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.
Sheila Ann Hutton, 72, of Vienna, formerly of Marietta, passed away on the afternoon of Thursday, May 23, 2024.
She was born on January 22, 1952, in Marietta to David Gaskins and Carol Young Gaskins. Sheila retired from the pharmacy department at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed music and dancing, crossword puzzles and loved the ocean and collecting seashells.
James Edward Grace, 93, of Marietta passed away at 1:24 pm, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at The Arbors of Marietta.
He was born on November 16, 1930 at Ashland, KY, to Charles Homer Grace and Iris Lorraine Sizemore Grace. Jim retired in 1997 from Marietta Board of Health where he was a Sanitarian and Director of Environment Health. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force serving during the Korean Conflict.
Memorial contributions in his memory will be appreciated to Humane Society of the Mid-Ohio Valley, 90 Mt. Tom Road, Marietta, OH 45750.
Darlene Almond, 81, of Marietta passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Ohio State University Hospital.
She was born in Marietta on November 13, 1942 in Marietta a daughter of Hubert Eldon Zinn and Fay Irene Barth Zinn. Darlene was a graduate of Marietta High School in 1960 and had worked for the Food Center and IGA.
Rena Marie Friend, 74, beloved wife and mother, from Marietta, Ohio, ascended to the loving arms of Jesus on May 19th, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital after a courageous and hard-fought 18 month battle with cancer. She was born May 6th, 1950 in Marietta, Ohio to the late Rosemarie and Carl Cassady and was raised in Williamstown, WV.
Barbara L. Gerber
Best Mom Ever
Barbara L. Gerber, 94, of Marietta passed away at 5:45 pm, Friday, May 17, 2024, at Legacy of Marietta.
Ronald “Dean” Gerber, 84, of Marietta, formerly of Warner, passed away at 9:30am, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Waterview Pointe.
He was born on November 8, 1939, at Warner to Ralph Gerber and Dorothy Stack Gerber. He was a member of Highland Ridge Community Church.
Frederick M. Wells, Jr. of Whipple, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in his sleep at his home. He was born September 23, 1947, in Sayre, PA to Evelyn Fowler Wells and Frederick Wells.
He was a member of the Pleasant Hill Church where he was a Trustee. He was also a member of the Carpenter’s Local 356 Union of Marietta for 50 years. He liked to hunt, fish, travel, garden and attend auctions. He also enjoyed listening or singing Elvis Presley songs and was an Ohio State Buckeye fan.
Church. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family and messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.
