Alta Athey Wright

Alta Athey Wright, 88, of Marietta passed away Monday, April 5, 2010, at Harmar Place in Marietta.  She was born November 30, 1921, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to Everett and Gertrude McKibben Athey, Sr.   She grew up and lived most of her life in Williamstown and graduated from Williamstown High School.  Alta was employed by the former S. S. Kresge Company from 1946 to 1970.

On January 13, 1945, she married John Franklin Wright, Jr. who preceded her in death on June 14, 2003.

Alta is survived by a daughter, Patty (Gene) Noe of Franklin Park, NJ, a grandson Kevin Noe of Canal Winchester, OH, a great granddaughter Alyssa Noe and a great grandson Hunter Noe also of Canal Winchester, one brother Wallace (Willa) Athey of Williamstown, a nephew Robert Athey who she raised in her home and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, 2 sisters: Sara Thomas and JoAnn Athey, 2 brothers:  Everett Athey, Jr. and Kenneth Athey.

A very special “thank you” to each and everyone at Harmar Place for the special care and love given to Alta.  Also a special “thank you” to her niece Peggy Thomas Yancey and a dear friend Gloria Huffman, both longtime employees of Harmar Place.

At her request, there will be no calling hours and a graveside service will be held on Friday (April 9th) at 11:00 am at East Lawn Memorial Park.  McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made in Alta’s name to the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley, P O Box 5, Marietta, OH for the love of her pets.