Kathleen Ann Durso

Kathleen Ann Durso obituary

Kathleen Ann Durso

Kathleen Durso Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home-Westwood on Aug. 8, 2025.

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Durso, Kathleen Ann "Kathy" (nee McGrath). Beloved wife for 45 years of John R. Durso. Loving mother of John M. (Julie) Durso, Richard G. Durso, Maria (Mike) Mackie, Kelly (Doug) Walter, Michael G. Durso, Stefanie Durstock, and Kate Durso (Todd Foley). Cherished grandma of Sarah Stagge, Abby Reilly, Anthony Durso, Jonathan Walter, Colleen Mackie, Rebecca Walter, Daniel Mackie, Sofia Durstock, Sean Foley, and Finn Foley. Great grandma of seven. Dear sister of Marcia Espelage, Daniel McGrath, Melissa Fitzpatrick, and the late Melinda McGrath. Preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Charlotte (nee Salamone) McGrath. The family wishes to express their gratitude to mom's caregiver, Amber Blazer. Passed away surrounded by her family on August 7th at the age of 79. Visitation Thursday, August 14th from 9:00am until time of Funeral Mass at 10:00am at Our Lady of Visitation Church, 3172 South Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45248. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati.

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