Emily Ann Bamonte, of Brookville, was born on September 3, 1948, in Batesville, Indiana, the cherished daughter of Paul and Rose Redelman (nee Wallpe). She was a proud graduate from Brookville High School, Greyhound Class of 1966. In July of 1989, she was united in marriage to the late Carl J. Bamonte, Jr., and together they built a life filled with joy and happiness. In her early years, Emily was employed at Hertel’s Restaurant and Hertel’s Liquor Store. She later began working at Franklin Casket Company, Inc., in Brookville, where she took great pride in sewing and creating casket interiors. Even in retirement, Emily continued to serve her community by working for Franklin County Public Transportation. In her spare time, Emily loved watching game shows on television, visiting the local casino for a bit of gambling, scratching her Hoosier Lottery tickets, and traveling. She was an avid animal lover who lovingly prepared home-cooked meals for her dog, including beef and noodles. Emily also enjoyed birdwatching and made sure the birds were always well fed. A gifted cook, Emily was especially known for her wilted lettuce, which no one could ever replicate. She was a devoted caregiver who took care of everyone around her, truly possessing a heart of gold.
On Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the age of 77, Emily passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Those surviving who will cherish Emily’s memory include her children Leonard (Meshella) Baker, Angela (Walt) Tincher, Carl D. Bamonte, Diane Bamonte, and Joseph (Sara) Bamonte; eleven grandchildren, Cody Thomas (Nicole Reed), Taylor Wessel (Brandon Warrick), Ronald (Autumn) Baker, Shania Baker, Katelyn (Jake) Risch, Savannah (Brenden) David, Isabella Baker (Seth Morast), George Tincher, Alexandra Bamonte, Salvatore Bamonte, Valentina Bamonte, Gabriella Cullen, and Penelope Cullen; nine great grandchildren, Ellie Thomas, Liam Wessel, Kristina Venegas, Ember Warrick, Harper Stenger, Gracie Stenger, Mila David, Orin Baker, and Luke David; as well as one special niece and goddaughter, Pamela (Jim) Kolb. In addition to her parents, Emily was preceded in death by her husband of over 25 years, Carl J. Bamonte, Jr., one sister, Patricia Hoegeman, one daughter-in-law, Rachael Ramsey Bamonte, and one brother-in-law, Anthony Hoegeman.
Friends and family may gather to remember Emily on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville, from 4pm until 7pm. Following the visitation, The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 31 at 10:30am at St. Michael Catholic Church with burial to follow immediately after in St. Michael Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Emily’s memory may be directed to St. Michael Catholic School or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Donations may be made in person at the visitation or by mail at 929 Main Street, Brookville, Indiana 47012. Donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital may be made in person at the visitation or online at their website.
To share a fond memory, leave a personal condolence, or to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home are honored to care for Emily and her family.