Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Jun 8, 2022

Jeffrey Allen Ralston, 60, Commercial Point passed from his earthly bonds into eternal life on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.  He was born to Beatty and Irene (Barcuss) Ralston on December 13, 1961 in Scio, Ohio.  He married the love of his life, Julie (Kaiser) on September 22, 1979.  Jeff was a Commercial Tire Account Manager and Retired from Scioto...

Jun 8, 2022

Evelyn Lois Willison, age 95 formerly of East Fultonham, Zanesville and Marion, Ohio passed away June 8, 2022 at Logan Elm Health Care in Circleville, Ohio.  Evelyn was born in Zanesville, Ohio on April 28, 1927 to Cecil and Alline (Farquhar) Roberts both preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by two husbands Forest Evi Yarger,...

Jun 7, 2022

Joanna June Boyer of Williamsport, Ohio passed away surrounded by her loved ones in her home at the age of 79.

June is survived by her children Debra Exline of Circleville and Jimmy (Bonnie) Boyer of Williamsport; her granddaughters Katie Boyer-Maloy (Kevin) of Harrisburg, PA and Samantha Boyer of Williamsport; and siblings Don Stump of Stoutsville, Joe...

Jun 7, 2022

Joanna June Boyer of Williamsport, Ohio passed away surrounded by her loved ones in her home at the age of 79.

June is survived by her children Debra Exline of Circleville and Jimmy (Bonnie) Boyer of Williamsport; her granddaughters Katie Boyer-Maloy (Kevin) of Harrisburg, PA and Samantha Boyer of Williamsport; and siblings Don Stump of Stoutsville, Joe...

Jun 4, 2022

John T. Swank, 81, of Chillicothe passed away on June 4, 2022.  He was born in Columbus on March 8, 1941 to Thomas and Betty (Dearring) Swank.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Brian Swank and great grandchild Primrose.  John a United States Marine Corp Veteran is survived by his wife Karen...

Jun 4, 2022

Melony Kay VanGundy, 65, of Circleville passed away on June 4, 2022.  She was born on June 24, 1956 in Columbus to Paul E. and Shirley Ann (Clemmons) VanGundy.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  She retired from Tiger Poly.  Melony is survived by her significant other John Fenneken, children Nichole J. and Paul W. Teets, grandchildren...

Jun 1, 2022

Milt Emerine, 65, of Circleville, passed away June 1, 2022 at Berger Hospital, surrounded by family after battling an extended illness.  He was born on July 30, 1956 in Circleville, the son of James and Helen (Armentrout) Emerine.  He is survived by his wife, Teresa (Ankrom) Emerine and would have celebrated 43 years of marital bliss on June 23;...

May 31, 2022

Camden Reece Reber, 2 months, passed away on May 31, 2022.  He was born on March 17, 2022 to Dakota and Kaylee (Collier) Reber.  In addition to his parents he is survived by his sister Brayleigh Raine Reber, grandparents Jennifer Vance, Shawn (Dee) Reber, Marilyn Collier, great grandparents Cliff Vance, Michelle Vance, Jack Reber and Jimmie (Eileen) Vanover, aunts...

May 30, 2022

Janice Weaver, 73, of Frankfort passed away on May 30, 2022.  She was born on August 28, 1948 in Hocking County to Paul and Norma (Swackhammer) Culbertson.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Adam Weaver.  Janice is survived by her husband Michael Weaver, step dad Robert Wilbur, daughter Beth (Glen) Higginbotham, grandchildren...

May 29, 2022

Donna Rittinger Jackson, 75, of Plant City, Florida passed away at her home on May 29, 2022 after her battle with cancer.  Born January 12, 1947 to Kenneth and Bertha Rittinger of Circleville, Ohio who preceded her in death.  She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Larry Jackson, her sons, Bradley (Joanne) Jackson, Christopher (fiancée Vicki Sheppard)...

May 27, 2022

Jesse Disbennett, 79, of Circleville passed away on May 27, 2022.  He was born on December 22, 1942 in Hocking County to Rolland and Hazel (Puckett) Disbennett.  He was an Army Veteran and had owned Jakes Place for 9 years.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a grandchild Chad, siblings Gerald and Donald Disbennett...

May 26, 2022

Larry Stebelton, 70, of Stoutsville passed away on May 26, 2022.  He was born on December 15, 1951 in Franklin County to Ronald and Mary (Devault) Stebelton.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Roberta “Sandy” Stebelton.  Larry is survived by his children Teri Johnson, Rusty Stebelton, Robbi (Allen) Coykendall , grandchildren Cheyanna...

May 25, 2022

Edith Ann Polley, 82, of Circleville passed away peacefully on May 25, 2022 at the Methodist Hospital in Dublin, Ohio.  She was born on September 22, 1939 in Circleville to Wayne and Anna (Hickey) Miner Sr.  She married John Polley.  Survived by daughter Reva Sue Schaffer.  She was preceded in death by her husband John Polley, mother Anna Lucille...

May 25, 2022

Gardenia “Deanne” Roll, 89, of Circleville passed away on May 25, 2022.  She was born to Clarence and Grace (Betts) Alexander on May 12, 1933 in Urbana, Ohio.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, John N. Roll on May 31, 1999.  She was also preceded in death by brothers...

May 24, 2022

July 3, 1935 - May 24, 2022

He was the kind of dad who led by example.

He worked and then worked some more.

HIs hobbies were tasks which others would consider work.

The enjoyment came from the laughter created through sweat and mistakes which needed to be fixed.

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May 23, 2022

Jack Pontious, 88, of Circleville passed away on May 23, 2022.    He was born on January 29, 1934 in Circleville to Vernon and Laura Pontious.  Jack a Navy Veteran was preceded in death by his parents.  Jack is survived by Jean Pontious, John (Valerie Smith) Pontious, Jeff Pontious, Jennifer (Harry) Conley, grandchildren Wyatt Pontious, Brittany (Brandon) Conkel, Tabi Pontious,...

May 23, 2022

Larry Francis Stump of Laurelville passed away on May 22, 2022 surrounded by family.  He was born on June 26, 1947 to John and Hazel (Hedges) Stump.  He graduated from Laurelville High School, Class of 1966.  He retired from E.I. Dupont in 2006.  Larry was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Sally and Sharon Kay and his brother...

May 20, 2022

Mary Jane “Pat” Norris, 98, passed away on May 20, 2022.  She was born on October 28, 1923 in Walkulla Co., FL.  On August 30, 1947 she married Clarence Eugene “Gene” Norris who passed away in 2007.  She is survived by her children Clarence Wayne (Lissa) Norris of Circleville and Sally Kay (Ed) Wheeler of Piketon, grandchildren Jessica Marijane...

May 17, 2022

Johanna “Dodie” Valentine, 68, of Williamsport passed away on May 17, 2022.  She was born on October 23, 1953 in Columbus to John and Mary (Kneece) Picklesimer.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings Sandy Picklesimer and Jenny Kofinas.  Dodie is survived by her husband Ed Valentine, children Beth Pelfrey and Eric Valentine,...

May 16, 2022

Mary  (Mallory) Penn passed away peacefully May 16, 2022 in Circleville, Ohio.  Mrs. Penn was born August 17, 1925 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Dr. Jasper N. and Quinnie (Karr) Mallory.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard W. Penn, twin sister Martha McCombs (Edward), and step-mother Beulah Mallory.  Mrs. Penn was...