Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Jul 28, 2023

Donald Robert Smith passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023. Don was born in Columbus, Ohio, August 11, 1938 to Cletus and Rose (Swendenburg) Smith. He attended Jackson Township School and was Valedictorian as well as president of his class. He graduated in 1956. He was a member of the International Typographical Union, which became the Communications Workers of...

Jul 26, 2023

Thelma Jean (Ling) Cheuvront, lovingly known as T.J., 73 of Circleville, was called home unexpectedly on Wednesday July 26, 2023.  Thelma was born on May 18, 1950 in Millersburg, Ohio to her parents Daniel Eugene and Dorthy (Fortune) Ling.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Krista Jean Cheuvront, her sister Brenda, her...

Jul 24, 2023

Nadine Mounts, 82, of Lancaster passed away on July 24, 2023.  She was born on October 19, 1940 in Pickaway County to Floyd and Josie (Funk) Bennett.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Thurman Mounts; sister Beatrice Sollars and brothers Lawrence, Stephen and Floyd Bennett.  Mrs. Mounts is survived by her son...

Jul 20, 2023

Gregory Glen Foster, 57, born 9/28/65 died 7/20/23 Columbus Ohio due to complications from a burn injury

Born in Nor Suffolk, England and grew up in Orient, Ohio. Greg played football for Westfall High School, He was multiple time State Quarter Horse Champion and a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked at DuPont for 30 years,...

Jul 19, 2023

Karen L. (Novak, Rose) Bensonhaver, 74, passed away on July 19, 2023 at home. She was the wife of Bob Bensonhaver. They shared 38 years of marriage. Born in Hammond, IN, Karen was the biological daughter of Jennie (Pigg) Novak and Bob Novak. Upon the death of her mother at age eight Karen and her baby sister Larissa were...

Jul 19, 2023

Kevin Smith, 67, of Circleville passed away on July 19, 2023.  He was born on January 27, 1956 in Circleville to Harold and Zelpha (Crites) Smith Sr.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters Theresa and Jamey Smith.  Kevin is survived by his significant other Rhonda Morris; children Talisha (Mark Clemmons) Smith, Kelly (Mike...

Jul 19, 2023

Beth Anne Whitaker, 46, of Circleville passed away on July 19, 2023.  She was born on January 13, 1977 in Columbus to Rick and Nelda (ODell) Seymour. Beth Ann proudly graduated from Westfall High School in 1995. In addition to her father Rick Seymour she was preceded in death by her brother Richie Seymour and grandmother Gwendolyn Seymour.  Beth...

Jul 17, 2023

Patricia Ann Kern, age 69 of Circleville, Ohio passed away suddenly on July 17, 2023, at Berger Hospital.

Born on November 3, 1953, in Circleville, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Billingsley.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband Ronnie Kern, her two daughters, Tonya Kern...

Jul 17, 2023

Timothy Allen, 54, of Circleville passed away on July 17, 2023.  He was born on February 18, 1969 in Columbus to Jerry and Marian (Stiles) Allen.  He was preceded in death by a son Cody McKibben.  In addition to his parents Timothy is survived by his wife Tina (Davis) Allen; daughter Kodi (Ian) SirLouis; grandchildren Carter, Caiden, Alayna, Cambri,...

Jul 16, 2023

George Curtis Adams, age 79, of Otway, Ohio, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 16, 2023, at SOMC Hospice surrounded by his family.  He was born September 4, 1943 in Pickaway County, OH, son of the late Columbus Adams and Meda Roberts Adams.  George joined the U.S. Army in 1966 where he served during the Vietnam War.  He was a...

Jul 15, 2023

Joann Davis, 88, of Ashville passed away on July 15, 2023.  She was born on March 16, 1935 in Circleville to Clark and Mary (Darst) Stevens.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by daughter Pamela Jo Bolin; siblings Mary Ellen Hoop, Richard, Paul, Ike and Robbie Stevens.  Joann is survived by her children Ray E....

Jul 14, 2023

Richard E. (Dick) Reeser, age 87, of Circleville, passed away peacefully in his home on July 14, 2023. Dick was born on October 27, 1935, and was a lifelong resident of Pickaway County. He was the eldest son of the late Robert (Bud) & Katherine (Lape) Reeser. He worked on dairy farms and delivered milk for Blue Ribbon Dairy...

Jul 13, 2023

Herbert William “Bill” Kochs, Jr., 86, of Economy, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at UPMC Passavant Hospital on the evening of July 13, 2023.

Bill was born to Herbert William and Mildred (Swift) Kochs on July 29, 1936, at Grant hospital in Chicago, Illinois.  He attended private schools in Chicago and Tucson, Arizona, then graduated with a double...

Jul 13, 2023

Malin (Archer), Martha

Age 92, passed away in Tipp City, Ohio on Thursday, July 13th, following a battle with dementia.  Martha was born on October 19, 1930 to James and Ruth Archer, the 5th of six children in their family.  She grew up on a farm during the Great Depression and gained a strong work ethic that...

Jul 11, 2023

Benjamin Schwalbauch, 79, of Circleville passed away on July 11, 2023.  He was born on February 1, 1944 in Circleville to Henry and Ruth (Haddox) Schwalbauch.  Benjamin was a member of Eagles #685; Amvets #2256; VFW #3331 and liked to do turkey shoots, hunting and dancing.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter...

Jul 10, 2023

Hercel Darrell Adkins, 79, of Circleville passed away on July 10, 2023.  He was born on December 12, 1943 in Monaville, WV to Chilton and Edna (Maynard) Adkins.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother David Adkins.  Hercel is survived by his wife Kay (Cyrus) Adkins; daughter Krista (Ryan) Dennewitz; step daughters Sandra...

Jul 9, 2023

Franklin VanFossen, 90, of Circleville passed away on July 9, 2023.  He was born on March 20, 1933 in Ross County to Rollie and Ruth (Congrove) VanFossen.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Audrey Irene Phyllis (Hollingsworth) VanFossen; son-in-law Ralph Cookson.  Franklin is survived by his daughters Sharon Cookson and Sheri VanFossen;...

Jul 9, 2023

Earl “Buddy” Sidney Trent, 82, of Laurelville passed away on July 9, 2023 peacefully at Brookdale Pinnacle in Grove City, OH.  He was born on February 28, 1941 in Baisden, WV to Nathaniel and Stella (Cline) Trent.  Son of a coal miner, Buddy graduated from Gilbert High School in Gilbert, West Virginia and received his Bachelor of Arts degree...

Jul 7, 2023

Connie Rittinger, 74, of Circleville passed away on July 7, 2023.  She was born on April 21, 1949 in Upper Sandusky to Rodney and Ruth (Hemmerly) Barrett.  She was retired from Pickaway County Auditors office having served over 22 years.   She was preceded in death by her parents.  Connie is survived by her husband Michael Rittinger; daughter Liz (Aaron)...

Jul 5, 2023

Eric M. Echard, 56, of Circleville, departed his temporary home on earth on July 5, 2023, to go to his final resting place with the Lord.  He was born October 12, 1966 in Ross Co. to the late Neil Echard and Ginny (Arledge) Echard , who survives.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his...