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Winifred Jane “Winnie” Gutberlet

Winifred Jane “Winnie” Gutberlet, 77, of Marietta passed away at 6:15am, Friday, January 23, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born September 22, 1948, in Marietta, a daughter of William Beardmore and Genevieve Busch Beardmore. Winnie was a graduate of Warren High School, Class of 1966 and retired from Kardex after 34 years of service. On July 17, 1981, she married Keith Gutberlet who survives with their daughter, Jill Yarnell and son Mitchell (Renee) Gutberlet; grandchildren: Ashley (Josh) Yarnell, Andrew (Jackie) Yarnell, Angel Gutberlet, Alexsandria (Stephen) ...

David Lee Williams

David Lee Williams, 81, of Whipple died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at his home. Friends may call from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, 416 East St., Caldwell. where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday with Pastor Don Tuebert officiating.

Funerals

HUNT, Janet “Jan” L. Weisend — Saturday 10 a.m., Funeral Liturgy with Mass, Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption, Marietta, with the Rev. Edward Maxfield Jr. officiating. Graveside service 11 a.m. at New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Marietta. Visitation, 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home. Vigil Service and Rosary at 6:30 p.m. WITTEN, Raymond J. — Tuesday 2 p.m., Hadley Funeral Home Reno Chapel, 1021 Pike St., Marietta with burial to follow in East Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call from noon until the time of service at the funeral home.

Jerry Kenneth Bennett

Jerry Kenneth Bennett, 80, of Vienna, passed away Jan. 20, 2026, in Parkersburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Heidi Louise Fischer

Heidi Louise Fischer, 72, died on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at her residence in Barlow, Ohio. A direct cremation will take place. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home is honored to serve Heidi’s family.

Ralph Edward Hayes

Ralph Edward Hayes, 54, of Marietta, passed away Jan. 19, 2026, in Marietta. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.