Brigitta M Smith

Brigitta M Smith obituary, Cincinnati, OH

Brigitta M Smith

Brigitta Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brater-Winter Funeral Home (Sayler Park) on Nov. 5, 2025.

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Brigitta M (nee Korner) Smith passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the age of 102. Born in Oberloisdorf, Austria on October 8, 1922, to Anton and Elizabeth (nee Reiner) Korner. Brigitta never meant a stranger and truly loved helping others. She was a mother/grandmother figure to many in Sayler Park over the years and was adoringly known as "Mom" or Grandma Geat". Brigitta volunteered at the Anderson Ferry Church of Christ Food Pantry up until the age of 95. She also really enjoyed reading and was well known by her local library staff.
Those left to cherish many wonderful memories of Brigitta are her children: John Smith, Kathy Smith, and Andy (Jill) Rosen; grandchildren: Dave Smith, Max Smith, Brooke Smith, Emily Smith, Brianna Rosen, Mac Rosen, and Brooke Rosen; great grandchildren: Kelsey Smith, Rebecca Bollinger, Krista Smith, and Jessica Doxsey; great great grandchildren: Kaitlyn Strack, Brayden Strack, Rowan Smith, Finn Smith, and Sara Bollinger.
Brigitta was preceded in death by her sons: Louis, Thomas, and Robert Smith; daughter-in-law: Sue Smith; grandson: Tony Smith; and great great grandson: Sebastian Smith.
Visitation will be held at Brater Winter Funeral Home, 138 Monitor Ave, Sayler Park, Ohio on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from 10:30 am until the time of the funeral service at 12:30 pm. Burial to follow at River View Cemetery.
Even in death, Brigitta wanted to help others. When planning her funeral, she requested NO FLOWERS to be sent, but instead memorial donations be made to Anderson Ferry Church of Christ.
Services
Public Viewing
Tuesday
February 25, 2025
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Brater-Winter Funeral Home - Sayler Park
138 Monitor Ave.
Cincinnati, OH
Funeral Service
Tuesday
February 25, 2025
12:30 PM to 12:45 PM
Brater-Winter Funeral Home - Sayler Park
138 Monitor Ave.
Cincinnati, OH
Graveside Service
Tuesday
February 25, 2025
1:45 PM
Riverview Cemetery
3635 E Laughery Creek
Aurora, IN
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