Obituaries

Kathryn (Kay) M. Fitzgerald, 90, of Covington, Kentucky, passed away on April 3, 2025. Born on October 7, 1934 in Covington, Kentucky to the late Harry and Irma (Wagner) Gausepohl, Kay graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1953.

As a young woman, Kay met her husband Tom after joining the Catholic Theater Guild where she performed in and assisted with the community productions of numerous plays, including Oklahoma, fiddler on the Roof and Hello Dolly.

A devout catholic, Kay was heavily involved with St. Benedict’s parish, including helping to organize its annual festival, singing in the choir, and making costumes for its own theater productions. With her three children enrolled at St. Benedict School, Kay volunteered as president of the PTO and led the 4-H club before working as a part-time receptionist for the school.

Kay eventually worked and retired as a data processor for the IRS. In retirement, she became an active member of the Dunham Choraliers, performing at many events throughout the area and traveled the world with her loving husband.

She was married to John Thomas Fitzgerald (deceased 2013) and is survived by her children, Kenneth Fitzgerald (Alice), Chris Fitzgerald (Beth) and Myra Haggard (Jason) as well as seven grandchildren.

Visitation will be Sunday, April 13 th , from 2pm – 4pm at Middendorf Funeral Home 3312 Madison Pike, Fort Wright, KY. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, April 14 th , at 10 am at St. Benedict’s Church 338 East 17 th Street, Covington KY with burial following at St. Mary Cemetery in Fort Mitchell, KY.