The Reverend Paul F. DeLuca, age 71, a priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, died peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026. He entered eternal life well-fortified with the sacraments of The Church, surrounded by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Coletta (Thomes) DeLuca. He is survived by his sister Barbara (Gary) Corbin, nephews Kristopher (Talitha) Corbin and sons Hayden, Maddox, Lincoln, and Ryder. Brian (Susan Gustafson) Corbin, Eric (Lauren) Corbin and daughters Nora and Mila, niece Nicole (Stephen) Roberts and sons Stephen and Michael and his brother Mark (Joan) DeLuca and sons Joshua and Kennedy. Fondly remembered by numerous family friends, and grateful parishioners.

 Vigil for the deceased, and visitation at Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church 3547 Clifton Ave. beginning at 5:00 pm on Thursday July 23, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial at Annunciation Parish at 10:00 am Friday, July 24, 2026. Interment following at Spring Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy 1146 William L. Mallory Sr. St. Cincinnati, Ohio 45214. Hodapp Funeral Home, College Hill serving the family.