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.
Mike S. Pekach, 94, of Reno, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 28th at the home of his nephew and niece, Brad and Lorraine Simpson in New Richmond, Ohio.
Mike was born on November 9, 1928 in Pursglove, WV, to Steve and Eva (Mayerac) Pekach. He graduated with 2 degrees in Education from West Virginia University. He was in the US Army and served in the Korean war. Mike had a long career in education which included many teaching and coaching positions.
He was employed at Bellevue and LaRue High schools, was superintendent at both Conotton Valley and Harrison Hills School districts, and was the assistant principal at Marietta Jr. High School.
Ruth Eileen Williams Hollister died February 25, 2023 at the age of ninety seven. She was born on March 16, 1925 in Graysville, Ohio to Glenn and Myrtle Williams. She was a graduate of Graysville High School where she was a cheerleader and a member of the debate team.
After graduation she moved to Marietta where she was employed at Montgomery Wards. It was then that she met the love of her life, Dunham Hollister. They were married at the Norwood Methodist Church on July 20, 1945. After their marriage, Ruth relished her chosen life as a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and homemaker. Ruth and Dunham enjoyed a blessed and joyous life together until Dunham’s death in 2001.
William Edward (Bill) LaBarre of Marietta passed away at his home at 1:52 AM Saturday, February 25, 2023 surrounded by his family. Bill was born on March 1, 1948 to Dr. Joseph and Evelyn LaBarre. He was a 1966 graduate of Marietta High School and a 1970 graduate of Marietta College. His career in commercial construction included 13 years with Pat Minnite at Partitions, Inc. of Parkersburg and Marietta. He later started his own construction firm, Cadre Construction, in 1982, and retired in 2008.
Date of Death: Sat, 02/25/2023 Services: Fri, 03/03/2023 05:00 pm Read More
Emma Jane Blume Allender, 92, of Coal Run, OH passed away February 23, 2023. She was born August 9, 1930 in Marietta to Sharon E. and Helen I. Blume.
She worked at The Box Factory and Kresge in Marietta before marrying Robert Lee Allender on May 29, 1959. She also worked vending machines at Phillips School for several years.
Wendy Erb’s favorite Bible verse guided her every role: wife, mother and grandmother, pastor and hospital chaplain, skit writer and costume designer, poet and professional party thrower, church newsletter creator and Marietta Times correspondent.
For those who knew her from the River City Farmers Market, she was also the prolific producer of pies, breads, cobblers, cookies, jams and jellies.
She died Wednesday, having lived life knowing that “a merry heart doeth good” (Proverbs 17:22). She was 78.
Geoffrey Wade Cozzens Ritchie, 78, of Fleming passed away 11:07 pm on February 20, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born January 29, 1945 in Marietta to Richard Dean Cozzens and Maysle Glendine Ritchie Cozzens. Geoff was a 1964 graduate of Marietta High School and after graduation he joined the US Air Force where he obtained the rank of Tech Sergeant. He enjoyed traveling around the Europe while serving his country. When Geoff returned home he worked as a bartender at the Hotel Lafayette before going to work for Shell Chemical where he retired in 1998. Geoff was crazy about Corvettes and Harley-Davidsons.
Jennifer L. Fryman, 76, of Vincent passed away at 6:47 pm, Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Marietta Memorial. She was born in Marietta on August 23, 1946, a daughter of Robert and Anne K (Nannie) Seyler.
Jennifer worked at Three Sons Market. Jennifer was a devoted wife and homemaker. She loved bowling, watching her grandchildren play sports, playing wiffleball in the back yard, and spending time with her family. She was a beloved wife, mom, grandma, aunt, and friend to many. On May 28, 1966, she married the love of her life, John E. Fryman, Sr.
