Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Fred A. McKinley
Apr 7, 2021
Fred A. McKinley, 69 years of age passed away on Wednesday April 7, 2021 at St Elizabeth in Edgewood. Fred worked at The Kenton County Fiscal Court in the I.T. department. He was the loving husband of Cathy McKinley (nee Sluss). Loving father of Sabrina Fratzke (Tony), Kayla McKinley and the late Allen McKinley. Fred was the loving grandpa of...
Alice Ruth Helmer
Apr 5, 2021
Alice Ruth Helmer (nee Burke) 89 years of age passed away peacefully Monday at her home in Erlanger, KY. She was the loving wife of the late Fred John Helmer Jr. Loving mother of Beth Harmeling and the late Fred John Helmer III. Dear sister to Charles Burke, Thomas Burke, Lillian Burke Pieper, Anna-May Burke Linneman, Shirley Burke, Edward Burke,...
Jean Ann Von Handorf
Apr 4, 2021
Jean Ann Glenn Von Handorf September 18, 1926-April 4, 2021
Our beloved mother quietly and peacefully passed away early Easter Sunday morning. She joined her husband of 65 years, Dick Von Handorf, her brothers Bill Glenn and Pat Cross, and her sister, Mary Dorothy (Cross) Rennekamp. Jean was born September 18, 1926, and was a proud graduate of Notre Dame...
Brenda E. Lee
Apr 4, 2021
Brenda E. Lee 70 years of age passed away Sunday at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. Brenda was a Hair Dresser in Ft. Wright for many years. She was the dear sister to Terry Pirie (Ian), Jeff Lee (Donna), Daniel Lee (Fran) and the late Nancy Bosch. Loving aunt of Multiple nieces and nephews and preceded in death by SSG...
Ruth Huddleston
Apr 2, 2021
Ruth Huddleston (nee Powers). Passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at the age of 72 years. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Barton E. and Eliza Mae Powers and a brother, Earl (Mary) Powers. She is survived by her sons, Kenny Huddleston and Billy Huddleston; sisters, Lois (Wayne) Sawyers and Bonnie Floyd. Ruth is also survived by...
James Robert Lawson
Mar 30, 2021
James Robert Lawson, age 70, of Newport, KY passed away on March 30, 2021. He was a retired business agent and member of the I.U.P.A.T. and a long time member of the Iron Horsemen. James was a Vietnam Veteran who proudly served our country as a member of the United States Army. He is survived by his loving children, Jackie...
Robin L Kayiatos
Mar 28, 2021
Robin L. Kayiatos (nee Steffen), age 71, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, March 28, 2021. She is survived by her loving husband, John Kayiatos; sons, Nick Kayiatos and Peter Kayiatos (Karla Weiserberger); siblings, (the late) Gerald Steffen, Steven Steffen, Mark Steffen (Karen), Robert Steffen (Lisa) and (the late) Amy Wong; 1 grandchild, Petra...
Stanley E. Tieman
Mar 20, 2021
Stanley E. Tieman. Passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the age of 76 years. Stan was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Florence Tieman and his brother Daniel (Jane) Tieman. He is survived by his wife, Carole A. Tieman; daughter, Michelle (Greg) Kreutzjans; grandchildren, Sarah (Tyler) Druschel, Emily Kreutzjans and Thomas Kreutzjans; brother, Roger (Janet) Tieman. Stan...
Kathee A. Lemker
Mar 19, 2021
Kathee A. Lemker (nee. Boyle) 55 years of age, passed away on Friday, March 19th, 2021, at her residence. Loving mother of Mitchell Lemker. Survived by Mary Ann Boyle, mother, George (Laura), Brother. She was a member of Delta Zeta sorority. She loved animals of all kind and enjoyed spending time with her son Mitchell and his fiancé, Molly Vest....
Peggy Irene Williams
Mar 13, 2021
Peggy Irene Williams, age 71, of Independence, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 13, 2021. She was an avid reader and enjoyed cross stitching; Peggy was also an old movie fanatic. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Robert Williams; brother, Dale Klare (Kathy); nieces and nephews, Nikki Davis, Josh Merrill (Jen), Matthew Klare (Cara) and...
Alice Mae Werbrich
Mar 6, 2021
Alice Mae Werbrich (nee James) was born December 4, 1924 and passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the age of 96. Her husband of 72 years, Stanley Werbrich, preceded her in death in 2015. Alice was the loving mother of Greg Werbrich, Paula Schanding, Jo Ann Werbrich, Susan Gerwe as well as her two children...
John Samuel Collins
Feb 27, 2021
John Samuel Collins, 81 years old, formerly of Holyoke, Massachusetts, died Saturday, February 27, 2021, at his home in Park Hills, Kentucky. He was born in Holyoke to his loving parents, John Samuel Collins and Anne O’Donnell, and educated in the Catholic School System, graduating from Sacred Heart High School in 1957. John graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst...
Frank X. Beckerich
Feb 23, 2021
Frank Xavier Beckerich, age 87, of Highland Heights, KY passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. He was a Plumber with Union 392, who always kept busy helping others and doing things around the house. Frankie also enjoyed golfing, taking long walks with loved ones or alone, and he loved to spend...
Justice Donald C. Wintersheimer
Feb 18, 2021
Justice Donald C. Wintersheimer was born on April 21, 1931 and died peacefully at his home in Covington, Ky. on February 18, 2021. Justice Wintersheimer was married to Alice Rabe Wintersheimer for almost 60 years. He was the cherished son of the late Carl and Marie Wintersheimer. He was the dear father of Mark Wintersheimer, who passed away on January...
Dolores Rita Kreidler
Feb 15, 2021
Dolores R. Kreidler (nee Demmin) passed away peacefully on Monday, February 15 at the age of 97. She was born May 13, 1923. Dee was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. Kreidler for 60+ years. Their infant son, Robert Gerard, preceded them in death in 1964. Her many nieces and nephews are very grateful for the love and devotion...
Dorothy A. Grimes
Feb 10, 2021
Dorothy A. Grimes (nee Bayer), 92 years of age passed away Wednesday peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side. Dorothy worked for Drees Builders as a saleswoman. She was the loving wife of Donald (Mike) Grimes. Loving mother of Kay Grant (John), Janice Bell (Bob), Gary Grimes, Marty Grimes (Diane), Tom Grimes (Rosemary), Linda Robinson, and...
Sally A. Murray
Feb 10, 2021
Sally Ann (née Ketteler) Murray passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at the age of 86 in Edgewood, Kentucky. Sally, born on May 15, 1934, to Vivien (née Donnelly) and Herbert Ketteler, grew up in Park Hills where she attended St. Agnes School and Norte Dame Academy. Sally met the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Murray, and they...
Phyllis A. Fields
Feb 10, 2021
Phyllis A. Fields (nee Butts)Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at the age of 76 years. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Richard Fields I. She is survived by her son, Richard (Latasha) Fields II; step-daughter, Frances McEntie; grandchildren, Khila Fields and Michael Day; sister, Janice Parker; best friend, Linda Halbert. Visitation Saturday, February 27th...
Sally R. Hobbs
Feb 9, 2021
Sally Regina Hobbs (nee Rymarquis), 73 years of age of Union, KY passed away on Tuesday at St Elizabeth Hospital in Florence. Sally was the loving wife of the late Lyle J. Hobbs. Loving mother of Gina (Matt) Murray, Laurie (Michael) Shutters, and David J. (Cathy) Hobbs. Loving grandma of Cameron (Megan), Ava, Alex, Colton, Daniel, Cali, Summer, Lyle, Ellis,...
Robert L. Parks
Feb 7, 2021
Robert L. “Bob” Parks, age 77, of Park Hills, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 7, 2021. Bob was a fireman at the Covington Fire Department for many years and worked security for the Cincinnati Reds. He was also a member of the Covington Turners Club, Lookout Heights Civic Club and Covington Retired Firefighters Union. He is survived by...
