Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Maria (Marusa) Olga Judy (Sikura)
Oct 9, 2024
Maria (Marusa) Olga Judy (Sikura)
Born September 12, 1931, Bratislava, Czechoslovakia
Died October 9, 2024, Edgewood, Kentucky USA
Predeceased by her husband Bill (1999) and good friend Herm Stein (2014)
She leaves behind sons William (spouse Mary), Christopher (spouse Teri) Jeffrey (spouse Judy) and 12 Grandchildren.
A WWII Political refugee who endured Nazi occupation and fled persecution at the hand of rabid socialism. She was...
Donald D. Whitaker
Oct 9, 2024
Donald Whitaker, age 90, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024 with his wife and daughter by his side, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, love, and craftsmanship. A devoted husband for 68 years, he was the heart of his family—a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, cherished uncle, and loyal friend.
Don proudly served his country for 20 years in both the...
Robert H. Rose
Oct 7, 2024
With a heavy heart we announce the passing of Robert H. Rose on Monday, October 7th, 2024 at the University of Cincinnati Hospital surrounded by his family in his final moments. Robert “Chopper” born June 11th, 1947 was the loving husband for 42 years to Mary Jo Rose (nee Huber). Loving father of Trent “T.R.” Rose. Loving grandpa of Trent...
Eileen M. Fry
Oct 7, 2024
Eileen M. Fry, age 75, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 07, 2024. Eileen had a great sense of humor, was an avid reader, and she traveled extensively. She had a deep love of family and friends, but her greatest joy was her love of children and their love of her. She is...
John C. Keegan, Jr.
Oct 5, 2024
John C. Keegan, Jr. was a disabled veteran who served in the Air Force and was stationed in Germany. He had a great sense of humor and ended every parting with the words, God Bless. To know him was to love him, he was extremely intelligent so you never knew what profound/sarcastic lol comment might come from his lips…his sister,...
JoAnn E. Hoh
Oct 4, 2024
JoAnn E. Hoh passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 peacefully, surrounded by loving family at the age of 95 years old. JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband, the late, William E. Hoh, Jr. and a son, the late Robert Hoh. She is survived by her children, Dianne (Bart) Wahle, John (Debbie) Hoh, Greg Hoh, Larry (Sandy) Hoh and...
Joan L. Meyer
Oct 4, 2024
Joan Louise Meyer (nee Jaskaniec) 88 years of age, passed away Friday morning at Madonna Manor Nursing Home. Joan is survived by three loving sons, Michael (Jennifer), Edward (Maria), and Timothy (Leila); granddaughters Mikel (Rob) Quast, McKenzie (Jake) Lackner and Katherine (Stephen) Armstrong; and four great-grandchildren, Jameson, Leo, Sophie and Lou; dear sister of Michael Jaskaniec and several nieces and...
Cathy A. Schmitt
Oct 4, 2024
Catherine Ann Schmitt (née Reinersman) passed away peacefully at her home on October 4, 2024 at the age of 73. Cathy was the beloved wife of William K. Schmitt, cherished mother of William David Schmitt (Kristen Collett - Schmitt) and Sarah Gillum (Jonathan Barczak), and a devoted grandmother to Tyler Chisenhall, Harper Schmitt, and Hazel Schmitt. She was preceded in...
Melanie L. Robbins
Oct 1, 2024
Melanie L. Robbins 49 years of age passed away peacefully on Tuesday at her residence with her loving family by her side. Loving mother of Tyler Bulmer. She was the loving daughter of Larry and Margie Robbins (nee Leichman). Dear sister of Jason Robbins and Justin Robbins. Caring girlfriend of her longtime boyfriend Mark McNeese. Here favorite sport was cheer-leading....
Anna Margaret "Marge" Knipper
Sep 26, 2024
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Anna Margaret ‘Marge’ Knipper
January 14, 1931 – September 26, 2024
Anna Margaret ‘Marge’ Knipper passed away peacefully early on the morning of September 26, 2024 at Carmel Manor, Fort Thomas, KY after about a week in Hospice care, at age 93.
Daughter of the late Ralph Meyers and Elizabeth Schuette Meyers of Covington, KY, Marge attended Covington’s St. Augustine’s Elementary School and...
Marilyn F. Fabre
Sep 25, 2024
Marilyn F. Fabre (nee Morris), 83 years of age passed away peacefully Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Health Care Ft. Thomas. Marilyn was retired from the IRS and then spent many years travelling and playing golf with her loving husband Rupert “Joe” Fabre, who passed away in 2021. She was an avid reader and loved a good mystery. She also never...
James C. Dacey
Sep 25, 2024
James Dacey, of Northern Kentucky, passed away on September 25, 2024 after a brave fight with cancer. Jim made the most of his 77 years, often saying that he had a great life! He was survived by his wife of over 50 years, Melody Dacey. He is also survived by his daughters Julie Keininger and Heather Tomlin (Joel) and his...
Richard A Dorning
Sep 23, 2024
Richard Albert Dorning, age 90, of Fort Wright, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23,2024. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Virginia “Kay” Dorning (nee Scott); daughters, Debbie Dorning and Denise Hock (Rob); siblings, Jerry Dorning (the late Bonnie), Diane Bruner (the late John) and Tom Dorning (Laura); grandchildren, Jeremy Dorning (Ashley), Lydia Hock and...
Dorothy Clare Dailey
Sep 21, 2024
Dorothy “Dottie” Dailey, age 81 of Fort Wright, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024. Her children Ann (Charles) Dailey-Dickerson, John Dailey, and Lynn Dailey were all by her side in her final days. She would proudly boast about her six grandchildren: Boston, Maylynne, Kingston, Brooklyn, Branson, and Adalyn. She is proceeded in death by her sisters; Sylvia (Clifford) Giese...
Dee Sheriff-MacDonald
Sep 19, 2024
Dee Sheriff – MacDonald, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the age of 80 years old. Born Darlene Catherine Sheriff in Covington, KY on November 30, 1943 to humble beginnings, Dee went on to lead an amazing and colorful life. She started out as a teacher, then was motivated to join the nursing profession due to the sudden...
Sister Mary Ann Catherine Wehry
Sep 17, 2024
Martha Catherine was born into the loving family of William and Aurelia Wehry on May 12, 1929. She was the second of three children and the only daughter. She said her parents gave her peace in knowing that they would provide and sacrifice anything for her family. It was a loving childhood. Martha attended Mother of God School, Covington, Kentucky,...
Eugene Petrey
Sep 15, 2024
On September 15, 2024, our Heavenly Father called our Dad, Eugene Petrey, home. Dad was born November 4, 1929 in Williamsburg, Kentucky. He is predeceased by his parents, McKinley and Nannie Petrey and 10 siblings. He worked as a coal miner, in Eastern Kentucky; at Phillip Carey’s in the factory; as a truck driver with Celotex and finally delivering vehicles...
Carol R. Moore
Sep 14, 2024
**Carol Rosemary Moore (née Geers), **1934 – 2024** With unwavering faith, Carol Moore lived a life of profound devotion to her family, her Catholic faith, and her community. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, she passed away peacefully at Madonna Manor, with her husband of 66 years, Morgan, by her side. Carol was the proud mother of eight...
Jessica N. Mahan
Sep 10, 2024
Jessica Nicole Mahan, 36, of Covington, Kentucky, passed away September 10th, 2024. Jessica was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Keith Mahan, grandfathers Kenneth Crawford and Leoford Mahan. Jessica is survived by her mother, Cynda Crawford (Mark Reese), daughters Jada Hutton and Lyric Mcguire, and son Jordan Hutton. She is also survived by her grandmothers Mary Mahan and Sally...
Tilo Wald
Sep 7, 2024
Tilo Wald, 81, of Fort Wright, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 7, 2024, in his home of 37 years.
Tilo was born on February 17, 1943, to Kurt Wald and Elisabeth Memmel DeFreest, in Wurzburg, Germany. He immigrated to the United States with his family, including his step-father James DeFreest, in June 1957, to Killeen Texas, where he graduated from...
