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.
Thelma Eileen Oliver, age 96, formerly of Devola, went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2025 in Reno, OH after a long and wonderful life of dedication and love.
Thelma was born to Ray Oliver and Alice DePuy Oliver on May 4, 1929 in Dart, OH. She graduated from Salem Liberty High School and was the last remaining member of the Class of 1947. She chose a career in nursing and was a 1952 graduate of St. Joseph Hospital’s nursing school. Upon graduation, she began a long career working at St. Joseph in many capacities. When she retired in 1988, she was the Assistant Director of the Renal Unit.
Nancy Riggs, 76, of Marietta passed away at 10:43 am, Saturday, August 23, 2025 at her home. Nancy was born on June 27, 1949, in Marietta a daughter of Sandford Thompson and Nellie Bradberry Thompson.
Nancy grew up in Newport and was a 1967 graduate of Newport High School. She was a Christian and a 50year plus member of Sixth and Washington Church of Christ.
David J. (Burgy) Conroy Jr., 89, of Williamstown, WV, passed away August 23, 2025 at home surrounded by family. He was born August 16, 1936 in Williamstown to the late David Sr. and Mary Tekely Conroy.
David worked for and retired from Monongahela Power Company.
Carissa R. Teubert, 29, of Marietta passed away at 6:31 pm, Monday, August 18, 2025, at her home.
She was born February 19, 1996 in Texas a daughter of Lee McWain and Debra Small of Columbus. Carissa was a member of Twin Rivers Baptist Church.
Bruce A. Wittekind, 77, of Waterford passed away at 9:52 pm, Monday, August 18, 2025 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born May 27, 1948, in Marietta a son of Donald E. Wittekind and Arlena E. Kilzer Wittekind.
Bruce retired from B. F. Goodrich (RJF International), was a veteran of the U. S. Army and a member of Barnett Ridge Church of Christ and American Legion Post 750.
at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home. Family will greet friends one hour before the service. Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.Lankfordfh.com.
Naomi Lee Martin Smith, a former resident of Williamstown, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the home of her daughter in Lowell, OH. She was born November 11, 1933 in Maryland a daughter of the late Earl Martin and Hazel Stokes Martin.
Naomi was a long-time teller at Williamstown National Bank in Williamstown and moved to Arcadia, FL for her retirement.
Barbara Ann Handschumacher, 78, of Marietta, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2025. She was born on May 22, 1947, in Marietta, Ohio, to George and Mary Forshey.
Barb spent her career in accounting at Energizer. She loved reading, playing cards with her many friends, traveling, photography, and journalism. She was proud to serve both her community and her country as a U.S. Army veteran, a graduate of Marietta College, and a faithful servant of her church, Norwood United Methodist. A natural leader, Barb poured her energy into every group she was a part of and leaves behind a legacy of dedication and service.
She will be remembered most for her resilience, her kindness to all, her deep faith, and her unconditional love.
