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.
Richard A. Wendelken, 80, of Bayville, NJ, passed away on October 21, 2022.
He was born in Elizabeth, West Virginia and raised in Marietta Ohio, where he graduated high school and was active in track and field and football. He received a football scholarship and also worked his way through Marietta College, earning a BS degree in business and finance.
Ruby N. Reese, 43, of Marietta passed away at 6:00 pm, Thursday, October 20, 2022 at her home.
She was born November 13, 1978 in Stark County, OH to Robert Lee and Dolories Stout Goodwin. Ruby was a homemaker.
Lester Warren Bigley, 80, died Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Marietta Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
Lester was born on October 2, 1942 in Marietta, OH to William and Hattie Bigley. He was a tough, hardworking man and was employed for many years with Union #18 as a heavy equipment operator before retiring in 2003.
Leonard Berkley “Berk” Perrine, 73, of Whipple passed away at his home on October 15, 2022 surrounded by his family.
He was born May 27, 1949 in Shock, WV to Shirley Ralph and Mary Azalea (Carr) Perrine. Berk was a 1967 graduate of Wirt County High School and was drafted in 1969 into the US Army. He served in Company C – 1st Battalion 2nd Infantry and the 1st Infantry 5th Army. Berk had been employed at Wood County Bank, EDS and had retired from JBPC Systems. He enjoyed working on classic cars, going on campouts, cooking and just spending time with family and friends
Sigrid Swaney, 83, of Marietta lost her battle to cancer on Friday, October 14, 2022, at her home. She was born on January 4, 1939, in Erfurt, Germany (moving to Marietta in the late 1950’s) a daughter of the late Rudolf and Marianne Bolens Guelland.
Sigrid was well traveled and enjoyed her annual trips to Germany whenever she could. She also enjoyed trips abroad to favorite vacation destinations such as Greece, Turkey and Egypt.
Sigrid returned to Marietta for her retirement in October 2020 after working for 29 years as a Tour Director and owner of Swaney Tours in New York.
Jean R. Pekach, 92, of Reno, OH, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022.
She was born in Morgantown, WV, on August 5, 1930 a daughter of John and Helen Volpe Pompili. Jean had been employed in the Public School system with the clerical staff.
Darrell E. George, 90, of Marietta went to be with the Lord at 12:03 pm, Thursday, October 13, 2022 at The Arbors At Marietta. He was born August 3, 1932 in Wirt County, WV, a son of Shirley Martin and Goldie George.
Darrell had been employed at Giant Eagle and was a member of Cutler Chapel United Methodist Church.
On September 9, 1969, he married Elma Sayres who survives with 3 children and 2 stepsons: Martin (Debra) George of Parkersburg, Patsy (Gail) Cogar of Pennsboro, WV, Mary (Jesse) Cruz of McLean, TX, Glenn (Linda) Burns of Lancaster, OH, Kevin (Debbie) Burns of Marietta; 17 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren.
His parents, great grandchild, 9 brothers and sisters preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held on Monday (Oct. 17) at 11:00 am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with burial following in Gravel Bank Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8. Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.
