Obituary: Spaur, Ronald E.

Selma I. Anderson, 97, of Highland Avenue, Williamstown, peacefully passed away at her home on Monday, January 23, 2023. Selma was born January 14, 1926, in Stanleyville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Raymond E. Biehl and Florence E. Semon Biehl. She was a graduate of Lawrence High School- Class of 1944 and graduated from Mountain State Business College, where she studied Bookkeeping. She worked for many years in the retail furniture business in Marietta and at the Biehl Insurance Agency. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Williamstown, where she enjoyed the activities of the church Women’s Association, including the annual vegetable soup sale. She was also the treasurer of the church for many years. Selma was also a member of the Williamstown Woman’s Club and enjoyed the many events held in the Williamstown City Park.

Lulu Belle Janes, 87, of Vienna, passed away on January 26, 2023, at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born on February 2, 1935, in Parkersburg, WV, the daughter of the late William and Beatrice Geraldine Jones Metz. Lulu Belle loved spending time with friends, listening to music and dancing...

Hannah Margaret Seckman, of Vienna, WV, was born November 19, 1917, in Washington, WV, a daughter of the late James H. McKibben and Annie Mahr McKibben. She was a charter member of the Baptist Temple, serving as a deaconess and nursery worker for 10 years. Margaret graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1935. She was a member of the Vienna Senior Citizens. Margaret enjoyed traveling, her many flower gardens, and quilting, and she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Joseph Means, 81, of Harrisville, died Jan. 26, 2023, at his residence. He was born Feb. 23, 1941, the son of the late Curtis and Marjorie Murphy Means. As a toddler, he was delivered to the home of Ernest and Rose English of East Bridgewater, MA. They were well known in the community for taking in children who needed a home. He was raised in a large family in a loving environment.

Imogene M. DeVolld, age 89, of Caldwell, OH, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at the Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, OH. She was born September 29, 1933, in Noble County, OH, a daughter of the late Loren and Ella Pierce Carrel. Many will remember Imogene from her time spent...

Charity Lynn Holbert, 21, of Chloe, WV, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. She was born on February 8, 2001, the daughter of Kathryn and Scottie Holbert. She was the most spunky, kind-hearted person anyone could meet. She loved to dance and sing....

Sean Michael Masten, 35, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2023, at his stepfather’s residence in Marietta, OH. Sean was born in Parkersburg, WV., the son of Sandra D. Pfalzgraf Wells and Timothy Wells. Sean was an excellent basketball player. He loved the sport and loved the NBA and...

Jennifer Delany Reed, 72, of Parkersburg, WV, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at WVU Medicine. She was born in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late William L. and Evelyn (Ongarth) Delany. She graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1968 and worked in the banking industry for over twenty years,...

On Sunday, January 22, 2023, David Allen Powell of Racine, Ohio, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 79. Born in Parkersburg, WV, to Dale Douglas Powell and Helen Gertrude (Snider) Powell. Dave joined the United States Marine Corps out of high school and...

Eva Jean Boyce, 97, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 26, 2023. She was born February 22, 1925, in Ritchie County, WV., a daughter of the late Harley Cox and Susan Ware Cox. She retired from O’Ames Plant #2 with...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Marietta College brings multicultural festival to Marietta. Organizer Ni Zhang says this is their biggest turn out yet. “This is so exciting. I am overwhelmed by the people and the joy that filled in this room. So this a joy for me to see everyone come to celebrate diversity and the culture together,” Zhang said.

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - Marty Stuart And His Fabulous Superlatives will perform at People’s Bank Theatre on January 27th. This will be the country music performer’s first time taking the Marietta theatre’s historic stage. Miranda Duty, the theatre’s general manager, says she thinks it’s amazing that working...

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - A local shelter that helps victims of domestic violence and sexual assault is holding a fundraiser in February. The Glenwood Community retirement and assisted living facility in Marietta is hosting an all-you-can-eat chocolate buffet fundraiser to benefit Eve incorporated. The event is scheduled for Feb. 12, 2023, from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Meet Romeo! WTAP’s Pet of the Week! He joins us from the Humane Society of Parkersburg!. Romeo is a three-year-old pit mix. He is about 50 lbs and he loves to be active!. Romeo is very friendly with other dogs, children and people in general....

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - This afternoon the Parkersburg High School Red Wing’s hosted their Red Wing workshop for grades K-5. Over sixty elementary schoolers gathered in the PHS gym to learn choreography to ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’. Each grade will perform different sections of the song in front of a Parkersburg crowd on February 9.

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - A Marietta building is being considered for multiple purposes - including Washington County’s upcoming 911 center. Marietta mayor Schlicher said the WASCO building will be a much less expensive endeavor than the other location they were considering. Schlicher said, with WASCO, they’ll be able to renovate an existing building.

WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. (WTAP) - Kamyrn Haynes, a senior volleyball player from Williamstown High School, has officially signed to Muskingum University to play volleyball for the Muskies. After a stellar high school career that resulted in multiple awards and two state championships, the Yellowjackets libero will now be competing for the...

The NTSB released its preliminary report on the fatal plane crash Tuesday, October 16, 2022, in Marietta, Ohio. A historic tabernacle is stolen from a New York City church. Some of Todd Baucher's numerous awards. Barge allision. Updated: Dec. 29, 2021 at 5:19 PM EST. Pictures taken by a Belpre...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force assisted the U.S. Marshalls C.U.F.F.E.D. Task Force in executing two arrest warrants for men from Columbus, Ohio. According to a news release, Jermaine Shaquan Westbrook II, 29, and Damion Jackson, 32, were arrested by law enforcement at a residence on the...

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - For the first time in three years, the district mock trial competition is back in-person. “So, this is definitely a great experience for them to get out of the school and compete, use their brains and kind of show off some of their skills and preparation,” says juvenile and probate court magistrate, Randy Jedlink.