Leigh Fopma Ismael's obituary , Passed away on May 19, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio

Leigh Fopma Ismael

January 23, 1928 - May 19, 2025 (97 years old)

Cincinnati, Ohio

Leigh Fopma Ismael's obituary , Passed away on May 19, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hodapp Funeral Homes

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Leigh Fopma Ismael

January 23, 1928 - May 19, 2025 (97 years old)

Cincinnati, Ohio

Leigh Fopma Ismael Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Leigh Fopma Ismael of Cincinnati, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 97, on May 19, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Leigh Fopma Ismael to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Hodson Young and Esther Young; and her husbands, Robert Fopma and Walter Ismael. She is survived by: her sister Esther Spencer; her children, Cate Fopma Greer (Gary), Joan Fopma Loy (David) and Robert Fopma (Kelly); her grandchildren, Nick (Vanessa), Drew (Lea), Kirby (Jay), Bryan (Emily), Kyle (Mimi), Sean (Amanda), Alex (Yessery), Zachary and Caitlin; and her great grandchildren, Isabella, Hudson, Camden, Brooklyn, Phoenix and Jackson. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life was held on Saturday, June 14th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Twin Towers Retirement Community Chapel (5343 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224).

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Twin Towers Benevolent Fund.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hodapp Funeral Homes



Sat

June 14

Celebration of life

Twin Towers Retirement Community Chapel
5343 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

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June 13, 2025

Jennifer Trabert on behalf of the Trabert Family lit a candle

“Your family’s loss is a loss for our family as well. Leigh was a valued friend who witnessed our parents’ salvation and nurtured our family in the faith at CHPC and well beyond. In her latter decades she was an invaluable source of wise counsel and encouragement to me and I will miss her wisdom and love always. Sending our sincere sympathy and condolences. 💟 ✝️”


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