Hilliard Adopt-A-House Memorial to Beth Latella
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Beth began volunteering with Hilliard Adopt-A-House in July 2013. From 2013 through 2016 she served on 93 days for almost 500 hours,
helping six families realize their dream of home ownership. She contributed daily with construction in many ways, but she is most remembered
for her songs of love at our house dedication ceremonies.
Passed away at home on Friday, May 22, 2026, in the loving care of her husband, Frank M. Latella, after a long battle with cancer. Beth was raised in Perrysville, Ohio, the daughter of Walter and Colleen Nall. She is survived by her sisters, Sally Jo Aten and Stephanie Nall, and her brothers, Alan Nall and Barry Nall. Beth was preceded in death by her daughter, Elyse D. Latella. Beth's education included a BA in Music Therapy from Ohio University, an MA in Music performance from The Ohio State University and an MSEd in Social Agency Counseling from the University of Dayton. During her career years Beth was a member of Solutions Counseling team in Dublin, Ohio, and worked for 18 years prior to that in Ross and Pike county community health centers as clinic director and counselor. As a Music Therapist she worked with United Cerebral Palsy of Columbus, Harding Hospital, and Mansfield General Hospital working with psychiatric and developmentally delayed adults. Beth's scope of practice at Solutions Counseling included mental health and substance abuse counseling with adults, families, children and teens. When not working Beth was an avid bicycle rider and Quilter. She took time to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, and soup kitchens in downtown Columbus. Beth was also the planner and organizer for Hilliard United Methodist Church Wednesday evening community dinners that was promoted through the food bank and senior citizen groups. She was active in church leadership of the Hilliard Farm Market through HUMC, as well as Quilts for Moms2Be, a city-wide organization to reduce infant mortality rates. Beth was also the recipient of the Sunny 95 Hometown Hero award February 2017. In the vast expanse of eternity, may Beth find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself. |
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