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Kathleen McGRATH Obituary
Kathleen A. (LaRue) McGrath, 71, went to her Lord on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Kathy was born August 3, 1951, in Circleville, to the late John P. (Jack) LaRue, Jr. and Mabel K. (Holbrook) LaRue of Stoutsville, OH. A 1969 graduate of Amanda-Clearcreek HS, she graduated from The Ohio State University in 1973 with a BS in Family and Consumer Science Education. She taught Home Economics at Southeastern HS until retiring in 2012. She earned a MS in Education at OSU and became one of the first National Board Certified educators. A life of service to family, Church, school and community followed. Among her many accomplishments at SHS were coaching FCCLA teams to national awards, and co-directing musicals. The pianist and organist for the South Charleston United Methodist Church, working with children and music was her passion. Sunday School teacher, United Methodist Women officer, Missions Chair among others, she was immersed in church activities. Survived by her husband of 47 years, Herbert; sons Michael and Matthew (Becky); grandchildren Marielle, Will and Claire; brothers Wayne (Jennifer), Dean (Wendy) and Mark (Amy); nephews John (Charlotte), Jacob, Joshua, Isaac (Elizabeth), Caleb; nieces Sarah, Lydia and Hannah. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents and infant sisters Kay and Colleen. Memorial service at noon, Saturday, Dec. 17, at South Charleston United Methodist Church with Pastor Jonathan Morris officiating. Visitation two hours prior to service. No flowers please. In lieu contributions made to the United Methodist Women (UMW) c/o South Charleston UMC, PO Box G, South Charleston, OH 45368. RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME, complete information at
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Diane Gerhardt
March 2, 2023
I loved Kathleen. We were school friends and church friends. She played at my wedding and was absolutely wonderful. I will miss her smile. God's peace Kathleen. Love, Diane Kinser-Gerhardt
Monica Yost
December 14, 2022
Mrs. McGrath was a kind and caring lady. My prayers are with her family.
Linda Smith
December 13, 2022
Kathy was such a warm, caring person; so devoted to her church and blessing others with her piano playing! She sure impacted a lot of students and people in the community! Herb, Michael, Matthew, my thoughts and prayers are with you!
Paul & Karen Wyatt, Andrew & Sheila, Joel & Rebekah Crawford
December 13, 2022
Thinking of your family at this sad time!!
Roger & Teresa Carter
December 13, 2022
Kathy will be missed in the So. Charleston community. She was always smiling and enjoyed life! She taught my husband in H.S. then both of our girls. Then I had the pleasure working in the same building with her until she retired! She was always a pleasure in knowing! RIH! Sympathy to Herb, Michael and Mathew in your time of loss!
The Colley Family.
December 13, 2022
Kathy was always kind and cosiderate to my family. We will miss her kind smile on her walks around our town.
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