Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Joan Mildred Stratman
Jan 30, 2016
Joan Mildred Stratman, age 84, of Covington, KY passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016. She was a member of St. John Parish. Joan loved spending time with her family, she also enjoyed crocheting and crafts, fishing at their summer home on Kentucky Lake, collecting hummingbird figurines and was the winner of the 5th District women’s trap shooting competition. She...
Lisa Ann Johnson
Jan 29, 2016
Lisa Ann Johnson, age 47, of Cold Spring, KY passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016. She worked as an Underwriter for Fifth Third Bank. Lisa loved spending time with her family, listening to big hair bands, boating at Lake Cumberland and playing with her dogs. She is survived by her Loving husband, Glenn Johnson, Jr.; children, Rachel Johnson and...
Dona Jean Bonar
Jan 25, 2016
Dona Jean Bonar, age 57, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016 in Cincinnati, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, Freddie and Verna Gibson. Dona is survived by her children, Shannon Collins Schilling and Joshua L. Bonar; sisters, Deborah Lunsford and Victoria Farmer; brothers, Scott Collins and Keith Collins; numerous grandchildren. A memorial service will be held...
Elizabeth "Liz" J. Mairose
Jan 18, 2016
Elizabeth “Liz” J. Mairose, age 83, of Ft. Mitchell, KY passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016. Liz is survived by her loving husband of over 60 years, Alfred Mairose. She was “mom” to eight children, Tom Mairose, Steve (Mary) Mairose, Mary Beth Mairose, Michelle (Dave) Kline, Mike (Bari) Mairose, Jerry Mairose, Terry (Sue) Mairose and Alan (Anne) Mairose; “Me-maw”...
Edward Robert Boerger
Jan 17, 2016
Edward Robert (Bob) Boerger, 84, passed away from natural causes on January 17th, 2016 at Carmel Manor in Ft. Thomas, KY. Bob was born in Cincinnati, OH and moved to northern Kentucky when he married Mary Lou Thompson of Ft. Mitchell on June 17, 1961. Bob and Mary Lou are owners of Thompson – Boerger Insurance Agency in Park Hills,...
Bonnie P. Deitz
Jan 15, 2016
Bonnie P. Deitz, 96, of Sylva, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2016. She was the loving mother of Joyce Weber. Dear sister of Helen Bradshaw, Darrell Frizzell, Libby Gay, Doris Crowe, and Carroll Frizzell. Beloved grandmother of Kevin Deitz, Dennis Cooper, Quay Lowder, Gregg Buchanan, and Amanda Atkins; great-grandmother of Jared Deitz, Jessica Buchanan, Morgan Cooper,...
Raymond E. Granneman
Jan 13, 2016
Raymond E. Granneman , loving husband of Kimberly Granneman (nee Black) for 29 great years. Loving father of David Raymond Granneman (Karen), and Phil Granneman (Yoko). Four grandchildren. Dear brother of Marian Smith, and Jim Harris. Raymond was 69 years of age and a Vietnam War Air Force Veteran. He was a retired Railroad Conductor. Visitation Sunday from 1:00pm-4:00pm at...
Carlene L. Hisel
Jan 12, 2016
Carlene L. Hisel, 90, of Ft. Wright, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. She was the loving wife of the late William J. Hisel. Loving Mother of Linda Hancock (Phillip). Beloved grandmother of Joy Duncan (Scott) and Jasen Miller; great grandmother of Mickayla and Madison Miller. She also leaves behind her dear sister Doris Vaughn. She is preceded in...
Amy Lee Wood
Jan 11, 2016
Amy Lee Wood, age 47, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016. She was the loving mother of Deven Kampel and the late Carlos A. Sandfoss, MD. She leaves behind her loving parents Donna Dean (Dick), and Pat Sandfoss Sr. (Mary); and her brother Pat Sandfoss Jr. (Vasoula). Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2016 from 2:00...
Carlos A. Sandfoss
Jan 8, 2016
Carlos A. Sandfoss, MD, age 27, of Lexington, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016. He was loving son of the late Amy Wood. Carlos leaves behind his brother Deven Kampel; Grandparents Donna Dean (Dick); grandparents Pat Sandfoss Sr. (Mary); and his uncle Pat Sandfoss Jr. (Vasoula). He also leaves behind his cousins and many friends. Carlos was an Emergency...
Martin "Mote" Hils
Jan 8, 2016
Martin “Mote” Hils passed away peacefully at home on Friday. Mote was retired from Northern Kentucky University, where he started the Athletic Program and was the first coach of the men’s basketball team. He began his career as a teacher and coach at St. Henry and Covington Catholic High Schools. Mote was 81 years of age and is survived by...
Richard W. Blank
Jan 1, 2016
Richard W. Blank Sr., age 73, of Union, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 at his residence in Florida. He was the loving husband of Barbara Blank. Beloved father of Debbie Blank and Rick Blank (Laurel). He also leaves behind his brother Donald Blank; and his two grandchildren Jacob and Courtney Blank. A memorial service will be held on...
Eugene "Lefty" G. Goetz
Dec 31, 2015
Eugene “Lefty” Goetz, 89, of Fort Mitchell, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015. He was born in 1926, in Fort Mitchell, to the late William and Mary Goetz. He joined the United States Marine Corps and served during WWII. In 1950, he married Margie Scheper and became the loving father of Pam, Jerry, Greg, and Amy. He worked as...
James F. Koester
Dec 27, 2015
James F. Koester, 72, of Covington, Kentucky, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Sunday, December 27, 2015. Jim was born in Mt. Washington, Ohio on October 27, 1943, the only child of Frank and Jane Koester. Jim retired in 2009 from Sweco International after working for 15 years as a distribution coordinator. His passions included gardening, caring for...
Dajusch "Derek" Zandi
Dec 24, 2015
Darjusch “Derek” Zandi, 19, of Hebron, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015. Darjusch was born on January25, 1996 in Mainz, Germany. He is preceded in death bymaternal grandparents, Weislaw Kozlowski and Maria Kozlowska. Left to mourn his passing are his loving parents, Sepehr and Elzbieta Kolowska Zandi; his sister, Darja Zandi (Robert Gzyl); grandparents, Farah Lavasani and Sharokh...
Fred A. Fischer
Dec 23, 2015
Fred A. Fischer loving husband of Judy Fischer, passed away Wednesday at Hospice Care of St. Elizabeth in Edgewood. Loving father of Joe Fischer (Mary), Cammie Hinken (Glenn), Tricia Oberhausen (Mike), Chris Fischer (Christina), Missy Hail (Luke), Tony Fischer(Tanya), Sarah Green(Dave). 20 grandchildren. Dear brother of Mary Wigger, Henrietta “ Babe” Weinkamp. Dear brother n law of Norma Broering. Fred...
Jackie McKinney
Dec 19, 2015
Jackie Slaughter McKinney, 83, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19, 2015, with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late Leland McKinney. Loving mother of Michelle Robinson, Wesley Bratton (Jane), and Jon Paul McKinney. Beloved grandmother of Jesse Heine, Isaac Heine, Matthew Robinson (Lauren), Laura Jones (Kevin), Bridget Bratton, and Benjamin Bratton;...
Steve Preston
Dec 18, 2015
R. Steve Preston, 65, of Taylor Mill, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015. He was the son of the late Robert and Agnes Preston. The loving husband of Kay Zaharias Preston. Loving father of Alexis Bullock (Nathan), Neil Preston, Greg Preston, and Brent Preston. Dear brother of Dan Preston, Terry Bascher, Lisa Miller, and Kim Fishking. He also leaves...
Doretta Elizabeth Hicks
Dec 17, 2015
Doretta Elizabeth Hicks, 86, of Independence, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015. Doretta was born in 1929, to the late Amelia and Harry Kohrs. She was the loving wife of the late Edward “Buddy” Hicks. Loving mother of Phillip Hicks (Terry), Sallie Heitsman (Chuck), Kathy Waters, Julie Stacks, Debbie Lynn (Gary), and Sandi Scott (Tom). Dear sister of Paul...
William E. Simpson
Dec 17, 2015
William E. Simpson, 70, of Crescent Springs, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at home with his family by his side. Bill was born on October 27, 1945 to the late William and Helen Simpson of Danville KY. He leaves behind his beloved wife and soul mate of 47 years Mary Sue Simpson. He also leaves behind his son,...
