Obituaries

Dec 16, 2022

Max Lee Malone, 84, of Vincent, OH, formerly of Marietta, OH, passed away at home on Friday, December 16, 2022.

Max was born September 6, 1938 in Marietta, the son of WWI Veteran Elmer “Clyde” Malone and Marian Alice (Smith) Malone.   He spent his early years running around the family store (Malones Store) in Norwood.   Max was...

Dec 16, 2022

(Harold) Lee Strickler, 86, of Marietta, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday, December 16, 2022, following a brief illness. Lee was born on September 16, 1936 in Marietta, to Harold E. and (Jennie) Irene Noland Strickler.

Lee was a member of the Lowell American Legion, Post #750 and the Marietta Elks Club.

He is survived by...

Dec 15, 2022

Joan Louise Powers, 91, of Marietta, went to be with the Lord on December 15th, 2022. She passed at home with her loving family by her side. She was born on June 14th, 1931, in Marietta, to Lloyd and Helen Ruble Cheeseman.

She went to Marietta City Schools and was a Majorette. She met the love of...

Dec 15, 2022

Joseph Richard Staudt, 94, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, OH.

Born in Akron, OH, he earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron, where he played varsity baseball and basketball. As a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, he served as chapter president while in college. Joe was honored...

Dec 14, 2022

Vaughn Eric Grosklos, 59, of Zanesville, Ohio, died on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on February 3, 1963 in Parkersburg, WV, to Rill Lewis and Shirley Jean Jackson Grosklos.

Vaughn is a 1982 graduate of Warren High School and went to barber...

Dec 6, 2022

John David Williamson, 90, of Williamstown, WV, died on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family and caretakers. He was born on June 5, 1932 in Marietta, Ohio, to Donavan and Freda Steed Williamson.

John graduated from Marietta High School, playing on the Tigers football team and singing in the Glee Club....

Nov 30, 2022

Patrick Donald Amrine, 76, of Waterford, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2022 at his home while surrounded by loved ones.

Patrick was born on October 22, 1946 to Frank B. Amrine Jr. and Virginia (Murray) Amrine in Marietta, Ohio. After Patrick graduated from St. Mary’s Central High School in 1964, he attended Aquinas College in...

Nov 28, 2022

Janis Dianne Williamson, 81, of Williamstown, WV, died on Monday, November 28, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 27, 1941 in St. Mary's, WV to Chester Pitts and Katherine Louise McCollum Pitts (born Lilly May Prunty).

Dianne volunteered for many organizations, including, First Baptist Church Choir, Sunday School Instructor...

Nov 28, 2022

Judith Ann Spires, 83, of Cutler, died on Monday, November 28, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 11, 1939 in Marietta, Ohio to Dale and Mary Jane Weber McMullen.

Abiding with her wishes she will be cremated and private services will be held at the Barlow Chapel of Cawley...

Nov 28, 2022

Virginia Lee “Ginny” Morris, 87, of Vincent, Ohio, died on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Heartland of Marietta. She was born on August 29, 1935 in Marietta to George Dillon and Ora Benson Ward Beebe.

Ginny grew up in Watertown and went to Waterford High School. She was an accomplished seamstress for many years. She later worked...

Nov 26, 2022

Terry A. Arnold, 69, of Waterford, Ohio, died on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at James Cancer Hospital. He was born on February 13, 1953 in Marietta, Ohio, to Anthony and Leora Huck Arnold.

Terry worked at Rambar Aviation and Concepts West/REO. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Terry loved spending time with...

Nov 25, 2022

Alan Lee Holbert, 65, of Fleming, Ohio, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, following complications from open heart surgery. He was born on September 18, 1957 in Parkersburg, WV.

Alan graduated in 1976 from Warren High School. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1976 to...

Nov 24, 2022

Amy Lynn Sells, 57, of Marietta, Ohio, died on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at her home. She was born on February 16, 1965 in Marietta, to Benjamin Terry and Vivian Elizabeth Hughes Sells.

Amy was a 1983 graduate of Fort Frye High School. She was recently employed by Marietta Ignition in the warehouse. She served her country...

Nov 19, 2022

Mary Jane Hinton, 66, of Marietta, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 15, 1956 in Marietta, Ohio, to Robert Franklin and Hannah Maria Norris Hinton.

Mary Jane worked several places throughout her life, including WASCO and most recently The Pines at Glenwood. She...

Nov 16, 2022

Bernard Robert (Bob) Henniger, 88, of Pikeville, TN, died November 16, 2022. Bob served in the United States Army, attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, loved to read, work with his hands, build furniture, enjoyed watching sports, and was an avid West Virginia Mountaineer Fan. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree at Marietta College, his Master’s degree at...

Nov 12, 2022

Jane Ann Biehl Cox, 81, of Whipple, Ohio, carried to heaven in Jesus arms on Saturday, November 12, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio, after an extended illness with heart and kidney complications. She was born on October 7, 1941 in Marietta, Ohio, to Paul Franklin and Juanita I. Roff Dye.

Jane was a graduate of Fort Frye High...

Nov 11, 2022

Marilyn Wright, 63, of Middlebourne, WV, died on Friday, November 11, 2022 in Marietta, Ohio. She was born on March 9, 1959 in Sistersville, WV to Francis William and Iva Mae Miner Stillwagoner.

Marilyn was considered a second mom to many children over the years, as she was a childcare provider for family and friends. She loved...

Nov 10, 2022

On November 10, 2022, God gained another carpenter and farmer to heaven. Timothy Howard Strahler, 74, of Churchtown, Ohio, was born on June 4th, 1948 in Marietta, Ohio.

Tim’s proudest achievements in life were his four kids with Karen Wittekind Strahler: Kari Caldwell (Rusty) of Churchtown, Traci Strahler Chichester (David) of Lowell, T. Troy Strahler (Minda) of...

Nov 2, 2022

Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Pickrell, 75, of Cutler, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Marietta February 21, 1947, to Richard B. and Ruby E. Shrader Hall.

She was a 1965 graduate of Warren High School and WSCC Nursing Program. Liz was employed at Marietta Memorial Hospital, retiring...

Oct 28, 2022

Joan B. Joseph, 86, of Marietta died on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Wyngate Senior Living in Parkersburg, WV. She was born on January 6, 1936 to the late Russell and Connie Clegg Simmons.

Joan was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. She had worked for Public Debt in Parkersburg, having retired in 2009 after 38...