Parishioner Patrick C. “Pat” Lancaster Passes Away

Maria Hayes • April 14, 2025

Patrick C. “Pat” Lancaster passed away Wednesday April 9, 2025, just two days shy of his 83rd birthday. He was born in New Albany to the late Muriel and Thomas “Tommy” Lancaster. He was a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Kentucky Restaurant Association, an animal rescuer and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Pat was an entrepreneur and a visionary in the restaurant and catering business. At 21, he expanded the family restaurant business, Tommy Lancaster’s. He launched a catering and tent rental division, which grew into one of the largest privately owned restaurant/catering operations in the country—ranked 8th nationally.


They served major events such as Pan American Games, Kentucky State Fair, Keeneland, Louisville Redbirds concessions and political functions, including dinners for President Ronald Reagan, Nelson Rockefeller and Kentucky governors. He took great pride in building on his family’s legacy and became known for his dedication, vision, and impact in the community.


Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson: Robbie Lancaster, Jr., his nephew: Michael Kapfhammer, his brother: Mike Lancaster, and his brother-in-law: Mike Kapfhammer.


Pat is survived by his daughter: Debbie Leist and her husband Steve and their sons: Matthew (Elizabeth), Michael (Emilie) and Maxwell Leist, his son: Robert Lancaster and his children: Garrett (Hila) and Travis Lancaster, his son: Steve Lancaster and his children: Jessica, Alex and Carissa Lancaster, 3 great-grandchildren and one on the way, his brother: Terry Lancaster, his sister: Eva Sue Kapfhammer, his partner of 25 years: Kathy Dunn and his former wife: Jeanie Landgraf.

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Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon him.


May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Parishioner Robert "Bob" C. Hubler Passes Away

By Carolyn Kannapel • October 24, 2025
Robert C. "Bob" Hubler, a resident of New Albany, Indiana, was born on June 20, 1926, and passed away on October 22, 2025, at the age of 99. Bob was born in New Albany, Indiana, to the late Roy H. Hubler and Agnes (Steinert) Hubler. Bob was a devoted member of Holy Family Catholic Church in New Albany. He also spent time as a member of Floyd County Post #3281 Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion #28. Bob was a proud veteran of World War II and that service extended in his life as his return following the war. He first served the country as a railroad postal worker and then settled into his career in the postal service as a mail carrier. Bob eventually retired from the U.S. Postal Service in New Albany, Indiana. Bob is preceded in death by his parents; and his loving wife, Alice A. (Hammond) Hubler. Bob is survived by his daughters; Mary (Rickie) Hurrle and Roberta Culwell. A visitation will be held at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 East Spring Street, New Albany, Indiana, on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  A funeral mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, 129 West Daisy Lane, New Albany, Indiana, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 11:00 am.

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Founding Member of Holy Family Church, Audrey Capper, Passes Away

By Carolyn Kannapel • October 7, 2025
Audrey Francis Capper was born on September 19, 1926, in Lanesville, Indiana. She died on October 5, 2025. She was a founding member of Holy Family Church. She led a wonderful, full life and is survived by her nieces and nephews, Jean Moss (Dale), Tom Crone (Julie), Mark Crone (Gina), Anne Spaulding (Sean), Joan Antoine, Bill Crone and James Capper. She was also survived by her great nieces and nephews, Michael Crone (Leah), Sam Moss (Shannon), David Crone (Jayme), Philip Crone (Anna), Sarah Klarer (Ian), Allison Moss (Matt Parker), Kristen Spaulding, Kevin Crone, Alan Wells, Jael Capper, and her great-great nieces and nephews, Avery and Noah Crone, Harper and Piper Moss, Lenora and Oscar Capper Klarer, Ben Crone, Maylin Audrey Crone and Lily Wells and close friend, Ginny Gohmann. She was known as “Aud” to her close family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gertrude and A.G. Capper; her sisters, Mary Jean Capper and Doris Capper Crone; her brother-in law, Doris’ husband, Marion Crone, and brother, James Capper. 

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Parishioner Janice Starr Renn Passes Away

By Carolyn Kannapel • September 10, 2025
Janice Starr Renn, age 80, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Janice was born in New Albany, Indiana, on February 20, 1945, to the late George W. Gilmore and Gertrude M. (Weinmann) Gilmore. She was a faithful member of Holy Family Catholic Church, New Albany, Indiana. Janice spent several years serving the American Legion Post #28. She enjoyed playing golf as a member of Valley View Golf Course and founding member of her local bunco club with friends and former classmates. Janice is preceded in death by her parents; her loving daughter, Kimberly; her grandchildren, Brad and Jill Camm; and her sister, Carol Miller-Gilmore. Janice is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Frank Renn; daughter, Deborah (Greg) Karem; her sister, Georgie and Mary Catherine; her brothers, Dennis, Eddie, Nelson (Cindy), and Tony (Martha); many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.