Martha Louise “Martie” (Harper) Joseph, 78, of Grove City, passed away May 4, 2013. She was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Garnet Harper.

Martie is survived by husband of 59 years, James; sons, Guy (Chris) and Joe (Debbie) Joseph; grandsons, Josh, Kyle and Matt; brother-in-law, Robert (Jeanie) Joseph; sister-in-law, Margie (Lyle) Diley; as well as many friends including Carla Ranft and Sherill Eubanks.

She was a 1953 graduate of South High School. Retired from Grange Insurance.

Visitation Wednesday, May 8, 2013 from 4-8 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH. Funeral Service Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 1 pm with visitation one hour prior at the Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Glen Rest Memorial Estate, Reynoldsburg, OH.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Martie’s memory to Mount Carmel Hospice, C/O Mount Carmel Foundation, 6150 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43213-9924, who were simply great during this difficult time.