02/02/2026

Obituary for Martin "Marty" Carl Strohofer

Employee of Matthews International

Martin "Marty" Carl Strohofer, age 53, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 after a hard fought battle with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). He was born in Cincinnati, OH on January 10, 1973 to the late Raymond and Joyce (nee Seibel) Strohofer. 

Marty graduated from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism before embarking on a 25-year career at Matthews International. Marty was deeply involved in the community life of LaSalle High School and St. James Elementary. He was a coach and mentor to generations of local youth and the voice of the LaSalle Lancers' broadcast for 24 years. A lover of music, Marty grew up playing piano in his parents'  basement, trombone in the LaSalle High School marching band, and enjoyed a lifetime of Frank Sinatra and the Beach Boys. Marty was a devout Catholic throughout his life. He served on the Cincinnati Catholic Cemetery Society's Board of Directors for 24 years, was a Trustee of the LaSalle Board of Limited Jurisdiction in the Marketing and Enrollment Committee, and was a recent recipient of the LaSalle Cornerstone Award.

Marty was preceded in death by his beloved parents and his grandmother Louise Sartorius. Marty is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Jennifer Strohofer (nee Burkhardt). He was a loving sibling to Michael (Stephanie) Strohofer and Jill (Edwin) Inoa. He was a devoted father to Christopher (Ellana) Strohofer, Abigail (Dustin) Gilkerson, Ian (Lily) McConnaughey, and Landon Strohofer. 

The Visitation will be held at LaSalle High School's Chapel (3091 N. Bend Rd.) Wednesday, February 4th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. James the Greater Church (3565 Hubble Rd.) Thursday, February 5th at 10:30am. Burial to follow at St. James Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be at the Knights of Columbus on Blue Rock Road from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Marty to LaSalle High School www.lasallehs.net  or to Blood Cancer United P.O. Box 22324, New York, NY 10087,  customersupport@bloodcancerunited.org

Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.