Margaret A. Neltner

Margaret A. Neltner (nee Lauer), 86, of Camp Springs, KY, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Cold Spring Transitional Care. Margaret retired from Holy Family Home of Melbourne, KY and was a lifelong Member of Saint Joseph Parish Camp Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis A. Neltner  in 1965. She is survived by her children, Darlene (Jerry) Sandfoss, Joyce (Jay) Eiben, Sherry (Mike) Wolfe, Steve (Lisa) Neltner, Roger (Patti) Neltner and Lori (Dean) Cook; siblings, Germaine (Leroy) Kremer, Frank (Wilma) Lauer and Don (Elline) Lauer; 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Saint Joseph Church, Camp Springs from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Saturday, October 1, 2016 with Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 12:00 PM. Interment will be in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Camp Springs. Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association or Saint Elizabeth Hospice. Alexandria Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be given at alexandriafh.com

Alphonse "Whitey" Studer

Alphonse “Whitey” Studer, 88, of Wilder, KY, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Saint Elizabeth Edgewood. Whitey was a retired union carpenter for Local #698 and a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Wilder, KY. Whitey was the last surviving of ten children born to the late, William and Elizabeth Studer. He was known for being able to fix anything and often spent time helping church, family and friends. He will be remembered for his quick wit and wonderful sense of humor. He is survived by his wife of 66 yrs, Mary Ann Meiman Studer; four children, Jim (Elizabeth) Studer, Carol (Bryan) Becker, Dave (Janis) Studer and Doug (Shirley) Studer; 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday September 23, 2016 at the Alexandria Funeral Home from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Saturday at Saint Mary of the Assumption Church, Alexandria, KY. Interment will be in St. Stephen Cemetery, Ft. Thomas, KY. Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer's Association Greater Cincinnati, 644 Linn Street, Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203.

Michael R. Augsback

Michael R. Augsback, 58, of Grant’s Lick, KY, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. Mike was the Director of Engineering for FFR-DSI of Florence, KY. He inspired his family and community with his deep faith in the Lord and unconditional love.  Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Ballou Augsback. Mike is survived by his wife, Donna Watkins Augsback; two sons, Jeffrey (Krishna) Augsback and Justin (Michele) Augsback; Papa's well-loved grandchildren, Jayden and Kendall Augsback; father, Don Augsback; sister, Donna (Tom) Carlisle; brother, John (Kirsten) Augsback. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Plum Creek Christian Church, 961 Nagel Road, Butler, KY 41006. Family and friends are invited to visit from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 pm.  A reception will be held after the service.  Memorials are suggested to Plum Creek Christian Church. Alexandria Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Franklin Roach

Franklin Thomas Roach, 53, of Covington, KY, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Saint Elizabeth Hospital Fort Thomas. He was a chemical analyst for JABCO & Associates of Amelia, OH. Frank loved music spent many hours playing music on his guitar, mandolin and harmonica with family and friends. He also loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore H. Roach Jr and Frances Roach (nee Santini). Frank is survived by his siblings, Patrick Roach, Ted (Karen) Roach III and Rose (Sean) Redman; nephews, Nathan, Matthew, Teddy and Evan Roach; aunts and uncles, Pasquale Santini Jr, Frank (Kathy)  Santini, John Santini Theresa Santini, Joyce Mardis, Angela (Jack) Menninger, Antoinette (George) Howard, Jorheta (the late James) Roach, Delores (the late Hank) Mahaney, Shirley (the late Ralph) Dedman and Betty (the late Earl) Roach; also survived by numerous cousins. Visitation Friday, September 9, 2016 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM with funeral service immediately following at 6:00 PM at the Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria, KY. Interment will be in St. Stephen Cemetery, Ft. Thomas, KY.

Rosella Rief

Rosella Marie Rief (nee Franzen), age 82, of Alexandria, KY passed away on Monday, September, 5, 2016 at her residence. Rosella was a member of St. Mary Parish, Alexandria, KY. She was formerly active with St. Joseph Women’s Society and previously served as the organist for St. Joseph Church, Camp Springs. Rosella loved to sew for her children and grandchildren and she made many beautiful bridesmaid dresses for everyone.  She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Howard Rief Jr.; two sons, Tom (Debbie nee Kremer) Rief and Jerry (Judy nee Steffen) Rief; daughter, Brenda (Jeff) Weckbach; three brothers, Norbert, Leo (Jan), and Nicholas (Jean) Franzen; two sisters, Mary Ann (Richard) Verst and Irene (Conley) Ashcraft; also survived by ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Rita Sacksteder and her brother, Anthony Franzen. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at St. Mary Parish, Alexandria, KY with Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 11:00 am. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Alexandria, KY. Memorials are suggested to: St. Elizabeth Hospice, 483 S. Loop Rd, Edgewood, KY 41017 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Alexandria Funeral Home. Online condolences can be given at alexandriafh.com.

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Donald E. Pangburn

Donald E. Pangburn, age 77, of Highland Heights, KY passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Donna (nee West) Pangburn. He leaves behind his loving wife of 52 years, Pamela (nee Rachford) Pangburn; son, Dan (Jayne) Pangburn; daughter, Denise (Clint) Henson; brother, Lee Pangburn; sister, Gayle (nee Pangburn) Krummen; mother-in-law, Thelma Rachford; and his four grandchildren, Kara, Kristin and Ryan Pangburn and Nick Henson. After attending Newport High School, Don served in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea. He was very patriotic and loved his country. Don was a funeral director and an embalmer. He served the Northern Kentucky area for 50 years and had recently retired from Dobbling, Muehlenkamp-Ershell Funeral Home. Don was a loyal fan of the University of Kentucky. He carried a picture of Adolph Rupp and Joe B. Hall in his wallet. He would watch the games with the sound turned down so he could listen to his beloved Cawood Ledford. Don was a funny and compassionate Christian man who was loved by many. His grandchildren were the light of his life. He was a member of the Summit Church of Christ, Northern Kentucky Funeral Directors Association, and the Lawler Hanlon VFW in Newport, KY.  A visitation will be held at the Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria KY on Monday, September 5th from 3PM – 7PM. Funeral Service will be conducted on Tuesday, September 6th at the Alexandria Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will follow at the Alexandria Cemetery, Alexandria, KY. Memorials are suggested to: Summit Church of Christ, 6015 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076.

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