Ora Lovell

Dr. Ora Daniel Lovell, 93, of Circleville, died Feb. 19, 2008 at Berger Hospital. He was born Dec. 18, 1914 in Bayard, Iowa, the son of Irvin and Mabel (Rabuck) Lovell. He received his doctorate from Clarksville School of Theology in Tennessee and was a retired pastor and professor. Dr. Lovell pastored Olive Branch United Brethren in Christ Church in Lakeville, IN and numerous churches in Ohio, most recently assisting at Christ Church in Lancaster and Williamsport Community Lighthouse Church and taught Bible study at the Senior Center. He taught at Cleveland Bible College, Malone College, Bethel College and Ohio Christian University. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 54 years Wanda E. (Swope) Lovell; brother, Roy Lovell and sisters, Tamma Hulbert and Mary Edna Lovell. He is survived by his children, Lois Lovell of Havertown, P A, Luke (Juanita) Lovell of Kettering and Annette (Eric) Self of Junction City; grandson, Philip N. Self of Junction City; brother, Leo Lovell of Scranton, IA; brother-in-law, Marcus Christianson of Denison, IA and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 22, 2008 at 11:00 am at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville with Rev. Eric N. Self officiating. Burial will follow in the Hitler-Ludwig Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the funeral home. The Lovell family would like to thank Berger Hospice for their devoted care and requests memorial donations to Gideons International.