Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Feb 7, 2023

Shirley “Ann” (Moodie) Keckley of Circleville, OH passed away on February 7, 2023 at age of 78 after a battle with cancer.  She was born in Danville, PA the daughter of Esther and Lavigne Moodie.  She leaves behind her husband of 57 years Blaine Keckley; a son Jeffrey (Royal) of San Antonio, TX; a daughter Jennifer (Matthew) Campbell of...

Feb 2, 2023

Jack Eldin Townsend was born in Marion, Ohio on April 22, 1934 to Frank and Virtie Townsend and passed away on February 2, 2023. His early life was spent working on the railroad which led to a lifetime love of railroad watches. He and the love of his life, Marie Townsend (deceased) raised three children (Debra Townsend, Frank (Chris)...

Feb 2, 2023

JoAnn Woodward, 93, of Circleville passed away on February 2, 2023 at Berger Hospital.  She was born on December 23, 1929 in Columbus to Raymond and Mary (Cromley) Rader.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Donald “Woody” Woodward and daughter Jennifer Moss

JoAnn had a lifelong love of sewing and...

Feb 2, 2023

Charles Levan Jr., 56, of Circleville passed away on February 2, 2023.  He was born on March 4, 1966 in Circleville to Charles Sr. and Vickie (Large) Levan.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by the love of his life Lavinia.  Charles is survived by step children Jay and Dan Harding, 6 grandchildren and siblings...

Feb 1, 2023

(Ethel) Cookie Dollison was called home on February 1, 2023 following a brief illness with her daughters by her side.  She was born on December 2, 1942 in Ashville, Ohio to Carl (Sam) and Betty (Brown) Willoughby.  Cookie was a 1962 graduate of Ashville Harrison High School.  She was a homemaker until her girls were grown.  She worked at...

Jan 31, 2023

Donald Stonerock, 86, of Circleville passed away on January 31, 2023.  He was born on February 20, 1936 in Pickaway County to James Sr. and Rhetta “Rita” Stonerock.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by son Christopher Stonerock, son Macy Whaley and 2 brothers and 4 sisters.  Donald is survived by his wife Vickie (Whaley)...

Jan 30, 2023

John Wagner, 75, of Circleville passed away on January 30, 2023.  He was born on September 1, 1947 in Hocking County to Fred and Elva (Waites) Wagner.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings Joyce Watson, Marilyn and Henry Wagner.  John is survived by his children John Wagner and Roxanne Reeves, grandchildren Ryan, Tyler...

Jan 30, 2023

Yvonne Keeton, 84, of Circleville passed away on January 30, 2023.  She was born in Perry County, PA on December 3, 1938 to Herbert and Ruth (Burns) McNaughton.  She was a member of Laurelville Church of God where she served as secretary for over 24 years.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first...

Jan 29, 2023

Kenneth Cunningham, 74, of Circleville passed away on January 29, 2023.  He was born on March 20, 1948 in Viroqua, Wisconsin to Karl and Adeline (Kvamme) Cunningham.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings Irene Raub and Dale Cunningham.  Kenneth is survived by his wife Sandra (Brungs) Cunningham, two granddaughters who live at home...

Jan 28, 2023

Ricky Joe Rhodes, 64, of Scott Depot, WV passed away on January 28, 2023.  He was born on May 20, 1958 in Circleville to Kenneth and Alice (Cline) Rhodes Sr.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in by brother Kenneth Allen Rhodes.  Ricky is survived by his siblings John (Stephany) Rhodes of West Virginia, Kenneth Lee (Sheri)...

Jan 28, 2023

On Saturday, January 28, 2023, Robert “Bob” Alan Hardesty was called home at the age of 65.  The world has lost a great son, brother and father.  Robert was born on October 3, 1957 in Cicleville, Ohio to Lewis and Georgia (Leasure) Hardesty.  He was a graduate of Zane Trace High School.  He was retired from his position as...

Jan 27, 2023

Betty Jane Slark, 87, of Circleville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on  January 27, 2023, at Circleville Post Acute. She was born June 29, 1935, in Columbus, the daughter of Robert and Alma Southall. Betty was one of twelve children and graduated from Hamilton Township High School.  In August of 1954, she married the love of her...

Jan 26, 2023

Jacqueline (Jackie) Leahy, 87, of Circleville passed away on January 26, 2023 at Pickaway Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Iowa City, Iowa on February 7, 1935 to Robert and Mildred Brown.

Jackie graduated from Clinton High School in Clinton, Iowa, where she met the love of her life, Philip W. Leahy,...

Jan 25, 2023

Patricia Darlene Rigsby, 72, of Oregon, Ohio passed away on January 25, 2023.  She was born on September 30, 1950 in Circleville to Clarence and Elizabeth (Davis) Robison.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James Rigsby Sr. and a son James Rigsby Jr.  Patricia is survived by her daughter Tammy (Steven) Rigsby-Davis,...

Jan 25, 2023

Florence May Williams, 96, of Circleville passed away on January 25, 2023 surrounded by her family following a brief illness.  Florence was born December 3, 1926 in Circleville, OH.  She was a 1947 graduate of Circleville High School.  She married the love of her life Willie “Bill” Williams on December 26, 1947.  They were married 55 years until his...

Jan 23, 2023

Tim Mahoney, 69, of Circleville passed away on January 23, 2023.  He was born on January 19, 1954 in Columbus to John and Barbara (Thrush) Mahoney.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Melva (Henry) Mahoney.  He retired after 37 years with Crane Plastics. He was passionate about his dogs Bo and Chloe...

Jan 23, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Richard (Rick) Lee Sims, 72, lifetime resident of Circleville, Ohio.  Rick was surrounded by his beloved wife and daughters as he went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2023.  He fought Lewy Body dementia bravely and with much dignity for the past six...

Jan 23, 2023

Betty L. Boltenhouse, 89, of Laurelville passed away on January 23, 2023.  She was born on March 11, 1933 in Ross County to Arthur and Lulu (Hettinger) Congrove.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Homer Boltenhouse and sons Dwight Arledge and Rick Boltenhouse.  Betty is survived by her children John (Brenda) Boltenhouse,...

Jan 23, 2023

Ronald Kelley Boyer, 81, of Circleville passed away on January 23, 2023.  He was born on April 11, 1941 in Utica to Cleve and Viola (Kidwell) Boyer.  He had worked for Mount Vernon Public Schools for 2 years and Circleville City Schools from 1965-1992.  He attended St. John Church,  member of Elks Lodge #77, Eagles #685, member of the...

Jan 16, 2023

Brian Greeno, 52, of Circleville passed away on January 16, 2023.  He was born on October 6, 1970 in Circleville to Elmer and Mary Ann (Davidson) Greeno Sr.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Brent A. Greeno and two brothers Fred and David Greeno.  Brian is survived by his wife Tara Greeno,...