Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Gary J. Demmunik
Jun 6, 2024
Gary J. Demmunik, age 86 passed away on June 6th, 2024. He was born on March 23rd, 1938 in Detroit, MI to the late Esther and John Demmunik. Gary worked in human resources before his retirement. Gary was a great man, father, grandfather and husband; he was also a member of the US Army reserves from 1962-1963. He is survived...
Dr. Michael F. Landwehr
Jun 5, 2024
Dr. Michael Landwehr, 85, of Ft Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully at home on June4, 2024 having been surrounded all day by family and friends. Dr. Michael was bornJune 22, 1938 in Covington, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents, FredLandwehr and Rosemary (Schwer) Landwehr. He is survived by his beloved wife of 37years, Carol Ann Landwehr, daughter...
Kevin Richards Preece
May 31, 2024
Kevin Richards Preece, 70, of Edgewood, KY, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. He was born on February 13, 1954 in Athol, MA. He was the son of the late Elizabeth Jane (Richards) Vorce. Kevin was raised in Orange, MA and graduated from Mahar Regional High School.
Kevin never met a stranger. He was an extremely hard worker and owner/operator...
Daniel Edwin Lindeman
May 30, 2024
Daniel Edwin Lindeman, age 91, passed away peacefully at his Villa Hills, KY home of 58 years on May 30th, 2024. He was born on October 30th, 1932 in Covington, KY to the late Alvina and Edwin Lindeman. He grew up in the Lewisburg area of Covington and graduated from St. Henry High School in 1951. After graduation Dan, enlisted...
Robert F. "Buddy" Rich
May 30, 2024
Robert F. “Buddy” Rich passed away on Thursday, May 30th at his home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Karen Cross Rich, the love of his life. He was the best father ever to his two daughters, Laura Cully (Chris McKinley) and Leslee Hatter (David). He is also survived by his sister, Alice...
Gerald J. Russo
May 29, 2024
GERALD (Jerry) JUDE RUSSOJerry was a kind and caring man who had the best laugh and always had time for people. Spending time with his family meant the most to him followed closely by his love of golf and the Cincinnati Bengals..Jerry passed away peacefully...
Elizabeth Ann Eisenmenger
May 27, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Eisenmenger ( nee Vollman) 70 years of age passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood on Sunday May 27, 2024. Elizabeth was the loving wife of Stephen Eisenmenger. Loving mother of Ben Eisenmenger (August 1, 1989). Loving grandmother of Lilly-Ann, Violet, and Lucas Eisenmenger. Dear sister of George Vollman.Elizabeth, known to her friends and family as...
Charles L. "Chaz" Rees
May 15, 2024
Charles L. “Chaz” Rees passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at the age of 70 years old. Chaz is survived by his wife, April Rees; children, Christine Murphy, Anthony Rees, Donnie Rees, Trisha Bake, Justin Rees, Chance Rees, Kimberly Werring and Chaylyn McBride; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; mother, Ruth N. Rees; brothers, Rick Rees and David Rees. Visitation will be...
Kevin L Fields
May 13, 2024
Kevin Lee Fields of Dent, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 13th, 2024. He was 69 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty and John N. Fields, Jr. He is survived by his sisters, Mabel Phelps (Michael), CKevin Lee Fields of Dent, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 13th, 2024. He was 69 years old. He...
Helen Louise Schlarman
May 13, 2024
Helen Louise Schlarman (nee Wallace) passed away Monday, May 13, 2024 at the age of 94 years old. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, the late Eugene Schlarman. She is survived by her daughters, Karen (Eric) Emmerich and Lynda (Scott) Nichting; grandchildren, Ethan Emmerich and Hayley (Joseph) Brueggemeyer. Visitation will be Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 9:00 am...
Barbara G Fritz
May 9, 2024
Barbara Gastright Fritz, age 71, of Hebron, KY passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2024 surrounded by family. She is survived by her loving children, Sandra Worley (Mike), Ken Fritz (Amy) and Steve Fritz (Shawna); grandchildren, Kacee, Lauren, Isabella, Michael, Abby, Avery, Skylar, and Samantha; siblings, Allesanne Meihaus, Armin Gastright, Mike Gastright, Frank Gastright, and Nancy Bartz; and her...
Nancy Rae Ifcic
May 9, 2024
Nancy Rae Ifcic (nee Guenther), age 72, of Erlanger, KY, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Emerald Trace Senior Care Center. Before retiring in 2012, Nancy worked several jobs as an office clerk, most notably Sanitation District #1 of No. Ky. and AUVECO Auto Parts of Cold Spring. Following retirement, she...
Kim Elam Howard
May 8, 2024
Kimberly Elam Howard, age 65 passed away on May 8th, 2024. She was born on April 26th, 1959 in Cincinnati, OH to Rita and Virgil Elam. Kim worked at River Ridge School for over 20 years before retiring from the special education department in 2019. Kim is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Danny Howard, and her...
Michael L. Behrens
May 2, 2024
Michael L. Behrens 76 years of age passed away peacefully at his home Thursday , surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 16, 1947 in Covington KY. He is survived by his loving wife Rita Behrens (nee Martin). Loving father of Stacy Behrens, Jason Behrens and Kris Behrens.
Dear brother of Judy Behrens, Tim Behrens, Linda Napier (Bill),...
Joan C. McClure
Apr 24, 2024
Joan Catherine McClure, age 84, of Walton, KY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.Born in 1940 to John and Mary Halpin, Joan graduated from Notre Dame Academy before marrying herloving husband of 64 years, Dr. Joseph McClure. Joan was a dedicated member of St. Timothy Parishwhere she served as Eucharistic Minister and cultivated friendships as well as vegetables...
Thomas Keith Ernst
Apr 21, 2024
Thomas Keith Ernst, age 90 passed away on April 21st, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 12th, 1934, in Harlan County, KY, and moved to the Northern Kentucky area at a young age where he spent the rest of his life. Tom held many roles in his career, including jewelry designer and...
William "Chris" T. Christman III
Apr 13, 2024
William T. “Chris” Christman III, 74 years of age passed away Saturday April 13, 2024 at St. Elizabeth in Florence, Kentucky after battling lung cancer.
Chris was a self employed Real Estate Broker who proudly owned Christman Family Realtors for nearly 40 years. He absolutely loved being THE Villa Hills Specialists and making connections throughout the community. He found great joy...
Marianne Wall
Apr 7, 2024
Marianne Wall (nee Frohn), 84 years of age, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 7, 2024 at Legacy Living. She was born and raised in Covington, Kentucky; attending St. John’s elementary school and Notre Dame Academy. She was incredibly creative; an artist with a special interest in China Painting; a caretaker; a euchre enthusiast; a lover of all animals and...
Karen H. Blight
Apr 6, 2024
Karen H. Blight, a cherished wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and dedicated teacher, passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2024, at the age of 65. She was born on December 5th, 1958, in Mobile, AL, to the late Thomas and Mary Hassell.
Karen is survived by her loving husband, Danny P. Blight, her devoted children Joshua (Katie) Blight and Lauren (William) Littlejohn,...
Daniel L Harmeling
Apr 4, 2024
Daniel Lee Harmeling “Danny,” age 61, of Dry Ridge, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Jo and Bernard Harmeling, stepfathers Christopher Rice and Robert Ratermann; and his sister, Diane Zerhusen (nee Harmeling).Danny is survived by his siblings, Joseph Harmeling (Susan), John Harmeling (Rhonda), Michael Rice (Bridget), and stepsisters Deborah...
