Obituaries

Mar 28, 2025

Ray Howard “Ray J” Johnson, a beloved resident of Fleming, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28th, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on July 28th, 1951, in Bartlett, Ohio, Ray was a cherished member of his community and a devoted family man.

Ray graduated from Warren High School in 1969 and went on to...

Mar 26, 2025

Mary Ellen Mitchell, a beloved resident of Marietta, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on February 28, 1953, in San Antonio, Texas to James F. and Phyllis J. Mcknab Riley, Mary was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Mary found her passion working as a...

Mar 24, 2025

Georgia Ann Fox, 90, of Marietta, Ohio, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Waterview Pointe, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 5, 1934 in Mannington, Ohio to Harold Francis and Shirley Lugusta Donaldson Dow.

Georgia attended schools in Seattle, Washington, Akron and Marietta, Ohio. She was a member of the First...

Mar 19, 2025

Deborah Diane Imbrogno, 69, of Marietta, Ohio, died on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was born on December 11, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio, to William David and Patricia Louise Sockrider Omspach.

Debi graduated from Fort Frye High School in 1974. She was in the hotel hospitality business for many years. Debi loved gardening, music, dancing, singing, animals...

Mar 17, 2025

Betty M. Fleming, 98; of 3 Hickory Lane, Marietta, died Monday, March 17, 2025.

She was born February 11, 1927, in Keystone, W.Va. to Cora E. and Charles C. Johnson. School began in Keystone with graduation from Northfork High School, in Northfork, W.Va. She attended Marshall College and medical technology school at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg,...

Mar 15, 2025

Midge Bell Lee, a cherished wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on May 25, 1938, in Marietta, Ohio, Midge was known for her warm spirit and deep dedication to her family.

Married to her beloved husband, Ellis Lee, for over 4 decades, they raised four amazing...

Mar 14, 2025

Michele Rene’ Hendershot, 65, of Lowell, Ohio, died peacefully in her home, March 14, 2025. She was born on March 24, 1959, in Lima, Ohio, to Jack Everett and Betty Carolyn Davis Doan.

Michele graduated from Camel County High School in Gillette, WY, in 1977. Michele worked for Four Bridges for over 20 years. She loved spending...

Mar 14, 2025

Barbara Jean Lupardus passed away at Marietta Memorial Hospital March 14, 2025. She was born October 19th , 1942 in Marietta, Ohio to Chester Gayle and Gladys Lenore Fowler.  She is survived by her husband of 66 years David Eugene Lupardus. She had 4 children,   Ronald and Joanna Lupardus, Marcia and Ray Schau,  Paul and Melissa Lupardus and one...

Mar 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Dale McClead Sr. and Judy Ann McClead, a beloved dad, mom, grandpa, grandma, great-grandpa, great-grandma, and friend. Don passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the age of 82 and his loving wife passed away peacefully a few days later on Wednesday, March 12, 2025...

Mar 10, 2025

Gladys "Ann" Oberdier, 84, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 10, 2025.

Gladys was born April 3, 1940, in Mt. Ayr, Iowa, to Lawrence and Jesse Hollingsworth Wilson. As a child Gladys lived in rural Iowa and Colorado. At age 13, the course...

Mar 9, 2025

Shirley Marie Catherine Roddy of Marietta, Ohio died on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 21, 1937 in Marietta to Benedict A. and Mary Eileen Hayes Roddy.

She was a member of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption in Marietta. She was a graduate of Barlow Local Schools...

Mar 8, 2025

Carol Jo Offenberger, a beloved resident of Lowell, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the age of 72. Born in Dennison, Ohio, on April 5, 1952, Carol was a cherished daughter of the late John Evert Littleton and Margaret Ann Littleton.

Carol took pride working as a Security Guard at Globe Metallurgical, where...

Mar 8, 2025

Robert "Bob" Allen Henthorne departed this life on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born on September 29, 1937, in Marietta, Ohio to Harold Emerson Henthorne and Virginia Mae Roush Henthorne.

A lifelong resident of Marietta, Bob was a graduate of Marietta High School, Class of 1955. He went on to become...

Mar 4, 2025

Elaine Arlene Harrison, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born on September 15, 1940, in Janesville, California to Harold Connley and Mary Shanks Connley.

Elaine dedicated her life to caring for others, working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Selby General...

Feb 28, 2025

Joanne Dishong, 91, of Marietta, died on February 28, 2025 at her home. She was born in Corning, Ohio on June 7, 1933 to Bradford and Viola Kinsel Pierce. She married Carl Wallace Dishong, Sr on October 18, 1953. Joanne had been a homemaker. She was a member of Marietta Chapter #59, Order of Eastern Star for 60 years,...

Feb 27, 2025

Bryson Van Barnhart passed away in his sleep on February 27, 2025.

Bryson was born on January 18, 2025 to Preston Barnhart and Brianna Bowman. Despite his short time on earth, he was deeply loved and brought immense joy to those around him.

Bryson will be forever remembered and loved by his parents, grandparents, and...

Feb 25, 2025

Roberta Jean Fish, 95, of Lowell, Ohio, died on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Marietta Heights Post Acute in Devola. She was born on October 8, 1929 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, to Robert Edward and Beatrice Mitchell Lee.

Bobbie graduated from Lowell High School in 1947. She had worked at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital in records, Veterans Office,...

Feb 18, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Staff Sergeant Charles "Charlie" Fox Jr., AKA. Weasel, Chuck, Little Charlie. Born at Coronado Hospital in San Diego, California, on May 19, 1982, Charlie left us too soon on Feb 18, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by family and close friends. Charlie leaves behind a legacy of love, courage, and perseverance...

Feb 15, 2025

Geraldine Jeanette “Tia” Pouzide, 91, of Marietta, Ohio, died on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 4, 1933 in Marietta, Ohio, to Azziz and Agnes Haddad Pouzide.

Geraldine graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in 1951. She worked for Department of Human Services for...

Feb 14, 2025

Bette Jean Miller Starner, age 97, passed peacefully on February 14, 2025, in Marietta, OH. Born to the late Ralph E. Miller and Ilo Mae Baumgardner Miller on October 2, 1927, in Lancaster, OH, Bette grew up on the family farm in Sugar Grove, OH.

Bette graduated from Berne Union High School in 1945, where she was...