand (nee Hess) 81, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, in Florence, KY. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Katherine Hess and her beloved husband Denis Schrand. She is survived by her son, Tim Schrand (Jenny) and her daughter, Nancy Schrand-Ditrick (Greg), grandchildren: Taylor Morehead (Alex), Jake Schrand, Max Schrand, Ben Schrand, Vaughn Ditrick...
Margaret Ann Wilshire
Nov 20, 2022
Margaret “Marge” Wilshire (nee Moore) 88, passed away November 20,2022 in Crestview Hills, KY. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert Moore Sr. and Margaret Ann Moore; her sister and brother-in-law Tiny and Woody Davis; brother and sister- in- law Dick and Jane Moore and her beloved husband Billy Ray Wilshire.
Born and raised in Texas during the...
Janet F. Horn
Nov 19, 2022
Janet F. Horn, Passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the age of 78 years old. Janet was preceded in death by her husband, the late Michael Horn. She is survived by her sister, Kay (Jerry) Huffman and nieces, Rebecca (Michael) Race, Barbara (Thomas) Elliott, Rhonda (Rick) Corbin, Jennifer (Greg Ivey) Smith, Mary (Mike) Riley, Susie (John) Martis, Elaine (Danny)...
Ervin Hegedus
Nov 12, 2022
Ervin Hegedus, age 89, of Fort Wright, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12, 2022. He is survived by his children, Tom Hegedus (Kathy), Paul Hegedus (Elizabeth), Sophie Bayer (Jay) and Annie Griff (Michael); grandchildren, Joseph Bayer (Katie), Julia Kramer (Alexander), John Bayer (Lilly), Olivia Goecke (Jake), Jacob Bayer, Eric Hegedus (Emily), Abby Hegedus, Lindsey Campbell (Jonathan), Laura Marder...
Edward D. "Doug" Noll
Nov 10, 2022
Edward D. “Doug” Noll, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 at the age of 79 years old. Doug was preceded in death by his son, the late James T. “Toby” Noll. He is survived by his wife, Jane E. Noll; daughter, Amantha J. (Barron) Niehaus; grandchild, Sawyer J. (Alex) Abraham; brother-in-law, Philip Walter; niece, Julie W. (Bruce) Weinberg; great-niece and...
Linda Louise Verst
Nov 7, 2022
Linda L. Verst (Schoettmer) aka Miss Linda
Born February 5, 1945 to German immigrants Joseph and Agnes, younger sister to Marianne Haas (Guenther) and Joseph Schoettmer. Beloved wife to Lawrence Verst (already Home). Proud mother to Michael J Verst (Karen, Nancy), Richard Middendorf, Amy Verst, Rachel Stodghill (Samuel), Nathan Verst (Heather) and Danielle Ashley (Zachary). Adoring “Oma” to 11 grands:...
Kenneth E. Bosch
Nov 3, 2022
Kenneth Edward Bosch of Edgewood, KY passed away peacefully in his home in the embrace of family on November 3, 2022. Ken was born on April 26, 1941 in Owensville, OH. He is a graduate of Covington Catholic High School and Villa Madonna College. Ken worked many years in Cincinnati as a CPA and then along with his wife Nancy...
Robert Janning
Nov 1, 2022
Robert L. Janning Jr., 73, of Villa Hills, KY, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2022. He was born in Covington, KY on October 11, 1949 to the late Robert Janning Sr. and Marian (Fedders) Janning. Robert spent over 50 years in the banking and finance industry. Over 30 of those years were spent with Associates Financial Services before eventually...
Glenna R. Witschy
Oct 31, 2022
Glenna R. Witschy, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 at 77 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Al Witschy, Sr. and her siblings, Faye Skeen, Rusty Rowley and Benny Rowley. She is survived by her children, Kerin Hentz and Al Witschy, Jr.; grandchildren, Morgan, Abby, Louie and Joelle Hentz , Joseph Witschy and Sara...
Lanna Kay Schwier
Oct 29, 2022
Lanna Kay Schwier, age 56, of Latonia, KY passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Daniel Schwier; children, Samantha Schwier and Kevin Schwier (Gabrielle); siblings, Belinda Wills, Lynova Duncan and Danny Duncan; grand-puppies, Opie and Luna. Lanna was preceded in death by her parents, David and Brenda Duncan; brother, David...
Richard H. "Dick" Rensing
Oct 29, 2022
Richard H. “Dick” Rensing. Passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the age of 83 years old. Dick is survived by his wife, Peggy Rensing (nee Punch); children, Doug (Jenny) Rensing, Karen (Jim) Rennekamp, Jeff (Stephanie) Rensing and Mark (Emily) Rensing; grandchildren, Alex & Lara Rensing, Drew, Mitchell, Maleah & Luke Rensing, Tara, Danielle and Tyler Rennekamp. Dick was a...
John Leo "Jack" Vogelpohl
Oct 28, 2022
John Leo “Jack” Vogelpohl peacefully passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 while surrounded by family, at the age of 90 years old. John was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Lee Crowe Vogelpohl (Mother of his children), his second wife, Nancy E. (West) Vogelpohl and his third wife, Dorothy "Estelle" (Albert) Vogelpohl and a daughter, Elaine Vogelpohl. He...
John Drees
Oct 27, 2022
John "Jack" Drees 92 years of age passed away peacefully Thursday, October 27th at his home with his loving family by his side. Jack was the loving husband of Judith Arlene Drees (née Schneider) for 60 years. Devoted father to Jodie (Jeff) Ganote, Carrie (Blair) Trusty, and the late John Andrew Drees (Amy). Cherished grandfather of Clay Trusty, Andrew Drees, Jonah Drees, and...
Jean W. McKinley
Oct 26, 2022
Jean Ann Wichmann’s beautiful life started February 22, 1957, born to Robert and Rita Wichmann. She peacefully entered heaven on October 26, 2022. The birth and death of this amazing woman were not quite as important as the days in between.
On August 6, 1977 she became Jean McKinley, devoted wife to her best friend, Tim McKinley at Mother of...
Martha S. Arlinghaus
Oct 23, 2022
Martha S. Arlinghaus, 83 years of age passed away on Sunday October 23, 2022. Martha is survived by her brothers Robert Arlinghaus (Martha), and Kenneth Arlinghaus (Sally). Numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Edwin and Marcella (nee Kemper) Arlinghaus, Siblings Edwin, Betty, Leo, Anna Mae, Eugene, Norman, Norbert, James, Paul, Richard, Joseph and Mary. Special...
Talia E. Frye
Oct 20, 2022
Talia E. Frye. Passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the age of 44 years old. She is survived by her parents, Douglas and Linda Wisher; siblings, Diane (Gary) Reynolds, Christine Wisher, Joseph (Michele) Wisher, Steven (Cathy) Wisher and Raymond (Erica) Wisher. Talia is also survived by many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Talia was a fierce...
Robert B. Brinkman
Oct 20, 2022
Robert B. Brinkman, 97 years of age peacefully passed away at his residence on Thursday. Robert was an Army WWII veteran. He was the loving husband of the late Claris Brinkman (nee Young). Loving father of Lillian Lux (John) and Robert J. Brinkman. Loving grandpa of Five and Five great grandchildren. Dear life companion to the late Dobie Daley. Visitation...
Evelyn M. Ruh
Oct 17, 2022
Evelyn (Meyer)Ruh passed on October 17, 2022 at the age of 81 after a long battle with
cancer. She passed away peacefully at her Ft Mitchell, Ky home with her family by her side.
Evelyn was born in Norwood, OH on October 23, 1940 to Herb and Thelma Meyer. Evelyn
was the second oldest of 5 children: Syliva, Evelyn, Dorothy,...
Sam Roger Walker
Oct 10, 2022
Sam “Roger” Walker, 58, of Florence , KY passed away peacefully on October 10, 2022. He was born in Sunbright, TN November 16, 1963 to the late John Walker and Dean (Gunnels) Walker. He had a job for many years at BAWAC helping special needs workers and making a difference in their lives. He will be missed dearly by his...
Robert D. Hofacre
Oct 6, 2022
Robert D. Hofacre, age 88 passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Robert grew up in Massilion Ohio and graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1956. Robert was a self-employed Certified Public Accountant in Northern Kentucky for 42 years. For many years, he was an active member of St. Pius X...
