Joseph L. Stern

Joseph L. Stern died on February 19, 2026. Joe was born on March 24, 1963 to Nancye Leland Poor Stern and Mark Levine Stern. Joe was the adoring husband of Linda (Ossenbeck) Stern and devoted father to Dylan Joseph Stern and Noah Thomas Stern. He was a true friend to so many people and so many of his friends immensely impacted his life. His family is truly grateful for all the support provided from his many special friends.

His passion for life was amazing! He was so proud of his two sons and was totally dedicated to supporting them in all their sports, academic and professional endeavors - often offering guidance to improve their lives. He enjoyed all things regarding health fitness - going to the gym to work out, playing tennis, going bike riding, practicing yoga and going on amazing & challenging hikes during the many trips he took around the world with his family. He was always willing and ready to explore new ways to keep healthy. If there was a rock or a wall to climb, he was immediately ready to tackle it!

He graduated from Walnut Hills High School in 1981; attended The Ohio State University and University of Cincinnati. He was a true fiercely devoted Buckeye fan! He worked at Gibson Greetings and H-M Company.

In the end, Joe suffered with immense physical pain in his body and sought medical help to determine the cause. He could not attain the pain relief he needed and wanted so sadly, he concluded he needed to end his life.

The family request that we hug each other often to remember Joe as a man with great courage and a passion for life! In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Alliance of Hope, Save the Animals Foundation or Rockdale Temple.

Service will be at Rockdale Temple in Amberley on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11am. The receiving line will occur after the service leading to the Heldman Social Room for the luncheon.

Alliance of Hope: https://support.allianceofhope.org/give/47659/#!/donation/checkout

Save the Animals Foundation: https://www.staf.org/index.php/idonate/

Rockdale Temple: https://www.rockdaletemple.org/payment.php