Coletta R. Rutherford, 91, of Fremont, OH passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Pristine Senior Living in Fremont. She was born on October 4, 1926 in Port Clinton, OH to Harold Huckvale and Olive V. (Zess) Baker. She was a 1945 graduate of Port Clinton High School.
Coletta married Richard S. Rutherford on July 5, 1946 in Port Clinton and he preceded her in death on December 25, 1984. She worked at Port Clinton Lumber Company from 1944 to 1946; Ohio/Michigan Seed Company in Green Springs from 1965 to 1976 and was the secretary at Green Springs United Methodist Church from 1988 until she retired in 2001.
Coletta was a member of Green Springs United Methodist Church and the Icedor Chapter 299 of the Order of Eastern Star. She loved crocheting, sewing, reading, collecting angel figurines and occupied Japan miniature vases.
Coletta is survived by her children, Paul (Susan) Rutherford, Gahanna, OH, Sally Brionez and Diane (John) Smith both of Fremont, OH; grandchildren, Gilbert., David and Eric Brionez, Lindsay and Lauren Smith and three great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard S. Rutherford; step father, Joseph A. Dyer; son, Dennis Rutherford; sister, Edna Myatt, an infant brother, and son-in-law, Gilbert Brionez, Jr.
Visitation: Friday, June 29, 2018 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.
A Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Ken DeChant officiating.
Burial: Green Springs Cemetery
Memorials: Green Springs United Methodist Church or Alzheimer’s Association
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Leslie and Dana McQueen
June 26, 2018 at 12:18 amDiane, so sorry to see this. Your mom was so special and easy going. I’m sure we put her to the test many times. She’s at peace and I’m sure both our parents are sitting down playing cards again!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this tough time.
Sharon Groves
June 26, 2018 at 3:26 amSusan and Paul I am very sorry for your family’s loss. Hugs to all.
Tanya
June 26, 2018 at 11:47 amDear family and friends, please accept my deepest condolences. May God’s promises found at Acts 24:15 and Psalms 37:29 bring you comfort during this difficult time.
John and Brenda Havens
June 26, 2018 at 12:39 pmJohn and Diane,
You are in my constant thoughts and I am praying for the entire Rutherford Family! She is up in Heaven with my dear dad now. See you soon!
Judy Mabe
June 26, 2018 at 10:17 pmSo sorry we cannot be with you all for the service but we will be with you in spirit. I loved Aunt Coletta’s gentleness and calming nature so unlike Mom. I heard Mom reminese many times of their childhood and the love she had for her. I’m glad we got to visit with her and the family the last time we were there. Love, prayers, and hugs to all of you,
Your cousin Judy ❤️
Susann Robitski Zimmerman
June 27, 2018 at 4:20 amSally and family, I am saddened to learn of your mother’s passing. I hold you all in my heart and pray that you are able find comfort in memories and seeing hers was a life well-lived.
Susann Robitski Zimmerman