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John Owens Obituary
Beloved husband of Mildred Owens (nee Taylor). Loving father of Karen (Mike) Catanzaro and Gail (Jeff) Back. Dear grandfather of Joseph Catanzaro, Catherine (Jason) Ball and Chad McIntosh. Great-grandfather of Michael, Zachary and Tyler Ball. Son of the late John and Maggie Owens. Brother of the late Harold (Wanda) Owens. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the age of 87. Visitation will be held at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 6410 Cincinnati Dayton Rd., Liberty Twp., OH 45044 on Thursday, March 6 from 10am until time of funeral service at 11am. Keith Risner will be officiating. Burial to follow at Spring Hill Cemetery.
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6410 Cincinnati Dayton Rd., Liberty Township, OH 45044
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