Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
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;...
Lawrence Alan Fox
Jul 13, 2017
Lawrence Alan Fox of Villa Hills passed away Thursday July 13, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. Lawrence was the loving husband of Kay Lee. Loving step father of Sara Lee. Dear brother of Steve Fox, Robert Fox, and Ann Miller. Dear uncle of Andrew Fox, Ben Fox and Mollie Fox. He was preceded in death by his parents...
David J. Frisch
Jul 9, 2017
David J. Frisch, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospice on Sunday July 9,2017 at the age of 51. Loving husband of Kelly Frisch (nee Flowers). Loving father of David Frisch Jr. and Michael Frisch. Dear brother of Jerry Frisch (Alice), Geralyn Haney and Matthew Frisch (Margie). Loving grandpa of Mark Anthony and Emma Nicole. Several nieces and nephews .David worked...
Mary Ann Feldman
Jul 7, 2017
Mary Ann Feldman (nee Wigger) passed away peacefully at Carmel Manor Care Center on Friday July 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of sixty years plus Robert D. Feldman. She was preceded in death by her loving granddaughter Leigh Ann Hehman, as well as her dear brothers, Bob, Marvin, Ralph, Jim, Lou and Paul Wigger....
Joyce Belle Leistner
Jul 1, 2017
Joyce Belle Leistner, 88, of Taylor Mill, KY passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Arden Courts of Anderson. She is preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Vera Couch Johnston and loving husband John Leistner Sr. Joyce was a third grade school teacher at Ryland Heights who enjoyed quilting and was a member of the Elsmere Church of...
Elizabeth Ruth Giglio
Jul 1, 2017
Elizabeth “Betty” Ruth Giglio of Ft. Mitchell passed away peacefully on July 1. She was preceded by her loving husband Vicente Giglio; son, Vic Giglio; and brother, Robert (Anna) Biedenbender. Betty is survived by her children: Emil (Terre) Giglio, Madalyn (Jim) Crawford, Michael (Joan) Giglio, Marianne (Rick) Dammert and Grace (Thomas) Neltner. She also leaves behind her brother, Gerry (Lois)...
David Paul Thompson
Jun 26, 2017
David P. Thompson, age 48, of Independence, KY passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospice on Monday, June 26, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his brother, Mark Thompson (2008). David is survived by his parents, Doug and Harriet Thompson of Independence, KY; brother, Tim Thompson (Renee); sister, Shari Leonardi (Travis); nephew, Anthony Leonardi...
Anthony James Maselli
Jun 21, 2017
Anthony “Tony” James Maselli, age 88, of Burlington, KY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Tony was an avid reader and loved to travel. He was also a huge sports fan and liked to follow the Reds, Bengals and Steelers. Tony was preceded in death by his son, the late David Maselli. He...
Brian Andrew Schafer
Jun 17, 2017
Brian Andrew Schafer, 27, of Edgewood, Kentucky, passed away suddenly on June 17, 2017 after several years struggling with mental illness. Brian loved life, enjoyed the outdoors and positively impacted the lives of many, and his passing leaves a hole that can never be filled. Brian’s fun-loving personality and contagious sense of humor could light up a room, and his...
Clare Mae Vallandingham
Jun 16, 2017
Clare M. Vallandingham, 72, of Erlanger died June 16, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Hospice in Edgewood. She was a cook at Holy Spirit Junior High School for 4 years, she taught Sunday school at Mentor Baptist Church was a choir director at Licking Valley and Dover Baptist Church where she was also a member and taught Sunday school. Clare...
Shirley M. Lubbe
Jun 14, 2017
Shirley M. Lubbe (nee Lanningan) loving wife of the late Victor J. Lubbe, passed away Wednesday June 14, 2017 at Ivy Knoll Care Center. She was the loving mother of Todd Lubbe (Trisha) and the late John Sullivan. Loving grandma of Courtney Tabor (Brandon), Chad, Sarah, and Morgan Lubbe and Four great grandchildren. Dear sister of Alfred Lanningan, Patsy Roth,...
Mary Diane Allen
Jun 11, 2017
Mary Diane Allen, age 54, of Florence, KY, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Diane was a member of St. Barbara Parish; she was very dedicated to the church and enjoyed organizing and working their festivals. Diane loved animals, especially her cats, and loved to garden. She is preceded in death by her grandparents,...
Charles William Dusing
Jun 7, 2017
Charles William Dusing, loving husband of 53 years to Kay Butler Dusing; loving father of Beth Dusing (Art), Dave Dusing (Diana), Doug Dusing (Julie), Missy Radford (Dave) and Joseph Dusing; loving grandfather of eight grandchildren; dear brother of, Kathy O’Hara (Gene – deceased), Janet O’Hara (Jim), Robert Dusing (Bonnie), Carol Cooper (Darrell) and Marge Schneider (Paul); in-laws, Barb Brown (Marty),...
Carlene Lenora Reckers
Jun 5, 2017
Carlene Lenora Reckers, 66 years of age of Covington passed away Monday at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. She worked at Fifth Third Bank for a number of years. She is survived by her brothers Ronnie Reckers, Joe Reckers, and Tom Reckers. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Dolores...
Christine T. Janszen
Jun 2, 2017
Christine T. Janszen (nee Rauen) ,77 years of age of Ft. Wright passed away Friday at St. Elizabeth Hospice with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of Bill Janszen. Loving mother of Billy Janszen, Steve Janszen, Theresa Bamberger (Brian), and Tim Janszen (Missy). Loving grandma of Ryan Janszen, Abby Janszen, Drew Bamberger, and Katie Bamberger. Dear...
John R. Maher
May 30, 2017
MAHER (MARR)
John Richard Maher, 85, of Union, passed away on May 31, 2017. Born in Brooklyn, NY he was the twelfth of thirteen children. He was a graduate of the University of Notre Dame (’53), a U.S. Navy Veteran, and a retired marketing executive. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marilyn Brink Maher; his 3 daughters:...
