Our Honorees for 2020 Seniors Who Rock

What makes a senior a Senior Who Rocks?  Our honorees are people who are at least 70 years old, and they are still active, working or volunteering and adding a value and vibrancy to our community.  They are, in other words, inspirational. 

Join us in celebrating our 2020 Honorees:

Jean Dowell

A pioneer in women’s basketball, Ohio Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer, legendary basketball coach and director of athletics at Mt. St. Joseph University, and softball star, Jean launched her next chapter with a guitar and her singing voice.  She supports many charitable causes with musical performances.

James Johnson

Founder of Summer Work Experience in the Law (SWEL) in 1988, Jim retired briefly from the City Solicitor’s office before embarking on his work for juveniles with the Hamilton County Public Defender, seeking to find hope in what others deemed hopeless.  Although now retired, Jim continues to actively support SWEL, mentoring and connecting African American college and high school students for a career in the law.

Barbara Kellar

While she began her career as an educator, Barbara is probably best known for her local philanthropy including her nearly 50 years of service to CET and public television.  Among her numerous honors are her 2019 MacDowell medal for lifetime support of the Arts, and a regional Emmy Award for her PBS program, “Showcase with Barbara Kellar.”

We will celebrate our 6th annual Seniors Who Rock on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.  This year we are taking our event online instead of in-person.  Please plan to join us from the comfort of your own home, with the beverage of your choice, as we toast these amazing seniors and enjoy their words of wisdom.  Watch this page for more details!

We hope you can join us!  

Welcome to Heritage Bank as our newest sponsor!  Many thanks to our renewing sponsors Graydon Head & Ritchey,  Ritter Daniher Financial Advisory, and Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker.   Your Seniors Who Rock sponsorship supports critical services like ombudsman advocacy for people in nursing homes and free legal help for seniors facing situations that threaten their financial security. Contact Mary Day for information about sponsorship – 513-458-5525, development@proseniors.org.

2019 Honorees

Tom Cuni William Deimling Maralyn Itzkowitz Dolores J. Lindsay

2018 Honorees

Dan Hurley Marianna Brown Bettman Don Neyer Walter T. Oka

2017 Honorees

Alvin H. Crawford Kathleen M. Brinkman Marilyn Harris Ronald J. Pfleghaar

2016 Honorees

Sr. Kathryn Ann Connelly Jim Scott Lilly Narusevich Dee Shaffer The Honorable Walter H. Rice

2015 Honorees

The Honorable Nathaniel Jones Sr. Rose Ann Fleming Mary Meinhardt Marty Brennaman

Thank you for helping us recognize incredible seniors in our community.