Ova Durham

Durham, Ova "Jean" age 78, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on March 5, 1940 to Albert M. and Martha E. Gregory (nee Chandler).

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, William "Bill" M. Durham; father, Albert M. (Juanita) Gregory; mother, Martha E. Glenn; sisters, Jane Gregory, Joyce Hurley. Jean is survived by her beloved children, William A. (Vickie) Durham, Marty A. (Greg) Iacobucci, Terri L. (Les) Moses; grandchildren, Brandi N. Durham, Christopher D. Brown, Scott Durham, Stephanie R. (Erik) Schlake, Brett E. (Carina) Somers, Cristina R. (Chris) Bates, Kristy (Mike) Iacobucci, Kim Iacobucci, Tabetha (Brandon) Brisbin, Jenn L. Moses, Jacob T. Moses; great-grandchildren, Cassidy Calla, Dominick Calla, Aiden Keintz, Audrey Schlake, Cameron Schlake, Natalie Schlake, Mikayla Somers, Kaleb Berg, Ariana DeRenzo, Alexis Somers, Nathan Somers, Shelby Williamson, Joseph Williamson, Jenna Williamson, Karmen Marshall; brothers, Doug (Susie) Gregory, Jimmy (Shirley) Glenn, Tommy (Sheree) Glenn; sisters-in-law, Joyce Terry, Judy Suttman; brothers-in-law, Jerry Hurley, Mike (Vicki) Durham; faithful canine companion, Buddy and a host of other family members and friends.

Special thanks to Barb Tanner, Brenda Clark, Dave and Sara Rohe on behalf of our family.

Visitation will be from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Saturday June 2, 2018, and from 10:00 am – 11:00 am on Monday June 4, 2018 followed by a service at Newcomer Northwest Chapel, 7830 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231. Burial to follow at Crown Hill Memorial Park.


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