Peggy Jo Shumate Warth

Peggy Jo Shumate Warth, 72, of Independence, KY,  passed away Friday morning, August 22nd, 2014. She was born on August 29^th, 1941 at 10:28 pm at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH and was married for 53 years to her loving husband, Thomas Edwin Warth Sr. She was preceded in death by her father, George Louis Shumate and survived by her mother, Nellie Lee Mofford Shumate, brother, Larry Louis Shumate and sister, Nancy Carol Shumate Wayman (Ken). She is survived by three sons, Thomas Edwin Warth Jr.(Diane), Michael Andrew Warth (Kimberly) and John Evan Warth (Amanda).  She is also survived by her six grandchildren, Lindsay Danielle Warth, Zachary Thomas Vincent Warth, Andrew William George Warth, Luke Andrew Warth, Elisabeth “Libby” Grace Warth, Logan Matthew Warth and Great grandchild, Paisley Marie Wood. Peggy graduated from Campbell County High School and stayed at home raising her boys for many years. She worked for three years in the Campbell County Clerk’s Office. Then at age 38, she attended Northern Kentucky University where she earned a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Teaching. After 20 years of service, she retired from Campbell County Schools. Peggy held a deep faith and belief in God, loved her family immensely, loved her country with great passion and was dedicated to all children and their learning. She loved researching the family ancestry and talking and chatting with friends. She had such a big spirit, bigger heart and lived to serve others. Over her many years, she volunteered in numerous community organizations and more recently, she was a proud member of the Campbell County Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 3205, the Red Hat Society and the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association. Her wishes were to be cremated and her ashes spread across America. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 26^th, 2014 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Alexandria Funeral Home, 325 Washington Street Alexandria, KY and a Memorial service will follow. Memorials may be made to: Campbell County Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 3205. 

Andrew W. Fausz Jr

Andrew W. Fausz Jr, 70, of Alexandria, KY, passed away Monday, August 18, 2014 at Saint Elizabeth Fort Thomas. He was a retired employee of Witt Industries, Oakley, OH. Andrew was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Elizabeth (Daniels) Fausz and a brother, Albert Fausz. He is survived by his wife, Sandra (Gibson) Fausz; son, Andrew Fausz III; daughter, Christine Fausz; two sisters, Elizabeth Leap and Agnes Armitage; brother, George Fausz;  five grandchildren, Jacob, Sean and Natalie Fausz, Codybeth and Sarah McIntosh. Graveside services 10:00 AM Friday, August 22 at the Alexandria Cemetery, Alexandria, KY. Memorials may be made to, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Tri-State Southern Ohio, 4370 Glendale Milford Road , Cincinnati, OH 45242. Alexandria Funeral Home serving the family. 

Viola "June" Anderson

Viola "June" Anderson, age 74, of Alexandria, KY passed away Sunday, August 17, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Ft. Thomas, KY. June was loved and cherished by her entire family and will be truly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Anthony Anderson in 2003. She is survived by her children, Tony Lee Anderson, Phyllis Jean Carter, Rickie Lee (Peggy) Anderson, William "Billy" Joseph Anderson, Pearl Jean (Mike) Keller, SunShine Lee Anderson and adopted son, Brian Anthony Johnson. Also survived by her brother, Paul Edward Sumpter; 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 22, 2014 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM with Funeral Services beginning at 1:00PM at the Alexandria Funeral Home, 325 Washington St., Alexandria, KY 41001. Interment will be in the Alexandria Cemetery, Alexandria, KY.

Robert L. Scharfenberger

Robert L. Scharfenberger, age 88, of California, KY passed away on Friday, August 15, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Edgewood, KY. He served in the Army Air Force and was a retired railroad signal inspector for CSX Railroad, formerly Chessie System Railroad. He was a member of the Campbell Co. VFW Post 3205, Alexandria United Methodist Church and the Happy 100's. Mr. Scharfenberger is survived by his loving wife of 66yrs, Lena Scharfenberger; and his son, Brent (Anita) Scharfenberger. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 from 11:00am to 1:00pm with services beginning at 1:00pm at the Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria, KY. Interment will be in the Peach Grove Cemetery, Peach Grove, KY. Memorials are suggested to: Alexandria United Methodist Church, 8286 W. Main St, Alexandria, KY 41001.

Leona Butsch

Leona Butsch, 95, of California, KY, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at River Valley Nursing Home, Butler, KY.  She was a homemaker and a farmer. Leona was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Butsch in 2004. She is survived by five daughters, Wanda Dierig of Ft. Thomas, KY, Ruth (Charlie) Dierig of California, KY, Linda (Jim) Gastright of Cold Spring, KY, Joyce (Tom) Renck of Batesville, IN and Jane Szoke of Elyria, OH; three sons, Richard (Carol) Butsch of California, KY, Gary (Vicky) Butsch of California, KY, Thomas Butsch of Foster, KY; sister, Anna Romito of Ft. Thomas, KY; also survived by 25 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 17, 2014 from 4 PM to 8 PM at the Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria, Kentucky. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 18, 2014 at 10 AM at the Sts. Peter & Paul Church, California, Kentucky. Burial will be in the Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to: Sts. Peter and Paul Building Fund, 2162 California Cross Roads, California, KY 41007.

Daniel McGinley

Dan McGinley, former mayor of the City of Alexandria, died August 9, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital Hospice. He was age 71.

McGinley served on Alexandria City Council for seven years before being sworn in as mayor in 1999. During his 12 years as mayor, the City increased its cash reserves from $175,000 to more than $1 million; generated $4 million in grant money; and purchased its city building and its Calvin A. Perry Community Center.

The son of Lee and Ruth McGinley, he grew up in Prairie du Chien, Wisc. He worked his way through Campion Jesuit High School, a prestigious boys boarding school. To pay for tuition, he worked at the school during the academic year. He spent his summers working in Minneapolis, where he lived with his eldest brother, Leo, and his family. He graduated from Campion as a National Merit Scholar.

McGinley attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. At age 19, he moved to Chicago where he eventually landed in a job at Dr. Scholl’s Shoe Company in the mailroom. He advanced within the company, which moved him to Cincinnati. Shortly thereafter, he became general manager of Dr. Scholl’s factory in Falmouth, Ky. There he met his wife, Nancy (Gosney) McGinley, of 42 years.

In recent years, McGinley enjoyed his part-time job at Great American Ballpark where he gave tours. Even when sporting a Cincinnati Reds shirt, he remained a diehard Chicago Cubs fan.

Quick with one-liners, McGinley loved retelling his father’s jokes and outlandish tall tales. Even during his illness, he kept his family and caregivers laughing.

Being a father meant the world to him. He visited Ireland with his daughter, Lee Rose, where they celebrated her 30^th birthday. Several years later, he and his son, Joe, traveled to Ireland for a McGinley family reunion.

A longtime parishioner at St. Mary of the Assumption in Alexandria, he served as a Liturgical minister. Throughout his life, he volunteered for many organizations, including chambers of commerce, Junior Achievement and the Kiwanis Club.

In addition to his wife, Nancy, he is survived by his daughter, Lee (Jeff) Rose of Alexandria; son, Joe of Lexington; grandson, Jake of Alexandria; sister Pat (Gary) White of Prairie du Chien, Wisc.; sister-in-law, Judy McGinley of Dodgeville, Wisc.; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews; and great-great nieces and great-great nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Leo and Paul; sisters Dorothy Starr and Ruth Roellich; and niece Becky McGinley.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, Aug. 12, at St. Mary of the Assumption, 8246 East Main Street in Alexandria, from 3 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 7 p.m. Memorials are requested to St. Mary of the Assumption or to Bishop Brossart High School.

Bernice White Evans

Bernice White Evans, 85, formerly of Northern Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014, at Eastgate Care Spring. Bernice was born October 26, 1928 in Manchester, KY, the daughter of the late John and Martha Botkins White. She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Jerry” Evans and a daughter, Judy Larson. She is survived by three sons, Dennis Fran & Doug Horton; two step sons, Donald and William Evans; two step daughters, Rose Inman and Shirley Leslie. Visitation 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Thursday, August 7, at the Alexandria Funeral Home with the Funeral service at 2:00 PM. Interment in the Alexandria Cemetery, Alexandria, KY.