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Annabelle “Peg” Swisher

Annabelle "Peg" Swisher, 84, of Marietta, OH, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. She was born December 27, 1941 in Bartlett, OH, to the late Everett Lee and Mary Katherine Waite. Peg worked as a nurse with the Women's Home on 3rd St. being her last place of employment. ...

Patricia Sharon “Pat” Wheeler

Patricia Sharon "Pat" Wheeler, 81, of Marietta passed away Oct. 22, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with burial following in Lynch Cemetery.

Funeral Services

LOTT, Susan Darlene (Martin) – 11 a.m. Tuesday, Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, with Pastor Eric Egger officiating. Visitation 6-8 p.m. today and one hour prior to services. Tuesday at the Funeral Home. RODDY, Vincent Anthony – 11 a.m. today, Barlow Central Cemetery, with the Rev. David Huffman officiating. A small gathering and meal will follow the service. WARREN, Mary M. – 10 a.m. Friday, St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Little Hocking. Burial, East Lawn Memorial Park, Marietta.

Orval Eugene Bradfield

Orval Eugene Bradfield, 61, of New Matamoras, passed away Oct. 19, 2026, in New Matamoras. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Stephen Harold Guckert

Stephen Harold Guckert, 83, of Whipple, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. He was born in Marietta on February 5, 1943, a son of the late Edward and June Guckert. Steve was a United States Air Force veteran. He retired from Asphalt Materials after 43 years. He is survived by his sons, Stephen Guckert Jr. (Cathy), Kevin Guckert, and Michael Guckert (Kim); grandchildren Dr. Brantley Guckert, Julian Guckert and Kaitlyn Guckert (Kyle) Kool, and one great grandson Kade Kool and three stepchildren and step great grandchildren, Emily (Cory), Ella ...

Susan Darlene (Martin) Lott

Susan Darlene (Martin) Lott, 85, of Fleming, Ohio, went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, October 22, 2026. She was born in Marietta, Ohio on July 25, 1941, and was the daughter of the late Earl and Mildred Martin. Susan graduated from Vincent High School in 1959, married the late William (Bill) Lott, her husband of 65 years in December, 1960. Bill preceded her in death on January 16, 2026. Together they raised 2 daughters, Pam Atkinson (Mark) and Linda Benson. Susan's 6 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren were a constant source of happiness and ...