Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Geraldine "Geri" Rita Sullivan-Pohlgeers
Apr 30, 2020
Geraldine “Geri” Sullivan, 86, of Lakeside Park, KY passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020.
Geri was born in Covington, KY to the late Cleophus and Magdalene Sullivan. After graduating Holy Cross High School, she married her late husband John H. Pohlgeers. She is survived by her children J. Kurt (Cindy) Pohlgeers, Colleen Mayhaus, Anthony (Lisa) Pohlgeers, and Daniel (Joan) Pohlgeers;...
Mary Jane Summe
Apr 29, 2020
Mary Jane Summe passed into her eternal life on April 29, 2020.Born Mary Jane Terwort on June 22, 1937, Jane was the oldest of three children, born to William E. and Sylvia Bressler Terwort. A lifelong resident of Ft. Mitchell, Ky and parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Jane attended Blessed Sacrament School, Villa Madonna Academy High School and Villa Madonna...
Robert A. "Artie" Carr
Apr 28, 2020
Robert A. “Artie” Carr. Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the age of 69 years. He was met by his father, Robert W. Carr. Artie spent the majority of his career working diligently for Ford Motor Company. On June 1, 1974 he married the love of his life, Trudy, and they raised two sons. Artie had a passion...
Phyllis Jean Prather
Apr 28, 2020
Phyllis Jean Prather, age 81, of Cold Spring, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving children, Rick D. Prather (Donna), Jody Prather (Patty), Sherry Prim and Barry Prather; cousin, Betty Carol Lusby; grandchildren, Chelse Prather, Adam Prather, Christopher Prather, Haley Prim, Jacob Prather and Jonathan...
Sr. Janet Marie Hoffman
Apr 26, 2020
Sr. Janet Marie (formerly known as Sister Mary Vincente) was born on September 19, 1940, to Clara and Vincent Hoffman in Cincinnati, Ohio. The oldest of three children, she attended St. Agnes Elementary School, Bond Hill, Ohio, and then graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 1958. Upon graduating, she obtained a job at Western Southern Life Insurance Company to help...
Ray Elam
Apr 25, 2020
Monas Ray Elam. Passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the age of 91 years. Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Jean Elam (nee Brock). Ray is survived by his son, Gary (Naomi) Elam and a grandson, Andrew Elam. Services are private. Interment Highland Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed by a memorial contribution to, the Faith Independent...
Karen Overstreet
Apr 23, 2020
Karen Overstreet (nee Rudisell), 76 years of age of Latonia Kentucky passed away Thursday April 23, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. Karen was the loving wife of the late Ralph Overstreet Jr. Loving mother of Kim Hall (John) of Latonia, KY, Ralph Overstreet III (Amy) of Independence, KY, Cheri Harrison (Frank) of Cincinnati, OH, and the Late Jerry...
Dr. Charles L. Mendelhall
Apr 23, 2020
Mendenhall, Charles L., M.D. August 20, 1931 - April 23, 2020 Preceded in death by wife, Alice Carolyn Mendenhall. Survived by children: Constance A. Hinman, Debra L. Anton, Steven G. Mendenhall (Carol) and Susan M. Mendenhall; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and the mother of his children, Shirley Elaine Mendenhall. VISITATION following CDC guidelines: Sunday, April 26th, from 2pm to 4pm...
Phyllis Lee Carter
Apr 20, 2020
Phyllis Lee Carter, 94, passed away on April 20, 2020 at Baptist Village Care Center in Erlanger, Kentucky.
Phyllis was born to Mary A. Cisne in Gilbert, Arkansas on September 10, 1925. She grew up in Flora, IL, playing the alto saxophone in the Flora High School band and singing alto in a state champion sextet. She graduated from Flora...
Jerome C. Beagle
Apr 18, 2020
Jerome C. Beagle (Jerry), of Villa Hills, KY, passed away on Saturday morning, April 18, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas, KY as a result of complications from Covid-19. He was a kind and gentle soul, taken too soon at 73 years old. Jerry was a lifelong native of Northern Kentucky and resided in Villa Hills. He was...
Edward H. Topmiller
Apr 18, 2020
Edward Henry Topmiller, 94 years of age, passed away Saturday at Burlington House Nursing Care Center. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Ruby L. Topmiller (nee Burns); children, Ed (Kathy) Topmiller, Mary (Dan) James, and Paul (Jenny) Topmiller; grandchildren, Amy (Derick) Faust, Michelle and Danny James, and Maria, Andrew and Sarah Topmiller. He was preceded in...
Vincent Paul Melching
Apr 17, 2020
Vincent Paul Melching, age 88 of Ft. Wright, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020. He was a 1949 graduate of Covington Catholic High School and proudly served his country by enlisting in the United States Air Force. He was the co-founder and President of Gateway Glass & Glazing where he was well known for his honesty and integrity. Vince...
Alexander G. Freihofer
Apr 17, 2020
Alex G Freihofer, age 81, passed away in his home on April 17, 2020. Alex and his wife Martha owned Freihofer’s bakery, opened by Alex’s father George Freihofer, in Ft. Mitchell and Covington, Ky, where Alex was a baker for 30 years. Alex then worked at the Bon Bonerie in O'bryonville, OH for 13 years after he sold his business....
J. Robert "Bob" Ebelhardt
Apr 17, 2020
Robert “Bob” Ebelhardt age 89, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 in Florence, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Ben and Alice Ebelhardt. Bob is survived by his beloved wife Mary (Ream) and daughters, Paula (Pete) Petroze of Union, Patricia (Butch) Martin of Florence, Karen (Tom) Schroder of Anderson Township. Sons, Martin (Heidi) of Minneapolis, Robert and Donald...
Nancy Sue Borne
Apr 16, 2020
A celebration of life for Nancy Sue Borne, 77, of Florence, will be held as an Open House on Sunday, July 19 from 1:00-5:00 at the Florence Nature Park - Event Center (7200 Nature Park Dr, Florence, KY 41042). Nancy passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a real estate agent with...
Deborah A. Kavanaugh
Apr 15, 2020
Deborah A. Kavanaugh. Passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the age of 69 years. Deborah is survived by her brother, Gary Kavanaugh; sister, Karen (David) Mikel; friend, Donna Kavanaugh; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Deborah is also survived by her loving dog, Heidi. Sympathy may be expressed by a memorial contribution to the Kenton County Animal Shelter...
Patricia Agness Roth
Apr 14, 2020
Patricia Agness Roth, age 85, of Erlanger, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. She worked at Home Interiors & Gifts for 20 years and enjoyed yard sales and spending time with her family. Pat is survived by her loving children, Deena Wilson-Keck (the late Donny), Susan Schneider (David), Carol Isler (Jack), Kelly Weber (Wes) and John Roth...
Dennis John Dineen
Apr 11, 2020
Dennis John Dineen, age 73, of Crescent Springs, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2020. He is survived by his children, Sean Dineen (Kirsten) of Wayne, PA and Erin Dineen of Ft. Wright, KY; brother, Tom Dineen; and loving grandchildren, Thomas, Samantha and Joseph of Wayne, PA. Private services will be held at a later date.
Robert "Bobby" Struewing
Apr 10, 2020
Robert R. “Bobby” Struewing. Passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 at the age of 66 years. Bobby is survived by brothers John Struewing and Michael (Kim) Struewing; sisters Donna (Robert) Coakley, Sharon (Bob) Wiseman and Lora (Sean) Armstrong; nephews Steven (Stephanie) Coakley and Brandon (April) Wiseman; nieces Amanda (Mike) Crawford and Amber (Josh) Ferguson. Also survived by many great-nieces and...
Van Edgar Kinney
Apr 8, 2020
Van Edgar Kinney, 72, of Park Hills, Kentucky passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 8, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carol Remensperger Kinney; daughter, Bonny Kinney Harrison of Memphis, Tenn.; son, Brad Kinney of Withamsville, Ohio; 3-year-old grandson, Wyatt Harrison of Memphis, Tenn.; brother, Ellis Kinney of California, Kentucky. Van was born to the late William...
