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Obituary

With grace and great faith, Maria Teresa DeMotillo Moseley, a long-time resident of the Columbus area, died Sunday, June 28, 2015. Although preceded in death by her true love and only partner, Victor Conway Moseley, together they leave a legacy of love, integrity and gratitude. Born December 7, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio Mary was the first woman Mortgage Loan Officer of Guarantee Title and Trust Company. She also served at the pleasure of Senator John Glenn as Staff Assistant and special advocate for Medicare citizens. As a political activist for the less fortunate, the underprivileged, and the daughter of an Italian American immigrant, she was always a champion of the working class. As an avid reader and a life-long learner, fluent in Italian and Spanish, she prayed for the hurting human soul and all those who disparately seek God's love.
Mary, a faithful patron of the Broadway theatre, loved her music and was a forever fan of Dean Martin, Jerry Vale, as well as Strauss' Tales from the Vienna Woods Waltz , As a formidable Italian cook, she hosted many exquisite dinner parties at home with family and friends. With her keen sense of humor, sharp wit, and intellectual banter, she could easily win an argument with little effort, charm her opponent and leave with the last word. She is survived by her son Mark Moseley and daughter-in-law, Linda Storts Moseley daughter Truey Moseley Mackaman and son-in-law James Mackaman, and daughter, Dawn Marie Moseley, grandchildren; Keane and Molly Mackaman, Rachel Moseley, and Nicole Moseley Rogerson. She is also a proud great-grand mother of McClaren, Phaylen and Kiefer Rogerson and is thankful for her dearest friends Barbara and Carol Maclvor. She is also survived by younger sister, Helen DeMotillo Maiberger and brother, David Anthony DeMotillo and his wife Connie. Memorial gifts may be made to Faith Mission or Mid-Ohio Food Bank, in Columbus, Ohio. As an animal lover, Lucca and Grade, her 4-paw visitors always made her smile and she encourages donations to the local animal shelter. As the family celebrates her life, friends will be received on Monday, July 6, 2015 from 5-8 p.m., at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West 5th Avenue, Columbus, where her funeral will be Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Burial, St. Joseph Cemetery. As the family celebrates her life, now together with Vic their journey continues and you are cordially invited to share their dance to the The Last Waltz.