Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Susan Kendall
Sep 3, 2021
Susan Kendall, 74 of Ft. Mitchell passed away Friday at St. Elizabeth in Ft. Thomas. “Well Hello there,” Sue Kendall’s favorite greeting comforted thousands of patients during her 4 decade nursing career. Sue enjoyed travelling with her fun-loving ladies of club. An animal lover, Sue raised 3 sons of her own and helped shape the minds belonging to many of their...
Maria L. Merklin
Sep 2, 2021
Maria L. Merklin. Passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the age of 53 years. Maria was preceded in death by her mother, Vivian M. Turton. She is survived by her husband, David S. Merklin; children, Daniel, Joel and Mary Merklin; father, James A. Turton; brother, Michael, sister-in-law Elizabeth “Buffy” Turton. Mass of Christian Burial is at 2:00 PM Wednesday,...
Vivian M. Turton
Sep 1, 2021
Vivian M. Turton. Passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the age of 78 years. Vivian was preceded in death by her brother, John Hearn. She is survived by her husband, James A. Turton; son, Michael, daughter-in-law Elizabeth “Buffy”, son-in-law David Merklin and daughter, the late Maria L. Merklin; grandchildren, Daniel, Joel, Mary, Natalie and Bee; brothers, Jim Kelly and...
Jerome J. "Beany" Schaeper Jr.
Sep 1, 2021
Jerome J. “Beany” Schaeper 70 years of age passed away at his residence on Wednesday. Beany was a U.S. Postal worker at the Airport Branch. Dear brother of Susan Taylor, Judy Thompson, William Schaeper (Angie), and the late Thomas Schaeper ( Gaye). Loving uncle of Kenny Thompson (Nicole) children CJ, Lilly, Molly, Bailey, Jeff Thompson (Lura) child Emma, Stephanie Hicks...
Carolyn Marie Schmitz
Aug 27, 2021
Carolyn Marie Schmitz (nee Brandner) age 72, of Edgewood, KY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 28, 2021, surrounded by her family. Carolyn retired from St. Elizabeth Hospital where she worked for 24 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Bob Schmitz; children, Amy Knuckles (Larry) and Jeff Schmitz (Rachelle); grandchildren, Sammi, Weston and Ben; siblings,...
Rosemary Dehore
Aug 27, 2021
Rosemary Dehore (née O’Brien) 95, passed away peacefully Friday, August 27, 2021 in Edgewood, KY. She was the loving wife to the late John Robert Dehore. Dear sister to Winifred Ficke, Robert O’Brien, Thomas O’Brien, Virginia Lannigan, and Patricia Meyer, who all preceded her in death. Rose was also a loving and devoted aunt to several generations of nieces and...
Joseph H. "Joe" Seissiger
Aug 25, 2021
Joseph Henry Seissiger
Crestview Hills - Joseph "Joe" Seissiger, 92, of Crestview Hills, KY passed away August 25, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood, KY. Joe was born April 22, 1929 in Covington, KY. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph Henry Sr. and Lillian (Dulle) Seissiger, sisters Henrietta and Rosemary Seissiger, and daughter, Anna Lee Arduser. He is survived...
Roseanna L. Cole
Aug 22, 2021
Roseanna L. Cole, 54 years of age passed away August 22, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Health Care in Edgewood. She was a homemaker. Loving mother of Charles Cole and Chance Mccowan. Loving daughter of Lucy Clark and the late Richard Clark. Dear sister of Mary Bradford (George), Teresa Bennett (Roland), Richard Clark Jr., Thomas Clark (Denise), and Donald Clark. Visitation...
Gary J. Epplen
Aug 14, 2021
Gary J. Epplen, age 71, of Covington, KY passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Gary completed his undergrad schooling at University of Kentucky and received his Masters from Northern Kentucky University. He began a career in education and taught for over 33 years, he spent 6 years at Notre Dame Academy and 27 at Scott High School. Gary is...
Joseph J. Marusin
Aug 14, 2021
Joseph J. Marusin was born March 18, 1934 and passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospice. He was preceded in death by his son Mark Marusin and his sister Mary Krzak. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou (Heimbrock) Marusin and his brother, Anthony Marusin of Lorain, Ohio. A graduate of the Ohio State University, his...
Mary Ellen Ebelhardt
Aug 13, 2021
Mary E. (Byrd) Ebelhardt (nee Ream), age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2021 in Cincinnati, OH. Ninth child of the late John and Dorthea Ream, Mary attended Woodward High School and Compton Jr. College in Compton, CA. She worked in Cincinnati for the National Underwriter Company and Laboiteaux Company.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Karen Schroder...
Robert Cody Harvey
Aug 12, 2021
Robert Cody Harvey. Passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 at the age of 30 years. Cody was a 2012 graduate of Sullivan University Culinary Institute, and 2016 graduate the University of Cincinnati Economics program. He loved cooking, exercising, dabbling in the stock market and hanging out with his large group of friends. Cody was preceded in death by his father,...
Edward "Gene" E. Carney
Aug 9, 2021
Edward E. “Gene” Carney. Passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at the age of 89 years. Gene is survived by his wife, Evelyn A. Carney; children, Jennifer (Dan) Gruber and Jeffrey (Melissa) Carney and grandson, Russell Carney. Gene spent his career as a Photo Engraver – over 40 years. He was known as the best in the business. He was...
Kenneth "Ken" J. Rudolph
Aug 6, 2021
Kenneth “Ken” J. Rudolph, age 72, of Walton, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, August 6, 2021. Ken was a ’67 graduate of Covington Catholic and worked at Provident Bank for many years and retired as an Assistant Vice President. After retirement, he drove for Executive Transportation and worked at Kenton County Golf Course, Covington Latin School, and St. Patrick’s...
Michael P. Moeves
Aug 6, 2021
Michael P. Moeves, 71 years of age, passed away peacefully Friday, August 6th at his home surrounded by his wife, children and other close family and friends. Mike was a decorated Marine who received the Purple Heart medal after being wounded in Vietnam. He was a lead salesman for Sears Roebuck after returning from war and later retired from a career on the...
Anna Marie Carl
Jul 31, 2021
Anna Marie Carl, 96 years of age passed away Saturday at Charter Home Care Center in Edgewood. Anna worked for Cincinnati Bell for 37 years as a Telephone operator. She was a Life member of St. John Church. Anna was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Anna Carl (Goetz), and her siblings Virginia Frohn, Ralph Carl, Ruth Maifeld,...
Mary Eileen Cassidy
Jul 31, 2021
Mary Eileen Cassidy, 75 years of age passed away peacefully on Saturday at Emerald Trace. As well as being loved by her family and friends, Eileen was a devoted school teacher at Blessed Sacrament and St. Antoninus and a valued team member and concert enthusiast at Riverbend Music Center. She was known for her other loves of baking (aka The...
Susan C. Lohre
Jul 28, 2021
Sue Lohre (nee Greis), age 80, of Union, KY, passed away July 28. She attended Blessed Sacrament Elementary School and Notre Dame Academy. She was a lifelong member of Blessed Sacrament Parish and in the choir for over 60 years. She loved singing and sang in a quartet with her sisters as a child, once winning an amateur singing competition...
Barbara Rabe
Jul 27, 2021
Barbara Rabe (nee Simpson) 82 years of age passed away peacefully at Emerald Trace Care Center Tuesday morning. She was the loving wife of J. David Rabe for 62 years. Loving mother of Julie Glassmeyer (Don), Susan Trenkamp (Nick), David Rabe (Ginny), Steven Rabe, Andrea Behne, Nicole Jordan (Eric), and Daniel Rabe. Loving grandmother of fourteen and great grandma to...
Jacquelyn M. "Jackie" Klaine
Jul 26, 2021
Jacqueline M. “Jackie” Klaine. Passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at the age of 89 years. Jackie was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Klaine and a daughter, Terri Davis. She is survived by her sons, Stephen (Lois) Klaine, Mark (Shannon) Klaine, Brian (Kristy) Klaine and Jeffrey (The late Bobbie) Klaine. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 13...
