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 A. Schrader Kuhn, 86, of Marietta passed away at 7:00 am, Monday, August 23, 2021. She was born December 23, 1934, in Marietta a daughter of Leo Chester Schrader and Mary R. McGrew Schrader.
Ruth graduated from Marietta High School, Class of 1952. She had been employed at Otto Brothers, Marietta Wholesale Grocery and East Lawn Memorial Park. She was an avid shopper, enjoyed playing Bingo and won several “powder puff” stockcar races.
Harold Jarrett, 80, of Beverly passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Nunn Jarrett and 3 stepchildren: Shelia Clavier, Mike Lucas and Robert Lucas. Harold was a veteran of the U. S. Army where he received a marksman metal.
At his request, he was cremated and there will be no services at this time. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home assisted the family.
John E. Fryman, 81, of Vincent passed away at 4:20am, Friday, August 13, 2021, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Marietta on May 8, 1940, a son of Comer Fryman, Sr. and Pearl Oliver Fryman.
John was a 62-year member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 168, a veteran of the U. S. Army, a member of: American Legion Post 64, Loyal Order of Moose and Belpre Masonic Lodge.
Roy E. Littleton, Sr., 83, of Marietta passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, at his home. He was born August 30, 1937, in Marietta a son of David Henry Littleton and Nina Roberta Schafer Littleton.
Roy attended Marietta High School and served in the U. S. Army. He was a mail carrier for the U. S. Post Office for 30 years until his retirement in 1992. He was an avid woodworker and was a “Jack of all trades.” He was a member of the American Legion and a life member of the V.F.W.
Vernon E. Ault, 87, of Marietta passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 8:24 pm at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born January 25, 1934, in Monroe County, Ohio a son of Alvin A. and Amanda Ady Ault.
Vernon was plant manager for J.M. Smucker Company and after his retirement was a long haul truck driver. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army during the Korean War and a member of Marietta Reno Church of Christ.
Curtis Lew Dehmlow, M.D., age 80, passed away on Saturday evening, August 7, at his home in Marietta, surrounded by his children. He survived his beloved wife, Marilyn, by four months.
Curtis was born on October 11, 1940 in Elgin, Illinois to Arnold and Ruth Dehmlow. After high school, he attended Elgin Community College in Illinois and DePauw University in Indiana. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana prior to completing his Doctor of Medicine at the same institution in 1966. He interned at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, followed by his residency and cardiology fellowship at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. On July 18, 1964, he married Marilyn Taylor of Flushing, OH. From September 18, 1967 to September 15, 1968, he served in the United States Army during the war in Vietnam. He was Battalion surgeon in the 20th Engineer Battalion of the 18th Engineer Brigade at Pleiku. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
In 1972, the family moved to Marietta, Ohio, where he started his private practice and was affiliated with Marietta Memorial Hospital as the first Internal Medicine Specialist in the area. For 45 years, he served Marietta and the surrounding communities. His commitment to and compassion for his patients was evident. In his spare time, he enjoyed working outside on his farm, where he enjoyed wood-working and gardening. He also was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns and Indians, and The Ohio State Buckeyes. Another passion was his love for classical music, attending Cleveland Symphony Orchestra concerts when time allowed. He and Marilyn enjoyed traveling and taking road trips. His children are forever blessed by the unconditional love and dedication he showed as a father and husband. His influence will live on in each of his children and grandchildren. His faith in Jesus Christ, and devotion to his wife and children, were of prime importance in his daily living.
Mary Marty Morris, 91, of Marietta passed away August 6, 2021 at Waterview Pointe in Marietta. She was born on April 12, 1930 in Marietta to Roy and Gladys Morris and was the last surviving of 9 children.
Marty had been employed as a supervisor at the McCall Corporation in Dayton before moving back to Marietta to help with the family business, the Harmar Grocery Store. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing many different sports. Most of all Marty loved to spend time with all of her nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
