Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Jul 14, 2018

Dale Allen Davis, age 63, died July 14, 2018 surrounded with love by his entire family. Dale was a lifelong resident of Circleville. Dale graduated from Circleville High School in 1973 and continued his education at Ohio University. Dale served 45 years at The Savings Bank and was looking forward to retiring in a few months.  Dale was an...

Jul 13, 2018

Neal R. Frazier, son of Charles Arthur and Katherine (Wallace) Frazier passed into God’s Light July 13, 2018.  He was born in Williamsport Ohio and was one of 9 children all of whom preceded him in death.  Also preceding him was his beloved wife Dorothy (Russell) Frazier and his only son Patrick.  He was an independent garage owner for...

Jul 11, 2018

Helen L. Purcell, 78, of Circleville, died July 11, 2018 at Berger Hospital.  She was born December 23, 1939 in Pickaway County, the daughter of William and Florence (Wilson) Whaley.  She was a member of the American Legion, VFW, Amvets and Eagles.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Purcell; brothers, Kenneth and Robert Whaley and...

Jul 11, 2018

Vangie Williams, 83, of Cincinnati formerly of Circleville passed away on July 11, 2018.  She was born in Wayne County, WV to Vinson and Myrtle (Wilson) Porter.  She had worked for Hecks and Walmart and treasured her grand and great grandchildren.  She loved cooking especially at Thanksgiving and making favorites for everyone especially her German Chocolate Cake. ...

Jul 10, 2018

Marcella Hildenbrand, 77, of Circleville passed away on July 10, 2018.  She was born on December 15, 1940 in Pickaway County.  She was the salutatorian of the 1958 Williamsport High School, was an active member of Salem United Methodist Church was a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother.  She worked for many years at Rhoades Market and was an...

Jul 10, 2018

Carlos Edward Alvarez died peacefully at Forest Hills Center on Tuesday, July 11. He

was 52.  He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Caitlyn and Jonathan Stiffler of

Columbus; his mother Jacqueline of Circleville; and siblings Gloria (Dean Gulick) of

Houston; Jacqueline (Sharon Stevenson) of Pelham, Massachusetts; and Matthew

(Eleanor...

Jul 7, 2018

Patsy Cockrell, 85, of Circleville passed away on July 7, 2018.  She was born on June 28, 1933 in Circleville to Thomas and Lola (Rigsby) Conley.  She was former secretary for Good Shepherd United Methodist Church.  She was a member of Heritage Nazarene and was a graduate of Circleville High School Class of 1951.  In addition to her parents...

Jul 5, 2018

Janet Marcello Ratcliff, 66, of Stoutsville passed away on July 5, 2018.  She was born on December 20, 1951 in Columbus to Gay and Zula (Hall) Borders.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Janet is survived by Terry Ratcliff whom she has been with for 17 ½ years, children Mary Dennis, Theresa Marcello and William “Billy” Marcello,...

Jul 5, 2018

Butch Vanover, 61, of Circleville, passed away on July 5, 2018.  He was born in Circleville on August 29, 1956, to the late Herbert and Peggy (Thompson) Vanover.  Butch is survived by his wife, Regina (Starkey) Vanover, children Nathan Vanover and Timmy Amann, grandchildren Taylor Vanover and Chelsea Amann, brothers Rick (Jackie) Vanover, Circleville and Mark (Reiko) Vanover, Klamath...

Jul 4, 2018

Gertrude J. Gillian, 79, of Amanda, died July 4, 2018 at Fairfield Medical Center.  She was born on September 2, 1938 in Washington Court House, the daughter of Clark and Orpha (Hughes) Jackson.  She was a 1958 graduate of Walnut Twp. School.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  She is survived by her husband, Ned Gillian; daughters,...

Jul 4, 2018

Angela Rayburn, 58, of Ashville passed away on July 4, 2018.  She was born on April 2, 1960 in Circleville to Jerry and Jean (Bainter) Riegel.  She was preceded in death by her mother.  She loved being in swimming pool, vacationing, reading and spending time with daughters and granddaughters.  Angela is survived by her father Jerry, husband...

Jul 2, 2018

Cremation has taken place a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Jun 30, 2018

John D. Seyfang II, 49 of Stoutsville and Joellyn “Jodi” Johnston Seyfang 54 passed away June 30, 2018 along with their dog Prudence. John was born in Circleville April 16, 1969 to Sharon (Knece) Gee and John David Seyfang who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister Stephanie Bard, and brother Christopher Seyfang....

Jun 30, 2018

John D. Seyfang II, 49 of Stoutsville and Joellyn “Jodi” Johnston Seyfang 54 passed away June 30, 2018 along with their dog Prudence. John was born in Circleville April 16, 1969 to Sharon (Knece) Gee and John David Seyfang who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister Stephanie Bard, and brother Christopher Seyfang....

Jun 30, 2018

David Eugene Thomas Jr., 47, of Circleville passed away on June 30, 2018.  He was born in Circleville on February 15, 1971 to Dave and Joyce (Wagner) Thomas Sr.  In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his wife Sunny (Chapman) Thomas.  David is survived by his mother Joyce, children Dustin (Hannah) Thomas, Mikayla Thomas, Austin...

Jun 30, 2018

David Dumm, 60, of Circleville passed away on June 30, 2018.  He was born on November 12, 1957 in Columbus to Robert and Laura (Sowers) Dumm.  He was a 1976 graduate of Zane Trace High School and was owner of Pro Con Construction.  He was preceded in death by his father.  David is survived by his mother Laura Dumm,...

Jun 25, 2018

Judy A. Holbrook, 73, of Chillicothe, formerly of Circleville, died June 25, 2018 at her residence.  She was born on June 19, 1945 in Pickaway County, the daughter of Charles and Edna (Burden) Herman.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eshmil Holbrook, Sr.; son Eshmil “Moe” Holbrook, Jr.; 6 sisters and 2 brothers.  She is survived...

Jun 24, 2018

Marlene Newland, 64, of Laurelville passed away on June 24, 2018.  She was born on March 29, 1954 in Circleville to Russell and Katherine (Ford) Bode.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Wesley Bode.  Marlene is survived by her husband Lewis Newland, son Lewis (Connie) Newland III, daughter Melanie (Jason) Graf, grandchildren...

Jun 23, 2018

George D. Roof, 88, was born on August 10, 1929 in Columbus Ohio to Blenn and Leona Mae (Robinson) Roof.  George formerly lived in Wellston, Ohio for many years until moving to Circleville with step-daughter Peggy and Kenneth Hannah so that they together with his wife Viola and grandchildren Kenneth and Katelyn Hannah could lovingly care for him through...

Jun 22, 2018

Katie Leigh Widmayer, daughter of Dana (Angie) Widmayer and Gwen (Bill) Moore, passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2018 at the age of 31.  She was a graduate of Circleville High School (2005) and the Salon Schools Group (2007) and became a licensed cosmetologist.  Katie was the mother of three beautiful children, Landen (10), Mya (5) and Taylor (3...