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.

Franklin A. Enzweiler

Franklin A. Enzweiler, age 81, of Cold Spring, KY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at his residence. He was a former banker and business owner and also a member of the Good Sam Angels Camping Club of Northern KY. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Marie (nee Schreiber) Enzweiler. Survived by his wife, Wanda (nee Tiemeyer) Enzweiler; daughter; Diana (Patrick) Hartzel; son, Donald (Lisa) Enzweiler; two step-sons, Todd (Connie) and Dennis (Patti) Trowbridge; four brothers, Ervin (Jane), Wilbert (Agnes), Vernon (Jean), and Michael (Amy) Enzweiler; also survived by eight grandsons and three great-grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to: St. Elizabeth Foundation, 1 Medical Village Drive, Edgewood, KY  41017. Arrangements entrusted to Alexandria Funeral Home.

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Irene Schack

Irene Amelia (nee Ackerman) Schack, age 90, of Melbourne, KY passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Highlandspring of Ft. Thomas.  Irene was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Camp Springs, KY. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Albert Schack; niece, Helen (Richard) Emerson; nephew, Ed (Trena) Ackerman; great-niece, Trisha (Robert) Hancock; great-nephew, Nick Baynum; great-great-nephews, Dylan Baynum, Colton Hancock, and Keith Ackerman; great-great-niece, Brook Ackerman. Visitation will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Camp Springs, KY on Saturday, July 30, 2016 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with the Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Camp Springs. Memorial donations are suggested to: St. Joseph Catholic Church, 6833 Four Mile Road, Camp Springs, KY 41059. Arrangements entrusted to Alexandria Funeral Home.

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Loretta Hager Ritter

Longtime resident of Campbell County, Loretta Miller Hager Ritter went home to be with her Lord, Friday, July 22, 2016 at the age of 93. She was the daughter of John & Amelia Miller and the last of nine children. Preceded in death by her husbands, Thurston Hager and Robert Ritter. Surviving is a son, Ronald (Patti) Hager of Edgewood, KY and a daughter Lynda (Paul) Lueders of Kentwood, MI; three step daughters, Diana (Bill) Goetz of Melbourne, KY, Mary (Jim) Ciccarella of Alexandria, KY and Kim (Jim) Wood of Elsmere, KY; a total of 16 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Loretta was a charter member of Saint Luke Lutheran Church. Visitation will be Tuesday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Alexandria Funeral Home and 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Wednesday at Saint Luke Lutheran Church with the funeral service following. Interment will be in the Alexandria Cemetery. Memorials to Saint Luke Lutheran Church, 4800 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076 or to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.