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.
Mary K. Long, 92, of Marietta passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born on September 19, 1931, in Bloomfield, OH, a daughter of August and Gladys Boswell Thomas. She was formerly employed at Fenton Art Glass.
Barbara Hockenberry Thomas, 80, of Newport passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 2, 1944 at her Grandmother Smith’s home on Pot Pie Road in Newport Township to the late Earl and Phyllis Rouse. She retired from the Marietta Office of the Social Security Administration. She was Baptist by faith.
Patricia A. Binegar, 73, of Marietta passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born on January 18, 1950, in Marietta, Ohio, a daughter of Harry and Pauline Wheeler Kesselring.
William (Bill) S. Kitts, aged 92, of Barlow, OH, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife, Mary, and children. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the numerous individuals who visited to bid their farewells in the days leading up to his passing.
Bill was a resilient and compassionate man, deeply devoted to his family and friends. He took joy in assisting others, drew strength from his faith, and embraced both work and play with enthusiasm. Prior to his “retirement,” he dedicated himself to farming and served as a truck driver at McJunkin Corporation. Post-“retirement,” he traveled extensively, bowled, assisted friends with their farms, and worked as a courier for People’s Bank until the age of 89 when he officially retired. Bill had a beautiful, tenor voice and took every opportunity to sing wherever he could: church choirs, family dinners, wedding receptions, retirement communities, in the car, shower, front yard, and even while doing farm chores.
William J. “Bill” Cassady, 67, of Marietta passed away at 2:12 pm, Sunday, January 14, 2024, at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. He was born January 14, 1957, in Marietta a son of the late William and Maxine McCloud Cassady.
Bill was employed as a Rental Car Manager at Bob Bingler Ford. He coached youth sports, and was part of the recovering community and attended many AA meetings until his health failed. He enjoyed Ohio State Football, playing Bingo and spending time with his family and his friends at The Arbors.
Leroy Eugene Hutchinson, 88, of Fleming, OH, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Camden Clark Hospital. He was born in Warren Township, OH, a son of the late William Hutchinson and Alice Robertson Hutchinson.
He was a graduate of Marietta High School in 1953 and retired January 1990 from Union Carbide after 33 years of service. Leroy was a member of the Souls Harbor Baptist Church where he was involved with the Seed Line Ministries. He was a founding member of the Warren Township Volunteer Fire Department and was an avid outdoorsman, interested in hunting, fishing, camping, blackberry picking and forging for roots.
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.
