Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
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...
Mary M. Hemmer
Sep 9, 2021
Ft. Mitchell. Mary M. Hemmer.
Passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the age of 97 years.
She was born on June 8, 1924 in Covington to the late Alfred and Agnes Nienaber. After graduating from Villa Madonna Academy, she went to Saint Elizabeth Nursing School and became a registered nurse. In 1948,...
David Q Smith
Sep 6, 2021
David Q. Smith, 69 yrs of age passed away Monday at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was the loving husband of Rita Smith (nee Appel). Loving father of Rebecca (Jeff) Russo, Jason (Liana) Smith, Brian (Heather) Smith, Thomas (Amanda) Smith, Karen (Tony) Christian, Mary Beth Smith. Dear brother of Garry (Kim) Smith, Laura (Wayne, late) Pollard, Rhonda Robinson,...
Kimberly Ann DiFilippo
Sep 4, 2021
Kimberly Ann DiFilippo, age 56, of Union, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2021. She is survived by her loving children, Nick DiFilippo (Anne) and Brittany DiFilippo (Tarik Carter); brothers, Robert McHugh and Michael McHugh; parents, Robert and Sharon McHugh; grandchildren, Dominic and Vincent; nephews, Dean and Jesse McHugh. Kim was preceded in passing by her fiancé, Kenneth...
Jessie J Napier
Sep 3, 2021
Jessie J. Napier (nee Brown) 72 years of age passed away peacefully Friday at her residence with her loving family by her side. Loving wife of George Michael Iles. Loving mother of Elizabeth Napier, Kenneth Napier (Kris), Lisa Napier, Bonnie Napier and the late Teresa Gibson (Ed). Loving grandma of twelve grandchildren and eight great-grand children. Dear sister of Jerradale...
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...
