Obituary of Mary E. Valker

VALKER Mary E. (nee Ramacciotti), beloved wife of 67 years of Dr. Louis E. Valker II. Cherished mother of Lynn Heekin (John), Susan Valker, Julie Walker (Jeff), Louis Valker (Patricia), Bill Valker (Sue). Devoted grandmother Kate (Jarod) Fey, Jack Heekin, Gabriella (Peter) Sullivan, Charlie (Claire) Nordloh, Joey Nordloh, J.J. (Brittany) Walker, Matthew (Kate) Walker, Timmy Walker, Kathryn Valker, and William (Meghan) Valker. Great-Grandmother of Louie, Gogo, Vinny, Max, Henry, Tripp, Patrick, Jameson, and Caroline. Sister of Al Ramacciotti (Pattye), and the late Bill and Frank Ramacciotti. Mary Ellen Valker joined her mother and father in heaven on February 2, 2023, at the age of 89. She was born Mary Ellen Ramacciotti in Omaha, Nebraska on February 19, 1933, she immediately was the joy of her parents and was a devoted, if not authoritative, older sister to her brothers Al, Bill and Frank who soon followed. Upon marrying Louis Valker, she raised her family of five children in Cincinnati and watched them raise families of their own. Along with her five children she loved and doted over her ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. At all family gatherings Mary was at the center sharing her energy, youthful excitement and humor. She enjoyed cooking for her family, especially Italian feasts. She will be greatly missed but always remembered. She was a faithful servant of the Catholic faith for over 80 years. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 7th from 8:30AM until the time of Mass of Christian Burial 9:30AM at St. Gertrude Parish, 6543 Miami Rd. (45243) Madeira. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.