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.
Cecelia Marie Duff, 74, of Reno passed away Thursday afternoon, December 19, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family and messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.
Richard Lionel Venis, 88, of Marietta passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital in Parkersburg.
He was born February 10, 1936, in Carshalton, Surrey, England son of Charles and Mary Stroud Venis. He came to the U. S. at the age of 22 and served in the U. S. Army. He became a U. S. Citizen on June 18, 2019. Becoming a citizen was so important to him, to be able to vote. He enjoyed spending time with family and gardening.
Dorsey Dale Everson, of Marietta, passed away at his home with family present on December 17, 2024 at the age of 86. He was born January 26, 1938 to Walter and Isabell (Hinton) Everson in Parkersburg, WV.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Linda (Lowe) Everson, children John Everson, Jeanne Hamilton, and Mike (Sonia) Everson. Also Dorsey is survived by 2 granddaughters Lindsey Pottmeyer and Cayla (Josh) Hively, 6 great grandchildren and 7 siblings.
In addition to his parents Dorsey was preceded in death by a grandson Master Sgt. Michael Marvin and 6 siblings.
Dorsey was a retired instructor for Gasel Trucking and he loved all things racing, Ohio State Football and politics.
Mary Hazel Hanes, 60, of Marietta passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born on August 5, 1964, in Steubenville, OH to Mary Harris and John Dailey, Sr. She enjoyed spending time with her daughter, spoiling her cat, Tiger Lily, and watching Days of Our Lives.
Donald Howard West, 61, of New Matamoras, OH, passed away at 6:23 pm, Friday, December 13, 2024 at Springfield Regional Hospital, Springfield, OH.
He was born December 19, 1962, in Marietta a son of Sanford West and Geneva Brown West. Don was a truck driver.
Betty Lou Swaney, 93, of Reno passed away at 10:38 pm, Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Elison Assisted Living.
She was born December 13, 1930 in Parkersburg, WV a daughter of Charles Whitlatch and Clara Rosalie McVey Whitlatch. Betty was a homemaker. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, artist and a good friend to anyone she ever met.
Stephan F. Strahler, 71, of Marietta passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He was born June 11, 1953 in Marietta to the late Albert Strahler and the late Juanita Anderson Strahler.
Stephan was employed by Washington County as a Dog Warden until he was forced to retire for the health reasons. He attended The Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption and was a member of the Masonic Lodge #390.
