Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Ralph H. Gephart
Apr 24, 2019
Ralph H. Gephart. Passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the age of 88 years. Ralph was predceded in death by his beloved wife, Marie A. Gephart (nee Gramlich) and his daughter, Kathryn Gephart. He is survived by his loving children, Christopher Gephart and Andrea Gephart; grandchildren, Andrew, Cassidy and Nicholas Gephart. Ralph was a Korean Conflict veteran where he...
Thomas E. Delaney
Apr 24, 2019
Thomas Edward Delaney, 72, passed away April 24, 2019. A long-time resident of Crestview Hills, KY. Tom was born in Kansas City, MO. He was pre-deceased by his parents, John E. Delaney and Margaret Mary (Allen) Delaney, and by his wife, Marleen (Ruschman) Delaney. Tom worked as a research chemist for many years at the P & G Miami Valley...
Deborah Sue Wagers
Apr 21, 2019
Deborah Sue “Debbie” Wagers, age 61, of Elsmere, KY passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019. She leaves behind her loving sons, David Norris, Tony Norris (Jenn) and Ron Hatton (Allison); mother, Margie Adams; brother, Ryan Adams (Leslie); grandchildren, Macey, Kelsey, Blake, Gabby, Sidney, Bryce, Joseph, Sophia and Charlie; great-grandchild, Brantley; niece, Debbie;nephews, Michael Wagers and Trevor and Connor Adams. ...
John F. Wagner
Apr 21, 2019
John F. Wagner. Passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 at the age of 63 years. John was the beloved son of Eugene J. Wagner, Sr. and Joyce A. Wagner. John is survived by his sisters, Cindy (LeeRay) Botto, Della (David) Tanner, Norma (Dale) Bertram and Joyce (Tony) Sand and brother, Eugene (Stephania) Wagner, Jr. Also survived by numerous nieces and...
Gerald "Jerry" Bogenschutz
Apr 19, 2019
Gerald “Jerry” Bogenschutz. Passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at the age of 78 years. Jerry is the beloved husband of the late Patricia (Kiely) Bogenschutz, the devoted father of Lee Ann (Dave) Rossol, Christine (John) Moore and Jane Bogenschutz and loving grandfather of Katy, Kiely and Michael Moore.
Jerry served as a volunteer fireman, for several cities, in...
Lawrence "Larry" Foltz
Apr 19, 2019
Lawrence E. “Larry” Foltz, age 93, of Erlanger, KY passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of many years, Betty Foltz. Larry is survived by his children, Joyce Bodkin (Jim), Jean Doellman (the late Tom) and Joan Guenther (Ken); brother-in-law, Jim Kluemper; 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. ...
Kathy L. Giesken
Apr 4, 2019
Kathy L. Giesken. Passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the age of 65 years. She is the beloved wife of Greg Giesken. Devoted mother of Scott (Alanna) Haas and Timothy (Shelley) Haas. Loving grandmother of Ryan, Rachel, Alexis and Erin. Dear daughter of Jean and the late Jack Bruce. Dear sister of Jackie Crutchfield, Sandy Baugh and John Bruce....
Patrick P. Gibson
Mar 26, 2019
Patrick P. Gibson, 67 years of age passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospice on March 26, 2019 with his loving family by his side. Pat was the loving husband of Karen Gibson (nee O’Brien). Loving father of Patrick P. Gibson Jr., Jeremy Gibson, Christopher Gibson, and Brady Gibson. Loving Papa to eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his...
Joan Fitzenberger Zeis
Mar 22, 2019
Joan Lynne Fitzenberger Zeis, 75, left us peacefully on March 22, 2019. She leaves her husband Robert Sr.; daughters Janet Koeninger (Roger), Amy Zeis and son Robert Jr. (Jeanne Ruwe); granddaughters Emily Dault (Chris), Erin Koeninger, Hayley, Ellen, Carolynn and Andrea Zeis and great granddaughter Ava. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Vera and Elmer Fitzenberger; her brothers...
Rev. Monsignor Allen J. Meier
Mar 22, 2019
Rev. Monsignor Allen J. Meier, P.A., age 98, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on March22, 2019 at St. Charles Community, Covington. He is survived by brother August Meier, sisterHelen Topmiller, brother-in-law Harry Tenkotte, sister-in-law Cecilia Meier, and manynieces/nephews, great-nieces/nephews, and great-great-nieces/nephews. He was preceded indeath by his parents, August and Katherine Meier, as well as his siblings Norma, Edward,Charlotte...
Charles A. Fredrick
Mar 8, 2019
Charles A. Fredrick passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 8, 2019. Charlie is survived by his wife Mary Jo Fredrick (nee Hayes), sister Beverly Messmer (Tom), his four children Charles Fredrick (Laura), Mike Fredrick (Nicole), Maureen Davin (Bill), and Joe Fredrick. He was a loving and supportive Grandfather to eleven grandkids Julia and C.J. Fredrick, Lillian, Alexandria,...
Kenneth E Bierley
Mar 8, 2019
Kenneth “Ken” E. Bierley, age 78, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2019. Ken is survived by his loving wife, Wanda Bierley (nee Schultz); brothers and sisters-in-law, Gail Jenkins (Tom), Marvin Schultz (Mary Ann), Lola Schultz, Victor Schultz (Jane), Julie Hoten (Michael). He is preceded in death by his son, Kenneth “Tony” Bierley (2015) and parents,...
Paul Anthony Brown
Mar 4, 2019
Paul Anthony Brown, Jr., age 46, of Fort Wright, KY passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. He is survived by his loving parents, Paul Brown, Sr. (Kim) and Maia Beadeau; wife, Mary McDermott; children, Jordan Brown and Michael Brown; siblings, Kevin Brown, Ricki Brown Richardson and Jaton Warren; nieces and nephews, Erin and Alexis Richardson, Myles Brown, Divia Clark...
Lois Hall
Feb 28, 2019
Lois (Kinman) Bruns Hall, 88, Villa Hills, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Hospice. Lois was very active in civic organizations in Villa Hills during the 1960s & 1970s. She also worked with numerous real estate agencies in the Northern KY area. Lois was a member, and the organizer, of American Legion...
John E. Kleymeyer
Feb 26, 2019
Villa Hills, KY – John (Jack) Edward Kleymeyer, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Upon graduating Beechwood High School served in the US Army as a Technical Sargent in the Air Defense Artillery and is a veteran of the Korean War era. He attended Villa Madonna/Thomas More University receiving a BA, Xavier University receiving an...
Joseph Brennan Scanlon
Feb 26, 2019
Joseph Brennan Scanlon, age 41, of Ft. Wright, KY passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife, Katrina Scanlon (nee Ison); father, Geof Scanlon, step-mother, Janet Scanlon; mother, Ann Carlisle; step-father, Dave Carlisle; sister, Kelly Flesch (David); mother and father-in-law, Margie and Jonathan Ison; brother-in-law, Eric Ison (Jimena); sisters-in-law, Rebecca Marz (Brett) and Megan...
Carolyn June McBerty
Feb 25, 2019
Carolyn June McBerty (nee Rathburn), age 80, of Ft. Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, February 25, 2019. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Bert A. McBerty; daughters, Kathleen Chase and Heather Smith; grandchildren, Kristofer Phlips, Christina Bright, Justine Wilbur, Jamie Forrester, Daniel Holloway and Kendria Phlips; 8 great-grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren. Loved by...
Bradford Leininger
Feb 23, 2019
Bradford Leininger, age 28, of Edgewood, KY passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Cecilia Leininger (nee Koloc); parents, Martin and the late Jami Leininger; In laws, Cathy and Dan Koloc; siblings, Benjamin and Isabelle Leininger; grandparents, Howard Leininger and Jim and Kathy Thelen. Brad always enjoyed life to...
Victor Daniel Springer
Feb 20, 2019
Victor Daniel “Dan” Springer, age 85, formerly of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. He was a Bowling Green University graduate in 1955 and would later retire after a career in sales. Dan was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 60 years, Mary Ann Springer (nee Buckingham). He is survived by his children,...
Donald W. Schneider
Feb 18, 2019
Donald W. Schneider, 87 years of age of Crestview Hills passed away Monday February 18, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY with his loving family by his side. Don was the loving husband of Anita Schneider (nee Derks). Loving father of Jeff Schneider (Autumn), Jill Flood (David), Sandy McGinnis (Joe), Ken Schneider (Jenny), Jeanne Cady (Tom), and Joy...
