Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Nov 8, 2024

Rhonda Kay Gibson, 69, of Circleville passed away on November 8, 2024.  She was born on April 5, 1954 in Pickaway County to Homer and Margie (Keaton) Sark.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Rhonda is survived by the love of her life Gary Costlow; children Shonette Smith (JR Noble) and Matthew Gibson; grandchildren Brittany Smith, Ashden,...

Nov 4, 2024

Donald Lee McNichols, 80, of Amanda passed away on November 4, 2024.  He was born on December 13, 1943 in Hocking County to Gilfred & Glenna (Routte) McNichols. He worked at South Central Power Co for 45 years.  He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Wanda “Jean” Smith and Linda Trevorah and son Kim Lee McNichols. ...

Nov 3, 2024

David Steven Palkowski, 56, of Ashville, Ohio passed peacefully in his home surrounded by friends and caregivers on November 3, 2024.  Steve touched the lives of many people with his charismatic personality, sense of humor, his smile, and charm!  Steve loved his friends, was an active community member, and a passionate and outgoing member of Special Olympics! He loved...

Nov 3, 2024

Georgia Mae Bobbitt, 86, of Circleville, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 3, 2024.  She was born June 1, 1938 to the late Ale Thompson and Alice Hutchinson.  In addition to her parents, Georgia was preceded in death by her first husband Ralph Tigner, and her sisters; Martha, Mary and her brother Gene, father-in-law...

Nov 1, 2024

Frederick Wiseman, 68, of Stoutsville, Ohio passed away on November 1, 2024 from multiple health illnesses.  He was born in Lancaster, Ohio to Wanda Mae (Imler) Wiseman and Frederick L. Wiseman.  Fred attended elementary schools in Lancaster and Amanda Clearcreek High School.  He was preceded in death by Frederick L. Wiseman-father and Wanda M. Wiseman-(Imler-Dunn) mother, and half siblings...

Oct 30, 2024

Diana Reisinger, 73, of Williamsport passed away on October 30, 2024.  She was born on May 15, 1951 in Pickaway County to Charles and Lorna (Kneece) Pitt.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Randy and Steve Pitt.  Diana is survived by her husband John Reisinger; children John A. (Jana) Reisinger, Julie S....

Oct 29, 2024

Jeffrey Wick, 69, of Circleville passed away on October 29, 2024.  He was born on March 29, 1955 in Lacross, Wisconsin to David and Carol (Marcus) Wick.  He was preceded in death by his father.  Jeffrey was an Assistant to the Bishop of the Southern Ohio Synod.  Jeffrey is survived by his mother Carol Wick; wife Penny (Hicks) Wick;...

Oct 28, 2024

Forrest “Skip” Greeno Jr., 65, of Circleville entered Heaven on October 28, 2024.  He was born on March 13, 1959 in Columbus to Forrest Sr. and Katherine (Smallwood) Greeno. Skip loved doing general contracting work and helping people.  Skip loved golfing especially with his son Skippy.  He was a long-time member of American Legion, Amvets, VFW and Eagles.  In...

Oct 27, 2024

Nancy Faye Calton, 76, of Circleville, went home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2024.  She was born on June 1, 1948 in Springfield, Ohio to Herbert and Eltha (Page) Dillard.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband Larry Calton whom she was married to for 51 years before he passed; son...

Oct 27, 2024

Reba Ann (Frosini) Vassallo, 82, of Circleville, Ohio passed away on October 27, 2024.  Reba was born on June 7, 1942 to Pearl (Willett) Whitney and Edward Whitney in Wellsville, NY.  After Reba graduated from Wellsville High School, she went on to receive her BA in elementary education from Rhode Island College and her master’s degree from Mount St....

Oct 25, 2024

Terry R. Anderson, 79, of Circleville passed away on October 25, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on June 8, 1945 in Columbus, OH to Carl and Dororthy Anderson. He grew up on his family farm and graduated from Logan Elm High School. After high school, he became a barber and then built his insurance business,...

Oct 23, 2024

Fusako Murta of Circleville formerly of Portsmouth died Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at her home.  She was born on January 3, 1944 in Kadena, Okinawa to Shinyu and Chie Tawata.  She married Fredrick Murta on December 11, 1970 in Naha City, Okinawa.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by step mother Haruko Tawata; brother Shipo...

Oct 22, 2024

Karen Tefft Schieman, 85, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

She was born on February 1, 1939, in Saginaw, Michigan and was the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Corcoran) Tefft.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Tompkins Schieman III, son, James Allen...

Oct 22, 2024

Gary Temple, 72, of Circleville passed away on October 22, 2024.  He was born on May 30, 1952 in Circleville to Francis and Dora (Diehl) Temple.  In addition to his father he was preceded in death  by brother Jerry Temple and a sister Susan Sayre.  Gary is survived by his mother Dora Temple; brothers Marvin (Jeannie) Temple and Jimmy...

Oct 21, 2024

Lois Ruth Hartley of Huntington, WV passed away on October 21, 2024. Growing up in Cross Lanes, WV, Lois loved reading and theater, student council and the debate team, and looking up to her beloved older brother, the late H. Buford Jividen. While planning her high school class reunion, Lois reconnected with fellow classmate Jim Hartley, who would become...

Oct 19, 2024

Jason Aaron Barker, 37, of South Bloomfield , passed away due to a heart attack on October 19, 2024.  He was born on November 7, 1986 to Rick and Sue (Timmons) Barker in Lancaster, Ohio.  He preceded in death by his grandparents Otis and Shirley (Inlow) Barker, aunt Kathy Townsend, cousin Rhett Bigham and great grandparents Thompson, Inlow and...

Oct 17, 2024

Sheila Davis, 62, of Laurelville passed away on October 17, 2024.  She was born on September 8, 1962 in Circleville to Lloyd “Bud” and Jo (Arledge) Davis.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Sheila is survived by aunt Marilyn Arledge; many cousins and a good friend Charlie Danner.  She spent her life raising beef cattle and farm...

Oct 17, 2024

Martha Rose, 89, of Circleville passed away on October 17, 2024.  She was born on September 30, 1935 to Paul and Catherine (Woolever) Beougher.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her grandson Tony and brother Johnny Beougher.  She is survived by her children Vickie (Paul) Spung, Patsy Barnes, Connie McCain (Albert Sandaval), Kathy (Ken)...

Oct 16, 2024

James “Jamie” Marion Rhoades left his earthly home to enter his Heavenly home on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  He is proceeded in death by his father, Marvin M. Rhoades and survived by his loving mother Sue Rhoades, wife Lisa Rhoades; daughters, Lindsey (Zach) Vance, Jessica Rhoades (Kevin Wilson); brothers Jon (Pam) Rhoades, Joseph (Laura)...

Oct 16, 2024

Shirley Raymond, 86, of Circleville passed away suddenly on October 16, 2024.  She was born on August 14, 1938 the daughter of Homer and Highly Jane Adams.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Raymond, parents, sister Irene (Ersel) Young, brothers Home (Yvonne), Russell (Kitty), Don (Alma Jean), Roy (Norma) and Carl (Connie).  She is survived by...