Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Katherine E. Melillo
Oct 2, 2019
Katherine E. Melillo (nee Lukey) 27 years of age, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side. She was the loving wife of Nick Melillo. Loving daughter of Rod and Jill Lukey. Dear sister of Abby Lukey. Dear daughter-in-law to Nick and Tracy Melillo. Dear sister-in-law to Robert and Molly Melillo. Katie was one of the most compassionate...
Leonard Joseph Duesing Jr
Oct 1, 2019
Leonard Joseph Duesing, Jr., age 68, of Florence, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 01, 2019. He was proudly sober for over 32 years and dedicated to serving others in Alcoholics Anonymous. He enjoyed his time with friends and his lunches with the ROMEO group. He is survived by his loving children, Amy Mintchell (Kurt) and Todd Duesing...
Barbara Rose Steinfort
Sep 30, 2019
Barbara Rose Steinfort, age 73, of Independence, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2019. She is survived by her children, Doug Steinfort (Denise), Danny Steinfort and Robert Steinfort; siblings, Mike Iles, Steve Iles and Chad Iles Varner, 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, George...
John T. "Tom" Geise, Sr.
Sep 28, 2019
John Thomas (Tom) Geise, Sr. Passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the age of 86. John was the beloved husband of the late Mary Jane Deters Geise. Tom is survived by his children, Robert T. Geise, Teresa M. (Casey) Cooper, John T. Geise, Jr. and Janine M. (Ryan Hardesty) Geise; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law and sister in-law,...
Tracy Dale Ashcraft
Sep 27, 2019
Tracy Dale Ashcraft retired from this great game called life on September 27, 2019. Born on September 15, 1968 in Covington, Kentucky, Tracy was an avid baseball fan and especially loved the Cincinnati Reds. His passion for the sport was apparent to everyone who met him, from baseball card dealers and collectors to Great American Ballpark staff. He’d often quote...
Antoinette "Toni" Browning
Sep 25, 2019
Antoinette “Toni” Browning, 97, died on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at her home in Union, Ky., surrounded by family. She graduated from Withrow High School, worked at Travelers Insurance for several years, and retired from Great American Insurance at 75. She is preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Mary Lena Pedro; her husband, Lawrence; and her siblings, Joseph, Frank,...
Phillip Edwin Phipps
Sep 22, 2019
Phillip Edwin Phipps, age 76, of Ludlow, KY passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary Phipps (nee Cooper); daughters, Elizabeth Lambert (David) and Lisa Phipps; sister, Sylvia Diann Rogers (Donald); grandchildren, Sara, Zachary and Joshua Lambert and several nieces and nephews. Phillip was preceded in death by his parents,...
Cheryl Alley
Sep 20, 2019
Cheryl Ann Alley. Passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 at the age of 67. Cheryl is survived by sons, Michael (Kristin) Alley, Thomas Poor ( Emily) and daughter, Emily (Alistair) Dale Thompson; grandchildren, Nathaniel, Harper, Hunter, Oliver and Alfie. Also survived by brothers, sisters and other relatives and friends. Sympathy may be expressed by a memorial contribution to the Muscular...
Scott A. Runge
Sep 7, 2019
Scott A. Runge. Passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the age of 43. Scott was preceded in death by his father, Daniel “Butch” Runge. He is survived by his mother, Pat Runge (nee Talbert) and his daughter, Stella Runge. Also survived by many other aunts, uncles and cousins. Scott graduated from Beechwood High School and attended Northern Kentucky University....
Thelma Irene Porter
Sep 2, 2019
Thelma Irene Porter. Passed away Monday, September 2, 201`9 at the age of 82. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Porter. She is survived by her daughter, Debra L. (Joe) Matracia; granddaughter, Caitlyn Matracia; great-grandchildren, Ellie, Delaney and Reid; sisters, Bernice Witt and Shirley Fowler. Visitation Saturday, September 7th from 10:00 am until time of service...
Angela Pilar Casanova Cabello
Sep 2, 2019
Angela Pilar Casanova Cabello, of Ft. Wright, passed away on September 2, 2019 at Boonespring Nursing Home. Born in Zaragoza, Spain on October 7, 1932, cherished daughter of Isidora Cabello and Pedro Casanova and sister to Manuel, all deceased. Mourned by sister-in-law, Concepcion Juste.
In her 20s, Angela joined the Institute of Secular Missionaries (ISM), an international Catholic Secular Institute, committing...
Esther Averdick
Sep 2, 2019
Esther S. Averdick of Fort Wright, KY passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospice with her family by her side. She was the only daughter of Laura and Frank Sommerkamp, Sr. She was 94. She enjoyed an idyllic childhood in the new city of Park Hills. She loved dancing, ice skating, tennis, doll collecting and assisting with her father’s theatrical...
Loretta C. McKinley
Aug 30, 2019
Laurie Cecelia McKinley
Born and raised on the west side of Cincinnati to legal immigrants from Germany. Attended St Xavier Business high school(3yrs in 2). Starting at age 17 working for ATF(Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms) for 37 years receiving many honors and promotions. Finished as a Fiscal Officer for the bureau. Upon retirement continued to work and volunteer for her...
Lowell B. Adams
Aug 29, 2019
Lowell B. Adams. Passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the age of 67 years. Lowell is survived by his wife Julia; daughters, Brenda (Billy) Markwell, Kathleen Adams and Natalie (Scott) Davis; grandchildren, Amanda, Sara, Kevin, Ben, Sam, Logan and Nathan. Visitation Tuesday, September 3rd from 11:00 am until time of Blessing 1:00 pm at Middendorf Funeral Home, 3312 Madison...
Elyner "Nonnie" Barnes
Aug 28, 2019
Elyner "Nonnie" Barnes (nee Brennan) 94 of Ft. Mitchell entered into eternal life Wednesday 8/28. She was a life-time member of St. Agnes parish. Nonnie had a zest for life and loved being Irish! Widowed at an early age she raised her 9 children with love and laughter. She loved her nieces and nephews as if her own; her door...
Marian C. Crabtree
Aug 27, 2019
Marian C. Crabtree (nee Dwyer), 73 years of age, passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeths Hospice Tuesday morning. She was the loving wife of George Crabtree. Loving mother of Seth Jones (Allison). Loving grandma of Austin and Harrison. Marian was a Zookeeper/Curator with the Louisville Zoo for more than twenty years and an ultrasound tech for close to twenty years at...
Mary Ellen Schappert
Aug 25, 2019
Mary Ellen Schappert (Deters) 91 years of age, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday evening with her family by her side. She was the daughter of Fred and Frances Deters. Mary Ellen was the loving wife of the late Joseph Schappert; cherished mother of Joseph (Sheryl), Thomas (Debbie), Sister Maria Therese SND, and John (Lenore) Schappert; devoted grandmother of...
Nicholas Pfennig
Aug 24, 2019
Nicholas Michael Pfennig, 34, of El Paso TX passed away on Saturday August 24th. Nick is survived by his father Mike Pfennig (Stephanie), his mother Janice Helton (Jerry), brother Joe Pfennig, step-brother Anthony Helton, step-sisters Madeline Stewart and Samantha Stewart, niece Remi Bruns, grandparents Ralph and Helen Alexander and Ken and Loretta Pfennig and many aunts, uncles and cousins. His...
Ruth Ellen Ackley
Aug 22, 2019
Ruth Ellen Ackley, age 91, of Edgewood, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2019. She is survived by her loving children, Mary Ann (Nelson) Lemming, Kathy (Dave) Romito, Tom (Bobbie) Ackley and William (Lisa) Ackley; grandchildren, Daniel and James Romito, Stephanie, Drew, Nicholas and Lauren Ackley; great-grandchildren, Jalen, Emma, Kendall, Gabriel, Lincoln and Taelyn. Ruth was preceded in...
Maxine West
Aug 22, 2019
Maxine West. Passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the age of 85. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Minnie Mitchell of Woodbine, KY. She is survived by her husband, Larry West; children, Terry West, Sharen (Charles) Staggs, Tammy (Rick) Guy, Cindy (The late Rob) Vogelsong and Glenn Fasshacht; grandchildren, Chelsea, Taylor, Amanda, Michael, Michelle, Dave,...
