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.
Robert “Bob” Heinlein, 84, of Marietta passed away at 5:20 am, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2024, at Arcadia Valley Nursing Home in Coolville, OH.
Bob was born to Della and Lester Wilson and was adopted and raised by Edna and Philip Heinlein in Hamilton, OH. He married his beloved wife Sandra Lou (Sandy) Nicholson on October 12, 1974 in Ohio. Bob worked many years in construction running an excavator. He was an avid Cleveland Browns fan, loved Mel McDaniel and camping. He enjoyed spending time at the Sternwheel Festival, Riverfront Roar and Washington County Fair.
Robert W. Almond, 83, of Chester, Ohio, passed away at 11:35am, Monday, February 3, 2025 at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens, OH.
He was born September 22, 1941 in Marietta to Wesley Almond and Catherine Offenberger Almond. He was a graduate of Williamstown High School and had worked as a printer for Richardson Printing.
Norman E. “Joe” Blauser, 84, of Marietta passed away at 6:06 pm., Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born April 15, 1940, in Oil City Pennsylvania a son of Sidney Blauser and Francis Felmlee Blauser.
Norm had worked in construction and was a drywaller. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being out of doors.
Melvin Lee Claypoole, 86, of Marietta passed away at 5:40 pm, Saturday, January 25, 2025. He was born June 9, 1938, in Walkersville, WV, a son of Noah B. Claypoole and Lona G. Conrad Claypoole.
Melvin was self employed as a handyman. He attended Walkersville High School.
John C. Rollison, 84, of Marietta passed away at 3:00am, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at his home.
He was born November 23, 1940 in Marietta a son of Herman Rollison and Helen Enochs Rollison. John had been employed by Broughton’s Dairy and later for the Ohio Department of Transportation. He was a great father and he enjoyed farming.
Joseph Allen Bailey, 61, of Marietta passed at 6:00 am, Monday, January 20, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born on April 27, 1963, in Marietta a son of the late Frank Bailey and the late Mary Jones Bailey. He was employed in the construction trade.
Gary C. Thomas, 85, of Marietta passed away January 19, 2025. He was born January 21, 1938, to Marie Bayles Edgell.
He graduated from Newport High School in 1956. He married Kay Reynolds on July 29, 1962. He worked at Big Bear until he retired.
