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Esther Durbin Obituary
DURBIN, Esther L. (nee Pellillo), beloved wife of the late Donald J. Durbin for 60 years. Loving mother of Julie Durbin (Patti Johns), Peggy (Tom) Walsh and Brent (Ronda) Durbin. Devoted grandmother of Emily (Jacob) Dillingham, Brennen (Samantha) Walsh, Blair Durbin (Sebastian Fidder) and Anna Durbin and great grandmother of Ronan, Majia, Blakely and Ennis. Dear sister of the late Mary Pellillo, Viola Pellillo and Shirley (James) Damron. Also survived by her many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 88 years of age. Visitation at St. William Church, 4108 W 8th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45205 on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 12:15PM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 1:15PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 720 East Pete Rose Way, Suite 330, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Condolences may be sent at www.bjmeyer.com.
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