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.
Mark D. Vetter 53, of Marietta passed away at 8:30 am, Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
At his request, his body will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family and messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.
Donna J. Irvine, 85, of Watertown passed away at 8:55 pm on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at The Arbors of Marietta.
She was born on December 14, 1937, in Marietta a daughter of Howard A. and Mary Alice Green Bohl. Donna was a graduate of Waterford High School and was employed at the Ohio State Nursery and was a member of Watertown Presbyterian Church. She was a caring Mom and helped care for her mother, Mary.
Thomas King Wilson, 81, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away at 10:45 pm, Saturday, July 15, 2023 at WVU Medical Center.
Tom was born December 9, 1941 in Marietta and raised by Vincent Etter and Mary King. He was employed by Conrail Railroad as a car man and was a veteran of the U. S. Navy.
Clara JoAnne Worstell Masters, 82, of Marietta passed away at home Sunday morning, August 20, 2017. She was born in Washington County, Ohio, on January 26, 1935, a daughter of Thurman and Clara Paterson Worstell.
Date of Death: Thu, 01/01/1970 Services: Fri, 08/25/2017 10:30 am Read MoreDon Frampton, 89, formerly of Marietta, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025. Born July 26, 1936, in Connersville, Indiana, he was the son of the late Horace and Beulah Frampton.
Don graduated from Connersville High School and Purdue University before beginning a long career as an engineer with Shell Chemical. A transfer with Shell brought Don and his family to Marietta, where he embraced the community, he grew to love. He was member of First Congregational Church, and his volunteer activities over the years included serving on the board of The O’Neill Senior Center and tutoring students at Marion School, where his wife, Patsy, taught.
His family will remember his love of gardening, especially Bonsai trees and Japanese gardens, jazz guitar, and his fondness for dogs. Above all, Don was a loving companion and caregiver to his wife, Patsy, throughout her long illness.
