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Ralph E. Chutes

Ralph E. Chutes, 85, of Marietta, passed away at 5:45 am, Friday, June 26, 2026, at Riverside Landings in McConnelsville. He was born January 15, 1941, in Marietta and raised at Mile Run. Ralph was the owner of Auglaize Tree Service. Ralph was married to Brenda Miller and 3 daughters survive of this marriage: Vicki Chutes, Jan Otto and Denise Chutes. He later married Barbara Poulton who preceded him in death on January 21, 2013 with 2 stepchildren surviving: Cathy and Tammi and also surviving is his brother-in-law, Lloyd (Sherry) Poulton, Jr. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 ...

Peter A. “Pete” Saliba

Peter A. "Pete" Saliba, 72, of Marietta, died Friday, June 26, 2026. Visitation, 2-8 p.m. Monday at Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, 408 Front St., rosary at 7:30 p.m. Mass, 10 a.m. Tuesday at The Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption.

Judith Ann (Hill) Williams

Judith Ann (Hill) Williams, lovingly known as “Jude” to her family, passed away at the age of 79. Born on August 15, 1946, in Akron, Ohio, to Phyllis and Dick Hill, Judy lived a life defined by kindness, creativity, and a genuine love for people. She built a successful career working for the Ohio State Highway Department, Central Trust Bank, and TheisenBrock Law Firm, from which she retired. Judy devoted her life to others. She was a wonderful mother to her son, Jeffrey, who was the center of her world. She was also a lover of animals, treasured her cats, and cared deeply for those ...

Funeral Services

Alvin H. Arnold - Funeral, 11 a.m. Monday, St. John the Baptist Church in Churchtown. Burial, Watertown Cemetery. Visitation, 5-8 p.m. Sunday at McCurdy Funeral Home, Beverly. Jonathan Andrew Arnold - Visitation, 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre.

Alvin H. Arnold

Alvin H. Arnold, 69, of Vincent, Ohio, died on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 15, 1956, in Marietta, Ohio, son of Herman H. and Hilda Huck Arnold. Alvin graduated from Waterford High School in 1974 and had been a Lineman for Monongalia Power Company ...

Jonathan Andrew Arnold

It is with profound sorrow the family of Jonathan Andrew Arnold announces his peaceful passing on June 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Jonathan was born on February 27, 1977 in Marietta, OH, to Ivan and Joyce Ann Arnold. He graduated from Washington County Career Center from ...