Linda M. Belew

Linda Mary (Rothermich) Belew, age 62, passed away at her home on Monday, February 27, 2012. She was born in Columbus on March 22, 1949, attended St. Joseph Academy elementary school, and graduated from St. Mary of the Springs High School. She then graduated from Marquette University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics with a minor in Philosophy. Linda continued her education at The Ohio State University where she earned a Master’s Degree in Journalism, as well as a teaching degree. She taught mathematics at Mifflin Junior High for several years. Linda’s background in math and journalism led to her success at Huntington National Bank where she served as Vice President of the Market Research Department. She also co-founded Linray, a technical writing company owned and operated by Linda and her husband, Ray Belew. They were members of the Westerville Progressive Association. Linda loved taking trips to the beach with Ray in his native state of North Carolina, and she joined him as an avid North Carolina Tar Heels basketball fan. She enjoyed being outdoors, swimming, and picnics, and she also enjoyed sharing her talents with others by playing piano for family and friends. Linda absolutely loved being around people, especially her family. She loved her nieces and nephews like they were her own children, and it was known that she was the favorite aunt. Linda was a warm and wonderful person, always there with a word of encouragement to anyone in need, and she will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband, Ray Belew; son, Jeremy S. (Jennilee) Belew; siblings, F. Donald (Elizabeth) Rothermich, Dr. Patricia A. O’Connor (Marion Terenzio), and Nancy R. (William) Baesman; nieces and nephews, Meg Vanderbrook, Betsy Tschosik, Joe Rothermich, Ken Rothermich, Phil Rothermich, John O’Connor, Michael O’Connor, Grant Baesman, and Stacie Baesman; other extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Norman O. and Margaret (Bene) Rothermich. Family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2012, at the SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High St., where a funeral service will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Mid-Ohio Food Bank, 3960 Brookham Drive, Grove City, Ohio 43123. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory of Linda.