Mary Belle Kocher

b. 25 February 1895, d. 18 December 1979
  • Mary Belle Kocher was born on 25 February 1895 in Pleasant Township, Perry County, Ohio, at Moxahala.
  • Pearley Albert Kocher and Louisa Bozman appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Pleasant Township, Perry County, Ohio, living next to Louisa's mother Isabelle Bozman.. Other members of the household included Mary Belle Kocher, Lena Olive Kocher, Anna Violette Kocher, Grace May Kocher and Clarence L. Kocher.
  • Pearley Albert Kocher and Louisa Bozman appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Moxahala, Pleasant Township, Perry County, Ohio. Other members of the household included Mary Belle Kocher, Lena Olive Kocher, Anna Violette Kocher, Grace May Kocher, Clarence L. Kocher, Lillian Izora Kocher, Gladys Loretta Kocher, Clara Isabelle Kocher and Rollin B. Kocher.
  • She married Leland Newell Grove, son of Noah W. Grove and Annie Wilson, on 1 November 1917 in Newark, Licking County, Ohio.
  • Grace May Kocher appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Newark, Licking County, Ohio. Other members of the household included Mary Belle Kocher, Leland Newell Grove.
  • Mary Belle Kocher became a widow at the 15 November 1961 death of her husband Leland Newell Grove.
  • The following appeared on 26 February 1968 in The Advocate: (Newark, Ohio) Funeral services will be at 10:30 a m Wednesday in the chapel of Criss Brothers Funeral Home for Izora L. MacNealy, 64, of 170 Neal Ave. The Rev. James Foster will officiate, with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
         Mrs. MacNealy died Saturday evening in her home.
         She was born May 6, 1903 in Moxahala to Perle and Louisa Bozman Kocher.
         At one time, she had been employed by the Wilma Shop and later at Reed Realty. She was a member of the Real Estate Association and Royal Neighbors.
         Surviving are her husband, Herbert F. of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Jane Ballinger of Columbus; two brothers: Clarence Kocher of Buckeye Lake and Rolland Kocher of Shelby; five sisters: Mrs. John Healy, Mrs. Warren Stage and Mrs. Layland Grove, all of Newark; Mrs. John Mitchell of Buckeye Lake and Mrs. Wilfred Teal of Moxahala and two grandchildren. One sister is dead.
         Friends may call from 7 to 9 this evening and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
  • The following appeared on 6 April 1971 in The Advocate: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stage have returned to Long Beach, Calif., after visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Stage, 578 N. 11th St. His father and his aunt, Mrs. Mary Groves, are patients in Newark Convalescent and Nursing Inn. While he was here, a family reunion was held in the Stage home, attended by: Mr. ahnd Mrs. Rollin Kocher of shelby, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kocher and Mrs. Grace Mitchell of Buckeye Lake. Mrs. Anna Teal of Moxahala, Mrs. Myrtle Peterman and Mrs. Isabel Healy of Newark, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones of Coshocton. Don started his business career in Newark with Sears, Roebuck and Co. 35 years ago, and was transferred to California.
  • She was on 18 December 1979 at Newark, Licking County, Ohio.
  • Last Edited: 18 Mar 2011

Family: Leland Newell Grove b. 31 January 1897, d. 15 November 1961