Obituaries

Mar 19, 2025

Deborah Diane Imbrogno, 69, of Marietta, Ohio, died on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was born on December 11, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio, to William David and Patricia Louise Sockrider Omspach.

Debi graduated from Fort Frye High School in 1974. She was in the hotel hospitality business for many years. Debi loved gardening, music, dancing, singing, animals...

Apr 22, 2025

Shawn Michael Shriver, 59, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, died on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. He was born on October 25, 1965, in Marietta, Ohio to John and Joyce Wagner Shriver.

He was a proud graduate of Fort Frye High School, Class of 1984, and the Washington County Career Center, where he completed the Welding Program. He had...

Apr 22, 2025

Wilbur J. Sheets, 68, of Fleming, OH took his journey home on Tuesday, April 22, at 5:11 pm at Select Specialty Hospital in Newark, OH after fighting a long battle. He was born on January, 12, 1957 to the late Ralph and Wilda Matheny Sheets of Bartlett, OH.

He graduated from Warren High School in 1976 and then became a business...

Apr 17, 2025

Carolyn Sue Schantz, a beloved resident of Beverly, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17th, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born on November 12th, 1942, in Marietta, Ohio. A proud graduate of Fort Frye High School in 1960, Carolyn went on to build a remarkable career with American Airlines, where she worked in Ground Passenger Services...

Apr 16, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Cole Douglas Wheeler, who left us on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, just shy of his 19th birthday. Born on April 28, 2006, in Marietta, Ohio, Cole was a beloved resident of Lowell, Ohio, where he touched the lives of many with his vibrant spirit and kind heart.

Cole was a...

Apr 13, 2025

Alice Louise Rummer, a beloved resident of Lowell, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on August 28, 1939, in Lowell, Alice spent her entire life in the community she cherished.

Alice was a dedicated Dietary Aid at Selby General Hospital, where she worked tirelessly until her retirement in 2008. Her commitment to...

Apr 12, 2025

Kevin Duane Malcomb, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on June 21, 1961, in Madison, West Virginia to Olin Gerald Malcomb and Letha Areta Malcomb, Kevin was a cherished resident of Marietta, Ohio, where he lived a life full of love and service to...

Apr 9, 2025

David George Darling, 65, of Marietta, Ohio, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Gallipolis, Ohio, on May 18, 1959, to George and Esther Darling, David lived a life marked by strength, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to those he loved. He spent many years working as an engineer at Kraton...

Apr 9, 2025

David Lee Swisher, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on April 9th, 2025. Born on February 21, 1964, in Geneva, Illinois, 

David was a cherished resident of Cutler, Ohio, where he lived a life full of love, service, and dedication. David was a proud alumnus of Ohio University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History....

Apr 5, 2025

Patricia G. Shawd died on April 5, 2025 at her home in Bartlett.

Patty was born February 14, 1931 in Bartlett to Don R. and Josephine Keny Goddard.  She was the youngest of four daughters.  She co-owned Goddard-Shawd Insurance Agency with her husband, James W. Shawd, for over 30 years.

She is survived by her children:  Michael J Shawd (Jill) of Barlow,...

Mar 28, 2025

M. Ann Mayer, 82, of Marietta, Ohio, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was born on July 8, 1942 in Marietta, to Gerald Alton and Phylena Hester Dennis Henderhan.

Ann graduated from Marietta High School in 1960. She was a realtor for Cranston Real Estate for many years. Ann belonged...

Mar 28, 2025

Ray Howard “Ray J” Johnson, a beloved resident of Fleming, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28th, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on July 28th, 1951, in Bartlett, Ohio, Ray was a cherished member of his community and a devoted family man.

Ray graduated from Warren High School in 1969 and went on to...

Mar 26, 2025

Mary Ellen Mitchell, a beloved resident of Marietta, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on February 28, 1953, in San Antonio, Texas to James F. and Phyllis J. Mcknab Riley, Mary was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Mary found her passion working as a...

Mar 24, 2025

Georgia Ann Fox, 90, of Marietta, Ohio, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Waterview Pointe, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 5, 1934 in Mannington, Ohio to Harold Francis and Shirley Lugusta Donaldson Dow.

Georgia attended schools in Seattle, Washington, Akron and Marietta, Ohio. She was a member of the First...

Mar 17, 2025

Betty M. Fleming, 98; of 3 Hickory Lane, Marietta, died Monday, March 17, 2025.

She was born February 11, 1927, in Keystone, W.Va. to Cora E. and Charles C. Johnson. School began in Keystone with graduation from Northfork High School, in Northfork, W.Va. She attended Marshall College and medical technology school at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg,...

Mar 15, 2025

Midge Bell Lee, a cherished wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on May 25, 1938, in Marietta, Ohio, Midge was known for her warm spirit and deep dedication to her family.

Married to her beloved husband, Ellis Lee, for over 4 decades, they raised four amazing...

Mar 14, 2025

Michele Rene’ Hendershot, 65, of Lowell, Ohio, died peacefully in her home, March 14, 2025. She was born on March 24, 1959, in Lima, Ohio, to Jack Everett and Betty Carolyn Davis Doan.

Michele graduated from Camel County High School in Gillette, WY, in 1977. Michele worked for Four Bridges for over 20 years. She loved spending...

Mar 14, 2025

Barbara Jean Lupardus passed away at Marietta Memorial Hospital March 14, 2025. She was born October 19th , 1942 in Marietta, Ohio to Chester Gayle and Gladys Lenore Fowler.  She is survived by her husband of 66 years David Eugene Lupardus. She had 4 children,   Ronald and Joanna Lupardus, Marcia and Ray Schau,  Paul and Melissa Lupardus and one...

Mar 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Dale McClead Sr. and Judy Ann McClead, a beloved dad, mom, grandpa, grandma, great-grandpa, great-grandma, and friend. Don passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the age of 82 and his loving wife passed away peacefully a few days later on Wednesday, March 12, 2025...

Mar 10, 2025

Gladys "Ann" Oberdier, 84, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 10, 2025.

Gladys was born April 3, 1940, in Mt. Ayr, Iowa, to Lawrence and Jesse Hollingsworth Wilson. As a child Gladys lived in rural Iowa and Colorado. At age 13, the course...