Doris Lee Schneller

Doris Lee Schneller, 88, of Alexandria, KY, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at the River Valley Nursing Home, Butler, KY. Doris was former owner of Northern Kentucky Christian Supplies of Alexandria, KY and a member of Plum Creek Christian Church of Butler, KY. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Schneller in 2003. She is survived by her children, Bonnie (Johnny) Works, Raymond (Linda) Schneller, Steve (Kay) Schneller, Melanie (Lee) Brack and Tom (Toni) Schneller; 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson. Visitation 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Friday, January 1, 2016 at the Plum Creek Christian Church, Butler, KY. Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday at the Church.  Interment will be in the Alexandria Cemetery, Alexandria, KY. 

Richard "Rick" Pape

Richard “Rick” Pape, 61, of Alexandria, KY, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015, at Highland Spring of Ft. Thomas. Rick was a retired machinist for General Electric. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Rose (Maddox) Pape; siblings, Nancy Gross, Allen and Gordon Pape. He is survived by 2 step daughters, Jennifer Calvert and Joyce Montgomery; 6 siblings, Dottie Hemphill, Wanda Doll, Bob, Dennis, Jim and Paul Pape; 5 step grandchildren, Nicholas Bowling, Jordan Bowling, Lillie Calvert, Ryle Beckeridge and Keaton Montgomery. Memorial Service 2:00 PM Saturday, January 2, 2016 at the Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria, KY. Memorials can be sent to the American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Pike, Ft Mitchell, KY 41017.

Betty J. Ramler

Betty J. Ramler, 88, of California, KY, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center in Edgewood, KY. She was a homemaker and a secretary for the Campbell County Public School System and retired from employment at Black River Mine Co. Her husband, Robert E. preceded her in death in 1997 after 51 years of marriage. She leaves behind her sister, Aretta Lee Huesman of Ft. Thomas and brother, Jesse Miller of Tucson, AZ. She has four children, Dennis of California, Robin Johnson of Spencerville, OH, Patricia Thomas of Mentor, and Janet Doyle of Elida, OH, also nine grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery Southgate, KY.  

Ernestine "Ernie" Barbiea

Ernestine ”Ernie” Barbiea, 93, of Newport, KY, formerly of Alexandria, KY, died Sunday, December 20,2015 at Saint Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a retired Administrative Assistant for the Hotel and Restaurant Employees and Bartenders International Union. Ernie was a Kentucky Colonel and a former member of the Kings and Queens Senior Citizen Club of Alexandria. Ernie was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Barbiea and a daughter, Lynda Barbiea (Tim Raine). She is survived by a daughter, Sharyn Barbiea; two grandchildren, Ryan Suder (Matthew Stickler) and Christina Suder (Ward Washington); two great granddaughters, Madison and Riley. Visitation Sunday, December 27, 2015 from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria, KY. Funeral Service Monday 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Saint Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas, KY. Memorial can be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101-9950.

Shirley Lee Swift

Shirley Lee Swift, age 79, of Florence, KY formerly of Alexandria, KY passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Florence, KY.  Shirley worked as a tax examiner for the IRS for 35yrs.  She loved animals and enjoyed spending time with her family and boating.  Shirley was preceded in death her husband Ralph C. Swift in 2003.  She is survived by her daughter, Diana (Dennis) Healy; four grandchildren, Steven, Matthew and Brandon Field, and Kelly Shepard; five great-grandchildren, Dawson, Jackson, Harrison, Greyson, and Chase.  A Memorial Service will be held at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Mausoleum Chapel), at 10:00am, Wednesday, December 23, 2015.  Memorial Donations are suggested to the ASPCA or to any charity that helps animals.  Arrangements entrusted to Alexandria Funeral Home. 

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Ralph Jr. Helton

Ralph Jr. Helton, age 76, of Alexandria, KY passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center, Edgewood, KY.  He worked in the printing industry for 40yrs and was a 32^nd Degree Mason.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Walker and Allie Helton; siblings, June, Arthur, Raymond and Frank. Ralph is survived by his three sons, Michael W., Roger D., and Mark A. Helton; two brothers, Melvin and Pearl Helton; grandchildren, Ashley Marie, Chase, and Trevor Helton.  Visitation will be held at the Alexandria Funeral Home on ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Tuesday, December 22, 2015 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm with the Funeral Service immediately following at 7:00pm.  Burial will be on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 12:00pm in the Shepherd Memorial Cemetery, Booneville, KY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.alexandriafh.com.

Gerald "Jerry" Daniels

Gerald “Jerry” Daniels, 77, of California, KY, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015 at his home. Jerry was the retired owner of the Daniels Granite Company. He was a member of the Bob White Club, Campbell County Game and Fish, Charter member of the Campbell County Ducks Unlimited and a former member of the Campbell County Rotary Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Agatha (Knuehl) Daniels and a brother, Harold Daniels. Jerry is survived by his wife, Linda Daniels; son, Kirk (Beverly) Daniels; 2 brothers, Ted (Karen) Daniels and Ronald Daniels; sister-in-law, Kathleen Daniels; 2 granddaughters, Angela and Robin; great-granddaughter, Payton; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, December 21, 2015 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM with Funeral Service beginning at 1:00 PM at the Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria, KY. Interment will be in the Grand View Cemetery, Mentor, KY. Memorials can be given to, Hospice of the Bluegrass, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042 or to the Brighton Center, PO Box 325, Newport, KY 41071.

Thurman Lewis Stull

Thurman Lewis Stull, age 92, of Southgate, KY, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Rosedale Green, Covington, KY.  Thurman was a WWII Army Veteran, member of the John R. Little VFW Post #3186 in Southgate, and a retired railroad mechanic.  He is survived by his two daughters, Patricia Stull and Phyllis McQuerry; brother, Granville Stull; two grandchildren, Jared Dringenburg and Donnie Anderson; nephew, Arthur Williams. Funeral Services for Thurman will be held at the convenience of the family. Thurman's continuous smile and compulsive wit was enjoyed by all up until his final days. The family would like to express gratitude to the caregivers through the years and friends who brought their support during this difficult time. Memorials can be made to Rosedale Green or St. Jude Hospital. 

Frank Charles Schneider St.

Frank Charles Schneider Sr., 80, went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2015, peacefully, at his home in Alexandria.  He was preceded in death by wives, Wanda (Campbell) Schneider (1960) and Shirley (Sendelbach) Schneider (2008), parents Albert and Oliva Schneider, brother Albert and sister Aline Futscher. Survived by his children, Teresa (Tim) Schalk, Mary (Randy) Specht, Frank (Lisa) Schneider, Ann (Dennis) Pincumbe, Joe (Amy) Schneider, Paula (Nathan) Losure and Bill Schneider; sisters, Mildred Bourdow and Imogene Enzweiler; 23 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a 1953 graduate of Newport Catholic; 1957 graduate of UK, served in the United States Army, member of the Knights of Columbus 5220; member of American Legion Simon Gosney Post #219, Catholic Order of Foresters, member of St. Mary Parish; retired in 1995 from US Postal Service.  He used his degree in horticulture to farm Schneider’s Orchard in Alexandria. Visitation Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Saint Mary of the Assumption Church, Alexandria, KY,  from 9:00 A.M.-11:45 A.M., with Mass of Christian Burial following at Noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Mary Parish, 8246 E. Main St. Alexandria, KY or Bishop Brossart High School, 4 Grove St. Alexandria, KY.

Paul A. Broomall

Paul A. Broomall, 50, of Alexandria, KY, passed away Monday, December 7, 2015 at his home. Paul was a chemical operator for Pilot Chemical. He served in the U. S. Army from March of 1986 – November of 1995. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Marian (McClanahan) Broomall. He is survived by his wife, Jenny Broomall (nee Harrison); five children, Daniel, William, Jayson, Gabrielle and Samuel Broomall; seven siblings, Ann  (Justin) Feldman, Jim (Becky) Broomall, Ed (Mary Ruth) Broomall, Margaret (Bob) Adams, Tom (Mary Ann) Broomall, Ruth (Vicci) Broomall and Chuck (Martha) Broomall. Visitation 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Saturday, December 12, 2015 at the Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria, KY. Mass of Christian Burial 12:00 PM Saturday at Saint Matthew Church, Morning View, KY. Interment will be in Saint Mary Cemetery, Alexandria, KY. Memorials can be made to Saint Matthew Church, 13782 Decoursey Pike, Morning View, KY 41063.

Jennifer A. Kinney

Jennifer A. Kinney, 53, of Alexandria, KY, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Saint Elizabeth Edgewood. Jennifer was a former employee for Hamilton County, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence “Judge” Kinney. She is survived by her mother, Emma Jean Kinney; a sister, Joan (Jeff) Sigman. Jennifer is also survived by her extended family, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation 5:00 PM until time of service at 7:00 PM Thursday, December 10, 2015 at the Alexandria Funeral Home, 325 Washington St. Alexandria, KY 41001. Graveside service Friday 11:00 AM at the Alexandria Cemetery, Alexandria, KY. Memorials can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 4555 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 396, Blue Ash, Ohio 45242.

Margaret Ann Gleason

Margaret Gleason (nee Connolly), 87, of Alexandria, KY, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Brookdale of Finneytown. Margaret was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati. During her life Margaret served as an English teacher, Girl Scout Leader, served in Mother’s Club at Saint Catherine School, and worked at the family business, Gleason Electric in Newport, KY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Gleason and a son, Tom Gleason. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Mary Pat (John) Clark; a brother, Jack (Marilyn) Connolly; a sister, Betty Pettit; four grandchildren, Jason (Darci), Kelly, Adam and Nick (Francesca); also survived by seven great grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 AM - until time of Mass at 10:30 AM Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Saint Mary of the Assumption Church, 8246 E. Main Street, Alexandria, KY 41001. Interment will be in Saint Joseph New Cemetery, Cincinnati, OH. Memorials can be made to American Cancer Society, 297 Buttermilk Park, Florence, KY 41042 or to the Parish Kitchen, P.O. Box 1234, Covington, KY 41011

Joan Steelman

Joan E. Steelman (nee Neiser),  85, of Alexandria, KY, passed away on December 2, 2015 at Carmel Manor, Fort Thomas, KY.  Joan was a member of Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ of Alexandria and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Campbell County VFW Post # 3205. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Steelman “2011”.  Joan is survived by two sons, James (Peggy) Steelman and Jeffrey (Brenda) Steelman; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Visitation 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday, December 4, 2015 at the Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria, KY. Funeral Service 9:30 AM Saturday, December 5, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ,  1 North Jefferson St. Alexandria, KY 41001.