Jerry Camille Leshner of Erlanger, KY, has passed away, leaving behind a family and community who loved her dearly.
The chapters of her life were many; these are some of them.
Jerry spent her working life as ['radio station WLW where she met', 'copywriter for TV Guide', 'several organizations in Cincinnati including radio stations WLYK and WRRM'] — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
Love, when given fully, leaves its mark on every life it touches.
Jerry Camille (Street) Leshner (94) died peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Village Care Center in Erlanger, Kentucky following a brief illness. Jerry was a fun and funny woman. She had a quick, dry wit embedded in a sunny disposition. Jerry was a good friend. She loved animals and was an avid reader who also enjoyed watching sports and talking politics. Above all, she loved her family. Born on May 21, 1931, she was the daughter of John S. Street Sr. and Mary Taylor Street. She was a graduate of Chillicothe (Ohio) High School and Miami (Ohio) University. After graduation, she worked for radio station WLW where she met, then married her beloved husband, Don Leshner, on September 21, 1955. They lived in Los Angeles where she worked as a copywriter for TV Guide. When they returned to Ohio, she worked for several organizations in Cincinnati including radio stations WLYK and WRRM, Jewish Vocational Service and the Verdin Company. She served as Board President of Cincinnati Preservation, a non-profit dedicated to protecting and preserving the city's architectural and historical resources. Later she was on the Board of the Hamilton (Ohio) Historical Society. Jerry also enjoyed being "a horse show Mom" with her daughter, watching old movies and mastering puzzles of all kinds. Jerry was predeceased by her husband, Don. She is survived by her daughter, Beth McDulin (Doug Miller) of Covington, Kentucky and her son, Will (Naoko) of Santa Clara, California; two grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews. Services by Connley Brothers in Covington. Graveside service will take place on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:30 AM at United Jewish Cemetery of Hamilton, 4201 Pleasant Avenue, Hamilton, OH 45015. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Cincinnati Preservation (https://cincinnatipreservation.org/), Cincinnati Animal CARE (https://cincinnatianimalcare.org/), or a charity of your choice. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015 is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com
