Obituaries

• Nancy Webb Hall

  Nancy Webb Hall, 72, of Marietta passed away at 8:13 am on May 21, 2025, peacefully at her home with her loving family.

  She was born on December 24, 1952, to the late H. Dale Webb and the late Marian Bruns Webb. She graduated from Marietta High School in 1971 before attending Kent State University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.

  Nancy was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Zonta Club of Mid-Ohio Valley, a sustaining member of the Marietta Welfare League. Nancy had been employed as a licensed social worker with Option for Elders and Passport, and a manager at the Point of View Restaurant before owning Baker & Baker Jewelers with her husband for the last 30 years.

  Date of Death: Wed, 05/21/2025 Services: Mon, 05/26/2025 01:30 pm Read More
  
• Stephen R. Hiener

  Stephen R. Hiener, 76, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Harmar Place. He was born in Marietta on July 5, 1948, a son of Raymond Hiener and Doris Hudnall Hiener.

  Steve was a 1966 graduate of Waterford High School and a 1979 graduate of Glenville State. He was a contractor and mason. He loved to play golf, travel and camp and his dogs, “Faith” and “Seven.” He was a faithful member of Moss Run Community Church.

   

  Date of Death: Sun, 05/18/2025 Services: Thu, 05/22/2025 11:00 am Read More
  
• Ruth Ellen Orr Hendershot

  Ruth Ellen Orr Hendershot, 90, of Germantown passed away early morning on May 17, 2025.

  She was born on September 14, 1934 in Sarahsville to Urban Orr and Mary (Stevens) Orr Rogers. Ruth was a 1953 graduate of Salem Liberty High School and had been employed as a seamstress for over 40 years with Zide’s Sport Shop. She loved sewing, flowers, gardening, camping and just spending time with her family and friends visiting on her front porch swing. She was a 50+ year member with Eastern Star Masterton Chapter #584.

  In 1977 she married Jack Hendershot who preceded her in death on December 31, 2014.

  Date of Death: Sat, 05/17/2025 Services: Wed, 05/21/2025 10:00 amVisitation Date: Tue, 05/20/2025Visitation Details: 4 to 8 pm Read More
  
• Helen L. Hilverding

  Helen L. Hilverding, 93, of Marietta passed away at 1:56am, Friday, May 16, 2025, at her home.

  She was born October 11, 1931, in Canton, Ohio, a daughter of Thomas Gaspers and Hila Jones Gaspers. Helen was a devoted employee of Wendy’s on Pike Street.

   

  Date of Death: Fri, 05/16/2025 Services: Tue, 05/20/2025 12:00 pm Read More
• Gertrude Ann (Gertie) Fryman

   

   

   

   

  Our beloved mother, Gertrude Ann (Gertie) Fryman, 89, of Marietta, passed away on May 14, 2025. She was born March 9, 1936, in Gary, Indiana, a daughter of Fred Legleitner, Sr and Jaunita Hufford Legleitner. She is preceded in death by her sister Patricia Foy and brother Fred Legleitner Jr.

  Gertie held various jobs throughout her life and retired from Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Church of Christ at Sixth and Washington.

  On Nov. 1, 1957, she married Bill Fryman, who preceded her in death.

  Date of Death: Wed, 05/14/2025 Services: Mon, 05/19/2025 02:00 pm Read More
  
• Michael James Paul Ward

  Michael James Paul Ward
  April 9, 1959 – May 12, 2025

  Michael James Paul Ward, 66, of Marietta, Ohio, passed away at his home on May 12, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife and children.
  Born on April 9, 1959, in Marietta, to Anna Marie and William Ward. A lifelong resident of Marietta, he was a man of deep faith, quiet strength, and unwavering dedication to his family.
  Michael was a machinist by trade and spent over 30 years at Skuttle Manufacturing where he served as Plant Manager. He later continued his career as Director of Maintenance at Glenwood Retirement Home.

  Date of Death: Mon, 05/12/2025 Services: Thu, 05/15/2025 11:00 am Read More
  
• Linda Kay Treadway Forsyth

  Linda Kay Treadway Forsyth, 81, of Marietta, Ohio, woke up in the arms of Jesus on May 5, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born June 29, 1943, in Marietta, Ohio, to the late Dayton and Orpha Treadway.

  Linda was known as a sweet Christian woman of unwavering faith, whose life was a beautiful reflection of grace, kindness, and love. Her walk with Christ was the cornerstone of her days-faithfully attending and serving in her church community, lifting others with prayer and encouragement. She also found delight in simple pleasures: a game of Skip-Bo with dear friends, conversations with neighbors and spoiling their pets with treats.

  Family was Linda’s greatest treasure. She poured her heart into nurturing, supporting, and loving her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who brought her endless joy.

  Date of Death: Mon, 05/05/2025 Services: Sat, 05/10/2025 11:00 amVisitation Date: Fri, 05/09/2025Visitation Details: 2-4 pm & 6-8pm Read More