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MEMORIALS
Memorials honor the lives of deceased members of the local Bar. For more information, contact Lisa Quintanilla at (513) 699-1391 or lquintanilla@cincybar.org.
Marilyn Jean Osborn
1942–2023
Her life was lived well. Marilyn Jean Osborn had a career which reflected both her extraordinary intellect and her strong personal values. After receiving her undergraduate and graduate degrees in French from Penn State and the University of Michigan, Marilyn earned
her Juris Doctorate from the College of Law at the University of Cincinnati.
Her professional career included her time at the Fifth Third Bank as a vice-president followed by the founding of her own financial company which she ultimately sold to Bartlett & Company when she retired.
Marilyn’s service to the community included being on the boards of directors of many organizations, including the Cincin- nati Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati Ballet Company, the Beechwood Home, and other community organizations.
She was survived by her husband, Jack Osborn, and her sons, David Osborn, Peter Osborn, and Bradley McKean. Her son, Stephen McKean, predeceased her.
The balanced life which she lived reflected the highest ideals
Donald Stepner
1939–2023
Don was a “Southie.” Born in Boston during the Depression, Don was a proud graduate of Natick High School. After high school, Don’s education was interesting as well as entrepreneurial. He worked as an airplane mechanic and secured a baseball scholarship to
Kentucky Wesleyan College where he graduated in 1963. Recog- nizing the value of a legal education and aspiring to be a lawyer, Don graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 1966.
After graduating from law school, Don’s journey took him to Greater Cincinnati where he practiced with the Adams Law for more than 50 years. A litigator through and through, Don was a feisty advocate for his clients and his record of winning verdicts was impressive. Don, however, never bragged about his court- room victories; only the accomplishments of his grandchildren. Out of the courtroom, he mentored countless young lawyers with stern, but productive feedback. Cantankerous at times, his wit and humor always predominated.
Dedicated to his love of the profession, Don served on the Board of Governors and as President of the Kentucky Bar Asso- ciation, as a member of the Kentucky Bar Foundation, and on the ABA House of Delegates. In recognition of his distinguished and exemplary record as a litigator, Don was inducted into the presti- gious American College of Trial Lawyers.
Outside of the office, Don was a high school soccer referee and served as President of the Kentucky High School Soccer Associ- ation. Don also had a passion for working on his farm in Union, Kentucky; property that he zealously protected from developers. Staying true to his roots, Don was a die-hard Boston sports fan. The Red Sox, Celtics, and Patriots were always lively topics of discussion, in addition to his beloved Kentucky Wildcats.
Don died from a cruel disease on February 19, 2023. He is survived by his partner, Terri Pierce; his sons, David and Jeffrey; his grandchildren, Julia, Joshua, Addyson, Saryn, and Lavin; and his sisters Loraine and Enid.
— Jeffrey C. Mando
of our profession. She will be remembered.
— Tom L. Cuni
Cincinnati Bar
THURSDAY, MAY 9 | NOON Hamilton County Courthouse
Memorial Service
ASSOCIATION
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