MATHESS
Lela E. Mathess, 94, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Lela was born to the late Rev. Jacob and Ola Snider on October 22, 1914 in Freed, WV. Lela was a 30 year member of Columbia Heights United Methodist Church and an active member of the Mary Circle. In addition to her parents, Lela was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Mathess. Lela is survived by her sons, Gary (Pat), Donza (Wanda), Ronza (Sharrel), Keith (Mitzi), and Billy (Rachel) Mathess; sister, Bernice Kral; nine grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 6:00PM-8:00PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at Hoy Chapel in Freed, WV. Interment will be in Saunders Cemetery, Freed, W. Va. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to HomeReach Hospice, 3595 Olentangy River Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43214; Columbia Heights United Methodist Church, 775 Galloway Rd., Galloway, Ohio 43119; or Hoy Chapel, Freed, W Va.