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.
Ellen Joan (Gerken) Heiss, 84, of Marietta passed away on Sunday October 9, 2022 at her home.
She was born January 20, 1938 to Elsie Goldie Berg Gerken and Ray William Gerken and lived in Whipple. She spent her early childhood in Cleveland and later Scio, Ohio for a few years before moving back to Whipple. In high school she worked at Goodie Sweet Shop until her graduation from Marietta High School in 1956. After graduation Ellen worked at Remington Rand. In 1959, she started renting property to others until 2004. Ellen had an amazing work ethic in all the endeavors she was involved. She always wanted to make a difference in others lives and was a member of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption.
Stephen James Hodge passed away on October 7th 2022. Born to Raymond Charles, and Nettie Sue (Randle) Hodge on December 28, 1950.
He was a dedicated servant of the Lord. He is survived by his wife Celia; 2 children, Matt (Jessica) Hodge, and Kate (Tom) Fagan, and 17 grandchildren.
William D. Smith, 69, of Marietta passed away at 9:30 pm, Thursday, October 6, 2022. He was born March 8, 1953, in Stark, Ohio, a son of Ralph and Lula Stacy Smith.
Bill loved his cats and enjoyed watching Westerns on TV and Buckeye Football
Abena Boakyewaa Mensah, 39, of Marietta passed away on October 6, 2022 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Nigeria to Patrick Mensah and Ena Vulor. Abena was a 2002 graduate of Marietta High School and had attended Washington State Community College and Marietta College.
Maxine Dolores Decker Ford, 94, of Marietta passed away at 5:05 am on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Dart, OH, on July 4, 1928, to Edna Haught and Foster Decker.
Jeremy Neil Cassidy, 44 of Belpre, passed away at 10:07 pm Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Camden Clark Hospital. He was born on September 30, 1978 in Marietta to Neil Cassidy and Joyce Nolen Kapple.
Jeremy was employed by Stonebridge Oil Field Services . He was a graduate of Marietta High School, Class of 1997, attended Washington County Career Center and was a member of MOVe Ministries. He was Assistant Fire Chief for Dunham Township Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, mudding and helping others and was involved in his community.
Jack Jewell Vaughn, 82, of Beverly OH passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 after a long illness. Jack was born on September 27, 1940 at Nelsonville, OH to R. Guy and Lena (Jewell) Vaughn.
Jack was a devoted husband and father. He attended Gloucester, Claridon and Waterford schools. He lived most of his adult life in Washington County, OH. Jack enjoyed the outdoors and loved hunting, fishing, and studying birds and animals.
