Joseph Papania Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joseph Papania of Colerain, Ohio, who passed away on June 25, 2023, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph Papania to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Karen Papania; his parents, Mildred Papania and Joe Papania; his children, Joe Papania (Martha) and Krista Phillips (Brad); his sister Peggy Ruwe (Jim); his grandchildren, Christopher, Joshua Papania, Collin and Erin Phillips; and his nieces and nephews, Stephanie Heidorn (Jason), Andrea Rafi (Amir), Lindsey Hammond (David) and William Lambert.

If you feel led to honor Joe's memory, please consider a donation to the causes close to his heart: The American Diabetes Association, The Library Foundation of Cincinnati & Hamilton County.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Paul R. Young Funeral Home

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June 28, 2023

luke thoma wrote a sympathy message

“So Sad to hear about this. I will always cherish our recent phone calls. A friendship that endured for nearly 60 years. Rest in peace, my dear friend, as your pain and suffering is now over. Our thoughts are with you, Karen, and your family during this difficult time, Sending love and prayers, Luke and Kathy Thomq”

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