Catherine "Cathy" Anne Bever

Catherine "Cathy" Anne Bever

June 19, 1950 - January 11, 2025

Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Sara Bever, and her twin brother, David Bever. She is survived by her siblings, Martin (Jean) Bever, Mary (Jeff) Trabue, Louise (Tony) Redden, and Bill (Stacey) Bever, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends.

Catherine was raised in Somerset, Ohio. Catherine graduated from Holy Trinity Grade School in Somerset, OH, and St. Aloysius Academy in New Lexington, OH for high school. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education from Ohio Dominican College and earned a master’s degree in higher education from the University of Dayton. Catherine taught many years in the Catholic school system and was an assistant principal for Bishop Leibold School in Dayton OH. Catherine moved to Cincinnati to be Director of Teacher Certification for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Catherine was passionate about Catholic education, and the faith formation it provided, and worked tirelessly to support teachers and students.

Catherine loved spending time with her family and her many nieces and nephews. Her love and care for others was shown to her family by countless thoughtful deeds, and certainly brought joy to everyone. Catherine cherished time with her wide circle of friends, whom she loved dearly.

For many years, Catherine served in the music ministry with Incarnate Word Charismatic Community in Dayton. She loved music, including playing the piano, organ and guitar, teaching piano lessons and sharing her love of music with others.

Catherine’s Catholic faith was a central part of her life. Her example of selfless love and service is an inspiration to all.

Memorial services will be:

On Friday January 24th at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Cincinnati, there will be a visitation at 10:30am at the Church, followed by funeral mass at 11:30am.

On Saturday January 25th, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church (updated location) in Somerset, Ohio, there will be a mass of Christian burial at 11am, followed by a burial service at Holy Trinity cemetery

In lieu of flowers please make donations to one of the programs below:

Catholic School Teacher Development Fund (subsidizes the cost of continuing education credits)  Make checks payable to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.   Add “in memory of Catherine Bever” in the memo.  Mail to:

Archdiocese of Cincinnati

Attn. Catholic Schools Office

100 E Eighth St. 

Cincinnati, OH 45202

Bayley Employee Assistance Fund 

Make checks payable to Bayley Employee Assistance fund.   Add “in memory of Catherine Bever” in the memo.   Mail to:

Bayley Employee Assistance Fund

990 Bayley Drive

Cincinnati, OH  45233

Donations can also be made online at www.bayleylife.org

Holy Trinity School Building Fund

Assist with cost of Catholic education and building fund in Catherine’s home town.   

Make checks payable to Holy Trinity School.  Add “in memory of Catherine Bever” in the memo.   Mail to:

Holy Trinity School

225 S. Columbus St.

Somerset, OH   43783