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.
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.
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.
