Georgiann Marie Dischar

Georgiann Marie Dischar (nee Braun) 82, of Alexandria, KY, passed away August 29, 2016 at home. Georgiann was preceded in death by her parents, George and Marie Braun, and two siblings, Margaret Braun and Thomas Braun. She is survived by her husband, Frank Dischar; children, David Dischar, Nancy Pollitt, Kathy Dischar, Kelly (Alfred) Polley; two brothers James and Gerald (Linda) Braun. Also survived by 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Saint Mary of the Assumption Church, Alexandria, KY. No visitation. Interment will be in Saint Mary Cemetery, Alexandria.  Memorials are suggested to the National Right to Life Foundation. Alexandria Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 

Jacob Dean Baumann

Jacob Dean Baumann, 20, entered into eternal life on Friday August 19, 2016 at his residence in Del Ray Beach, Florida.  Jacob moved to Florida to start a new life.  A new Sober Life.  Jacob was an avid lover of sports.  Jacob was able to brighten any room with his contagious smile.  Our feelings are summarized from this quote from one of Jacob’s high school football coaches: “I watched you try. I witnessed your failures, but you never gave up.  You kept fighting back, trying to get better. You did the best you could… I just wish I could tell you great job one more time.” He was preceded in death by his cousin Dean Sapsford, grandfather John Edward “Jack” Stieringer, and Uncle Roy “LeMaur” Roberts.  Jacob will be dearly missed by his parents Mark and Terri Baumann; his sisters Erin and Rebecca; Grandparents: Don and Judy Baumann, and Grandmother Carol Stieringer; numerous loving aunts and uncles (17); cousins (27), and countless friends in Northern Kentucky and Del Ray Beach, Florida.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 26, 2016 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Alexandria Funeral Home 325 Washington Street, Alexandria Ky. With a mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish 8246 E Main Street in Alexandria Ky on Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. Following the mass, he will be buried at St. Mary Cemetery. Reception to follow in the Undercroft at St. Mary Parish following prayers at grave site. Memorials to Bishop Brossart High School and NKY Hates Heroin.

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Margaret Ann Dailey

Margaret Ann Dailey (nee Pfefferman), 78, of Cold Spring, KY passed away August 21, 2016 at home. Margaret was a retired health unit coordinator at the former Saint Luke Hospital Fort Thomas, KY. A member of the Newport Elks Lodge #273 and past president of the Ladies Auxiliary. She also was active in the Red Hat Society. Margaret was preceded in death by two husbands, Bernard J. Nielander DMD and Morris “Moe” Dailey and a brother, Richard Pfefferman. She is survived by a son, John Johnston and a daughter, Jody (Chuck) Robinson; brothers, Tony (Carolee) Pfefferman, David Pfefferman and Joe (Vickie) Pfefferman; sister-in-law, Sandra Pfefferman; grandchildren, Heather Kremer, Ashley Pfeffer, Brooke Webster, Cherise Dent, Erin Arnold and Amber Boots; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation Saturday, August 27 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM with Newport Elks Lodge and funeral services immediately following at 2:00 PM at the Alexandria Funeral Home.  Interment will be in Saint Mary Cemetery, Alexandria, KY. Memorials are suggested to the Newport Elks Lodge # 273 Scholarship Fund, 3704 Alexandria Pike Cold Spring, KY 41076.

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Mary Lou Steffen

Mary Lou Steffen (nee Hogle), 81, of Alexandria, KY, passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at home. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Steffen and a
daughter, Laurie Hoffman. She is survived by her children, Letty (Tim) Murphy, Daniel Steffen and David (Lori) Steffen; sister, Phyllis Maybury; 8 grandchildren, Jeremy (Shawn) Hoffman, Tim Steffen, Tom Wogan, Sarah Steffen, Jason Steffen, Samantha Steffen, Jozi Steffen and Nicki (Scott) Schweitzer; 8 great-grandchildren. Visitation 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday, August 25, 2016 with funeral service following at the Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria, KY.
Interment will be in the Alexandria Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

Robert A. Schmidt

Robert A. Schmidt, 86, of Butler, KY, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Saint Elizabeth Fort Thomas. Robert was a retired employee of Cincinnati Bell Telephone. He was a lifelong member of Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ, Alexandria, KY. Robert was a graduate of Campbell County High School and a longtime fan of CCHS Athletics. He was a talented builder, woodworker, carver and basket maker. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Martha Anne Schmidt (nee Fischer); dedicated father of, Robin Lee (Mike) Henry, Connie Jo (Mike) Ballinger, Lu Anne (Rick) Craig, John (Cindy) Schmidt and Mark (Laura) Schmidt; compassionate grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Wednesday, August 17 at the Alexandria Funeral Home. Visitation 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Thursday, August 18 with funeral service immediately following at 11:00 AM at Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ, 1 North Jefferson, Alexandria, KY 41001. Interment in the Alexandria Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ.

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Justina Graziani

Justina Graziani (nee Smith) 94, of Cold Spring, KY, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at the Baptist Convalescent Center, Newport, KY. Justina, retired after 40 years as a teacher with Campbell County Board of Education, taught at Cold Spring Elementary School.  She also tutored and continued to do substitute teaching after retirement. Justina was very active in the First Baptist and Christ Baptist Churches in Cold Spring, as a Sunday school teacher (60 years), Women’s Missionary Union and as a kindergarten teacher. She was past president and a 50 year member of Delta Kappa Gamma and past president of Fort Thomas Women’s Club. Justina was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Graziani; a son, Charles Graziani; her parents, Charles and Della Smith (nee Staton); two sisters, Wilda Sotomayer and Wanda Pierce; and two brothers, Benjamin and Douglas Smith. She is survived by her children, Chrysteen (Ron) Vanover, Daniel (Patti) Graziani, Theda (Geno) Kearney and Alan (Lydia) Graziani, a sister, Sue Zint, 13 grandchildren, Mike (Christy) Graziani, Chuck Graziani, Maria (Dru) Olton, Rob (Sarah) Vanover, Gina (Benjie) Harmon, Joy (Aric) Schadler, Elizabeth (Justin) Harville, Nathan Graziani, Patrice Graziani, Joy (Christopher) Kearney, Michael Kearney, Angie (Donnie) Maddox and Lee (Nichole) Graziani.  and 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday, August 15, 2016 at Christ Baptist Church, 3810 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM with the funeral service following at 12:00 PM. Interment will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Memorials are suggested to Christ Baptist Church. Alexandria Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Charles Adrain Clark "Ace"

Charles Adrain Clark “Ace”, age 80, of Alexandria, KY passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood, KY. Adrain was a retired ticket agent for American Airlines. In his youth he was an accomplished athlete while attending Campbell County High School and was inducted into the NKY Sports Hall of Fame in 2006. He is survived by his children, Gina (Dave) Rath, Lynn Device, Troy (Dawn) Clark, and Marcie Clark; also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A grave side funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Persimmon Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Persimmon Grove Baptist Church, 10471 Persimmon Grove Pike, Alexandria, KY 41001.  Arrangements entrusted to Alexandria Funeral Home.

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Dorothy Marie Alford

Dorothy Marie Alford (nee Luck), 85, of Highland Heights, KY passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 at her home. Dorothy was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, John “JD” Alford, her parents, Russell and Anna (Carlson) Luck and a sister Ella Sprague. Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Diane Gaddis (Steve) and Brenda Alford (Murray). Visitation will be held at the Alexandria Funeral Home on Sunday, August 7, 2016 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM with the funeral service at 4:00 PM. Interment will be in the Alexandria Cemetery.  

Eileen E. Smith

Eileen E. Smith (nee Kuhl), 94, of Alexandria, KY, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at the Baptist Convalescent Center, Newport, KY. Eileen was a homemaker, a longtime member of the Alexandria Cemetery board of directors, member of Saint Paul's United Church of Christ of Alexandria and a member of the Me & Thee at church. Eileen known by her family, as "Maw Maw" loved life and fed into her family with all that she was. She never missed an activity, performance or sporting event of any of her grandchildren. She filled her days with gardening, shopping, babysitting, reading to her grandchildren, talking on the phone until all hours of the night and investing genuine love and time into her family and friends. She will be remembered for her faith, wit, and loving nature. She loved Jesus and has entered her eternal home. She was beloved by her family and friends and could always bring a smile to your face. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Lulu (nee Racke) Kuhl; her husband, Bill Smith and a brother, Carroll Kuhl. Eileen is survived by a daughter, Karen (LeRoy) Ling; a son, Bill (Lori) Smith; 5 grandchildren, Erin (Chad) Luthy, Kari (Michael) Stohler, Danielle (Todd) Hubbard, Shannon (Jason) Strunk and Jared Smith; 8 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ, 1 N Jefferson Street, Alexandria, KY, on Thursday, August 4, 2016 from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM with funeral services immediately following at 12:00 PM. Interment will be in the Alexandria Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ inAlexandria, KY. Alexandria Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.