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.
Ruth E. Cunningham Matheny, 102, long time resident of New Matamoras passed away at 1:55am, Friday, July 12, 2024 at Muskingum Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on December 29, 1921 near New Matamoras to Claude H. Cunningham and Kathryn M. Bradfield Cunningham. Ruth enjoyed quilting, flower gardening, displaying her glassware and her many cats. She graduated from Stover High School, Class of 1939.
Marilyn Mattern Mills, 91, of Lower Salem, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on July 9, 2024 surrounded by family.
She was born January 24, 1933 in Cadiz, Ohio, daughter of Elmo and Edith (Freeburn) Mattern. Marilyn graduated Cadiz High School in 1951. She attended Muskingum University and transferred to Ohio State University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology with an emphasis on microbiology on June 10, 1955. Marilyn worked as a laboratory technician prior to marrying her husband and starting a family. During her college years she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority. While raising four children she somehow found time to remain very active in the community. A member of the Presbyterian Church, local bridge clubs and cooking groups, American Quarter Horse Association, OSU President’s Club, and Ohio Farm Bureau. She was an avid golfer and was 5 time Marietta Country Club champion. Her biggest enjoyment besides watching and engaging in her children’s many activities was spending time on the family farm with her many horses and cattle. Countless hours of bailing hay, mucking stalls, and caring for her cherished animals over the years is where Marilyn found solace. She also was a remarkable bridge player and enjoyed the competition with her friends at the O’Neill Center.
Gary G. Hupp, 83 of Marietta, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born September 16, 1940 in Macksburg, Ohio, to the late Harry and Alberta (Brown) Hupp.
Gary was a union painter, member of Painters Union District Council #53 for fifty years, He loved to play music with his brothers and entertained people for over sixty years.
Gary is survived by his daughters, Kim (Tom) Seevers and Carol Hupp, sons Buddy (Connie) Hupp of Washington and Steve (Jackie) Hupp of Marietta; a grandson Jason Hupp and great grandchildren Braden, Courtney, and Jacob Howell, all of Marietta. Gary is survived by his brothers Norm, Fred (Debbie) and Terry Hupp. Gary is also survived by his sister-in-law, Donna (Britton) Hupp.
Raymond Anderson, 89, of Williamstown passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 5, 2024 in Berdine, KY, a son of Marian Anderson and Garnett Hanners Anderson.
Ray was employed by the Army Corps of Engineers. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force for 8 years.
On July 1, 2024 Joseph “Gerard” Meunier (Byrdog) left his earthly body and entered his brand new body to go meet Jesus. Born February 1, 1955 in Nashville, TN to Joseph Gerard Meunier Sr. and Mary Wiggins Meunier.
In 1987 Gerard married his soulmate Tina Miller Meunier. Together they created a wonderful family. Daughter Teresa Gearhart. Grandchildren Thomas Meunier (Maddie Carpenter), Lexus Adkins (Shay), Sierra (Brennan) Fields, and great grandchildren Zayden and Vaydah. He is also survived by his sister Ellen Deaton, brother Monty Meunier and nieces Becky and Mary Deaton whom he loved very much.
Jennie L. Bryan, 62, of Marietta passed away at 10:35 pm, Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Jennie was born on March 14, 1962, in Marietta to the late Robert Hasley and Sandra Saffel Hasley Jolley (husband Bill). She was employed as a Nursing Assistant.
Frederick E. Bruce Sr. of Marietta, OH passed away on June 27, 2024 surrounded by his family under the care of Shrivers Hospice and the Washington County Home.
He was born on October 18, 1935 in Williamstown, WV, a son of the late Arthur Bruce and Ada Wolfe Bruce.
He had worked at Fenton Art Glass Co. until the time of his retirement and then began living his best life fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.
Fred was also a 32nd Mason.
On May 1, 1954 he married Nora L Sayre Bruce and they were married for 65 years until the time of her death in 2019.
