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.
Rose Irene Casto, 84, of Marietta, OH passed away peacefully at her home on December 27, 2023 surrounded by family.
Rose was born in Marietta on June 8, 1939 to the late Robert and Mary Wright. Rose was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; two children, son Robert William and daughter Jacquelin Rose; 1 sister, Patricia Kilmer; and 1 brother, John (Sonny) Wright.
Jeffrey L. Smith, 68, of Marietta passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born on August 22, 1955 in Point Pleasant, WV a son of Norman Smith and Goldie Lambert Smith. Jeff had worked at various jobs in his life and he enjoyed dirt track racing.
Dorothy P. Ritchie, 96, of Marietta passed away on December 23, 2023 at the home of her daughter.
She was born January 11, 1927 in Emlenton, PA, a daughter of Edward L. Anderson and Sarah Margaret Evelyn Barris Anderson. Dorothy worked for Marietta City Schools for over 22 years. She loved going to Church and serving the Lord. She read the Bible every day. She lived for her family.
Della Marie Keelin, 93, of Marietta, Ohio, passed on at Marietta Memorial Hospital on December 18th, 2023, while in hospice care.
She was born Della Marie Jeffries in Louisville, Kentucky, and was adopted as a child, along with her older sister, Alberta, by Walter and Bonnie Quisenberry of Shelbyville,KY, where she was raised.
She married William (Bill) Keelin of Clay County, KY in 1950. The newlyweds moved to Marietta, OH for Bill to begin his new job at The Marietta Times Company.
Della was a homemaker and mother of two girls. She also worked for many years in the family business, Coin Machine Company.
Janice Lee Miller, 78, of Marietta passed away at 7:13 pm, Thursday, December 21, 2023 at her home.
She was born April 18, 1945 in Marietta a daughter of Floyd and Geraldine Edmunds Pape. Janice was a homemaker. She was an avid Fenton Glassware Collector and enjoyed wood puzzles and spending time with her 2 dogs, Lacey and Blake.
Alison Sites, aged 76 of Marietta, passed away on Thursday, December 21st 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Alison was born to the late Bill and Vivian Simon in Cleveland, OH on November 2nd, 1947.
She spent much of her adult life working and raising her children in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Alison was a gifted educator and had a way with youth who needed some extra help in their academic endeavors.
Alison moved to Marietta, OH to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren in her retirement. She was an avid supporter of all of their pursuits and often served as the neighborhood grandma taking the grandkids and friends fishing or on golf cart rides.
Alison’s passions included antiques, fishing, and Rinky Dinks flea market. She especially enjoyed fishing for catfish at Devol’s Dam or at her camper on the Hocking River.
Baird W. Koon, Jr., 86 of Marietta passed away December 20, 2023 at The Arbors at Marietta.
Cremation will take place with burial at Watertown Cemetery. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family and messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.
