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Julian Chad Straw (2002-2023), of Marietta, passed away on December 29, 2023 after a lifelong struggle with a Cerebral Palsy. The extent of his illness made it impossible for him to accumulate the life experiences that are normally summarized in an obituary. Instead, Julian’s life found a purpose in bringing out the best in others and exposing qualities that can, when extended, transform people and offer a prologue to the eternity that awaits us all. Many of these qualities are exemplified by the care provided by his mother Tamera, whose compassion, empathy, and selfless courage can serve as a living template of the path any human being can take in seeking a life of value. The Roman writer Cicero left behind a powerful Latin motto that can inspire us to see Julian’s life as a reminder of our duties to others: “Non nobis solum nati summus” (“Not for ourselves alone are we born”).
Date of Death: Fri, 12/29/2023 Services: Mon, 01/15/2024 11:00 am Read More
Rose Irene Casto, 84, of Marietta, OH passed away peacefully at her home on December 27, 2023 surrounded by family.
Rose was born in Marietta on June 8, 1939 to the late Robert and Mary Wright. Rose was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; two children, son Robert William and daughter Jacquelin Rose; 1 sister, Patricia Kilmer; and 1 brother, John (Sonny) Wright.
Jeffrey L. Smith, 68, of Marietta passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born on August 22, 1955 in Point Pleasant, WV a son of Norman Smith and Goldie Lambert Smith. Jeff had worked at various jobs in his life and he enjoyed dirt track racing.
Dorothy P. Ritchie, 96, of Marietta passed away on December 23, 2023 at the home of her daughter.
She was born January 11, 1927 in Emlenton, PA, a daughter of Edward L. Anderson and Sarah Margaret Evelyn Barris Anderson. Dorothy worked for Marietta City Schools for over 22 years. She loved going to Church and serving the Lord. She read the Bible every day. She lived for her family.
Della Marie Keelin, 93, of Marietta, Ohio, passed on at Marietta Memorial Hospital on December 18th, 2023, while in hospice care.
She was born Della Marie Jeffries in Louisville, Kentucky, and was adopted as a child, along with her older sister, Alberta, by Walter and Bonnie Quisenberry of Shelbyville,KY, where she was raised.
She married William (Bill) Keelin of Clay County, KY in 1950. The newlyweds moved to Marietta, OH for Bill to begin his new job at The Marietta Times Company.
Della was a homemaker and mother of two girls. She also worked for many years in the family business, Coin Machine Company.
Janice Lee Miller, 78, of Marietta passed away at 7:13 pm, Thursday, December 21, 2023 at her home.
She was born April 18, 1945 in Marietta a daughter of Floyd and Geraldine Edmunds Pape. Janice was a homemaker. She was an avid Fenton Glassware Collector and enjoyed wood puzzles and spending time with her 2 dogs, Lacey and Blake.
Alison Sites, aged 76 of Marietta, passed away on Thursday, December 21st 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Alison was born to the late Bill and Vivian Simon in Cleveland, OH on November 2nd, 1947.
She spent much of her adult life working and raising her children in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Alison was a gifted educator and had a way with youth who needed some extra help in their academic endeavors.
Alison moved to Marietta, OH to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren in her retirement. She was an avid supporter of all of their pursuits and often served as the neighborhood grandma taking the grandkids and friends fishing or on golf cart rides.
Alison’s passions included antiques, fishing, and Rinky Dinks flea market. She especially enjoyed fishing for catfish at Devol’s Dam or at her camper on the Hocking River.
