The Marietta Times

Elizabeth "Joan" Davis, 85 of Fellowsville, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022. She was born on August 23, 1937 in Fairmont, daughter of the late Thomas and Wilda (Saffell) McCord. Joan graduated from East Fairmont High School. She worked in her younger years as a Telephone Operator in Fairmont and at Horner & Harrison Department Store at the Fairmont Mall before retiring. She loved sewing, gardening, reading, doing puzzles and crosswords. She was a member of the Fellowsville Assembly of God Church and very active being a preacher's wife. Joan is survived by three children, Vickie Deleruyelle and John, Belpre, OH, Bill A Davis Jr, Grafton, Beth Ann Davis, Parkersburg; seven...

David Lewis Baker, 84, of Athens, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 25th 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, surrounded by family. Born June 30th 1938 in Lower Salem, Ohio, David graduated from Salem Liberty High School in 1956. He married Bette Lou Baker (Davis) on November 9th,1958. David served in the United States Navy and Reserves for 6 total years. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio Aurelius Lodge 308 Maxburg Ohio, for 60 years, the Athens Elks Lodge #973 for 44 years, and the Valley of Cambridge Scottish Rite for 55 years. He served as the Exalted Ruler of the Athens Elks Lodge #973 from 1983 - 1984, and was a Past Master of the Aurelius Lodge 308. He...

Mary E. (nee Huck) Zwick, age 85 of Canton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 11 A.M. at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Canton. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Heitger Funeral Home - Jackson Chapel, 5850 Wales Ave. N.W., Massillon, from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. There will also be calling hour at church prior to the Mass on Monday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. For full obituary go to www.heitger.com. Heitger Funeral Home - 330-830-0148

Patricia Casey Moynihan, 90, of Anderson, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022. She was born Patricia Ann Casey in Batavia, New York on October 1, 1931, to the late Dorothy and Lawrence T. Casey. She is survived by her children, Sheila Moynihan van den Bandt (Bert) of Woudrichem, The Netherlands, Michael Robert Moynihan (Robin) of Harrisonburg, Virginia, Patricia Colleen Moynihan Deegan (Claude) of Anderson, South Carolina, Matthew Richard Moynihan (Brian) of St. Louis, Missouri, Kevin Edward Moynihan (Karen), of Los Altos, California, Brian Thomas Moynihan (Susan) of Wellesley, Massachusetts, Kathryn Moynihan Edwards of Anderson, South Carolina, and Patrick John...

Michael Allen Deal, long time resident of Belpre, Ohio, formerly of Trimble, left us Sunday, August 28, 2022, at the age of 59. Michael (Mike) was born in Nelsonville, Ohio March 31, 1963, son of the late Larry Dias Deal and Nancy Mae (Perry) Deal. He is survived by two of his children, Zachary Deal of Parkersburg, West Virginia; Bethany Cantrell and Family of Thompson's Station, Tennessee; two brothers Mitch Deal, his wife Charmin of Columbus, Ohio; Mark Deal, his wife Michelle of Lancaster, Ohio; stepbrother Steve Judson, his wife Jenifer of Fletcher, Oklahoma; granddaughter, Gretchen Deal of Vincent, Ohio. Besides his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his son Jacob Dias...

James 'Jim' F. Gafken was born at the Union Mission in Charleston, West Virginia on January 4, 1936. He was adopted by Chuck and Helen Gafken of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. He passed away peacefully at the Renaissance Care Center in Gainesville, Texas on April 2, 2022. Full obituary can be found at www.scottfhsj.com

Mara L. Berbari, 67, passed away on February 24, 2022, following an extended illness. She was born in Marietta on November 30, 1954. Mara was dedicated to her family and friends. She loved, painting, drawing, crafting, art projects, cooking, bingo, going to parks and fishing. She loved to spend her time with her grandchildren and family. She was member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Massillon. Mara is survived by her son, Michael J. ( Machelle L. Hadley) Berbari II; grandchildren Makaila R. Berbari and Michael J. Berbari III; mother, Gloria D. (Campbell) Keller; siblings, Wayne Alan Casto, Beckie S. Hesson and Jules R. Casto; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in...

Arlene Joyce Nelson Balfour, 86, of Leesburg, Virginia passed away, on Sunday, November 14, 2021. She was born on June 17, 1935, in Raymond, Washington to Crystal Mae Gilliam and Arlington Jefferson Nelson. She attended high school in Portland, Oregon, and college at Oregon State University. Her former husband Ronald's career with Shell Chemical took the family to live in Torrance, California; Old Greenwich, Connecticut; Houston, Texas; and Marietta, Ohio. She lived her final years at the Spring Arbor Senior living facility in Leesburg, Virginia where she was loved and cared for by a special staff. Although Shell Chemical took the family to many cities, Arlene lived in Marietta the...

Graveside Services for Ruth Holdren Tharp, 96, of Tyler, will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 2pm at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery in Tyler with Zack Banks officiating under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Mrs. Tharp passed away October 29, 2021, at Providence Park in Tyler. She was born June 14, 1925 in Washington County Beavertown, Ohio to Ralph and Maria Cline Holdren. She moved to Tyler in 1963 and worked as secretary at Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce, Span America Oil Corp., Marvin United Methodist Church, and Tyler Audubon Society. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Kevin Tharp; husband, Bryce Tharp; three brothers, Charles Holdren, Edmund...

Elizabeth (Betty) Work died Tuesday, October 26, 2021, under the skilled and loving care of the staff at Swaim Health Center, Green Ridge Village, Newville, PA. Betty was the eldest of four daughters of the Rev. Dr. Ira M. Dinkle and his wife, Elizabeth Somerville Dinkle. During high school she did her bit for the war effort, "spotting planes" with her father; civilian volunteers memorized the shapes of Allied and enemy planes, and took shifts watching the skies for any possible air threat against the Eastern seaboard. Betty graduated from Stewartstown High School (PA) in 1948. She matriculated in 1949 at Maryville College, TN, as a home economics major. At the end of her...

Lawrence "Bud" Eugene Babb went to be with his savior Jesus Christ at 10:45 p.m. on October 22, 2021. He was born in Washington County, Ohio on April 24, 1950, to the late Betty Day Babb. Lawrence, who everyone knew as Bud, was one of the funniest and most thoughtful men ever. As sick as he was the past few years, he was always more concerned about others, especially his best friend and soul mate, Joni Horner Gheen. His favorite saying, which he spoke on his last day on earth was, "it will be alright honey." And now that he has traveled onto paradise, that statement is so very true. He is survived by his forever soul mate, Joni Horner Gheen of McConnelsville; and two sisters, Donna...

Richard Goodwin age 72, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 18, 2021. He was born August 15, 1949 in Marietta, OH to the late Edward & Dorothy (Hill) Goodwin. He was also preceded in death by brothers, William and Robert Goodwin; and sister, Dottie Allberry. Richard was a Washington High School graduate. He retired from Freshmark after 20 years of service. He enjoyed watching the Tigers, Buckeyes and Browns with family and friends. He was a member of Central Baptist Church. He is survived by lifelong partner, Karen Goodwin; two daughters, Tonya (Wes) Price and Dawn Goodwin (partner, Dan Yingling ); 7 grandchildren, Wesley 'Bud' (Jessica) Price Jr, Gage Price,...

Edward Frost Stacy, a retired U.S. Navy commander and aviator, died of natural causes on October 12, 2021 at the age of 96 years. Cdr. Stacy was born on September 25, 1925. He was a native of Marietta, Ohio and a descendant of an early pioneer family of that state with roots in colonial Massachusetts. He grew up on the family farm and apple orchard in Oak Grove, on the outskirts of Marietta. He attended Marietta College and was a 1948 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. At the Academy he was a varsity fencer (saber) and always enjoyed pointing out the star he earned for beating Army, to go with his letter "N." On February 3, 1951, as a young naval aviator, he married Mary Elizabeth Gregory,...

Elizabeth Marie Garverick-Hunter, 51, of Marietta, OH, passed away at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born on December 11, 1969 in Georgetown, OH, daughter of the late Shannon and Barbara Horner Garverick. Elizabeth graduated from Marietta High School. She worked most of her life in food services at Hartland Nursing Home. She was also a home health aide for many years and cared for her mother-in-law and several others in their final days. Elizabeth attended Pinehurst Baptist Church in Marietta, OH and loved her church. She married her long-time partner, Wayne, on July 29, 2021. Elizabeth was the most kind, loving, and...

Shawn Michael Urschel, 51, of Waverly, died Sunday, September 19, 2021, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born April 1, 1970 in Marietta, OH to Louis and Sheila Perry Urschel, who survive, of Marietta. On October 14, 2000 he married Debra G. Roby Urschel, who survives. Also surviving are 3 step-daughters, Jessica (Tim) Members, and Jennifer and Julia McDaniel; 2 siblings, Shannon (Shawn) Ball and Shelley (Scott) Armstrong; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other loving family members. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Helen and Arthur Perry and Myrtle and Louis Urschel, Sr. Shawn was an electrician, and...

Robert Larry Smith, husband of Martha Gant Smith, died Monday, September 6th, at his home in Cary, NC. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architecture from Ohio University. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Robert Smith and Eula Maye Styles. He is survived by his wife and two sons; Chris Smith of Waxhaw, NC, wife Jeanne, and grandchildren Matthew, Justin, and Emily; and Eric Smith of Sumter, SC, wife Jennifer, and granddaughter Taylor. Services will be held on Sunday, September 19th at 2:00 p.m. at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church located at 200 High Meadow Drive, Cary, NC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Transitions...

Sharon Seaman "Shari" (Blodgett) Van Bramer died unexpectedly on 15 July, 2021 at The Villages Regional Hospital, The Villages, FL, of a complication resulting from a fall on 6/28/21 that fractured her femur. She was 74. She was the daughter of the late William I. "Bill" and Marjorie M. "Marge" (Seaman) Blodgett. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, David J. "Dave" Van Bramer, her two very much loved & successful sons, Scott D. (Melissa) of OH, and John W. (Dawn) of NC, and her four beloved grandchildren, Jake T. of VA, Emily A of OH, Katerina N. of NC & Rachel L of OH. She is also survived by her 3 sisters-in-law, Sandra A (Al) Inget, Donna M (Dave) Hayes, and Anne M...

Linda Lee Beery, age 71 of Someret, KY formerly of Marietta, Ohio passed away on March 10, 2021 in Somerset. She is survived by her husband, Brad Beery, two children, Shawn (and Donna) Stebelton and Stacey Stebelton, a step-son, Ben (and Kellie) Beery; two brothers Billy (Lisa) Reiter and Terry (and Lorrie) Reiter, six grandchildren and a host of other relatives, and friends who mourn her passing. A memorial service may be held at a later date. Pulaski Funeral Home of Somerset, KY is in charge of all arrangements.

Melvin Orwin Stewart, 87 of Ashville, OH went to his heavenly home on Feb 9, 2021. He was born March 11, 1933 in McKeffrey, WV to the late Merrill Orwin and Rachel Lucinda (Wilson) Stewart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Garry Lee Stewart and sister Velva Jean (Stewart) Bauerbach. Melvin loved being outside playing golf and working in the garden. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and was always proud of their accomplishments and what was happening in their lives. He had a smile that would light up a room and would allow others to easily engage him. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where he...

Evelyn "Abbie" Jean Clifton, age 89, of Coshocton, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020. She was born in Marietta, Ohio on July 31, 1931 to the late Harry and Abbie (Beardsley) Sprague. Abbie loved to go to flea markets, auctions and antiquing; she also enjoyed fishing and quilting. She was the owner and operator of the Blue Goose Carryout with Jerry Hall and was the anchor of her family. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her children, Jeanie Brown, Jerrie Lynn Rastorfer, Darryl Hall and Charles (Laura) Hall; grandchildren, Terry Clifton, Scott (Casey) King, Brenden (Mary) Hall, Kevin Baker, Jarrett Hall, Lane Hall, Carey (Matt Edie) Goddard, Jamie...

Gertrude M. "Gertie" Turner Age 98, of Canton, passed away Thursday October 1, 2020 in the Gables of Canton. She was born January 24, 1922 to the late James and Ada Lavada (Smith) Parks. Gertie was a member of the Northwest Church of Christ where she was formerly active in many of the church's activities. She was a member of AARP and a charter member of Stepping Stones. She is preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Turner in 1993; one daughter, Janet Turner; two sisters, Helen Davis and Mary Lou Fruia; son-in-law, Steve Wilson. Gertie is survived by three daughters, Shirley (Ray) McGill, Vicki Wilson and Paula (Brian) Sullivan; seven grandchildren, Michele (Joe) Bales, Jon (Toni)...