Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Sep 25, 2024

John Richard Raterman died peacefully in his sleep on September 25, 2024. His favorite season has always been fall and to no surprise has chosen this season to rest.

John (Johnny) was born and grew up in McCartyville, Ohio.  He obtained a B.S. degree in engineering from the University of Cincinnati, and later an M.B.A. from Central...

Sep 24, 2024

Poppy Bloom Hartshorn, 19 days, of Circleville passed away on September 24, 2024.  She was born on September 5, 2024 in Chillicothe to Jordan Isaiah and Hayley Michelle (Williams) Hartshorn.  She was preceded in death by her twin brother Riot Hartshorn and grandma’s Heather Jordan and Arentha Anderson.  Poppy is survived by her parents; siblings Brantley Ash, Silas, Ezekiel...

Sep 24, 2024

Elizabeth Diane Lauderdale, 77, passed away peacefully in her sleep on 9/24/2024. Diane grew up and lived in the Circleville area her entire life. As a teen, she worked at Lindsey’s Bakery in Circleville and continued to share her love and skill for baking with friends and family for the rest her life. She worked at and retired from...

Sep 22, 2024

Brenda L. (Smith) Troesch, 75, of Circleville, Ohio was welcomed into the arms of Jesus and her husband at 10:30 a.m. on September 22, 2024.  She was born to the late Joseph and Rosalie (Cowman) Smith on August 11, 1949.  Brenda was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 44 years, Donald “Butch” Troesch; grandson Shawn R. Edwards;...

Sep 21, 2024

Lagituaiva Harris, 51, of Circleville passed away on September 21, 2024.  She was born on July 28, 1973 in Pagopago, American Samoa to Faimalo and Lagituaiva (Tuilosega) Tuafono.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brother Mua’au Tuafono and sister Faleese Tuafona Taulai.  Lagituaiva is survived by her husband Tony Harris, children Jaelah (Ben) Raley,...

Sep 17, 2024

Iris Lavern Darst went home to her Lord and Savior, September 17, 2024.  She was born in Point Pleasant, West Virginia on February 23, 1957 to Virgil and Ruby Halley.  She was a fervent believer in her Lord Jesus Christ and lived to share her faith with anyone who cared to listen.  She was passionate and loyal to her...

Sep 17, 2024

Martha (Marty) E. Eitel, born in Circleville, on August 21,1947, passed away on September 17, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her daughter Courtney Leigh Eitel, and parents, Richard and Roma Conrad.  Marty is survived by her devoted husband of fifty-five years Roger, and daughter Erin Reuter (Dan) and grandsons J.D. and Brady Reuter.  She has two sisters...

Sep 16, 2024

Christina Daugherty, 54, of Stryker, OH died Sept. 16, 2024 in Ft Wayne IN. She was born Jan. 10, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of Franklin and Kathleen (Crago) Vandagriff.   She is survived by her children, Scott (Heather) Daugherty, Andrew Daugherty and Dustin (Mariah) Daugherty, grandchildren, Scott, Hayley, Hannah, Angel, Baja and Colson, sister Kimberly (John) Oiler, brothers,...

Sep 16, 2024

Kenneth Curtis, 81, of Circleville passed away on September 16, 2024 after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease.  He was born on May 12, 1943 in Wilmington, Ohio to the late Glen and Freida (Howell) Curtis.  He worked in agricultural feed sales; was a member of Community United Methodist Church; was a 1961 graduate of Wilmington High School and...

Sep 16, 2024

Carmen Hetzler, beloved wife and mother, 75, of Canal Winchester, Ohio passed into her loving savior’s arms peacefully on September 16, 2024, after her long 13-year battle with Multiple Myeloma cancer.

She was a friend to all and her kindness knew no boundaries.

Survived by her husband of 52 years Gary L. Hetzler, two children:...

Sep 15, 2024

Brenda "Mammy" Kay Vanover-Cradlebaugh, 63, of Laurelville unexpectedly passed away on September 15,2024 at Adena Regional Medical Center. Brenda was a 1979 graduate of Logan Elm. She was born to Jack "Daddy" Vanover and Doris Otenberger on March 20,1961. She is proceeded in death by Jack (Vicki) Vanover. She is survived by her husband Ernie Cradlebaugh of 47 years;...

Sep 14, 2024

Leland D. Johnson, 88, of Laurelville, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 14, 2024, after a pro-longed illness.

He was born May 2, 1936 to the late Glenn and Mae (Unger) Johnson of South Bloomingville, Ohio.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearlina, of 59 years, brothers, Dale and Leonard.

Sep 13, 2024

Dale William Gose (Feb. 8, 1966-Sept. 13, 2024) is proceeded in death by his father Ira Gose, and his mother Zola Gose, as well as his father figure Jack Meyers. His brother Don Gose, and his sisters: Dodie (Walt) Martin, and Beanie (Mike) Lenox were also in Heaven waiting for his arrival.

Dale is survived by his...

Sep 13, 2024

Ruth Nadene Zwayer, 86, of Circleville, died Sept. 13, 2024 at her home. She was born Aug. 4, 1938 in Latham, Ohio the daughter of Fred Hankins and Bea (Trimble) Breck.  Ruth retired from Hopewell Care Center.  She loved sewing and made numerous quilts making sure everyone in the family had one.  She loved cooking and baking cookies for...

Sep 12, 2024

Ron Ertel, 76, of Circleville passed away on September 12, 2024.  He was born on October 10, 1947 in Dayton to Frances and Vivian (Engle) Ertel.  Ron was an Army Veteran;  retired from Dupont and was an active member of Amvets Honor Guard for 30 years..  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son...

Sep 12, 2024

Ronald Keaton, 82, of Circleville passed away on September 12, 2024.  He was born on March 23, 1942 in Circleville to Maynard and Evelyn (Walisa) Keaton.  Ronald was a fanatic of Cleveland Browns.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Patricia (Chelikowsky) Keaton; sons Jeffrey and Chris Keaton; daughter-in-law Angie Keaton...

Sep 9, 2024

Barbara Ann (Parr) Bigam was born in Lakewood, Ohio on April 23, 1952, to Robert Hamilton Parr and Martha Jean (Holcker) Parr. Growing up she helped out in the gift shop at her family’s local hardware store and spent many long summer nights enjoying her family’s cabins on nearby Walton Lake, where she also worked as a lifeguard. After...

Sep 8, 2024

Douglas Hartman, 63, of New Holland passed away on September 8, 2024.  He was born on May 4, 1961 in Columbus to Wayne and Frances (Brannan) Hartman.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by children Genesis Hartman and Destiney Shaw and by sister Penny Slocher.  Douglas is survived by his wife Shelli (Shaw) Hartman; children...

Sep 8, 2024

Barbara Marr, 93, of Chillicothe passed away on September 8, 2024.  She was born on February 19, 1931 in Chillicothe to Jake and Ellen (Evans) Noble.  She had been a Sunday School teacher for many years at Laurelville Church of God; member of D.A.R., Ross County Farm Bureau and was an avid roller skater.  In addition to her parents...

Sep 7, 2024

David Allen Hardbarger, of Laurelville, Ohio, danced through the gates of Heaven, finally without pain, on Saturday, September 7, 2024.  David was born in Circleville, Ohio on February 5, 1977 to Tom Hardbarger, Jr. and Bertha Holbrook.  His siblings Jason and Sarah quickly joined the family, and years of loving memories and sibling fights followed.  Many years later, a...