Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
James Calvin Hammer
Apr 30, 2022
James Calvin Hammer was born to Joseph Calvin and Magdalene Evelyn Hammer (Cal and Evelyn) on October 22, 1934, in Dayton, Kentucky. Jim worked for Shumacher Flooring Company for several years before joining the Navy. He served on the “USS Johnston.” After coming home, from the Navy, Jim worked for several company’s and finally worked for his nephew Curt Wagner,...
Kirk J. Wisher, Jr.
Apr 28, 2022
Kirk J. Wisher, Jr. Passed away on April 28, 2022 at the age of 78 years. Kirk was preceded in death by his loving wife, Billie Wisher. He is survived by his devoted sister, Karen (Michael) Miltko; nieces, Emily Miltko, Laurie (Jason) Denney and Amy (Andrew) Piotrowski; great-niece and great-nephew, Lilly and Axel; and dear friends Bill Wischer, Ron Rechtin,...
Gary M. Hardy, Sr.
Apr 23, 2022
Gary M. Hardy, Sr. Passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the age of 67 years. Gary was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Sonya Yokely. He is survived by his son, Gary M. Hardy, Jr. His grandchildren, Trinity and Abigail and his siblings, Danny Hardy and Beverly Cameron. Visitation is Thursday, April 28th from 12:00 pm until time of...
Sister Mary Dolores Giblin, SND
Apr 23, 2022
Dolores was born to George and Lucy (Brigger) Giblin, their third and youngest child. Dolores had an older brother, Paul, and an older sister, Rita, along with a half-brother, Richard. Most of her childhood was spent in Carthage, a neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio. Here she first met the Sisters of Notre Dame at St. Charles School and experienced an early...
Kathryn Rose Eilerman
Apr 21, 2022
Kathryn“Katie” Eilerman, 38 years of age, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospice. Katie was the loving daughter of Bill Eilerman (Jodie), and Peggie Frey (Steve). Dear sister of Billy Eilerman. Dear niece to Ed and Linda Eilerman, Joe and Janet Eilerman, Colleen and Joe Schwoeppe, Tim O’Hearn, and Dennis O’Hearn. Many cousins and friends. Visitation will...
Mary Elaine Higgins
Apr 20, 2022
Mary Elaine Higgins. Passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at the age of 82 years. Elaine, as she was known to friends, worked for over 15 years at the John R. Green school supply company in Covington. She loved to travel, play golf, to eat at Cracker Barrel and to go to the American Legion with friends. Her favorite thing...
Daniel Dennis Schwartz
Apr 19, 2022
Daniel Schwartz, affectionately called “Rat”, 62, of Fort Wright, Kentucky, passed away on April 19, 2022 after a nearly 3 year battle with bladder cancer. He was born on May 2, 1959 in Covington, Kentucky to the late Arthur and Julianna Schwartz. Dan was Covington Catholic High School’s Class of 1977 Valedictorian. Those brains led him to an engineering career...
Craig Worstell
Apr 19, 2022
Craig Worstell, 79, of Villa Hills, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. He is survived by his brother, Geoffrey Worstell; nieces, Alexandra, Charity, and nephew, Colton. Craig was preceded in death by his loving wife, Melissa Worstell (nee McVey) and parents, Jack and Alene Worstell.
A private burial service will be held at Highland Cemetery at the...
Kristan Hodges Sr.
Apr 12, 2022
Kristan “Kris” Hodges, DVM, 70 years of age, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2022 at Rosedale Green Care Facility, where he had lived for 6 years. He is survived by Alice “Jeanette” Hodges, his wife of 46 years; son Kirt (Diane); daughter Valerie (Tom); grandchildren Leah, Nathan, Everly, Wiley; sister Kathy Guenther. His sister, Diane, and parents Helen and...
Ruth E. Scheper
Apr 10, 2022
Ruth Evelyn Scheper, beloved wife, mother and grandma, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at the age of 87. Ruth is survived by her loving husband, Thomas B. Scheper; children, Thomas J. Scheper (Theresa), John W. Scheper (Melinda), Mary Lee Ann Scheper, William G. Scheper (Michelle), Sandy Wessels (Daniel) and George J. Scheper (Carla); sister, Mary Kramer; grandchildren,...
Pamela Ann Wrobleski
Apr 8, 2022
Pamela Ann Wrobleski, age 69, of Florence, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, April 8, 2022. Pam was a longtime restaurant manager at Don Pablos in Norwood, OH. Pamela was preceded in death by her brother, the late Terry Mischke. She is survived by her brother Gerry (Doris) Mischke. She is also survived by her two nephews Jason and Josh Mischke. Visitation is Thursday, April 14th from 10 am until time...
James Lee Huber
Apr 5, 2022
James Lee Huber, age 80, of Edgewood, KY passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Carol Jean Huber; children, Kim Hall, James Huber (Ellen) and Brian Huber (Marissa); grandchildren, Heather Piecuch (Brad), Steven Spurlin (Ashley), Cristina Floyd (Michael), Melissa Haverly (Adam) and Logan Huber; great grandchildren;...
Timothy Layne Wheeler
Apr 4, 2022
Timothy Layne Wheeler, age 62, of Morning View, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, April 4, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Pam Wheeler; children, Jordan Hurm (Aaron), Benjamin Wheeler, Sarah Wheeler and Matthew Wheeler (Cayden Eubank); brother, Jeff Wheeler (Sallie); grandchildren, Eden, Blair, Penelope and Raymond Hurm; as well as numerous nieces and nephews....
Donald Herman Niehaus
Apr 3, 2022
Donald Herman Niehaus .Passed away Sunday, April 3 surrounded by his loving family. Born December 22, 1932. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Peggy (Caplinger) Niehaus, his seven children, Don (Diane), Kathy (Rob) Neumann, Bob (Kim), Jeanne (Michael) Marinangeli, Steve (Sharon), Sally Lane, Dan (Susie), 25 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren, his brothers, Tom (Nancy) and...
Dr. Harry L. Beck
Apr 1, 2022
FOUNDER OF BECKFIELD COLLEGE
Dr. Harry L. Beck, 87 years of age, of Crescent Springs, KY passed away Friday at his home with his loving family by his side. Harry was the loving husband of Ginny K. Beck (nee Brueggeman). Loving father of Elizabeth Hughes (Brian), and Robert L. Beck (Lisa). Loving PAW of Torie, Austin, Spencer, Kailey. Dr. Beck...
John C. Hall
Apr 1, 2022
John C. Hall. 63 years old, passed suddenly at his home in Cleawater Florida from heart failure. John was preceded in death by his parents, the late Everett and Barbara Hall and brothers, the late Kenny and Richard Hall. He is survived by his wife Marie R. Hall; sons, Joel (Chrystal) Testa and Jamie (Stacy) Badeau; grandchildren, Jayden and Brandon...
James G. "Woody" Forrester
Apr 1, 2022
James G. “Woody” Forrester. Passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022 at the age of 78 years. Son of the late Alymer “Bud” and Margaret (nee Graves) Forrester. Woody is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kathie Forrester (nee Nienaber); children, David (Trish) Forrester and Cassie Forrester; siblings, Jack Forrester, Anne Minneci, Bob Forrester, Jane Jostworth (twin), and Bill...
Sr. Mary Norene McCormack, SND
Mar 31, 2022
Margaret Ann (Peggy) was born into the loving family of John and Norma McCormack on November 3, 1944. She was the third child in a family of seven children. The children were very close and labeled themselves “The Seven from Heaven.” Peggy received her elementary education at St. Agnes School, Ft. Wright, Kentucky, and graduated from Notre Dame Academy, Covington,...
Herman Mueller
Mar 31, 2022
Herman Mueller 87 years of age passed away Thursday at his residence with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of the late Anna Mueller (nee Schute). Loving husband of Helen Fincken - Mueller (nee Voss). Loving father of John Mueller, (Mary Pat ), Mike Mueller, (Sarah), Tom Mueller, (Holly) and stepfather of 5 children and 6 grandchildren....
Rosemary E. "Rosey" Rippe
Mar 30, 2022
Rosemary E. “Rosey” Rippe. Passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at the age of 93 years. Rosemary was preceded in death by her husband, the late James A. “Rip” Rippe, Sr. and a grandson, the late Tony Cardosi. She is survived by her children, Chris (Jerry) Nesbitt, Laura (Bo) Cardosi, Jenny (Larry ) Brallier, Polly (Richard) Dickmann, Jim (Eileen)...
