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Barbara Hosford Obituary

Hosford, Barbara L.

age 81, passed away February 6, 2025. A visitation will be held at Routsong Funeral Home in Kettering on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 5:30-7:30pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Ascension Catholic Church on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 11am, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. The reception will be held at Routsong Funeral Home in Kettering immediately following, where family and friends will gather to celebrate Barbara's extraordinary life. For complete condolences and remembrances, please visit www.routsong.com.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Feb. 9, 2025.

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Feb

11

Visitation

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Routsong Funeral Home - Kettering

2100 E. Stroop Road, Kettering, OH

Feb

12

Service

11:00 a.m.

Ascension Catholic Church

2025 Woodman Dr., Kettering, OH

Feb

12

Burial

Calvary Cemetery

1625 Calvary Ave, Kettering, OH

Funeral services provided by:

Routsong Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Kettering

2100 E. Stroop Rd, Kettering, OH 45429

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