Marti Jean Wells

Martha Jean “Marti” Wells, 72, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Ohio’s Hospice Lifecare Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio on May 13, 2026, following a long battle with cancer. Born November 16, 1953 in Dennison, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Theodore Roosevelt and Josephine Verna (Kaelin) Wells.

A 1972 graduate of Claymont High School, she attended the Community College of Allegheny County from 1973 to 1974 before graduating from the Aultman Hospital School of Professional Nursing in 1977. Following nursing school, she moved to Pittsburgh, where she began a 24-year career as a registered nurse at St. Francis Medical Center. In 2001, she returned to Uhrichsville and worked for Twin City Hospital Home Health from November 2001 until August 2008. She later served as Clinical Manager for Interim Healthcare of Coshocton and New Philadelphia beginning in December 2008, retiring in April 2016.

She was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Church, where she was a member of the Altar Society and Adult Choir. She was also a dedicated member of the Dennison Rotary Club – serving as president from 2021 to 2023 – and was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow. Marti also served as the Vice President of Twin City Park and Waterway, Inc. from 2023-2026.

Marti enjoyed vacationing in Stone Harbor, attending the sporting events and activities of her nieces and nephews, photography, reading, and crossword puzzles. She especially loved cooking and baking for her family, with Christmas dinner being one of her favorite traditions. Marti also enjoyed her monthly outings with the Awesome Ladies of the Claymont class of 1972.

Marti is survived by her sisters, Janet (Bill) Wolfe and Marilyn Garrett; brother, Jack Wells; nieces and nephews, Deborah (Bruce) Mackey, Andrea Samsa, Maria (Chris) Daull, Jack (Lori) Wells, Kerry (Dan) Sunderland, Ann Wolfe, Susan (Steve) Jarosz, Matthew (Sara) Wolfe, Joell Norman, Jeff Norman, Heather (Gary) Watkins, Stacie (Aaron) Bowman, Michele (Steve) Brick, and Ryan Garrett; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her parents, Marti is preceded in death by her sisters, Carolyn (Rick) Norman and Kathleen Wells; brother-in-law, Don Garrett; nephews, Mike Garrett and Pat Norman, and great-nephew, Dustin Norman.

Father Jeff Coning will celebrate the funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, at Immaculate Conception Church in Dennison. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery near Dennison. Marti’s family will receive callers from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday at the church, prior to Mass. Charitable contributions honoring Marti’s memory may be made to Immaculate Conception Church, Ohio’s Hospice Foundation for the Truman House in New Philadelphia, and Dennison Rotary Club, in lieu of flowers.