Catherine (Cathy) Anne Bever passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Catherine was born June 19, 1950, in Zanesville, Ohio to the late James and Sara (Flautt) Bever. She 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. She graduated from Holy Trinity Grade School in Somerset and St. Aloysius Academy in New Lexington, Ohio 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 held on Friday January 24, 2025, 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. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Somerset Ohio. Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the following: *Holy Trinity School Building Fund to assist with cost of Catholic education and building fund in Catherine’s hometown. Make checks payable and mail to: Holy Trinity School, 225 S. Columbus St., Somerset, Ohio 43783. *Bayley Employee Assistance Fund, make checks payable and mail to: Bayley Employee Assistance Fund, 990 Bayley Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45233 or online at www.bayleylife.org *Catholic School Teacher Development Fund (subsidizes the cost of continuing education credits). Make checks payable to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Attn. Catholic Schools Office, 100 E. Eighth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. *Add “in memory of Catherine Bever” in the memos for each one. Bope-Thomas Funeral Home in Somerset, Ohio is entrusted with local arrangements.