Charlene Fern Bellman

Charlene F. Bellman beloved wife of the late James W. Bellman for 63-1/2 years. Charlene was born October 9, 1934 in Elmwood Place, Ohio. Passed away February 2, 2025 at the age of 90. Loving mother of Dan (Sue) Bellman, Kathy (Tom) Appledorn, Greg Bellman, the late David (Pat) Bellman, Teresa (Jim) Kugel. Cherished grandmother of Nathan (Stacey) Bellman, Elizabeth (Randy) Watkins, Joshua (Sambita) Bellman, Christina (Jeff) Barry, Angela Appledorn, Amanda (Eric) Umbleby, Allen (Lacey) Bellman, Nicholas (Randi) Kugel, Ashley (Harrison) Bullock. Great grandmother to Trevor, Katherine, Titus, and Theodore Bellman, Jaclyn (Byron) Buonamici, Bella Castro, Elijah and Savannah Umbleby, Jaxon, Willow, and Finn Bellman, Clyde, Weston, and Lucille Bullock. Great, great grandmother to Lilly, Khloey, Kelsey, and Raphael Buonamici. Survived by her half-brother, Bob (Deb) Calhoun. Preceded in death by her parents Elsworth Calhoun and Mabel (Whiles) Benton, sister Wanda Estes, and stepfather Homer Benton.

Charlene was a long-time member of Springdale Nazarene Church where she was active in various ministries until she became home bound due to deteriorating health. She worked as a waitress for 36 years at Ryan’s Steakhouse and then Golden Corral until her retirement at age 76. She was very active in sports even into her 60’s, playing volleyball, bowling, and softball. She loved vacationing and fishing with her family in Canada, cruises with her husband, and trips to the Holy Land. Charlene and her husband, Jim, vacationed often with her dear friend Rosalie O’Dell and her husband. Charlene was very attached to her fur baby, Murphy, a cockapoo, who was a great companion after the death of her husband. 

Visitation will take place at Springdale Nazarene Church, 11177 Springfield Pike, 45246 on Saturday, March 1st at 9:30 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Charlene’s memory to the 55+ Ministry of Springdale Nazarene Church. Burial will be at The Arlington Memorial Gardens, 2145 Compton Rd., Cincinnati 45231.