Izetta Marie Lute, 88, of McDermott, OH, who co-founded Lute Plumbing Supply (Portsmouth, OH) with her late husband, C. Hobert Lute, died at her home Aug. 30 after a long illness. She was the mother of Christopher Lute, chairman/CEO, and grandmother of Jason Lute, president/COO, at Lute Supply.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lute Family Scholarship Fund, c/o Shawnee State University, 940 Second St., Portsmouth, OH 45662; the McDermott United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1, McDermott, OH 45652; or SOMC Hospice, 2201 25th  St.,  Portsmouth, OH.