Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Judith A. Drees
Jan 31, 2025
Judith Arlene Drees (nee Schneider), 84 years of age passed away Friday January 31, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood with her loving family by her side.
She was the loving wife of the late John H. Drees (2022). Loving mother of Jodie Ganote (Jeff), Carrie Trusty (Blair), and the late John A. Drees (Amy). Loving grandma of Clay Trusty,...
Robert Kim Vocke
Jan 27, 2025
Robert "Kim" Vocke, 71 years of age, passed away Monday at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, surrounded in peace and prayer by his devoted family. He was the loving husband of Lori Vocke (nee Tate), proud father of Stephanie Rentschler (Matthew), Jennifer Vocke (Brandon Kramer), Robert Vocke (Alexandra), Ross Vocke (Maria), and Samuel Vocke (Tara Trentman). Loving grandfather of Zachary,...
Donald E. Cummings
Jan 26, 2025
Donald E. Cummings, age 96, of Fort Wright, KY, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025. Born and raised in Covington, KY, Don was the son of Charles Cummings and Loretta Sandhas Cummings. He graduated from Holmes High School and went on to attend classes at University of Kentucky, Villa Madonna College (now Thomas More University) and Xavier University.
Don served...
Harriet M. Thompson
Jan 19, 2025
Harriet Lawlor Thompson was born on January 20, 1940 in Waverly, New York to Dr. George L. Lawlor and Mildred Rex Lawlor. After the death of her mother from scarlet fever in 1951, Harriet took up the role of maternal guardian over the entire Lawlor family, selflessly caring for her father and her two brothers, Jim and John. Harriet’s father...
David V. Allen
Jan 17, 2025
David V. Allen passed away suddenly on Friday, January 17, 2025 at his home in Edgewood, KY. He was born in Maysville, KY on April 12, 1954 to Marion Allen and Regina (Becker) Allen, and raised in Fort Thomas. Dave made lifelong friends there, one of whom assigned him the nickname “Cheef,” which stuck. He graduated Highlands High School with...
Mildred Mae Mullins
Jan 16, 2025
Mildred “Mickie” Mae Mullins (nee Wright), 97, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025. She was born on August 10, 1927, in Covington, Kentucky, daughter to Christeen (Parker) and Copa Wright. Mildred married her beloved husband, Demas Mullins, and shared forty-seven wonderful years with him before his passing in 1990.
Mildred was a faithful church member throughout her life and attended...
Bettye Sue Spegal
Jan 15, 2025
Bettye Sue (Jones) Spegal, age 85 passed away on January 15th, 2025. Bettye was born on July 25th, 1939 in Murray, KY to the late Mildred and Clayborne Jones. Bettye is survived by her two daughters Jennifer (Brett) Harwig and Stefanie (Mark) McCallon. She is also survived by her grandsons Johnathan (Crystal) and Nathan (Susan); and her 3 great-grandchildren Bradley,...
Michael Raymond Duvall
Jan 13, 2025
Michael Raymond Duvall, 68, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away on January 13th, 2025.>>>>> Michael was born on February 21st, 1956 to Raymond Paul Duvall and Marilyn Jean O’Neil in Charleroi, Pennsylvania. Michael graduated from Charleroi Area High School in 1974. Like his father, Raymond Duvall, Michael worked in the infamous steel mills of Pennsylvania throughout the 70’s, and was a...
Mary Katherine "Kathy" McKenzie
Jan 13, 2025
Mary Katherine McKenzie (nee Kabitsch), age 63, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, January 13, 2025. Kathy is survived by her children, Shannon Evangelista and Brian McKenzie; her father, Richard Kabitsch (Judy); her brother, Michael Kabitsch (Eileen); grandchildren, Gabriel, Christian and Julian; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was...
Terry Terrell
Jan 12, 2025
Terry Terrell Passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the age of 72 years old. Terry was preceded in death by his wife, the late Peggy Terrell and his siblings, the late Jerry Terrell, Sondra Middleton and Bill Terrell. Terry is survived by his brothers, Donald (Kathy) Terrell and Ron (Barbara) Terrell and his sister-in-law, Linda (Michael) Moellman. There will...
Donald R. Ernst
Jan 7, 2025
Donald R.”Donnie” Ernst of Ft. Mitchell, Ky was born into eternal life January 7, 2025 at the age of 88. He is survived by his brother Philip(Shiela) Ernst, niece Kelly, his sister Connie(John) Baugh, nephew John(Stacey) Baugh, niece Heather(Mike) Minnich, niece Shawna Eitel, nephew Dean Ernst, his brother Michael Ernst and great nieces. He was preceded in death by his...
Dennis W. Ackerman
Jan 3, 2025
Dennis W. Ackerman passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at the age of 85 years old. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, the late James & Virginia Ackerman. Dennis is survived by his brother, James Ackerman. Dennis was a retired printer and an Army Veteran. Visitation will be Thursday, January 9th from 9:30 am until time of Blessing...
Dorothy Jane Decker
Dec 30, 2024
Dorothy Jane Decker – Sept. 22, 1932 to Dec. 30, 2024
Dorothy (Dot) Jane Decker (nee Doehman), 92 years of age, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, Dec. 30,2024. She was the loving wife of the late Raymond H. Decker (1989) and loving mother of Stephen Decker, Donna Arlinghaus, Christine Miller, Judy Crist (Gregory), Patricia Watters, Raymond Decker Jr.,...
Jacqueline Ann Rhodes
Dec 27, 2024
Jacqueline Ann Rhodes, age 71 passed away on December 27th, 2024. She was born on February 26th, 1953 to the late Eunice and Jack Rhodes in Covington, KY. Jacqueline had a career in office work within the airline industry where she worked with accounts payable. She is survived by her brothers Jerry Rhodes, Paul Rhodes and Mark Chisenhall. She is...
David S. Martin
Dec 27, 2024
David Stanley Martin, age 50, of Louisville, KY passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 27, 2024. David was a 1992 graduate of Little Miami High School, 1996 graduate of University of Cincinnati, and 2003 graduate of Central Connecticut State University. David spent his career as a registered nurse. He was an flight nurse for Miami Valley CareFlight in Dayton, OH,...
Jeffrey W. Wolnitzek
Dec 27, 2024
Jeff Wolnitzek, a beloved member of the community and a dedicated entrepreneur, passed away on December 27th at the age of 66.
Born and raised in Fort Wright, KY, Jeff attended St. Agnes Grade School, Covington Catholic High School, and pursued higher education at Thomas More University and the University of Cincinnati, where he earned a degree in Construction Management and...
Martha M. "Mickey" Martin
Dec 25, 2024
Martha (Mickey) Maxine Martin (nee Rowley) , beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 84, surrounded by her children on Christmas Day.
Born in Ripley, West Virginia, Mickey graduated from Ripley High School before relocating to Northern Kentucky. She married the late Robert (Bob) Martin in 1963 at St. Agnes Church. Ironically, the first...
Edward W. Whitehead
Dec 23, 2024
Edward W. Whitehead of Ft. Mitchell, Ky. passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024,at his home. Ed was born in Newport, Ky. on April 29 th , 1929. He was 95 years of age. Ed was an active member of Blessed Sacrament Church for 68 years. He was one of nine children.Everything the family did was wrapped around Church and...
Marlene Cahill
Dec 20, 2024
Mary Marlene Cahill
May 31, 1963 – December 20, 2024
Marlene Cahill, 61, of Amelia, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2024.
Marlene was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, whose warm heart and joyful
spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Born on May 31, 1963, Marlene was the daughter of Bon and Marilyn Cahill. She is
survived by her...
Jennifer L. Hellmann
Dec 20, 2024
Jennifer Lynn Hellmann (aged 55) passed away at her home in Erlanger, Kentucky,
on Friday, December 20, 2024.
As she was affectionately known, “Jenny” grew-up in Erlanger surrounded by love
and laughter with her large family, her countless friends, and her adored dogs. She
attended Miles Elementary, Tichenor Middle School, Notre Dame Academy, Eastern
Kentucky University - where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology...
