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.
Bonnie A. Billiter, 72, of Lower Salem passed away at 5:45 pm, Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born January 17, 1953 in Marietta a daughter of Dean Stark and Hazel Holland Stark. She was employed by Glenwood Retirement Community.
William L. “Bill” Burton, 78, of Marietta passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
A public memorial service is being planned and will be announced at a later date. McClure-Schafer-Lankford is assisting the family and messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.
Lucinda “Cindy” L. Hartshorn, 67, of Newport passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease on March 26, 2025 at Harmar Place. She was born in Marietta on November 11, 1957 to the late Daniel Edward and Doris Imojean (Berga) Baker.
She had obtained her GED and worked at Heartland of Marietta for over 25 years in the dietary department. Cindy was a big cat lover. She enjoyed doing crafts, coloring books, being outside and Bingo. She loved to cook and make special meals for her family for special days. Cindy especially enjoyed getting her family together for Thanksgiving. She loved her grandkids and was always happy to see you and find out what was going on in your life.
Leah Wunderlich Grimm, 100, of Marietta, Ohio, went to her Heavenly Home March 24, 2025.
Leah was born May 12, 1924, at Warner, Ohio, to Herman W. and Viola Wagner Wunderlich. She graduated from Salem Liberty High School in 1942. Among other employment, she worked for the law firm of Theisen, Brock, Frye and Leeper for around 25 years. She was active in the Coast Guard Auxiliary and helped with water safety programs in schools in the area. Other organizations she belonged to included AARP, and was active in their Tax-Aide Program; Washington County RSV and Marietta Senior Club. She was a member of the Tunnel United Methodist Church, the Fellowship Sunday School Class and served on many committees.
Patricia Ann Pettit Uhl , age 92, passed peacefully on March 18th. Marietta Ohio. Born to the late Harry Pettit and Doris Shaw Pettit on October 23, 1932 in Marietta, Ohio. Patricia grew up in Marietta, Ohio.
Patricia graduated from Marietta High School. She then met the love of her life Eugene Bailey Uhl from Williamstown, WV and married on August 5, 1951.
Naomi M. Moore, 95, of Marietta passed away at 1:41 am, Friday, March 14, 2025 at Harmar Place.
Naomi was born May 23, 1929, in Marietta a daughter of Guy and Bertha Patterson Gutberlet. She was a homemaker and attended Twin Rivers Baptist Church with her friend Garnet Henthorn. She enjoyed going to her grandson’s house for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
David “Pap” Alvin Reuse, 67, of Lower Salem went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2025 at his home. He was born on September 9, 1957 in Cleveland to John and Edna (Wilson) Reuse.
David was a retired Cleveland Police Officer and an active member of his community no matter where he lived. Most recently, as an EMT and Firefighter in Lower Salem, Belpre, Bethel, Devola and Oak Grove. David touched the lives of so many through his acts of service. He was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone in need and will be missed by many, but his legacy will live forever.
