Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Frances Dorothy Greene
Oct 27, 2021
Frances Dorothy Greene, age 91, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. She is survived by her loving children: Michael B. Greene (Susan), James D. Greene (Nancy), William J. Greene (Nancy), and son-in-law Richard W. Schiebelhuth; grandchildren: Jennifer, Jaime, Daniel, Richard M. and Laura; great-grandchildren: Victoria, Henry and Olivia. Frances was preceded in death by her parents,...
Thomas F. Kallmeyer
Oct 25, 2021
Thomas F. Kallmeyer, passed away Monday October 25th at 83 years of age. Tom spent his life loving all those around him and inspiring anyone who knew him to become a better person. He was a life-long resident of Villa Hills attending St. Joseph Elementary, St. Xavier High School and a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, College of Engineering...
Jane O'Donnell
Oct 25, 2021
Ruth Jane O’ Donnell (nee Willenborg) 97 years of age passed away at Madonna Manor Care Center on Monday October 25, 2021. Jane was the loving wife of the late William J. O’Donnell. Loving mother of Marianne Wilson, Maureen Casiello, Patricia Anderson, Michael O’Donnell, and the late Timothy O’Donnell. Dear sister of Carol Willenborg. Loving grandmother of Twelve, and Fifteen...
Gary M. Guenther
Oct 24, 2021
Gary M. Guenther passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at 79 years of age. He spent life cheering on his favorite sports teams, boating the river during summers, and traveling with family. Gary was always building something, whether at work with sheet metal or in family homes with his DIY’s. And even though he left most of the cooking to...
Dorothy Jean Montgomery
Oct 24, 2021
Dorothy Jean Montgomery, age 74, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 24, 2021. She is survived by her partner, Al Hartman; sister, Eula Eddy (Lloyd); brother, James M. Montgomery (Sonya); nieces and nephews, Margie Portice, Vera Pratt, Lloyd Eddy, Christopher Montgomery, Bridgette Cramton, Katrina Montgomery, Kandace Montgomery, James Montgomery, Kamber Montgomery and Ronnie Clay. Dorothy was preceded...
Thomas J. Cottingham
Oct 23, 2021
Thomas J. Cottingham, 85, of Fort Wright, KY passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 with his wife and children by his side. Tom (known to many as TC) was born on August 21, 1936 in Covington KY. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Thomas J. Sr. and Elizabeth “Lil” (nee Rechtin) Cottingham. He is survived by his...
Melissa "Missy" Ann Worstell
Oct 22, 2021
Melissa Ann Worstell (nee McVey) 78 years of age of Villa Hills passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at her residence. Melissa was born in Norfolk, VA on August 19, 1943. She graduated from Highlands High School in Ft. Thomas in 1961. She married Craig Worstell of Ft. Mitchell in 1965. Melissa was the second female Stock Broker and worked...
Richard C. Unkraut
Oct 18, 2021
Richard “Dick” Caroll Unkraut, 88 years of age passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospice on Monday. Dick was the loving husband of the late Marlene H. Unkraut (nee Logsdon). Loving father of Angela Ludwig (Cliff), Tina Marie Ellis (Ron), Lisa Kinney, and Kevin Unkraut (Joyce). Loving Pap to eleven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Dear brother of Robert Unkraut,...
George F. Rabe
Oct 12, 2021
George F. Rabe, age 89, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 12, 2021, at Boonespring Nursing Facility in Northern Kentucky. He was born in Covington, Kentucky on June 29, 1932, the son of the late Ferd A. and Aurelia Hellmann Rabe. He was a devout Roman Catholic and a 45-year member of the Serra Club...
William M. "Bill" Wagner
Oct 10, 2021
William M. “Bill” Wagner. Passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the age of 58 years. Bill was preceded in death by his father, the late Chester Wagner. He is survived by his wife, Janet Flesch Wagner; children, Rachel, Elizabeth and William Wagner; mother, Sylvia Cooney Wagner; siblings, Amy (Paul) Lampone, Jenny (Phil) Zumdick, Angie (Dan) Burns, Emily (Matt) Seal,...
Elsie Jane King
Oct 4, 2021
Elsie Jane "EJ" King (Preston), age 81, of Erlanger, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, October 4, 2021. She was a 1963 graduate of St. Elizabeth School of Nursing and began her career as an emergency room nurse. EJ would later go on to become a travel agent, a job she really enjoyed because of her own love to travel. ...
Joan Ruth Pompilio
Oct 3, 2021
Joan Ruth Helen Pompilio (nee Schreiber)Born: April 27, 1943Joan, aged 78, passed away on October 3, 2021 surrounded by loved ones in Edgewood, Kentucky.She was the daughter of Ruth Schreiber (nee Vonderhaar), and Franklin Schreiber.She was a loving wife to Michael Frederick Pompilio (passed 2012), and mother to Julie Pompilio Smith, Jean Pompilio Holmes, Jenny Bennett Pompilio, Joanne Pompilio Russell...
David J. Hellmann
Sep 29, 2021
David J. Hellmann, 83, of Ft. Mitchell, KY, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. David was preceded in death by his parents, Norbert & Marian Hellmann; sisters, Sister Mary Andrew Hellmann, O.S.B & Judy Reinersman; brother-in-laws, Dick Goessling & Bob Reinersman; his beloved dogs, Duchess & Daisy. He is survived by his brother, Don Hellmann (Doe)...
Jeffrey W. Janning
Sep 23, 2021
Jeffrey W. Janning, devoted Husband, Father and Grandfather. Passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the age of 67 years. Jeffrey is survived by his wife, Erin Janning (nee Sweeney); sons, Rob (Marie) Janning and Zak Janning; grandchildren, Henry & Zoe Janning; siblings, Robert (Molly) Janning & Marc Janning and Kris (Del) Skeens. Visitation is Friday, October 22nd from 8:00...
John "Jack" O. Steffen
Sep 21, 2021
John O. “Jack” Steffen, age 86, of Edgewood, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Anne Steffen (nee Wehrmeyer); daughters, Judith A. Hoffman (Steve) and Laura Sanders (Steve); sons, Mark Steffen (Kim) and John Steffen (Angie); grandchildren, Adam, Brad, Erik, Amanda, Brian, Abby, Jaymee and Katie; great-grandchildren, Jackson,...
John F. Lowry
Sep 18, 2021
John “Jack” Frederick Lowry, 96, of Kenton Vale, KY, beloved husband to Alice for 65 years, passed away peacefully at St. E. Hospice Center on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Jack was a proud veteran who served in the Army during WWII. He retired from the railroad after 40 years. During their retirement years, Jack and Alice enjoyed traveling the country....
Rodney M. Ratliff
Sep 16, 2021
Rodney Martin Ratliff: Passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the age of 56 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Donald G. and Janeen C. Ratliff. Rod is survived by his brothers, Don (Bonnie) Ratliff, Rick (Ronnie) Ratliff, Dave (Heather) Ratliff and Brad Ratliff. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. ...
Keith A. Young
Sep 15, 2021
Keith A. Young. Passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at the age of 64 years. Keith was preceded in death by his daughter, the late Yvonne Kay Young and his parents, the late Arnold & Kay Young. He is survived by his wife, Donette Young (nee Carr); children, Jacob Young, Jared (Megan) Young, Justin Young and Amber (Jeff) Moore; granddaughters,...
Sue Korfhagen
Sep 14, 2021
Sue Korfhagen (nee Soden), 85 years of age passed away Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. Sue was the loving wife of the late James H. Korfhagen. Also preceded in death by her grandchildren Jenna, Jacob, and Jordan Goins, brother in law El Schneider, and parents Red and Til Soden. Loving mother of Kristi Goins (Don), Ken Korfhagen (Beth),...
Sharon Ann Webster
Sep 9, 2021
Sharon Ann Webster, age 77, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021. She is survived by her loving children, Cid Webster (Dawn) and Sheryl Watterson (Brian); brother, Ron Neff; grandchildren, Austin Henderson, Carter Webster, Colten Webster, Samantha Baur (William), Sarah Watterson, Shelby Watterson and Shauna Watterson; great-grandchildren, Hailey, Eleanor and Liam Baur. Sharon was preceded in...
