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.
Anna M. Dye, 70 passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Waterview Pointe. She was born January 21, 1952 in Marietta to Everett “Mac” McKitrick, Sr. and Emma Felter McKitrick.
Anna was a graduate of Marietta High School and Washington State with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She was employed at Washington County Head Start for over 35 years. She loved teaching and working with kids.
Judith “Judy” Wunderlich Parlett entered peacefully into rest on Thursday, November 10th, 2022 at the age of 82.
Judy was born October 26th, 1940 in Marietta, Ohio to the late William and Irene (Wilking) Wunderlich. She went to Marietta High School, class of 1958.
She moved to Columbus and went to White Cross hospital for nurses training, graduating from the first class from Riverside Methodist hospital in 1961. Following graduation, she married Larry Parlett on July 28th, 1963. She was an active member of her high school class alumni, the Riverside Alumni Association, and the Lunch Bunch, a group consisting of Judy’s fellow nursing alumni. Obviously Nursing was a major part of Judy’s life, as she loved working at Riverside Hospital in the Newborn Nursery Department for over 40 years.
Judy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her family and spoiling her grandchildren. Of the many adventures she loved, exploring wineries with her daughters was towards the top of that list. Faith was also very important to Judy, as she was a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ.
Debra Lynn Stull, 54, of Marietta passed away at 4:00 pm, Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born on April 5, 1968 in Marietta a daughter of Sharon Hartshorn of New Matamoras. She was a homemaker.
William Lee Pugh, 74, of Marietta passed away at 7:42 pm. Tuesday, November 8 2022, at his home.
He was born October 15, 1948 in Williamstown, WV to Harry and Goldie McNearmer Pugh. He was a farmer.
Virginia R. Via of Maple Shade Drive, Devola and Glenwood Retirement Community, Marietta died at 1:13 PM on November 4, 2022 at Harmar Place in Marietta.
Jinny was born December 22, 1924 in New Jersey to George F. and Helen Drum. She attended Ohio University where she was a member of the Phi Mu sorority. After graduation she moved to Marietta where she and a sorority sister (both skilled seamstresses) opened a dress shop.
Dianna L. Gaskins left this earthly realm peacefully in the comfort of her home on October 30, 2022, after a courageous two-year battle with ovarian cancer.
She was born to the late Dale and Mary Cline on May 1, 1952 in Fort Campbell, Tennessee. Dianna graduated Marietta High School in 1970 and got her Registered Nursing License from Hocking Community College.
inbow Cemetery in Lowell, Ohio. Flowers may be sent to the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.
Nora Ellen Moore, 94 of Oak Grove (Marietta) passed away at 4:20 am, Friday, October 28, 2022, at The Arbors of Marietta.
She was born December 20, 1927 in West Virginia to Harry and Cora Mosser McCracken. Nora had been employed at Peoples Bank and Dime Bank as an Elevator Operator and at Selby General Hospital in housekeeping. She was a member of Sixth & Washington Church of Christ.
