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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.

Janet “Jan” L. Weisend Hunt

Janet “Jan” L. Weisend Hunt, 85, passed away Tuesday. Funeral Liturgy with Mass, 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption, Marietta, with Rev. Edward Maxfield Jr. officiating. Graveside service, 11 a.m. at New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Marietta. Visitation, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30 at the Marietta Chaple of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home. Vigil Service and Rosary, 6:30 p.m.

Ronald “Ronnie” B. Mitchell

Ronald “Ronnie” B. Mitchell, 78, of Caldwell, passed away Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at Altercare Summit Acres Skilled Nursing & Rehab, Caldwell. Cremation will be observed with no additional services at this time. Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Caldwell, has been entrusted to care for the family.