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Sarah Katherine Mullenix Hall

Sarah Katherine Mullenix Hall, of Williamstown, went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2025. Sarah was born July 24, 1939, in Pullman, WV, to the late William O. Mullenix and Ona Wise Mullenix. Sarah graduated from Williamstown High School in 1957. She spent most of her tenure ...

Roy “Wayne” Lauer

Roy “Wayne” Lauer, born on January 28, 1934, in Beverly, Ohio, to Carl and Velma Augenstein Lauer, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on March 13, 2025. Wayne was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, and his presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Wayne is survived by his four children: Cindy (Gene) Campbell, R.C. (Teresa) Lauer, Cheri (Bill) McKown, and Chila Jones. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren. Wayne was preceded in death by ...

Naomi M. Moore

Naomi M. Moore, 95, of Marietta passed away at 1:41 am, Friday, March 14, 2025 at Harmar Place. Naomi was born May 23, 1929, in Marietta, a daughter of Guy and Bertha Patterson Gutberlet. She was a homemaker and attended Twin Rivers Baptist Church with her friend Garnet Henthorn. She enjoyed going to her grandson’s house for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Naomi married Harry H. Moore who preceded her in death. She is survived by her 2 sons, Harry Moore of Marietta and Roger (Lee Ann) Moore of Orlando, FL and daughter Lisa Rauch of Titusville, FL; 3 grandchildren: Todd (Tammy) ...

Gary Ralph Pontius

Gary Ralph Pontius, 78, of Lower Salem, OH, passed away on March 12, 2025, surrounded by his family at Eagle Point Nursing & Rehab in Parkersburg, WV. He was born on December 21, 1946, to Ralph and Clarice Martin Pontius. He graduated from Salem Liberty High School in 1964 and then attended ...

Susan Wielitzka

Susan Wielitzka, 80, of Marietta, Ohio, passed away on March 11, 2025. Susan was a dedicated and active member of the history community, contributing many years of service to The Castle, both as staff and later as a board member. Friendly and fun, she loved taking part in the activities ...

David L. Ziler

David L. Ziler, 84, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Wednesday at The Beckett House in New Concord. Visitation, 11 a.m - 1 p.m. Saturday at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, Caldwell. Funeral, 1 p.m. Burial, Hoskinsville Cemetery.