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.
Elizabeth Ann Taylor Brokaw (known to all as Libby), 83 years of age, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, Ohio.
Libby is survived by her sister Marilyn Dehmlow of Marietta (Curtis, nieces Sarah, Anne, Susannah, and nephews Jonathan, Matthew, William); son Barry Allen Brokaw of Cincinnati (Jill, grandchildren Eric, Andrew, Anna); son Tod Allen Brokaw of Vermilion (grandchildren Elise, Henry); daughter Ann Iddings Brokaw of Rocky River (Laura); and many dear relatives and friends. Libby is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Allen, and their infant son, Joseph Allen Brokaw.
Born and raised in Flushing, Ohio, the daughter of Harry and Virginia Taylor (Iddings), Libby graduated from Flushing High School in 1954. She went on to graduate with a degree in biology from Muskingum College in 1958 and married her high school sweetheart (Allen) in 1959. As they began to build their life together and children came along, Libby and Allen found themselves living in several Ohio towns, Minnesota, Connecticut, and New Jersey before settling in Marietta in 1979. Libby was a devoted and loving wife and mother to her family through these eventful years of their life. Everywhere they lived, Libby was active in her community and church.
In 1980 Libby went back to school and graduated in 1982 with her registered nursing degree from Parkersburg Community College. She worked as a nurse at Memorial Hospital and also as a school nurse in Marietta Schools. Over time, she advanced to Director of Marietta Memorial’s Outreach Services and the 55-Plus program.
Libby and Allen were active members of Gilman United Methodist Church. In addition, Libby served for several years on the Boards of the American Red Cross, the American Cancer Society, the O’Neill Senior Center, the Sisters of St. Joseph Charitable Foundation, and was a founding organizer of the Free Medical and Dental Clinics in Marietta. She and Allen enjoyed working with many other groups to enhance the community in countless ways.
Robert Charles Vernon, 96, of Marietta, died on January 20, 2020, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was adopted by Dr. G. V. and Bernice Vernon, and grew up in Akron, Ohio. After high school, Bob learned to hand-form aluminum for airplanes, working (then training others) in the same huge Goodyear Aircraft building in Akron where the dirigibles docked. He also trained more than 100 “Rosie the Riveters”, working out the best order to assemble all the parts for a B-26 bomber. After the Pearl Harbor attack, Bob enlisted in the U. S. Marines Corps. He served in the South Pacific during World War II, attaining Master Technical Sergeant rank.
When his father became ill, Bob moved the family to Akron, changed careers to civil engineering, and became a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in the early 1960s. He and Ronnie moved to Marietta in the late 1960s to work in the R/W Dept at the local Division Dept of Transportation.
Bob opened a surveying business in the early 1970s and his son soon joined him. They completed thousands of projects during the next four decades, including setting the location for a hundred miles of interstate highways in several States, and locating bridge piers and ramps for the Y bridge in Lowell and the bridge between St. Mary’s, WV and Newport, OH.
Bob was a long-time member of Christ United Methodist Church in Marietta, where he directed 3 Christian musical performances in the 1980s, and then was a long-time attendee of the First Baptist Church of Marietta.
Brant D. Brooks, 38, passed away at his home on January 19, 2020. He was born October 15, 1981 in Marietta to David and Tanja (Self) Brooks.
Brant was a 2000 graduate of Waterford High School and had been employed as a millwright with the Millwright Local 443. He was a member of SEO Sinners and Saints, Inc.
Surviving are his children Logan Tyler Brooks of Waterford and Jaden David Brooks of Williamstown, his parents of Waterford and sisters, Brandy L. Barengo of Marietta and Sarah (Andrew) Ware of Waterford. Also surviving are his grandparents Lucille and Loring Brooks of Watertown and nieces and nephews Dominick, Bailey, Josiah, Joel, Luke and Asher.
Mary A. Steorts, 78, of Marietta passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born on February 26, 1941 in Wood County, WV a daughter of Delber C. and Hazel L.J. Barnet Bennett. Mary was a data processor.
She is survived by her sisters, Alice Hribinko of Fishersville, VA, Pamela Lynch of Mt. Zion, WV, and Christina Alcaraz of Lower Salem and a brother Bruce Bennett of Parkersburg, WV.
Charles William Allen, 88, of Lowell passed away at 9:45am, Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born August 17, 1931 in Bellville, WV, a son of Okey and Ocie Province Allen. Charles was a production worker for B. F. Goodrich and was a Veteran of the U. S. Army serving during the Korean War.
Norma Fouss, 81, of Marietta passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Heartland of Marietta. She was born March 3, 1938, in Marietta a daughter of Irvin Daniel and Muriel Close Fouss.
Norma graduated from Marietta High School in 1956 and worked for 40 years at Vanguard Paints. She enjoyed working puzzles, Westerns, and flower gardening.
Charlotte Armstrong, 68, of Coal Run passed away on January 15, 2020, at her home. She was born December 10, 1951, a daughter of Richard and Erma Chandler Armstrong.
Charlotte was loved by all who knew her. She enjoyed animals and spending time with friends from WASCO.
