Obituaries

Sep 20, 2024

James Thomas Robinson, 89, of Fleming, Ohio, died on Friday, September 20, 2024 at his home. He was born on May 21, 1935 in Cairo, WV, to Rolan Owen and Hazel Layfield Robinson.

Jim graduated from Cairo High School in 1953 and went to Glenville State College for two years. He was a jet mechanic in United...

Sep 18, 2024

Aaron Daniel Anderson, 66, of Vincent, Ohio, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and friends, as well as “Aaron’s Angels”, where he was well cared for. He was born on April 12, 1958 in Parkersburg, WV to Donald Duane and Joyce Esther Boulet Anderson.

Aaron was a 1976...

Sep 17, 2024

Mary Rita Offenberger, 93, of Marietta, Ohio, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Waterview Pointe in Marietta. She was born on October 3, 1930 in Waterford, Ohio, to the late Paul Nicholas and Mildred Catherine Meiser Bauerbach.

She was a 1949 graduate of Waterford High School. Mary Rita married Herman Francis Offenberger on October 5, 1949....

Sep 16, 2024

Michael Roger "Woody" Woodford, 66, of Lowell, Ohio, died on Monday, September 16, 2024 at his home. He was born on October 8, 1957 in Marietta, Ohio, to Patricia Arlene Fouss Woodford and Roger Young Woodford.

Mike was a Fort Frye graduate at the Washington County Career Center. He worked in Lowell at Jerry's Auto Body for...

Sep 15, 2024

Peggy Ann DeVol, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully passed away under hospice care on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 20, 1938, in Marietta, Ohio, to Dale Beaver and Pauline Marie Griffin.

Peggy graduated from Williamstown High School in the Class of 1956 and continued her education where she...

Sep 12, 2024

James William King, Jr., 85, of Marietta, Ohio, died on Thursday, September 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 15, 1938, in Marietta, to the late Alma Schwendeman King and James William King, Sr.

Jim graduated from Marietta High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Marietta College, where he...

Sep 7, 2024

Linda Sue Christman passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Marietta, Ohio, at the age of 74. She was born on June 1, 1950, in Barnesville, Ohio, to Paul and Marie Beardmore Christman.

Linda was a cherished resident of Marietta, Ohio, where she made a lasting impact as a devoted teacher in Marietta City Schools for...

Sep 4, 2024

Geraldine Jeanine Cooper, age 84, of Laurelville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Born in Marietta, Ohio on July 29th, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Gerald Leo Lynch and Helen Mae Lynch.

Geraldine is survived by her three children, Sheri Myers (Ron), Kristen Swain, Eric Swain (Jamie). Stepchildren - Donna Cooper,...

Sep 4, 2024

Fred Gene “Butch” Murphy, 87, of Vincent, Ohio, died on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. He was born on July 11, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Fred P. and Nellie C. Criss Murphy.

Fred was a 1956 graduate of Vincent High School. He worked for Dominion Gas as a gas measurement specialist, retiring in 1993 after...

Sep 2, 2024

Charlotte Nelson Furbee, 99, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Glenwood Community, where she had been an independent resident for six years.

She was born in Vienna, WV, later her family moved to Marietta, Ohio, where she graduated from high school. After marrying her WWII sweetheart, Fritz Furbee, they both finished their college degrees at...

Aug 26, 2024

Joan “Jo” Elizabeth Grimm, 89, of Marietta, Ohio died on Monday, August 26, 2024 at Harmar Place. She was born on November 26, 1934 in Marietta, to John D. and Freda Elizabeth Jellison Gainer.

Joan graduated from Marietta High School. She retired from Bank One in 1996, following 23 years of employment. Joan enjoyed her time at...

Aug 25, 2024

Ronald Dean Armstrong, 65, of Dexter City, Ohio, died on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at his home. He was born on April 10, 1959 in Barberton, Ohio, to the late Amos Edward and Ruth L. Clark Armstrong.

Ronnie graduated from Caldwell High School. He worked for the village of Dexter City and helped maintain Dudley Cemetery. Ronnie...

Aug 20, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of (Charles) Jay Pottmeyer, 59 of Churchtown, after an accident at his home. Jay was born February 19, 1965 in Marietta to Robert and Elizabeth O’Linn Pottmeyer. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all who had the privilege to know him.

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Aug 18, 2024

Bertha Mae Pottmeyer, 96, of Marietta, Ohio, died on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Elison Assisted Living, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 20, 1927 in Waterford, Ohio, to the late Leo and Alice Keller Strahler. She was the last one living of 12 children.

Bertha was married to Richard Pottmeyer on August...

Aug 16, 2024

Sue Ann Adam McKnight, 81, of Marietta, Ohio, died on Friday, August 16, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 13, 1943 in Shelby, Ohio to the late Richard and Betty Richards Adam.

Sue graduated from Shelby High School, class of 1961 and attended Grant Hospital School of Nursing. She...

Aug 16, 2024

Mary Ann Spires Beardmore Smith, 92, passed away at The Harmar Place Community, on Thursday, August 16, 2024. She was born in Marietta, Ohio, on July 21, 1932, to Herman Spires and Florence Blair Spires.

She is survived by children Micheline “Michi” (Dave) Westfall of North Palm Beach, Michael (Carol) Beardmore of Marietta, Colene (Gary) Spindler of...

Aug 15, 2024

Eric O’Brien Keffer, 53, of Marietta, Ohio, died on Thursday, August 15, 2024 in Marietta. He was born on May 18, 1971 in Marietta, to Linda Coleman Lohr and Richard Keffer. Eric graduated from Fort Frye High School in 1989 then served in the U.S. Air Force, from 1989 to 1993. He was a member of The Basilica, where...

Aug 10, 2024

Howard James Dutton, 84, of Lowell, Ohio, died on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 2, 1940, in Macksburg, Ohio to Kathryn Howard Yost and James Dutton.

Howard graduated from Dexter City High School in 1958. He worked for BF Goodrich for 41 years, retiring in...

Aug 1, 2024

Ronald David Michael Alan Wood, 90, of Lower Salem, died Thursday, August 1, 2024. He was born January 30, 1934, in Lorraine, Ohio to Earl R. and Lillian Haas Wood. Ron was a proud member in the U.S. Army, having served in Austria. He had worked at Eramet/Kardex, and retired in 1991.

Ron was a member of...

Aug 1, 2024

Joseph "Joe" Anderson Helm III, 66, of Marietta, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, at his residence in Marietta. Joe was born May 9, 1958, in Charleston, WV, to Joseph Jr. and Nancy Helm.

Joe spent the majority of his life in Marietta, where he graduated from Marietta High School in 1976 and then proudly served his...