Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Helen Jean Frisch
Aug 25, 2017
Helen Jean Frisch, age 84, of Edgewood, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born in Covington, KY in 1933 to Gilbert and Hermina Deters. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jack Frisch. Helen is survived by her children, Don Frisch (Grace), Diane Frisch, Bill Frisch (Karen),...
Ada Culotta
Aug 24, 2017
Ada Culotta, age 87, of Crescent Springs, KY passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017. She was a retired waitress at the Fort Mitchell Country Club and a member of St. Joseph Church in Crescent Springs. Ada enjoyed playing the slot machines at the casino and loved spending time with her family. Ada was preceded in death by her parents,...
Ruth Marion Anderson
Aug 22, 2017
Ruth Marion (Fister) Anderson, age 95 of Cincinnati, Ohio died Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at St. Elizabeth, Hospice in Edgewood, KY. Ruth was born in Cincinnati OH on June 15, 1922 to Michael and Mary (Pfister) Fister. She had 3 brothers and 1 sister. Ruth was married to William Anderson of Cincinnati and had 3 children; Dr. William Anderson (Melissa),...
Molly Mason
Aug 20, 2017
Molly Plageman Mason, age 48, of Latonia, KY passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017. She was a hairstylist at Cloud 9 Salon and Spa and member of St. Anthony Parish. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Plageman. Molly is survived by her mother, Denise Cohen Plageman; son, Maxwell Mason; sisters, Julianne Plageman and Dawn Plageman Zahler...
Bernard George Kramer
Aug 20, 2017
Bernard (Bernie) George Kramer, age 76, of Ft. Wright, KY., passed away on August 20,2017 the feast day of St. Bernard of Clairvaux. Bernie was born on November 15, 1940, in Melbourne, KY, the youngest of 11 children. Bernie graduated from Newport Catholic High School and Thomas More College. He proudly served in the US Army, stationed in Fort Knox....
Nancy F. King
Aug 19, 2017
Nancy F. King (nee Fisher) 68 years of age passed away Saturday, August 19,2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. She was the loving mother of Annie King (Scott Loomis), Kerry Stetter (Matthew), and Colleen Crisler (Travis). Loving grandmother of two grandsons and one granddaughter . Dear sister of David Fisher (The late Connie), and Edward Fisher (Claudia). Dear aunt...
Thomas B Ellis, Jr.
Aug 19, 2017
Thomas B. Ellis, Jr., age 76, of Ft. Mitchell , KY passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017. Always the professional salesman, Tom had dedicated his last years to provide his dream of a class athletic facility for Holmes High School to honor his father who served in all possible athletic positions at Holmes. Tom Sr. was the winningest coach...
Jean C. Moser
Aug 17, 2017
Jean Crowe Moser entered the arms of her heavenly Father on August 17, 2017. . She was born to Iva Morgerson Crowe and William Patrick Crowe on November 29, 1926, in Covington, Kentucky. Jean was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Fred Moser (Rudy), and her two brothers William Patrick Crowe and John David Crowe, as well as many aunts...
Anthony C. Wirtz III
Aug 15, 2017
Anthony C. Wirtz III – Beloved husband of Mary Wirtz for 69 years, father of Jayne Hatton and grandfather of Jennifer Hurst and Richard Hatton, passed on August 15, 2017 at the age of 90. He is also survived by five great grandchildren. Tony was a chef and the owner of the Coach & Four restaurant in Covington, Kentucky. He...
Juanita Sue Smith
Aug 11, 2017
Juanita Sue Smith (Nee Cain) of Fort Wright, KY passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, August 11, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Jewell Cain; brother, Albert “Jeff” Cain. Juanita is survived by her sisters, Dorothy Cain and Candy Cain Lawry (Thomas); nephews, Christopher Lawry (Danielle) and Timothy...
Frances A Collins
Aug 9, 2017
Frances Arlene Collins (nee White) lifelong resident of Northern Kentucky died Wednesday, August 9th at St. Elizabeth hospital surrounded by family and friends who loved her dearly. Aged 77 years and born on September 14th, 1940 to Arthur Lewis White, a railroad conductor and Mabel Agnes White (nee Moore) a homemaker in Elsmere. Frances spent most of her childhood in...
Margaret E. Gallivan
Aug 9, 2017
Margaret E. Gallivan (nee Kennedy) of Silver Grove, KY passed away on Wednesday August 9, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Margaret was a homemaker and was 91 years of age. Her husband Harry J. Gallivan preceded her in death. She is survived by her children Richard T. Gallivan, James D. Gallivan, Kathleen Finnegan, Kevin P. Gallivan, and...
J. Dean Boles
Aug 5, 2017
Dean Boles, 53 years of age of Florence, KY passed away Saturday August 5, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY. Loving father of Cody Joseph McCain, Allen Joseph Boles , Markus Dean Boles and Keli Hernandez. Loving boyfriend of April McCain. Dear brother of Steven Boles, Annette Stephens, James Boles, Lisa Boles, Julie Boles, George Boles and Sam Boles....
Betty Mae Holtzleiter
Aug 1, 2017
Betty Mae Holtzleiter (nee Curry) Loving wife of the late William D. Holtzleiter. Loving mother of Stan Holtzleiter, Donna Bosse, Mick Holtzleiter, and Dan Holtzleiter. Loving grandmother of five and great grandmother of six. Betty passed away on Tuesday August 1, 2017 at Rosedale Green Care Center. Visitation will be Saturday August 5, 2017 at St. Henry Church from 10:00...
David Perry
Jul 28, 2017
David Perry, age 59 of Florence, KY passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was the President of Key Solutions and a member of St. Paul Church. David is survived by his wife, Jennifer Perry (nee Sweeney); daughter, Megan Perry; siblings, Eileen Anderson (Chad), Daniel Perry and the late Charlette Perry. A visitation will...
Donna J. Esterman
Jul 28, 2017
Donna J. Esterman (nee Callen), loving wife of the late Donald Esterman passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Hospice of Cincinnati. Donna was the loving mother of Brad Esterman . Dear sister of Carol Parks and the late Virginia Estenfelder. She was also preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Virginia Callen. Private services at the convenience...
Roberta Ann Lowry
Jul 22, 2017
Roberta Ann Lowry, age 77, of Ft. Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2017. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and playing with her dogs. Roberta was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Baker. She is survived by her loving daughters, Deborah Cooper (nee Baker) and Kim Flynn; grandchildren, Jaret Sines, Jamie...
Joann Davis
Jul 21, 2017
JoAnn Davis (nee Ehlman) 77, of Newport passed away Friday, July 21, 2017 at the Baptist Convalescent Center Newport. She is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Davis and parents Charles and Lela (Shorter) Davis. Survivors include daughter Sharon Bowman, son Glen Davis and grandson Jacob Bowman all of Covington. A graveside service will be held Monday, July 24,...
Scott Adam Pracht
Jul 19, 2017
Scott Adam Pracht, age 37, of Demossville, KY passed away on July 19th, 2017 at his home. He worked as a sergeant with the Kenton County Animal Control and bravely served our country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. Scott loved spending time with his family and was an avid hunter. He is survived by his loving...
Betty A Harmon
Jul 17, 2017
Betty A. Harmon, age 75, of Independence, KY, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2017 at her residence. She was a retired nurse and a member of St. Barbara’s Parish in Erlanger, KY. She is preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Gatterdam; father, Virgil Gatterdam and sister, Donna Wrobleski. Betty is survived by her loving husband, Bill Harmon;...
