Charles H. Nelson

Charles H. Nelson, age 87, of Melbourne, KY passed away on Saturday, August, 29, 2015 at St. Elizabeth, Ft. Thomas, KY.  Mr. Nelson served in the Navy during WWII and was an Elder at Silver Grove Christian Church. He is survived by his wife of 64yrs, Ann Heiert Nelson; children, Gary (Judith) Nelson, Susan Kothegal, and Tim (Debbie) Nelson; brothers, Bill (LaVerne) Nelson and Garland Nelson; sister, Vivian (John) Sayers; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at the Alexandria Funeral Home from 11:00am-1:00pm with the Funeral Service immediately following at 1:00pm.  In lieu of flowers please consider donating to: Silver Grove Christian Church, 122 W. 2nd St., Silver Grove, KY 41085.  

Donald Scheibly

Donald Joseph Scheibly, age 82, of Alexandria, KY passed away on Saturday morning, August 29, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood, KY.  Mr. Scheibly served in the Navy during the Korean War, and was known as an avid sportsman.  He is survived by his wife, Dolores; children, Donald Scheibly, M.D.,  Donna (Chris) Wolfer, David Scheibly, and Debbie (Ben) Sublett; sister, Joan (Chuck) Rowe; two grandsons, Brian and Andy Wolfer. A Memorial Visitation will be held at St. Mary Parish, Alexandria, KY on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 from 9:00 am-9:45am with the Memorial Mass following at 10:00am. Memorial Donations are suggested to St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 S. Loop Rd, Edgewood, KY 41017 or in the form of Masses.  Alexandria Funeral Home is serving the family.

Mary Brady

Mary Louise Hartig Brady, age 70, of Camp Springs, Kentucky peacefully went to heaven with her family surrounding her on August 27, 2015.  She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Henrietta Hartig.  Mary Lou was a beautiful wife of 49 years to Garry and an amazing mother to Jeff (Sarah), Kelly, Kyle and Greg (Sally).  She was a fun and loving mimi to Austin, Jaryd, Lexi, Lakyn, Brady and Harper.  She was a caring sister to Barbara Leimenstoll (Don).  She worked at PNC Bank, 5^th and Main Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.  She was an active member of the Camp Springs Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.  She was a parishioner at St. Joseph Church, Camp Springs, Kentucky.  A celebration of her life will be held Monday, August 31, 2015 at St. Joseph Church, Camp Springs, Kentucky.  Visitation is from 9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. with Mass of Catholic Christian Burial following at 11:00 a.m.  In Lieu of flowers, please make a donation in loving memory of Mary Lou to Camp Springs Fire Department District One Ladies Auxiliary, St. Joseph Camp Springs Church, or St. Jude’s Hospital. 

Cleo L. Smith

Cleo L. (nee Browning) Smith, age 97, of Cold Spring, KY passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Grant Manor, Williamstown, KY.  She was a retired employee of St. Luke Hospital and Cold Spring Elementary.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cold Spring.  Cleo is survived by her children, William “Leslie” (Judy) Smith, Kathleen (Robert G.) Jordan, Dennis Wayne (Jean Marie) Smith, Gary (Katherine M.) Smith and Gregory L. (Kathleen M.) Smith; brother, Leslie “Bud” (Mary Jane) Browning; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 from 10am-12pm at the Alexandria Funeral Home with the Funeral Service immediately following at 12pm.  Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate, KY.  Alexandria Funeral Home is serving the family.

Donald B. Campbell

Donald B. Campbell, 60, 0f Cincinnati, OH, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015 at his residence. Donald is survived by his loving companion, Debbie Napier; mother, Dorothy Campbell; 4 brothers, Kenneth Campbell, Colson (Lynette) Campbell, John (Jill) Campbell and Jesse Campbell; sister Patricia (Jim) Profitt. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with the Funeral Service immediately following at 12:00 p.m. at the Alexandria Funeral Home, 325 Washington St., Alexandria, KY 41001.

Catherine Rita Kramer

Catherine Rita Kramer (nee Seiter), 93, of California, KY, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015. She was a homemaker and a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Kramer. She is survived by 3 daughters, Joann (Bob) Morgan of California, KY, Barbara Kramer of Southgate, KY and Karen (Steve) Rhein of Erlanger, KY; 3 sons, John (Karen) Kramer of California, KY, Robert (Debbie) Kramer of California, KY and Bill (Tina) Kramer of Cold Spring, KY; brother, Ray Seiter of California, KY; sister, Dorothy Hunt of Ft. Thomas, KY; also survived by 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Sts. Peter & Paul Church. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 6:00 PM, Wednesday at the church. Interment will be in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Our Lady’s Farm, 5820 Highway 159 N, Falmouth, KY 41040 or to Children’s Home of Northern KY, 200 Home Road, Covington, KY 41011.  Alexandria Funeral Home is serving the family. Online condolences can be given at alexandriafh.com.

Charlene Sue Boling

Charlene Sue Boling, 79, of Alexandria, KY, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015 at University Hospital. Charlene was a former nun with the Sisters of Notre Dame and with the Poor Clare Sisters at Saint Clare’s Monastery, she also worked at the County Market in Alexandria, KY. She is survived by siblings, Stella Ray, Charles Boling, Frances Berkemeyer, Patrick Boling and Edward Boling. Visitation 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Saint Mary of the Assumption Church, Alexandria, KY. Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 10:00 AM at the church. Interment will be in the Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, OH.

Raymond C. Lauer

Raymond C. Lauer, age 89, of Alexandria, passed away on August 20, 2015 at Carmel Manor, Ft. Thomas. He was a WWII, Army Air Corps Veteran and a retired foreman for Wiedemann's Brewing Company. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church where he was formerly active with the St. Mary Seniors, Kings and Queens, and the Catholic Order of Foresters. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, the past President of the NKY Beekeepers Association, past Vice President of the KY Beekeepers Association, and an avid card player. Mr. Lauer was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Lauer, on January 4, 2015.  He is survived by his two sons, Larry (Marie) Lauer, David (Patricia) Lauer; four daughters, Mary Lou Honnigford, Rosanne (Bernie) Rawe, Rita (Carl) Rebholz, and Linda (Bob) Wassum; two brothers, Frank and Donald Lauer; two sisters, Margaret Neltner and Germaine Kremer; 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 23, 2015 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria, KY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 24, 2015 at 10:00 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Alexandria, KY. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Alexandria, KY. Memorial Donations are suggested to: Fr. Boschert Memorial Endowment Fund, C/O Sts. Peter and Paul School, 2160 California Crossroads, California, KY 41007 or Carmel Manor Building Fund, 100 Carmel Manor Rd, Ft. Thomas, KY 41075.

Shirley Houp

Shirley Houp (nee Smith), 79, of Alexandria, KY, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Saint Elizabeth Fort Thomas. Shirley was a retired ward clerk for Saint Luke Hospital Ft. Thomas. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Houp and a daughter, Debbie Houp. She is survived her children, Gwen (Joe) Kleintank and Randy (Karen) Houp; siblings, Dexter Smith and Gladys Gearding; 4 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Sunday, at the Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria, KY. Funeral service 11:00 AM Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Alexandria Cemetery.  

James T. Measner

James T. Measner, 61, of Cold Spring, KY., passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Saint Elizabeth Edgewood. Jim was a Corporate Trainer for COMAIR Airlines. He is survived by his wife, Linda Measner (nee Morris); children, Abigail Lyn Measner, Gabriel (Hayley) Measner, Molly Elizabeth Measner and Gideon Jack Measner; siblings, Jack Measner and Linda Appalaro. Memorial Visitation Saturday, August 15, 2015 from 10 AM until time of Memorial Service at 12:00 PM at the 1^st Baptist Church of Cold Spring, 4410 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY. Memorials can be made to Hospice of Southwest Ohio, 7625 Camargo Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45245 or to St. Elizabeth Healthcare Foundation, 1 Medical Village Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017.