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.
Lois Marie Holzapfel Grub passed away at Harmar Place January 9th, 2024. She was born October 30th 1934 on Neville Island, PA.
Lois was the third born and youngest child of Christy Wilhelm and Bessie Viola Tunney Holzapfel. She spent her early childhood growing up on Neville Island. PA. Her Daddy was transferred by his employer, Dravo Corp to Marietta, OH when Lois was 15. Her Parents rented a house on Second St in Marietta across from Becker’s Motors. Lois, new to the area with no friends would pass time by sitting on the front porch. It was this past-time that caught the eye of Clyde Grub who was employed by Becker Motors. Eventually he invited her to watch him play in a softball game. After acquiring permission from her parents, many ballgames were attended. Lois and Clyde were married October 14, 1951. They raised their three girls and made their home in the Oak Grove community for close to 60 years.
Richard E. Reed, 99, of Marietta passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born at Marietta, a son of the late Frank M. and Bettie Reed. He was a graduate of Marietta High School and was retired from Union Carbide Power Station in 1981 after 29½ years of service.
Linda Lou Bennett, 72, of Marietta passed away at 6:05 pm, Saturday. January 6. 2024, at Riverside Landing in McConnelsville.
She was born June 2, 1951, in Parkersburg, WV, to Harry Huston and Etta Mae Harkins Huston. Linda was a homemaker.
Edsel Thomas Walters, 96, of Marietta passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Elison Assisted Living and Care. He was born May 31, 1927, in Marietta a son of Elmer and Freda Clasey Walters.
Edsel left school early and joined the U. S. Navy serving during World War II on the Battleship Indiana and later on Troup Transport. After the service he returned to school and graduated from Marietta High School. He was an exceptional athlete, especially in track and played football and basketball. He was employed at B. F. Goodrich for 44 years until his retirement. Edsel was a founding member of the Marietta Beagle Club and was the last surviving charter member. He enjoyed hunting, watching football, bowling, fishing, collecting knives and dancing. But above all, he was a family man.
Willa J. Knowlton, 92, of Whipple passed away at 11:14 pm Monday January 1, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born August 3, 1931 in Lower Salem to Charles and Myrtle (Holdren) Rhodes. Willa was a 1949 graduate of Salem Liberty High School, a homemaker and had been employed at Marietta College and Salem-Liberty Schools. She was a member of Twin Rivers Baptist Church. For many years Willa was a member of the Whipple Community Church where she played piano. Preparing food especially pies for others was a very important part of her life.
Catherine Marie Groves McGee, 72, of Marietta passed away on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023 at Waterview Pointe.
She was born November 16, 1951 in Marietta a daughter of John Paul Groves and Barbara Catherine Coss Groves. Catherine was employed at Marietta Center for 23 years and she enjoyed crocheting and playing games.
David “Pop” Lee Spicer I, of Marietta, Ohio at 80 years passed away at Marietta Memorial Hospital on December 30, 2023 with his family at his side.
He was preceded in death by his sister Susan, wife Linda, his parents Harold and Mary.
Dave grew up on the South Side of Marietta, graduated from Marietta High School in 1961 and then joined the United States Air Force where he proudly served as an Air Police Officer.
