Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Timothy George Janszen
Oct 10, 2025
Timothy George Janszen, age 57, of Taylor Mill, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Tim was the owner/operator of Janszen Construction and will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. He served as president of the Garland Bend Country Club and cherished the time he spent at Lake Cumberland, where he found great joy...
Raymond S. Williams
Oct 12, 2025
Raymond S. Williams passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025 at the age of 84 years old. Ray was preceded in death by his spouse, the late Marty Williams (nee Remke) and brothers, the late Paul & Dave Williams. He is survived by sisters-in-law, Carol Williams, Betty Volker, Marilyn Smain and Sharon (Ferd) Kruetzkamp. He was also survived by numerous nieces...
Frank B. Decker III
Oct 10, 2025
Frank B. Decker III, age 93, of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, was called home to the Lord on October 10, 2025, comforted by the assurance of eternal rest. A devoted husband, father, brother, grandpa and great grandpa, Frank lived his life as a shining example of faith and love. He was a life-long member of Blessed Sacrament Parish and volunteer for...
Chester Martin Dreyer Jr.
Oct 10, 2025
Chester Martin Dreyer, Jr. (August 27, 1933 - October 10, 2025)
Chester “Chet” Dreyer passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the 10th of October in 2025 at the age of 92. Chet was born in 1933 in Elsmere, Kentucky. He was the youngest son to Chester and Dorothy Highhouse Dreyer and resided in the Erlanger/ Elsmere Ky area...
Harriett Schulte
Oct 4, 2025
Harriett V. Schulte August 8, 1942 – October 4, 2025 Verona, Kentucky
Harriett V. Schulte (née Gorman) was the devoted and loving wife of Thomas L. Schulte and the cherished mother of Thomas W. (Michelle), Susan V. (Layne), Michael D. (Christine), and Anthony G. She was a proud and adoring grandmother to T. Mitchell (Taylor), W....
John Kenneth Alden
Sep 26, 2025
John Alden, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, humor, and an unshakeable love for his family.
John was preceded in death by his father Kenneth, mother Elaine, and brother Kevin.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Darlene, his brother Bruce, his children Heather and Brian, son-in-law Brad, daughter-in-law Chanel, and his...
Paula T. Hearn
Sep 25, 2025
Paula T. Hearn, age 76, of Burlington, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Courtney Summe (nee Cullen), her husband of over 40 years, John M. Hearn II, her sister Susan Cooper (nee Summe), her brother Frank Summe, and her grandson, John “Jack” Hearn IV. Paula is survived by her sister...
Karen M. Strategier
Sep 23, 2025
Karen M. Strategier, age 77, of Fort Thomas, KY, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025. She is survived by her daughter, Lindsey (Mark) Collier; grandsons Benny and Landon; her sister Dale; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her former husband, William “Dave” Strategier; her beloved son, Brent “Bo” Strategier, and her mother and father.Karen...
Gloria Breaden Perry (nee Coffey)
Sep 20, 2025
With hearts both heavy and grateful, we share the passing of Gloria Breaden Perry (née Coffey) on September 20th, 2025, at the age of 80. Born in Toledo, Ohio, on January 7th, 1945, to Pauline and Clifford Coffey, Gloria filled the lives of those around her with joy, laughter, and song.
Gloria was an example of warmth and light. Known to...
Zanda Loal Owens
Sep 19, 2025
Zanda Owens, 92, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, with family and many loving caretakers by her side.
She was married for 69 years to the love of her life, James Owens, who preceded her in death. Zanda was also preceded in death by her son, Jerry Owens; daughter, Anita Tichenor; grandson, Andrew Tichenor; granddaughter, Amy Owens;...
Mary Ann Lackner
Sep 18, 2025
Mary Ann Lackner passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025 at the age of 83. Mary Ann is survived by her sons, Brian P. (Amalia Rodriguez – Baz) Powell and Shaun M. (Margaret) Powell; grandchildren, Andrew B. (Anna), Matthew T., Gabriel S. and Audrey V. Powell; sibling, Thomas E. (Joan) Wolfram. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation...
Lydia E. Michels
Sep 13, 2025
Lydia E. Michels (nee Medina), 71 years of age, passed away peacefully at her residence with family and friends by her side. A tenacious and open-hearted woman, Lydia lived a beautiful life filled with adventure, deep friendships and an immense amount of love for those she held close. She was born in Brooklyn and raised in Puerto Rico alongside her...
Raymond Chester Woods
Sep 12, 2025
Raymond C. Woods, age 88, passed away on September 12th, 2025. Raymond Chester Woods, was born June 2nd, 1937, in Knox Co, KY. Worked in coal mines at various jobs off and on from age 11. Drove a coal truck at age 13. Moved to Cincinnati, OH area in 1955 at age 17 to work as a bricklayer. He married...
Carol Jean Collins
Sep 12, 2025
Carol Jean (Calvert) Collins passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Northern Kentucky on 09/12/2025. Born and raised in Maysville, Kentucky to Charles C. and Jean W. Calvert, Carol was predeceased by her parents, her husband James M. Collins III, and her daughter Kimberly A. Collins. She is survived by her children: Lisa Collins, Jim (CeeCee) Collins IV, and...
Jeanne E. Forbes
Sep 3, 2025
Jeanne Elizabeth Forbes (nee Hauer), age 94, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully Sept. 3, 2025 with her family at her side. Jeanne was the loving wife of the late Thomas Forbes. Survived by her children: Tammy (Gerry) Jonas, Jill (Rod) Lukey, and Tom (Bonnie Berninger), her sister Suzanne Wilshire, 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in...
Sr. Paul Ann Hanneken
Sep 3, 2025
Helen Margaret Hanneken was born on January 15, 1932, the fourth of five children born to Alma and Harry Hanneken. She attended St. John Elementary School and then Notre Dame Academy, Covington, Kentucky. In her senior year, Helen joined the Sisters of Notre Dame. At her investment as a novice, she received the name Sister Mary Paul Ann. Sister professed...
Brenda J. Shinkle
Sep 1, 2025
Brenda J. Shinkle, age 76, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2025. Brenda is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Ralph Shinkle; children, Richard Harrington, Sharon Lay (Fred), Bernie Wright (Daphne), (the late) John Wright, Michael Harrington and Becki Mullins (Randy); brother, Virgil Miller (Lola); 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews....
Mary J. Schneider
Sep 1, 2025
Mary Japalyn Schneider (nee Walke) passed away Monday, September 1, 2025 at the age of 94 years old. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, the late Donald Schneider, sons, the late James Schneider and Timothy (Paula) Schneider and siblings, the late Iris McElroy, Madelyn Ashcraft, her twin Jacqueline Walke who passed shortly after birth and John Walke. Mary...
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Corken
Aug 29, 2025
Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Corken (nee Newell), passed away Friday, August 29, 2025 at her residence. Betty was the loving wife of the late Clyde C. Corken (2012). Loving mother of Paul Corken (Gina), Jenny Corken, Michael Corken, and the late Maribeth Corken. Loving grandmother of Chelsea Krieger (Kevin) and Marissa Corken. Betty was a Longtime member of Summit Hills Country...
Diana G. Grace
Aug 27, 2025
Diana Grace (nee Logsdon), age 74, passed away on August 27th, 2025. She was born in Hart County, KY on June 1st, 1951 to the late Marguerite and Obra Logsdon. Diana worked as a special needs teacher for many years before her retirement. Diana is survived by her loving husband Jim Grace and her children Kim Spille, Patrick Colvin and...
