Katherine M. Conner Biehl

Katherine M. Conner Biehl, 97, formerly of Marietta, died Monday (March 9, 2009) in Homeland at Harrisburg, Pa.

She was born Aug. 8, 1911, in Marietta, a daughter of the late Beamer Plummer and Katherine Wetz Conner. Katherine was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Church, Marietta. She enjoyed traveling, was an avid quilter and a good cook, loved animals and was a wonderful mother.

Surviving are a daughter, Katherine A. Siddall of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; a son, John E. Biehl of Columbus, Ohio; four grandchildren, Kelly Siddall of Mechanicsburg, Karen Siddall of York, Pa., and Robert W. Biehl and John D. Biehl, both of Columbus; three great-grandchildren, Amber Biehl, Robert E. Biehl and John R. Biehl, all of Columbus; two nieces; and one nephew.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday (March 14, 2009) at the McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home, Marietta, with the Rev. Tom Hendershot officiating. Burial will be in Mound Cemetery, Marietta. Viewing will be one hour prior to the services Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley, 90 Mount Tom Road, Marietta, Ohio 45750.