Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Mary "Winnie" Meister
Jan 20, 2022
Winnie died after a battle with acute leukemia. She was the cherished wife of Paul "Herbie" Meister, who died in 2006, on January 20, the same day Winnie died in 2022. It is not surprising that the couple shares a death anniversary date. Winnie often said that her good life began when she met her husband after her family relocated...
John Thomas McKinley Jr.
Jan 20, 2022
John Thomas McKinley Jr. passed away Thursday morning at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. He was the loving husband of the late Valla Lea McKinley (nee Souther). Loving father of Christopher McKinley (Mary), and Beth Bennett (Kyle). Loving grandpa of Casey, Carson, Conner McKinley, and Nicole, Alexandra, and Zachary Bennett. Dear brother of Tim McKinley and the late Barbara Tally....
Richard A. Hill
Jan 19, 2022
Richard A. Hill passed away peacefully Wednesday morning at St. Elizabeth Hospice surround by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Christine Hill (nee Bright). Dear brother of Janet Gerhardt, Charles F. Hill (Carol), and Thomas Hill. Dear brother n law of A. John Bright (Tammy), David Bright, Dennis Bright (Nancy), Kevin Bright (Tish) and Kathleen Bright Chambers....
George F. Crabtree
Jan 17, 2022
George F. Crabtree, 82, of Ft. Wright, Kentucky passed away at his home on January 17, 2022. He was the loving husband of his wife of 30 years, Marian Crabtree. He was the loving stepfather of Seth Jones (Allison) and loving granddad to Austin and Harrison Jones.
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, George served in the U.S. Air Force before working...
Alvin C. Appel
Jan 14, 2022
Alvin C. Appel, 96 years of age passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the loving husband of Mary Appel (nee Stamm). Loving father of Ruth Averdick (Steve), Carol Dickman (John), Rita Smith (Dave), Joyce Burwinkel (Joe), Betty Schadler (Willie), Mary Jo Pollitt (John), Al Appel Jr. (Celia), and James Appel (Brenna). Loving...
Ronnie G. Gregory
Jan 14, 2022
Ronnie Gene Gregory, age 68, of Covington, KY. born November 5, 1953, and passed away Friday, January 14, 2022. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Nell Gregory, his sister, Wanda Gregory Crabtree, and his son, Darrell Gregory. He is survived by his son, Dwayne Gregory, daughters: Mary Lou and Sarah Gregory, and siblings Phyllis Hall, Larry...
Michael Anthony Mays
Jan 12, 2022
Michael A. Mays, 74 years of age, of Covington, KY passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. He was the loving father of Alexandra Eddins (James), Matthew Mulcahey, and Lauren Mays Weddle (Matthew). Loving grandpa to four grandchildren, Jacob, Luke, Archie and Miles. Dear brother of Shirley Mays and Terry Mays. To all who knew...
Joseph P. Finnegan
Jan 11, 2022
Joseph P. Finnegan 80 years of age passed away Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. He was the loving husband of Kathleen Finnegan (nee Gallivan). Loving father of Kelly Finnegan West (Tommy) of Williamstown, Joseph Patrick Finnegan of Cincinnati, Daniel Liam Finnegan of Villa Hills, Audra Soper (John) of Paris, KY, and Erin Schmidt (Kevin) of Villa Hills. Loving...
John J. "Jay" Guenther
Jan 9, 2022
John J. “Jay” Guenther, 74 years of age passed away Sunday at U.C. Hospital. He was the loving husband of Claudia Guenther (nee Dickhaus). Loving father of Jason Guenther (Amy), and David Guenther (Darlene). Loving Paw Paw of Six grandchildren; Kaelyn, Trystan, Reagan, Carson, Payton and Dalton. Dear brother of Greg Guenther, Nancy Woeste, Joyce Summe, Sandy Hoffer, Jeff Guenther...
Donald "Gene" Ewing
Jan 9, 2022
Gene Ewing, 73 of Estero, Florida and Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky passed away on January 9, 2022, after a short struggle with cancer. He was born in 1948 in Kentucky, the son of Dorothy and Donald Ewing. Gene was proceeded in death by his parents and his sister, Donna Sue Bush.
Gene cared deeply about his wife, Pat Ewing, his three...
JoAnn Ruth Metzger
Jan 8, 2022
JoAnn Ruth Metzger passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2022, at the age of 90 years, surrounded by her family in her final days. She is survived by her children Dr. Edward (Nancy) Metzger, Dr. William (Patricia) Metzger, Joseph (Tricia) Metzger, Jeanette (Stephen) Bolin, Daniel (Julie) Metzger, Frances Metzger (Urbina), Lee Ann (Kevin) Burk, Amy Metzger, Paul (Lisa)...
Philip Thomas "Tom" Wilson
Jan 6, 2022
Philip Thomas “Tom” Wilson, age 80, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 6, 2022 with his family by his side. Tom was a longtime driver for Greenline and Tank transportation service; he was also a Kentucky Colonel and member of the Knights of Columbus. Tom honorably served our country as a member of the United States Navy. ...
Elizabeth "Beth" Bruemmer
Jan 3, 2022
Elizabeth “Beth” Bruemmer. Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 3, 2022 at the age of 65 years. Beth is survived by her life partner, Oliver Ide; son, Brian Bruemmer; step-son, Kenny Bruemmer; granddaughter, Amanda (Wyatt) Gayer; great-granddaughter, Aria Gayer; siblings, Cindy Jones, Mary Ann Wolfram, Rose Ash and Stephen Gongola. Visitation Friday, January 7th, from 10:00 am until time of...
Frederick Charles Boerger, Jr.
Jan 3, 2022
Frederick Charles Boerger, Jr., age 87, of Fort Wright, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, January 3, 2022 with his family by his side. Fred was a member of the GE Management Association, Blessed Sacrament Finance Committee and member of the School Board, Board member at the Messenger and an avid tennis, pickleball and bridge player and a loyal Xavier...
Marilyn Polley
Dec 29, 2021
Marilyn Polley (nee Fergusen) 72 years of age passed away December 29, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Lourdes Hall for the Sisters of Notre Dame. Marilyn is survived by her brother Lenny Ferguson ( Jan) and her sister Carol Poole ( Jim ) and a dear aunt to many nieces and...
Sharynn D. Lindsey Spencer
Dec 25, 2021
Sharynn D. Lindsey Spencer, 78 years of age passed away on December 25, 2021 at Blue Ash Hospice. She was preceded in death by her husband George Spencer. Sharynn was the loving mother to Jody Lindsey and adored her two granddaughters, Elise and Alyson Mangeot. She was a lover of animals and helped hundreds of dogs and cats find new...
JoAnn C. Foltz
Dec 24, 2021
Joann C. Foltz (Gammon) daughter of Katherine and Orin Gammon, age 93, of Villa Hills, KY, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood, KY. She was the loving wife of the late Edward J. Foltz, Sr. (2019). JoAnn was a homemaker and mother of four children. She also helped raise Jesse and Steve, Jr. She...
Jacqueline C. Hill
Dec 22, 2021
Jacqueline Carol Hill (nee Hampton), age 81, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. She was the owner/operator of Jacqueline’s Village Lounge & Steakhouse for over 30 years. Jacqueline is survived by her loving daughter, Vicki (Chris) Burney; brother, Gary (Mary Jeanne) Hampton; grandson, Devon Maxwell; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Braden Louallen; aunt and uncle, Gloria and...
Jason Anthony Prieshoff
Dec 19, 2021
Jason Anthony Prieshoff, age 41, of Edgewood, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 19, 2021. He was the Vice President of Systems at Creative Image and greatly enjoyed coaching his Holy Cross High School baseball team and his son’s baseball team. Jason will be greatly missed by all his family, friends and co-workers. Jason lived life to the fullest...
Barbara Ann Colwell
Dec 13, 2021
Barbara Ann Colwell (nee Best). Passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 at the age of 84 years. Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband Ronald E. Colwell and son, Douglas A. Colwell. She is survived by her children, Laureen Ann (Douglas L.) Dewey and Ronald L. (Mia Schmitt) Colwell; grandchildren, Kevin (Samantha) Dewey, Andrea (Rob Bergeron) Dewey and...
