Alexandra  Steiner
Died: Dec 9, 2013
After bravely struggling with depression and related issues for many years, Alexandra Anne Barnes Steiner passed away quietly at home in Hackettstown on December 9, 2013. She was 34. Alex was smart and talented with a wide circle of friends. She was a good listener and a story teller and a fine photographer. She loved nothing more than finding unusual items at flea markets and yard sales. She loved music and singing and sang for several years in the St. James Episcopal Church choir in Hackettstown. Alex is survived by her mother, Lynne Timlin, and her father, Paul Steiner; her stepparents, ThomasTimlin and Shelly Steiner, as well as her brother Matthew, sister Margaret, sister Suzanne and brother in law Byron. She is also survived by her grandfather and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Peace to you Alex. We will love you always...

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Alex’s memory to the Domestic Abuse Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Warren County, PO Box 88, Washington, NJ 07882. Arrangements are under the direction of Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840.

Condolences:

l.a
#40
May 12th, 2017 4:12 pm
i only knew you briefly, alex but we had a lot in common and i always enjoyed talking to you. i still think of you and i miss your presence.
Maureen
#39
July 24th, 2015 11:21 pm
Dearest Alex, I just read of your 'passing'; my prayer every morning forward will be that your loved ones find peace knowing that they will hug you in person when the time is right. Meanwhile, how very blessed to have been in your presence during this earthly journey. Love to you, Alex, and your own beloveds.
Kitty
#38
February 24th, 2014 8:01 am
I am thinking of you and your family today, Alex, and always. You are still missed so very much.
Sara R.
#37
February 2nd, 2014 9:07 am
Alex, I only wish that I would have made the effort to talk to you more before you passed. You have always had a place in my heart, and I have thought of you often. Your stories, jokes and support will survive in my memory forever. I hope that now you are at peace. I would like to extend my condolences to Alex's family and friends.
Lisa
#36
January 10th, 2014 12:11 am
Alex, although I never met you, you seemed like someone I would have loved to meet and become friends with. You seemed very intelligent, kind, artistic, gifted with music and we both shared the same love for finding vintage or unusual things at flea markets or thrift shops. I wish I could have known you but you went home to God before I even had the chance. I just hope that you found the peace you were looking for that you couldn't find here... In closing, I bid you farewell and I want to thank you for saving my life. I too struggled with suicide, but you made me see how precious life truly is...
Kevin
#35
December 27th, 2013 7:49 pm
Rest in peace Alex. I never had the pleasure of meeting you in person, yet for the past ten years or so your Superstardom lit up my internets with glittering brightness, humour, and a mutual appreciation of the obscure, as we shared our highs and lows across the ether. My deepest condolences to your family, friends, and cats now you are at last ready for your close-up. Tonight, the crocodile sheds real tears.
Sara
#34
December 20th, 2013 8:03 pm
Alex, I will never forget you. It has been so hard processing this loss for everyone. Much love to you and your family. You have gone far too soon.
Brian
#33
December 18th, 2013 11:39 pm
I miss you so much, as someone here said, there is no one like you. I miss your courage and compassion and intelligence and sense of humor, I miss hearing your voice so much. I wish peace and happiness for you always. I keep seeing your beautiful eyes, owl eyes, you were beautiful in so many ways, I will never forget you, I will love you always, it gives me great happiness to see all messages here, you touched a lot of people Alex, you will never be forgotten.
Mary Ann Moore
#32
December 18th, 2013 7:47 am
We were saddened to hear of your loss. We extend our sympathy to the Steiner family. We remember her as a kind, talkative young girl and we know that she will be missed. May she rest in peace. Mary Ann & Bob Moore
Arleen
#31
December 17th, 2013 10:38 pm
Dear Alex, I never had the honor of meeting you but feel as though I know you. Your Mom, a most cherished friend of mine, has shared with me your passion for photography, gifted talent for writing, creativity, intelligence, humor, courage and amazing ability to shed light upon those around you. As John Lennon said, "We all shine on...like the moon and the stars and the sun." So, shine on Alex. And, now that you have wings, soar high. Carry with you the love of the many lives you have touched. May you find all of the peace, freedom and happiness you desire and truly deserve.
Brian
#30
December 17th, 2013 5:11 pm
Alex-You were the best friend I ever had, I will never forget you. Your intelligence your love of books and movies, the wonderful pictures you took, the times you sang to me, the times we spent together, these are things I will never forget. I wish somehow I could have helped you with what you were going through, I would've given anything for you to be ok. I miss you terribly, I miss hearing your voice as I have all these years, I will think of you the times we spent together, the memories I have of you, and I will remember you always. Your last words to me were, I love you, I love you too, and I hope you are in a better place and that I will see you there. Love, B
Fulton Fry
#29
December 16th, 2013 12:38 pm
Your kindness made a difference in my life. Your intellect, humor and caring were gifts you brought to so many people in your short life. There are better worlds than this, and I know you are there.
Sarah Ponder
#28
December 16th, 2013 11:27 am
I have been friends with Alex online for many, many years (at least since 2001), and she has contributed so much to my life. I am praying for her family and friends, and I am glad she is at peace now. Love and light to everyone during this difficult time.
Tamara
#27
December 16th, 2013 12:40 am
Oh, Beautiful Alex ~ You had no idea how much you were loved or how valuable your life was. I believed in you, your talent, and your sweet sweet heart. May you find peace wherever this ride takes you. xoxo
Kasey K
#26
December 16th, 2013 12:28 am
Alex is probably one of the most amazing people I've ever had the pleasure to meet. The world is a hell of a lot sadder and dimmer without her bright presence. She will be missed, more than she'll ever know.
Vaysha
#25
December 16th, 2013 12:13 am
I am so sad you are gone so soon. Thank you for the inspiration, your honesty and courage, your creativity and love you shared with us, Alex. I will miss you. My deepest condolences to your family.
Margaret O'Connell
#24
December 15th, 2013 10:30 pm
Alex.....This world has lost a beautiful, sensitive soul; you are now in that place that you deserve...all embracing,completely understanding, offering a never-ending peace. I know you are now singing with the angels ...My sincerest sympathy to your family and friends.
Megan
#23
December 15th, 2013 10:01 pm
You gave me such peace and love in this life. You always had my back. Together we made what to some might be a mundane journey, into a truly comical adventure. As I told you on our last day together. . . There is no one like you. I miss you so much. I know you have peace and I have found peace through the knowledge that you are finally at rest with our savior. His divine mercy is what you deserve for you truly did for least of His people. I know that heaven was rejoicing as they welcomed you home.
Heather
#22
December 15th, 2013 5:46 pm
Alex. You were so beautiful. I am glad I got to know you and your wonderful writings that could make me laugh. May you rest in peace. My condolences to your kitties and your family.
Tina
#21
December 15th, 2013 5:41 pm
Alex, I loved you so much. I might have "just" known you over the internet but still your lovely,brilliant spirit and your amazing personality resounded so much from everything you wrote. You were taken from us too early. I hope that now you are at peace and don't have to suffer anymore.
Beth Lancaster
#20
December 15th, 2013 11:51 am
Alex, I wish I could have talked with you more than I did. You were an amazing person, and so beautiful inside and out. I have had the pleasure of knowing you since 1999 and I'm glad I had that time with you. Peace be with you. -Beth
Ben Gilbert
#19
December 15th, 2013 6:18 am
I'm inconsolable. I'm so, so sorry you were gone. You were ten of an ordinary person but you didn't know it. And it breaks me to think you didn't likely have even an ounce of that knowledge in your last moments. Love you, miss you x
Kitty
#18
December 15th, 2013 5:29 am
Rest in Peace Alex. You were so much to so many people - a talented photographer with an eye for the rough edges, a writer who could break your heart and make you shake with laughter at the same times and a friend who was always kind, empathic and fun. I am thankful that I got to know you. My condolences to Alex's family and her friends.
Lynne Marie
#17
December 15th, 2013 3:23 am
Rest in peace, Alex, I will always remember you. A smart, talented, funny, creative and beautiful young woman. The world was a better place with you in it. My condolences to your family. Love always.
Aurora
#16
December 15th, 2013 3:07 am
I'm going to miss you.
Tammy
#15
December 15th, 2013 2:20 am
Alex was truly one of the most amazing, inspirational people I've ever known. It breaks my heart that her end came so early - far too, too soon - but she touched more people than many ever will, and she's made a difference in so many lives, including my own. In this way, Alex will truly never be gone. My condolences to her family and friends, as this is definitely no small loss.
Marion "Mazz" S.
#14
December 15th, 2013 12:33 am
I did not know Alex but she meant a lot to someone I do care for. May you rest well without pain. i send my love to those who lost this beautiful life. Please don't cry for the loss but cherish and her celebrate. You will be together someday in your respective afterlife.
Opiferum
#13
December 14th, 2013 11:53 pm
Alex, I'll never forget you... Somewhere, you'll be there looking for a new perspective, to which end I hope you have found peace. I will be looking for the small details that will show me that you're there; the little reminders that will reassure to me that you are in heaven. Like a snail, such as the one that you used in a series of photographs. Just the simple things in life that you made magnified and beautiful with your unique perspective on life. RIP. xx
Rebecca
#12
December 14th, 2013 10:43 pm
My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy. Alex, may you be at peace, and may your family, friends, and loved ones take comfort in the fact that you are at rest now. Lots of love and many prayers.
Kelley Babcock
#11
December 14th, 2013 1:42 pm
Alex was a good person, a good neighbor, and I considered her a good friend. In my first years living above her I didn't know much about "the girl downstairs' but these past 2 years I have very much enjoyed getting to know her and watching her come out of her shell. She was a part of our community tucked away in the back corner of our complex. I send my deepest condolences to her parents, friends, and family. I hope you are enjoying massive dunkin donuts coffees, as much of an assortment of flavored/herbal teas you could dream of, and all the cats possible up in the sky.
mark mendel
#10
December 14th, 2013 12:56 pm
Alex had only recently come into my life. I met her several months ago but in that short time, I was able to get to know her and I came to care about her. I wish I had more time with you. Rest in peace, Alex.
Evelynn Fugazi
#9
December 14th, 2013 12:46 pm
We suffered a great loss. I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to the many friends and family of Alex. She was an absolutely remarkable woman.
Heather
#8
December 14th, 2013 10:09 am
My condolences to her family. I'm glad I got the chance to be Alex's friend.
frank
#7
December 14th, 2013 9:28 am
You are now at peace, Alex. May peace also be granted to your loved ones and to all those whose lives have been touched by your generous spirit. Frank
Renee S
#6
December 13th, 2013 10:26 pm
May perpetual light shine upon you, Alex. My heart has been heavy with sadness since hearing of your passing. I know that you are at peace now. For the very short time that I knew you, I could tell that you were a beautiful person. May your family find comfort knowing that your soul is set free.
Jackie
#5
December 13th, 2013 11:04 am
Alex was a friend of mine for the last 5 years. I loved talking with her sbout books that we read and her photographs. I will miss her and our long, talks while we walked... I'm deeply sorry for your loss and am praying for you. May God bless Alex and give her eternal rest and peace. With warm regards, Jackie Re
Sarah M
#4
December 13th, 2013 10:52 am
Alex, you are in my heart and mind. My condolences to family and friends at this time. Alex was a special person and I am so sorry for her passing. Much love - Sarah 508-272-0958
Marian Carroll
#3
December 13th, 2013 9:46 am
Dearest Alex - at peace now, sleeping softly in the arms of the Divine Spirit. You will always be loved and never forgotten. We will miss you.
Joyce Mims
#2
December 13th, 2013 6:19 am
~Rest in peace Alex....you were a very sweet, loving & careing young girl, that had her struggles in life as many as us do. I am very saddened to hear of her passing. I have gotten to know her for the past 5 yrs. We ALL have loved you and will miss you terribly. Rest in peace, Alex.
Jane
#1
December 13th, 2013 12:22 am
My deepest sympathies to Alex's family at this time. I share your sadness and extend my condolences and love.
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