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.
Tana Marie Plechaty of Marietta died at home Tuesday morning August 31, 2021.
Tana was born to Joseph (Pepi) and Frances (Frannie) Plechaty on February 3, 1953 in Abingdon, VA. She graduated from Frontier High School in New Matamoras and Ohio University in Athens before moving to the east coast to pursue her dreams of teaching. Tana returned to the Mid-Ohio Valley 25 years ago and continued to teach for Frontier Local Schools until retirement.
David Henry Kilmer, 90, of Marietta passed away at 8:00 pm, Monday, August 30, 2021, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Marietta on January 10, 1931, a son of Henry David and Marian Iams Kilmer.
Dave graduated from Marietta High School, class of 1949, was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force from 1951-1955, and was a member of Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Local 169 retiring January 1, 1993. He was a member American Legion Post 64, Devola Volunteer Fire Department for 36 years, serving as Chief from 1981 to 1994.
Gloria Laverna Hagar, 79,of Marietta died Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. She was born April 2,1942, in Marietta Ohio to Stella and William Hawkins she graduated from Marietta High School.
She worked at the Christian Anchorage until it closed then she moved to Harmar Place where she worked until she was no longer able. She loved to fish, camp, family get-togethers, but her biggest love and joy were her grand kids and great grand kids. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
Gary Edward Thomas, 74, of Marietta, passed away August 27, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born May 27, 1947 to Leland and Eileen Thomas. He was married to Theresa Strahler at St. Mary’s Church, Marietta, on July 21, 1973.
Gary graduated from Marietta High School in 1965 and attended Ohio University and Washington State Community College. Gary served in the US Army and US Navy. He retired from Eramet in 2011. He was a member of the American Legion Post 64.Gary enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, vacations at Nags Head, NC, playing softball for many years at Hadley Field, and hunting.
William J. King, 92, of Marietta passed away at 6:23 pm, Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Grant Hospital in Columbus.
He was born March 17, 1929, in Miller, Ohio, a son of Albra and Clarinda Miller King. Bill was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during the Korean War. He had been employed by Clarence Lowe Gas Station and Floyd Fouss Hilltop Gas Station and retired in 1991 from Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was baptized at Lowell Christian Church.
Betty Dean Davis, 87, of Marietta passed away at 2:58 am, Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at her home.
She was born October 31, 1933, in Leola Arkansas to Clyde Raymond and Gladys Eula Reeves. Betty was a homemaker. She enjoyed her grandchildren and enjoyed camping,
Traveling and crocheting.
Irving D. Friend, 86, of Marietta passed away at 4:30 pm. Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at his home.
He was born December 4, 1934, in Marietta a son of Ernest and Jennie Abbot Friend. Irving had been employed at Fenton Art Glass and Elston Lumber.
