We are a family-owned funeral home that has served the communities of Ohio and West Virginia for over 100 years. Our goal is to provide all of the families we serve a respectful and dignified service at a fair price. Whether a traditional service or more contemporary-style service, we try to meet all the needs of the individuals and families we serve.
Mary Alberta Seffens went to be with her Lord at 5:55 pm on May 12, 2026 at Harmar Place surrounded by her family.
She was born on October 30, 1937 in Williamstown to the late William (Bill) Richards and Edith Leona Casto Richards. Mary graduated from Doddridge Co. High School in West Union and Washington State College in Marietta. She retired from Marietta Memorial Hospital where she worked as an aide, a secretary and LPN. She had spent her last 23 years at the hospital with the Chemical Dependency Unit as a counselor. She was always supportive of the AA and AN community.
Mary was a former member of the Eagles Arie 458, where she served as chaplain and Madam President. She was also a former member of the Moose. Mary attended the Church of God in Williamstown having been raised in the Pentecostal Faith. She loved singing Karaoke with her family and friends, reading and absolutely loved her flowers. Her greatest loves were God and family.
In Loving Memory of Lincoln Ray Laskowski. Born Sleeping on May 11, 2026.
With heavy hearts, family and friends are invited to attend funeral services for baby Lincoln Ray Laskowski on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, located at 506 4th Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750.
Phyllis Spires, age 90, of Marietta, Ohio, passed away on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2026.
Phyllis was born on February 18, 1936, to the late Delbert and Ora Stewart. She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School, Class of 1954, and earned her nursing degree in 1957 from Camden Clark Medical School. Phyllis made history as the first female captain of the West Virginia Civil Air Patrol.
Constance Rae (Connie) Cartmell, 83, of Marietta, Ohio, experienced her final sunset peacefully on the evening of May 5, 2026, surrounded by what she loved most: her family.
Connie was born on May 22, 1942, to Robert Eldon and Eleanor (Gecsey) Whitmore. She grew up in Ashland, Ohio and attended Ohio University, where she studied journalism and met her husband of 63 years, Dr. Ohlen P. Cartmell.
Connie wrote for the Marietta Times for nearly two decades and was known for her intelligent and heartfelt writing style, as well as for her book, Ghosts of Marietta. Connie expressed her love of travel, nature, and her family via endless pictures, all of which she shared with anyone who had the good fortune to know her. She never met a stranger. Everyone whose life she touched will remember her for her home that felt like yours, her unflappable kindness and generosity, and her love of a good rock.
George W. Zimmerman, 84 of Marietta passed away at 8:35 pm, May 4, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born on February 19, 1942, in Marietta a son of Howard Zimmerman and Elsie Baker Zimmerman. George had been employed in the oilfield.
Vickie Lou Berry, 70, of Marietta passed away at 1:29 pm, Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born July 26, 1955 in Washington County, OH, a daughter of Waldo Jim Way.
Vickie was employed at H & R Block and was a member of the Marietta First Church of the Nazarene.
owing in Oak Grove Cemetery. Family will greet friends before the service from 12:00 noon until 2:00. Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.
Kathy Hayes, 69, of Marietta passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Marietta Heights.
Kathy was born on November 6, 1956, in Athens, a daughter of the late Pearl Martin Scott and Virginia Irena Stanley of Marietta. Kathy was a homemaker.
