Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Phoebe Houseworth
Phoebe M. Houseworth, 95, of St. Marys, OH died 3:30 a.m. Monday January 19, 2026 at Elmwood of New Bremen, OH.
She was born October 22, 1930 in Findlay, OH to William and Luretta (Humby) Leeth. On October 23, 1948 in Findlay, OH she married Roy B. Houseworth, who died January 14, 2009.
Survivors include son Roy S. Houseworth of DeBary, FL; son Clifton Houseworth of St. Marys, OH; son Randolph (Jane) Houseworth of Minster, OH; son Jeffrey (Sheila) Houseworth of Celina, OH; son Christopher (Pamela) Houseworth of New Bremen, OH; son Kelly (Elizabeth) Houseworth of New Bremen, OH; 18 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by father William Leeth; mother Luretta Leeth-Feucht; husband Roy B. Houseworth; sister Grace Neva Feucht; sister Alma Feucht; sister Ruth Feucht; brother Robert Feucht, Sr.; sister Violet Jean Leeth; brother William James Leeth; brother John Feucht; sister Irene Feucht; sister Loretta Feucht; and daughter-in-law Cecelia Houseworth.
She was a retired production employee from CROWN in New Bremen. Her favorite pastimes included reading, traveling, going out to eat and spending time with her family and neighbors.
Private Funeral Rites will be held at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (703 West) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Grand Lake Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Phoebe's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.
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