Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Patricia A. Gabriel
Feb 19, 2022
Patricia A. Gabriel. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the age of 82 years. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, the late Joseph A. Gabriel and her siblings. She is survived by her children , Ed (Sandra) Gabriel, Amy (Greg) Losey, Karen Terry, and Diane (Chris) Hayosh; grandchildren, Eddie Gabriel, Jessica (Nate) Henderson, Nathan, Blake...
Rosemary F. Fischer
Feb 16, 2022
Rosemary F. Fischer. Passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the age of 94 years. Rosemary was preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Fischer and her siblings, Helen Ruth Koop, Theodore Vogt and Thomas Vogt. She is survived by her children, Jim (Sue) Fischer and Denise (Gary) Richardson; grandchildren, Christy (Mike) Schulte and Mike (Sarah) Fischer; great-grandchildren, Anna,...
Patsy Dean Young
Feb 14, 2022
Patsy Dean Young, age 73, of Independence, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, February 14, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, William Young; children, Billie Snow, William “JR” Young and Sarah Young-Turner; numerous brothers and sisters; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Patsy was preceded in death by her daughters, Sherri Porter and Myriah Young.
Visitation will...
Christopher P. Borne
Feb 12, 2022
Christopher Paul Borne, left this earth on Feb 12, 2022. He was a lover of music, a
creator of art, collector of guitars and a believer in justice and a lifetime advocate for human
rights. He grew up in Edgewood, KY and attended Covington Latin School and toured Europe
by bike with his classmates previous to his graduation in 1980....
Alyson Rae Von Handorf
Feb 12, 2022
Alyson Rae Von Handorf 32 years of age passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. Loving daughter of Mary Beiting and Jeff Von Handorf. Loving sister to Becky Von Handorf (Bryan Shirden), and Nicki Scully (Tom). Loving aunt of Addison and Mackenzie Scully. Dear Niece to Michael Beiting (Maryanne),Mark Beiting (Mary), Sue Debord (Dave), Joyce...
Donald C Rymarquis
Feb 10, 2022
Donald C. Rymarquis, age 89, of Villa Hills, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 10, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife, Margie Rymarquis (nee Rottinghaus); children, late Sharon VonBokern, Susan Neff and Scott Rymarquis; brother, Jerry Rymarquis; grandchildren, David VonBokern, Kelly Neff, Abby Claybern, Bradley Rymarquis and 7 great-grandchildren. He loved to throw extravagant parties at the...
Carol Katherine Martin
Feb 7, 2022
Carol Katherine Martin, age 75, of Covington, KY passed away February 7, 2022, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late, James Martin. She is survived by her children, Leah (Nathan) Rosing and Kirk (Jennifer) Martin; grandchildren, Samantha, Elliot, Evan, Austin and Isabella. Carol retired from the IRS as a Tax Examiner. She loved dogs,...
Russell David Pettibone
Feb 6, 2022
Russell David Pettibone, 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, surrounded by family. Russell is survived by his loving wife of over 41 years, Jan Pettibone (née Hoppenjans); daughters, Lauren Brown (Ty) and Jennifer Gastenveld (Joe); grandchildren, Reese, Cole, Iris, and Ayla; and sister, Karen Cann. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Virginia Pettibone and his sister,...
Ruth L. Poweleit
Feb 1, 2022
Ruth L. Poweleit (nee Masters), 84 years of age passed away peacefully at her residence Tuesday, February 1, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Ruth was the loving wife of the late Alvin D. Poweleit M.D. Loving mother of Patti Poweleit, Cindy Poweleit, Alvie Poweleit (Helen Marie), Andy Poweleit (Debbie), and Chris Poweleit (Nancy). Loving grandmother of Emilee...
Raymond Ralph Anneken
Jan 31, 2022
Raymond was called home to be with the Lord on 1/31/2022 at the age of 87. Ray is now reunited with his loving wife Dorothy. Ray was born to Joseph and Rose Anneken and was the "baby" of fifteen children. Ray was preceeded in death by his wife and parents, brothers Norbert, Alvin, Joseph and Edgar and his sisters Loraine,...
Dorothy Estelle Vogelpohl
Jan 31, 2022
Dorothy “Estelle” Vogelpohl. Passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 at the age of 77 years. Estelle is survived by her husband, John L. Vogelpohl; her children, Mitchell (Sherrie) Pearson and Robert (Jeri) Pearson; grandchildren, Amanda Pearson, Ryan Pearson, Anthony Pearson, Chelsea Pearson, Stephanie Fontaine and Michael Pearson; Sister, June Pounders. Visitation is Friday, February 11th from 3:00 pm until time...
Eileen M. Kinsley
Jan 28, 2022
Eileen M. Kinsley (nee Goldschmidt) 88 years of age passed away Friday at Baptist Village Care Center. Eileen was the loving mother of Brian Kinsley ( Jennifer). Loving grandma of Brayden Kinsley. Dear sister of Mary Lou Fetzer, Henry Goldshmidt and the late Janet Blazer. Eileen was an Office Administrator for the V.P. of Kroger. No visitation . Mass of...
Jacqueline Kay Turner
Jan 26, 2022
Jacqueline Kay Turner, age 54, of Walton, KY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Jacqueline loved like no one else; she loved hard and in her own way. Despite all the hardships and struggles she would still laugh and joke and continue to remind us of all her love. Through all the pain and struggle you would’ve only...
Brian Joseph Shipman
Jan 24, 2022
Brian J. Shipman, passed away peacefully at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center on January 24, 2022 at the age of 58. Brian was the son of William E. “Mike” and Margie Shipman. He was a US Army veteran of the Gulf Wars.
Brian was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his siblings: Barbara Tackett, Kathy (Harry)...
Linda Sue Strodel
Jan 24, 2022
Linda Sue Strodel, age 81, resident of Kentucky, and formerly of Tucson, Arizona and Huntington and Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 24, 2022. She is survived by daughters, Deema Romer (Chris) and Allyson Hall; sisters, Judy Davis and Jody Smith (Wes); grandchildren, Dylan Hall, Abigail Hall, Henry Romer, Joseph Romer, Paul Romer, Susan Bonta; great-grandson, Oliver Bonta. ...
Lois Jean Niederschmidt
Jan 23, 2022
Lois Jean Niederschmidt daughter of Norma & Louis Lux and granddaughter of Rose & Spoody Vetter, devout wife and loving mother and sister, at the age of 86, passed away on Sunday morning , January 23, 2022.
She fell in love with John “Jack” Niederschmidt her belated husband with whom she raised a family; Eric, Jay, Julie and Jan in...
Sr. Mary Bonita Schack SND
Jan 22, 2022
Sr. Mary Bonita (formerly known as Sister Mary Joellyn) was born in California, Kentucky on June 2, 1945, to Joseph and Mildred (Bezold) Schack. She grew up on her parent’s farm along with her sister Kathleen and her brothers, Alvin and William. She enjoyed attending her parish grade school, Sts. Peter and Paul, and then Bishop Brossart High School in...
David E. Browning
Jan 22, 2022
David Elliott Browning, age 85, of Erlanger, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Dave taught and coached football at Dixie Heights and Scott High School for over 32 years, NKAC Coach of the Year (1973), NKY Athletic Director’s HOF (1989) inductee and had his football number (22) retired at Dixie Heights. Dave was also a Kentucky Colonel.
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Courtney Fain Thurman
Jan 21, 2022
Courtney Fain Thurman, 80 years of age, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Ft. Thomas, Ky. She was the loving wife of Bud Thurman, and they enjoyed almost 60 years of marriage. She grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and moved all over the country for Bud's job, and eventually settled in Ft. Mitchell, which became their home for over...
Edward J. Kruempelman
Jan 21, 2022
Edward J. Kruempelman, 79 years of age passed away Friday at Madonna Manor Care Center. Ed was a truck driver and worked the family farm in Ft. Mitchell. He was the dear brother of James P. Kruempelman, Mary C. “Rit” Walls, Mark A. Kruempelman and the late Joan Miller. Loving uncle to several nieces and nephews. No visitation. Catholic Blessing...
