Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Carol Duncan Sovereign
Oct 5, 2022
Carol Ann Duncan-Broering-Sovereign February 2, 1942 – October 5, 2022. A resident of Crestview Hills, was a conscientious mother, a faithful wife and exceptional scholar. Her classmates in high school described her as sensitive, a perfectionist and ‘date-bait.’ Carol did attract quite a bit of male attention. In fact, she was nominated for Miss Kentucky. A member of the National...
Edward W. "Ed" Bessler
Oct 4, 2022
Edward Wolfgang Bessler, 88, of Crestview Hills died on Oct 4, 2022 at Emerald Trace in Elsmere. Having grown up in humble circumstances, he and his five siblings all had a strong belief in redemption and second chances. Ed was so very generous and tended to see the best in people. He was a loving father and husband, and he...
Jerome "Jerry" Lee Kern
Oct 1, 2022
Jerome “Jerry” L. Kern, age 80, of Fort Wright, Kentucky passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, October 1, 2022 surrounded by his family.
His infectious smile, sense of humor, and kindness towards others touched the lives of many. He will be deeply missed.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Kathleen Kern...
Jeffrey John Nussbaum
Sep 28, 2022
"Jeffrey J. Nussbaum, age 69, of Park Hills KY passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth hospital Wednesday, September 28th, surrounded by loving family. He was the son of Charles and Velma Nussbaum of Ft. Mitchell. Jeff graduated from Beechwood High where he played football and later with a semipro team. He was always and avid UK fan. He worked many...
Mary G. Wehrman
Sep 28, 2022
Mary G. Wehrman, devoted mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at Villa Springs Health Care Center on September 28, 2022, with her loving family by her side. She was born on October 26, 1937, in Maysville, KY to the late Ambrose and Emma (Hermann) Germann. Mary is survived by her children Barry (Amy) Wehrman, Phil (Maria)...
Martha L. Ringo
Sep 26, 2022
Martha Lynne Ringo (nee Staub), 60 years of age passed away Monday September 26, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood with her loving family by her side. Martha is survived by her loving husband Daniel L. Ringo. Loving mother of Jessica Ringo (Purujit) and Elliott Ringo. Loving daughter of Jack and Paula Staub. Dear sister of John Staub (Patti), Linda Darin...
Joan Brennan Kennedy
Sep 24, 2022
Joan Brennan Kennedy, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 24th, surrounded by her close family. Joan was the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy Bamberger, one of seven children. She is survived by her sister, Michaelle Bamberger and brother, Joseph Bamberger. Brothers Abbot John Eudes, and James Bamberger and sisters Dorothy Bamberger and Nancy Egan predeceased her. Joan married Lawrence...
Robert Edward Harthun
Sep 22, 2022
Robert Edward Harthun, age 93, of Fort Wright, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 22,
He is survived by his loving children, Denise Sterling (Steve), Steve Harthun (Jel), Barb O’Connell
(Greg), Gina Corken (Paul), Bob Harthun, Susan Mahan (Randy) and Becky Parks (Tom Jett); brother,
Tom Harthun (Marita), 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Robert was preceded in passing by
...
Judith Lynn Baldrick
Sep 22, 2022
Judith Lynn Baldrick (nee Froelicher), 79 years of age passed away September 22, 2022 with her loving family by her side. She will be missed tremendously by her husband Robert of 59 years. Her children Ray (Mary), Robert, Jeanette (John), Ronald, Joan, Randolph and Russell. Loving grandmother of Twenty and great grandma to fifteen. She was preceded in death by...
Jeanette Merriss Van Dorn
Sep 20, 2022
On September 20, 2022 Jeanette Merriss Van Dorn found loving peace at age 99. She was born at home in Logansport Indiana to her late parents Orlando James and Jessie Kuns Lebo. Her father was a Fire Chief and her mother was a seamstress. Life took her through the Great Depression, WW II, marriage, motherhood, the deaths of two...
Pamela M. "Pam" Eismann
Sep 19, 2022
Pam Eismann, age 60, of Florence, KY passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022. Pam was dearly loved by her family and friends. She was a true caregiver at heart and enjoyed spending her time taking good care of the people around her. She poured her heart out for others and lived a life full of kindness and humility. She...
Maureen T. Meyers
Sep 19, 2022
Maureen T. Meyers (nee Young) passed away Monday, September 19, 2022, in her home at the age of 85. Maureen was a graduate of LaSalette Academy. She was an avid reader and loved crossword puzzles. Maureen was a proud member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, and enjoyed celebrating all things Irish. She enjoyed many fun and unique trips...
Barbara A. Willis
Sep 19, 2022
Barbara A. Willis. Passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at the age of 83 years. She enjoyed playing cards, dances, family trips to the Smokies and Lake Cumberland. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, the late S.T. Willis, brothers, the late Tom (Phyllis, d.) Faigle and Ted Faigle. Barbara is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Willis and Kelly...
Reba F. Lehman
Sep 14, 2022
Reba F. Lehman, 92, of West Covington, KY entered eternal life peacefully on September 14, 2022 with family.
Reba was the daughter of the late Samuel and Pearl Bowen of Haldeman, KY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred (1994), son Bud (2019), and siblings Samuel Bowen, Jr., George Bowen, Dorothy Harding, Hilderth Chandler, Evelyn Abney, Sharon Campbell,...
Virginia Sue Hamilton
Sep 13, 2022
Virginia “Sue” Hamilton, age 83, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Harlan and Emma Rebecca Young Hamilton, her siblings, Lois Reeder, Judy Poynter, and Jim Hamilton, and her long-time companion, John Caudill. Sue is survived by: her sister and brother-in-law, Marcella and Kenneth Esham...
Justin Travis Duell
Sep 12, 2022
Justin Travis Duell passed away on 9/12/2022 while he was surrounded by the angels! Justin was a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. He is survived by his mother (Kathleen Moher) father (Jeff Duell), stepmother (Barbara Duell), siblings, Jessica (Gary Erickson), Larry, Parker, and Connor. He is also survived by many friends, including his best friends going...
Laverne A. Schmidt
Sep 3, 2022
Laverne A. Schmidt, age 75, of Villa Hills, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 3, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband of over 50 years, Conrad Schmidt; children, Joe Schmidt (Melissa), Maria Moll (Mark) and Mike Schmidt (Rachel); grandchildren, Grant Schmidt and Olivia Benedetto.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Church (Crescent Springs,...
Virginia "Ginny" K Beck
Sep 2, 2022
We are sad to announce that Virginia “Ginny” Kelley (Brueggeman) Beck of Crescent Springs passed away on September 2, 2022 at the age of 85 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Grant County. She was born in Covington, Kentucky on July 24, 1937, the daughter of the late Norbert “Bob” Brueggeman and Elizabeth Vaughn (Stanfield) Brueggeman. She was a devout Roman...
Karl W. Fry
Sep 2, 2022
Karl W. Fry, 53 years of age passed away Friday peacefully at his residence with his loving family by his side. Karl was the loving husband of Robin Fry (nee Simon). Loving father of Samuel Fry and Elizabeth Fry Loving son of Pauline Fry (nee Staggenborg) and the late Bernard Fry. Dear brother of Krista Fry. He has a niece...
August W. "Gus" Meier
Aug 28, 2022
August (Gus) W. Meier, age 100, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, Erlanger, KY. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Ursula Halenkamp Meier, his parents August and Katherine Meier, grandson Kevin Meier, as well as his siblings Norma, Edward, Charlotte Bailey, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Allen Meier, John (Jack), Thomas, and Mary Margaret Tenkotte. Gus is survived...
