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Delmer Rhodes
Jan 12, 2017
Delmer Richard Rhodes, 80, of Circleville went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2017 at 4:10 a.m. surrounded by his family. He retired from Becton Dickinson as a polymer scientist after 28 years of service. When he retired, his hobbies were golfing, woodworking and spending time with his family. He was known for his sense of humor...

Paul Schein
Jan 12, 2017
Paul David Schein, 91, passed away on January 12, 2017. He was born April 5, 1925 in Pickaway County, Ohio, the son of George Christian Schein and Hannah M. Robison Schein. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Harold and Carl Schein. He graduated from Williamsport High School in 1943 and served in the US Army...

Caroline Herron
Jan 12, 2017
Caroline P. Herron, 76, of Circleville, died January 12, 2017 at Berger ER. She was born on January 7, 1941 in Circleville, the daughter of Clarence and Marie Griffey. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jerry “Jake” Herron; brother, Clarence “Buddy” Griffey and sisters, Ginny Scott and Marvene Rollins. She is survived by her children, Jerry...

Roy Walisa
Jan 11, 2017
Roy Walisa, 88, of Circleville passed away on January 11, 2017. He was born on March 15, 1928 in Circleville to Arthur and Carrie (Brown) Walisa. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. He loved camping, fishing and traveling. He enjoyed talking about naval ships. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife; Jessie (Shockey)...

Norman Poling
Jan 11, 2017
Norman E. “Beecher” Poling, 81, of Amanda, died January 11, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 14, 1935 in Hocking County, the son of the late Theodore and Mildred (Peck) Poling. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of Carpenters Local 200. He is survived by his wife, Norma (Nungester) Poling; children, Dianna Poling, Mitchell...

Janet Culler
Jan 10, 2017
Janet L. Culler, 72, of Circleville, died January 10, 2017 at Berger Hospital. She was born October 21, 1944 in Circleville, the daughter of Wilford and Nellie (Payne) Rooker. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, John Culler. She is survived by her children, Brenda , Robert and Jeff Holcomb, Mike Culler and Angela Robinson; 7...

Mary Keaton
Jan 9, 2017
Mary B. Keaton, 84, of Ashville, formerly of New Holland passed away on January 9, 2017 in Ashville. She was born on February 23, 1932 in Byesville, Ohio to John and Etta (Milligan) Smalley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; Emmert Fred Keaton, sons; Michael Sapp and Frederick W. Keaton and by...

Richard Weaver
Jan 9, 2017
Richard A. Weaver, 81, of Circleville,died January 9, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 17, 1935 in Circleville, the son of Ernest and Hazel (Arledge) Weaver. He was retired from E.I. DuPont. He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Dan Daniels; siblings, Ruth Lutz, Betty Clifton, Doris Reeser, Patty Reed, Bob Weaver, Dolly Thompson,...

Orville Kempton
Jan 7, 2017
Orville E. Kempton, 93, of Laurelville, died Jan. 7, 2017 in Circleville. He was born June 13, 1923 in Dayton OH, the son of Albert and Lora (Oldaker) Kempton. Orville was a WWII Army veteran, member of Laurel Hills United Methodist Church, Pumpkin City Wings, Lancaster Old Car Club and Roundtown Roamers. Orville owned and operated his own service...

James Olson
Jan 7, 2017
James Olson, 82, of Circleville passed away on January 7, 2017. He was born on December 2, 1934 in Hampton, IA to Clifford and Ina (Crafton) Olson. James was a retired master sergeant in the US Air Force. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his 1st wife; Lou Ellen (Fields) Olson, son; Clifford J....

Mary Brown
Jan 6, 2017
Mary Lou (Gibbs) Brown, 87, formerly of Lancaster died January 6, 2017 at Brown Memorial. She was born on August 8, 1929 in Morgan County the daughter of the late Rev. Orville and Gertrude (Pletcher) Gibbs. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by four sons; Mark, Brent, Bobby and Jimmy; two grandsons; Brent and Jason,...

Shirley Palkowski
Jan 6, 2017
Shirley A. Palkowski, 70, of Ashville passed away on January 6, 2017. She was born on February 19, 1946 in Pickaway County to Lloyd and Norma Jean (Carpenter) Danner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; David Palkowski. She was active in Teays Valley Boosters throughout her kids athletics. Shirley is survived by...

David Hartley
Jan 5, 2017
David M. Hartley, 71, of Circleville passed away on January 5, 2016. He was born on May 22, 1945 in West Virginia to the late Gilbert and Velma (Pitman) Hartley. David had owned Kingston Florist and later worked for Rhoads in their floral department. He is survived by his wife, Deanna (Deem) Hartley, daughter; Tracy (Denny) Fowler, sons; Scott...

Donald Gatwood
Jan 5, 2017
Donald E. Gatwood, 87, of Circleville passed away on January 5, 2017. He was born on July 18, 1929 in Fairfield County to Frank and Victoria (Hardesty) Gatwood. Donald served in the Korean Conflict-520th QuarterMaster Petroleum Supply Company, a member of the Roundtown Roamers Campers Club and retired from Columbus Southern Electric Company. He and his wife spent the...

Carol Dotson
Jan 3, 2017
Carol L. Dotson, 82, of Lancaster passed away on January 3, 2017. She was born on June 1, 1934 in Garfield Heights, Ohio to Thomas and Genevieve (McQueon) Harris. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; Clyde Dotson, children; Sandy Stebelton and Will Hall and by brothers; Harvey and Mike Harris. Carol is...

Mary Sturgill
Jan 3, 2017
Mary Sturgill, 89, of Williamsport passed away on January 3, 2017. She was born on November 17, 1927 in Gallia County to Robert and Clara Belle (Shoemaker) Cundiff. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; James Luther Sturgill and by son; Paul Sturgill. Mary is survived by sons; Steve (Tammy), Brian, Donnie (Libby)...

Marian Dellinger
Dec 31, 2016
Marian Dellinger, 91, of Circleville passed away on December 31, 2016. She was born in Jonesville Michigan on January 9, 1925 to Dennis and Essie (Brady) Dellinger. She is survived by her niece, Pamela Blum of Circleville. Burial will be at a later date in Sunset View Cemetery, Michigan. Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville is handling the arrangements. Online condolences...

Gloria Mcelhinny
Dec 30, 2016
Gloria “Jeanie” McElhinny, 51, of Circleville passed away on December 30, 2016. She was born on April 7, 1965 in Circleville. Her parents; Harold and Patsy (Cornwell) Bivens preceded her in death. Jeanie is survived by her children; Richard McElhinny and Jessica (Joey) Crawford, her dogs; Kimber, Anheuser and Elvis, brothers; Scott (Teresa) and Terry (Tammy) Reed and by...
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