Mary J. Heller (nee Falcone)

Mary Josephine Heller (nee Falcone) passed away peacefully at the age of 73 on May 2nd, 2025 after battling multiple health issues. Mary was born in Cincinnati on October 1st, 1951 to Leonard and Norma Falcone – the second of seven children. Mary was a loving wife to Terry (deceased), mother to Matthew (Kristina), and grandmother to Henry and Miles. She was a friend to almost everyone she ever met.

Mary was hard-working and driven from a young age. After graduating high school, she held jobs at Proctor & Gamble and General Electric. After suffering a stroke in 1983, she retired to become a full-time mother. Later, she was a dedicated caretaker for her husband.

Mary was a gentle and caring person who always thought of others before herself. She was proud of her son and absolutely smitten with her twin grandsons. She loved dogs, old movies, baseball, and any music that made her want to dance. She was an avid traveler and reader, who supported several charitable organizations.

Mary is survived by her son Matthew (Kristina), grandsons Henry and Miles, siblings John, Edward, Anna, Danielia, and Michelle, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by parents Leonard and Norma, husband Terry, stepfather Berlon, sister Lucia, and brother-in-law Gary.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made in Mary’s honor to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or the ASPCA.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton Avenue College Hill, 45224 beginning at 10 a.m. with services following at 11 a.m.