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 Ellen Lerch (MeMe), 94, died June 21, 2022. Our beloved MeMe was born in Columbus to Frank and Ellen Spear. In 1945 she married Richard Lerch who died in 1979. Also preceded in death by her daughter Susan Sargent, grandson Joshua Lerch, siblings, John and Pauline.
An active Buckeye fan, MeMe is survived by children: Claudia Lamprecht, Julie Roush (Billy), Richard Lerch (Maureen Miner), son-in-law Michael Lamprecht. Also survived by grandchildren: Erin, Betsy, Nathan, Adam, Ben and Alex, many great grandchildren also survive, as well as siblings: Charlotte, Paul, Teresa and Betty.
Sanford J. West, 66, of Archers Fork Road, New Matamoras, passed away on June 19, 2022. He was born January 4, 1956, in Marietta a son of Sanford and Geneva Brown West. He was employed as a carpenter.
William C. Dobbins, 85, of Marietta passed away, Sunday morning, June 12, 2022 at his home.
He was born November 21, 1936, in Waterford a son of Rufus Glen Dobbins and Anna Alice Sherman Dobbins. Bill has been employed as a crane operator for Dravo/Connex at Marietta.
Billy Eugene Seevers, 63, of Belpre passed away at 11:36 pm. Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Marietta Memorial Hospital Belpre Campus.
He was born December 22, 1958, in Newport, OH, to Gilber Uriah Seevers and Irene Benson Seevers. Billy was employed as a butcher for Pine Ridge Meat Processing for many years until ill health forced his retirement.
Patsy Hupp, 80 of Marietta, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born June 17, 1941 in Jackson County, W.Va., to the late Bernard and Helen (Neville) Roush. Patsy was an accountant, and after her retirement she spent her time as a volunteer doing tax returns for many people in our area. She loved spending time with her daughter and being surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
Sherry Gail Fulton, 49, of Vincent passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at her home.
At her request, she will be cremated and no services will be observed at this time. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family and messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.
Ruby Eileen McElfresh, 87, of Marietta passed away June 4, 2022 at 5:28 am, with her loving family by her side.
Ruby was born August 25, 1934, at Newport, Ohio to the late Raymond Tidd, Sr. and Mary Gale Duffy Tidd. On May 23, 1952, she married Robert T. McElfresh, Jr., he preceded her in death on November 1, 2011.
Ruby was a member of the Marietta Bible Center Church. Ruby enjoyed cooking and baking at The Living Rivers Café. Ruby also enjoyed embroidering and crocheting blankets.
