John Mcelhinny

John W. McElhinny, 79, of Circleville passed away on January 17, 2021.  John was born February 18, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio to Robert and Rosella (Martin) McElhinny.  At age 16 he moved with his family to Reynoldsburg, Ohio where he met Joan, his future wife of 53 years.  John attended Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio and worked at several occupations over the years.  These included Senior Designer and Standards Supervisor with Jeffrey Mining Machinery, Associate Engineer and Standards Supervisor with Liebert Corporation and as a Fireman with Truro Township in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.  John retired March 31, 2004 and enjoyed every minute afterwards until his wife Joan passed away.  John attended First Church of God in Circleville and considered them as brothers and sisters and his extended family.  John is preceded in death by his beloved wife Joan, his father Robert McElhinny, mother Rosella McElhinny Buck, step father Robert Buck and brothers Robert “Ronnie” Buck and Kenneth Buck.  He is survived by his sons John (Theresa) and Jeff McElhinny, daughter Jennifer (Mike) Mace, grandchildren Dakota (Olivia), Ben, Rachel, Leah, Jessica (Joey), Richard and Colton, great grandchildren Shianna and Rowan, sisters Roberta (Steve) Silverman, Vicki (Don) Rollins and brother Richard Buck and many nephews, nieces and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at Wellman Funeral Home with burial in Hitler Ludwig Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at noon.   COVID 19 restrictions will apply.  Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.