Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Stephen Irvin Niemeier
Oct 18, 2019
Stephen I. Niemeier 63 years of age of Madeira, Ohio passed away Friday at University of Cincinnati Hospital. He is survived by his brother Tom Niemeier (Pam). His cousin David Hall (Carol) and family. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:30am until 10:30 am at St. Augustine Church. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 am. Burial will be at...
Rick Paul Casteel
Oct 10, 2019
Rick Paul Casteel, age 54, of Edgewood, KY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 10, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara (Frisch) Casteel; sons, Sean and Zach Casteel; father, Paul Casteel; siblings, Greg Casteel (TJ), Steve Casteel, Shyrlene Lamb (Jeff), Brian Casteel and Tina Armstrong (Tim); he also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Rick was preceded...
Catherine F. Caudill
Oct 9, 2019
Catherine F. Caudill. Passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at the age of 71 years. Catherine is survived by her children, Tammie (Gerry) Champion and Jamie (Kerin) Caudill; grandchildren, Liam and Luke Champion and Mallory and Cameron Caudill. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday, October 17th from 4:00 pm until time...
Mary Lou Wagner
Oct 8, 2019
Mary Lou Wagner (nee Roeding) 91 years of age of Ft. Wright passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning with her family by her side. Mary was the loving wife of the late Robert Joseph Wagner. Loving mother of Sally Hronek (Jim), Linda Flynn (Jim), Betsy Niemeyer (Duane), Laura Summe, Bob Wagner (Joani), Mike Wagner (Lisa), Patty Wagner, and the late...
Eugene "Gene" J. Schlarman
Oct 7, 2019
Eugene “Gene” James Schlarman, age 87, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He bravely served our country as a member of the 101st Airborne Paratrooper Division during the Korean War. Gene is survived by his dear wife of 63 years, Helen Schlarman (nee Wallace); daughters, Karen Emmerich (Eric) and Lynda...
Thomas D. Conley
Oct 4, 2019
Thomas Conley, friend of dozens, brother, uncle to seven nieces and nephews, and lover of several dogs he cared for regularly, died on Friday, October 4th. He was 56 and lived in Lakeside Park.
He was a 1981 graduate of Covington Catholic High School, a graduate of Northern Kentucky University, and, at the time of his death, an inventory...
Dorothy Mae Arlinghaus
Oct 3, 2019
Dorothy Mae Arlinghaus (nee Neff), age 95, of Villa Hills, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2019. She is survived by her children, Jane Woeste (the late Charles), Leo B. Arlinghaus, Jr., Linda Wiley (Dave), William R. Arlinghaus (Paula) and Jeffery L. Arlinghaus (Barb); brothers, Jerry Neff (Gail) and Harold Neff (Diane); 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Dorothy...
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...
