Obituaries
Fort Wright Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Fort Wright and Kenton County, KY areas
Raymond Archer Smith
Jan 26, 2026
Raymond A. Smith, age 89, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, 1/26/26 surrounded by his wife and their 8 loving children.
Ray was born in Kentucky where he and his wife Peggy Smith (nee Peter) welcomed and raised their family. While he was not given siblings by birth, he loved and was loved by his siblings-in-law Patty Cueva (late...
Sister Mary Sharron Goller
Jan 30, 2026
Betty Ann Goller, the eldest child of William and Margaret Goller, was born on February 23, 1939, into a proud Irish family with German influence from her father. She grew up in a household rich in tradition and deeply rooted in Catholic values.
Betty Ann attended St. Agnes School in Bond Hill, Ohio, where she first encountered the Sisters of Notre...
Joyce Ann Blanchet
Jan 28, 2026
Joyce Ann Blanchet (nee Hils), age 86 passed away at her residence on January 28,2026. She was born in Covington, KY on July 24,1939 to the late Bertha (nee Back) and M. Henry Hils. She was a loving and generous person whose life was filled with enjoyment of her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63...
Thomas Francis Schneider
Jan 30, 2026
Thomas F. Schneider, age 78, of Fort Wright, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026. He is survived by his loving sister, Carol R. Smith (Ronald); nieces and nephews, Maria C. Finke (Jeff), Tony Smith (Misty) and Mark Smith (Lisa); 8 great-nieces and nephews and 9 great-great-nieces and nephews. He was also a special friend to Michelle Joseph,...
Victoria A. Wordeman
Jan 23, 2026
Victoria A. Wordeman was born August 17, 1952 to Vincent Wordeman and Vivan Lehmkuhl Wordeman.
Victoria was a beloved teacher for many years at Piner Elementary in Kenton County.
She is survived by her siblings, Thomas Wordeman, Steve Wordeman and Kathryn Wordeman.
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the charity of your choice.
Sharron Kay Rohling
Jan 22, 2026
Sharron Kay Rohling (née Bloemer) passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the age of 86. A devoted homemaker throughout her life, Sharron also generously volunteered her time for many years with Catholic Charities of Covington, offering quiet support and kindness to those in need.
Sharron was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother, and a cherished friend to all...
Janis Yelton
Jan 20, 2026
Janis Marie Anderson Yelton, 79, of Villa Hills, KY, passed away peacefully at her home on January 20, 2026. A devoted mother, grandmother, wife, and friend, who will be deeply missed by all who loved her.
Born on July 7, 1946, in Newport, KY, Janis was the daughter of Earl and Caroline Anderson. She grew up as the middle child among...
Dana Marie Mills
Jan 16, 2026
Dana Marie Franxman Mills passed away quietly with her family by her side on January 16, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood. She was 62 years old. Born in Covington, Kentucky, she was the middle child of Judith Campbell and Lawrence Franxman. She grew up in Boone County, in a loving home.
Dana was a true Kentucky beauty. She...
Janice H. Aust
Jan 11, 2026
Janice Aust (nee Herrmann), age 79, was born on November 8, 1946 in Covington, KY to the late Pauline (nee Parker) and August Herrmann. She passed away peacefully on Sunday January 11, 2026 with her family by her side, after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer.
Janice worked at Procter & Gamble for more than 30 years before retiring in 2007...
Ralph "Jr." Hunt
Jan 9, 2026
Ralph T. Hunt “Jr.” passed away suddenly on Friday, January 9, 2026 at the of 79 years old. Jr. was preceded in death by his parents, the late Ralph Hunt, Sr. and Thelma Hunt.
He is survived by his spouse, Eva B. Hunt (nee Huddelston); children, Barb (The late Benny) Combs, Karen Hunt and Angie (David) Rees; sister, Anne Combs; grandchildren....
Norbert A. Kendall
Jan 8, 2026
Norbert A. Kendall, age 78, passed away on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. He was born on October 24th, 1947 in Covington, KY to the late Dorothy and Jerome Kendall. Norbert was self-employed for many years delivering papers for Cincinnati Enquirer. Many young family members and friends still share laughs from their stint as proud Big Norb paperboy school graduates. “GET UP,...
Virginia Mae Adams
Jan 6, 2026
Virginia Mae Adams (nee Vogelpohl) 94 years of age, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late Herbert Adams (1978) and devoted mother of Tom Adams (Barbara), Timothy M. Adams (Christine), Kathleen D. Maudsley (Mike), and James D. Adams. She is survived by...
Lawrence J. "Buddy" Holtz
Jan 4, 2026
Lawrence J. “Buddy” Holtz, age 77, was born on August 21, 1948, to the late Andrew and Mary “Ervin” Holtz. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood.
Buddy was a devoted husband, loving father, proud Pawpaw, and cherished brother. He shared 47 years of marriage with his wife, Pat, a partnership built on...
Joshua James Klein
Dec 28, 2025
Joshua James Klein, age 22, of Independence, KY passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025. He is survived by his parents, Stacy Gaylor and Travis Klein; partner, Jacqueline Ferrara; siblings, Jordan and Jacob Klein, Aiden, Landon and Avery Cooper; grandparents, Howard and Connie Gaylor and Margie Klein and Timothy Smith.
A Celebration of Life will be held privately at the convenience...
Cynthia Louise Schultz
Dec 28, 2025
Cynthia L. Schultz (nee Hunter), age 55, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 28th, 2025. She was born on June 21st, 1970 in Ft. Thomas, KY to the late Nancy and Dick Hunter. Cynthia grew up in Northern Kentucky with all of her siblings. She worked as a warehouse worker for the Levi’s company. Cynthia is survived by...
Eugene Thomas Burns
Dec 23, 2025
Eugene “Gene “Thomas Burns, age 95, of Fort Mitchell, KY passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Gene was born to Thomas and Margaret Klatte Burns on November 1, 1930 in Covington, Kentucky. He is survived by his dear wife of 72 years, Glenda Burns (nee Barrick);beloved children, Kevin Burns (Patty), Tracy Dorsel...
Carol J. Montgomery
Dec 21, 2025
Carol Jean Shields-Montgomery (nee Finke), age 94, passed away on Sunday, December 21st, 2025. She was born in Covington, KY on September 20th, 1931 to the late Clara and Henry Finke, one of ten children. Carol grew up in Covington, Ky and was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy. Initially a homemaker, she entered the workforce later in life and...
Erin Marie Ranck - Gebbie M.D.
Dec 21, 2025
Erin Marie (Ranck) Gebbie of Union, Kentucky (formerly of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania), enteredinto eternal rest and the arms of the Lord on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Erin was born on May 5, 1963, to Dr. Miles and Ann Marie (Fees) Ranck. Erin was the firstborn of five siblings and was always the big sister adored and admired by her brothers and sisters. Erin’s...
Joan Erb Breetz
Dec 21, 2025
Joan Erb Breetz.
Joan, (nee Bertha Joan Riedel), age 87, of Villa Hills, KY passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospice. She was born in Covington, KY on July 28, 1938, to Eugene and Josephine (nee Kelly) Riedel. Joan was raised in Ludlow, KY, completing elementary school at St. James in Ludlow and high school at Notre...
Ronald Albert Dermody
Dec 21, 2025
Ronald Albert Dermody, age 90, of Crestview Hills, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Olivia “Libby” Dermody; daughters, Linda Schilling (Scott) and Amy Eyers (Chris); siblings, Rita Ray and Renee Cruea; 6 grandchildren; Katie, Emily, David, Amanda, Jacob, and Alex, and 10 great grandchildren. Ronald is preceded...
