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Beloved wife of Al Babey for 65 years.
Loving mother of Laura (Steve) Poole, Lisa (Brad) Johnston, Kim (Tom) Gray and Kathleen (Tom) Bove.
Grandmother of Ben, Andy (Lori), Michael (Margo) Poole; Adam, Connor, (Andrea) Sydney, Spencer (Olivia) Johnston; Lindsay (Reed) Rinesmith, Ashley (Clifford) Bateman, Thomas Gray; Bryan (Kelsey), Jason (Chinami) and Mitchell Sander.
Great grandmother of 12. Loving aunt of 4 nieces and 1 nephew. Sister-in-law of Mary (the late Bob) Engelhardt.
Pat was a seamstress, avid reader, sang in the church choir, a Girl Scout leader and she knitted beanies for babies at Good Sam. But most of all she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a great friend to all. She welcomed everyone around her table.
Pat passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025 at age 86.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 16, 2025 at St. Bartholomew Church, 9375 Winton Road, Cincinnati OH 45231 from 11:00 AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 12 Noon.
Donations may be made to Children’s Hospital.
Condolences at hodappfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
6041 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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