Patsy Hodge

Patsy J. Hodge, age 75, of Portland passed away on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at her home. 

She was born in Portland on Oct. 29, 1950, the daughter of Harry and Catherine (Schwartzkopf) Kelly. She was married to Paul David Hodge and he passed away on Feb. 2, 2011. 

Patsy was a homemaker and had worked at EP Graphics and as a house cleaner. She attended Banner Christian Church, graduated from Portland High School and enjoyed crocheting, going to McDonald’s and watching wrestling.

Surviving are a son, Michael Hodge (wife: Amy) of Bryant; a daughter, Barbara Van Horn (husband: David) of Redkey; a sister, Janet Rines of Ridgeville; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack Kelly, Robert Kelly and Ronald Kelly.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Green Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday. 

Memorials can be made to the Jay County Humane Society.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.