Obituaries

• Richard “Dick” E. Gill

  Richard “Dick” E. Gill, 86, of Marietta passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, at Arbors of Marietta after a life full of fun, love, and mischief. At the end, he was surrounded by his granddaughters and the wonderful staff of both Arbors and the Washington County Home.

  Dick was born on October 16, 1939, to Eston H. and Elsie Lucille Gill in Weirton, WV. He married the love of his life, Joyce Ann Cunningham, in 1961, and had two sons, Rick and Herb Gill. They were married for 59 ½ years.

  Date of Death: Tue, 05/19/2026 Services: Thu, 05/21/2026 04:00 pm Read More
• Lois J. “Pudge” Young

   

   

  Lois J. “Pudge” Young, 73, of Marietta passed away at 7:23 pm, Monday, May 18, 2026. She was born on June 7, 1952, in West Virginia a daughter of Carl Monway and Nancy Castleberry Monway.

   

  Date of Death: Mon, 05/18/2026 No Services Planned at This Time Read More
• Myrna Burge

  Myrna Burge, 87, of Marietta, OH passed away peacefully on May 16th, 2026 surrounded by loved ones and memories that will live on in the hearts of her roommates and caring staff who became like her family to her.

  Myrna never met a stranger and enjoyed simple pleasures in life. She loved listening to country music, enjoyed cherry danishes with a cold Pepsi and always dressing sharp wherever she went.

  Myrna touched the lives within Havar family, leaving behind memories that will be cherished forever. She will be deeply missed but forever remembered for the warm spirit and kind heart.

  Date of Death: Sat, 05/16/2026 Services: Fri, 05/22/2026 11:00 amVisitation Date: Fri, 05/22/2026Visitation Details: 10 am until the hour of service Read More
  
• Mary Alberta Seffens

  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.

  Date of Death: Tue, 05/12/2026 Services: Sat, 05/16/2026 11:00 amVisitation Date: Fri, 05/15/2026Visitation Details: 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 Read More
  
• Lincoln Ray Laskowski

  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.

  Date of Death: Mon, 05/11/2026 Services: Thu, 05/14/2026 12:00 am Read More
• Phyllis Spires

   

   

   

  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.

   

  Date of Death: Sun, 05/10/2026 No Services Planned at This Time Read More
• Constance Rae (Connie) Cartmell

  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.

  Date of Death: Tue, 05/05/2026 Services: Mon, 05/11/2026 03:00 pmVisitation Date: Mon, 05/11/2026Visitation Details: 1pm until the hour of service Read More