Anita Marie Schafer, age 76 of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away Saturday March 21, 2026 at her home. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of Louis and Geneva Marie (Fresia) Schafer.

She was a devoted daughter, taking her mother into her home and caring for her until Geneva's death in 2018. Anita dearly loved her brother Bill (Becky) Schafer and his two sons, Brad (Emmy Piatt) Schafer and Jerry (Katie) Schafer as well as her two great nephews, Will and Max.

Anita graduated from Badin High School and Mount St. Joseph College, working many years at Duke Energy as a paralegal. Her interests included gardening, cooking (especially anything Italian) and she was able to take the trip of her dreams to Italy in 2025.

Her Parish, St. John Fisher, was extremely dear to her heart where she participated in many activities including, the church library, bible studies, and church book club. She also participated in a second book club and helped cook and deliver food for Tender Mercies.

Survivors include her Brother Bill and his wife Becky Schafer; Brad (Emmy Piatt) Schafer, Jerry (Katie) Schafer and Will and Max Schafer

She was preceded in death by her parents;

Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am Tuesday March 31, 2026 in St. John Fisher 3227 Church St. Cincinnati, OH 45244 followed by burial in St. Stephen Cemetery Hamilton, OH. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00am Tuesday, prior to Mass, in the church. Memorials are suggested to St. John Fisher Church. Online register book at www.zettlerfuneralhome.com