Mary Columbus, 73, Former Area Resident
Mary Columbus, age 73 of Penfield Twp., passed away Monday, July 11, 2005 in Inova Commonwealth Care Facility in Fairfax City, VA after a 9 month illness.She was born Thursday, July 16, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio, living in Penfield Twp. most of her life. She was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church in Grafton for many years.
Mrs. Columbus was a homemaker who enjoyed caring for her family home, and also enjoyed needlework and gardening.
She is survived by a daughter Mrs. Mary Gallagher of Fairfax, Va., and sons Richard & Andrew Columbus.
She is proceded in death by her husband Andrew Jr. in April of 2004; her parents Benjamin & Frances Mayhew; and 2 grandchildren, Dustin Columbus and Patrick Gallagher.
Friends may call in the Blackburn-Duke Funeral Home 1021 Main St. Friday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral mass will follow the next day at Assumption Catholic Church; 1033 Elm St., Grafton at 9:00 a.m. with Fr. John Seabold pastor officiating. Burial will be in Columbia Station Cemetery, Columbia Station, Ohio.
Family suggest memorials be made in the name of Mary Columbus to the Assumption Catholic Church 1033 Main St. Grafton, OH 44044, or Capital Hospice Attn: Development Office/Hospice of Northern Virginia, 6565 Arlington Blvd. Suite 501, Falls Church, VA 22042.
On-line condolences made be made at www.blackburnfuneralhome.com.