Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Jan 12, 2022

Stanley Eugene Ritchie, 86, of Circleville passed away on January 12, 2022.  He was    born on September 4, 1935 in Piketon to Orval and Mandy (Stidham) Ritchie.  Stanley a US Navy Veteran retired from Dupont.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Patricia (Hockman) Ritchie and brother James Allen. Stanley is survived by...

Jan 11, 2022

Ernest Gene Martin, age 85, died peacefully at his home on January 11, 2022.  He was born, April 23, 1936, the seventh child of eight children to Waldo Porter Martin and Catherine Valentine Martin and lived most all of his life on Bell Station Road, Circleville, Ohio.  He graduated from Walnut High School in 1954, served in the Army...

Jan 10, 2022

Kathleen J. (Clark) Hoffman, 90, of Circleville passed away on January 10, 2022.  She was born on October 28, 1931 to the late William E. Clark and Blanche M. (Seitz) Clark of Pickaway County.  Kathleen was a member of American Legion Post 134 Womens Auxiliary, served as the ambassador for the Girls State Program for many years and was...

Jan 9, 2022

RALPH E. BURNS, 85, of Circleville, joined his beloved wife Bethel on Jan. 9th 2022.

In addition to his late wife, Ralph was preceded in death by his parents George & Hazel Burns of Ashville, brothers, Charles “Chuck” Burns, George “Barney” Burns and sisters, Jean Goodchild & Nancy Huffer.  Ralph is survived by his children Annette (Chris)...

Jan 8, 2022

Judith Lemley, 82, of Circleville passed away on January 8, 2022.  She was born on September 27, 1939 in Waverly to Gilbert and Dora (Armstrong) Grooms.  She had been employed with GE, Savings Bank and a Realtor for HER.  Judith belonged to Pickaway County Garden Club.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband...

Jan 7, 2022

Carrie Ferguson Nance, 40, of Washington C.H. passed away on January 7, 2022.  She was born on January 2, 1982 in Circleville to Sean and Penny (Dollison) Doddroe.  She is survived by her father Sean (Gloria) Doddroe, mother Penny (Johnny) Funk, husband Joshua Nance, children Racheal, Frank, Karen, Dianna, Ryan, William, Stephen Ferguson and Kenneth Nance, step child Terrianna,...

Jan 7, 2022

Gediliah Dresbach, 70, of Laurelville passed away on January 7, 2022.  He was born on April 12, 1951 in Tarlton to Gediliah and Mary (Clifton) Dresbach.  He had been a truck driver for Millis Transport for 20 plus years.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Mary.  Gediliah is survived by his wife...

Jan 7, 2022

Harold “Pete” Karr of South Perry, Ohio passed away January 7, 2022 from a long battle with COPD.  Pete was an Army Veteran.  He was born September 2, 1936  to Jeanette (Kline) Karr and Fredrick H. “Jake” Karr.  Pete retired in 1997 from General Electric Logan glass plant after 36 years of service.  Pete also farmed with his son...

Jan 6, 2022

Phyllis Dumm, 76, of Circleville passed away on January 6, 2022.  She was born on March 9, 1945 in Circleville to Marion and Frances (Koon) Giffin.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Phyllis is survived by her children Rebecca Morgan, Patricia Hill, Ronald Dumm Jr. and Rachel Alderman, 15 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, brother Donald Giffin and...

Jan 6, 2022

Lloyd Hill Sr., 86, of Circleville passed away on January 6, 2022.  He was born on August 2, 1935 in Pickaway County to Harold and Madonna (Tootle) Hill.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him Earl G. Tootle and Della Stevenson and a sister Edna Stevenson.   Lloyd is survived by...

Jan 5, 2022

Thomas Henry Hardbarger Sr. was called home on Wednesday January 5, 2022, after a short, hard fought battle with cancer. Born in the fall of 1937 to Dallas and Thelma Hardbarger in Groveport, Ohio he spent much of his childhood in Reese Station. Later in life he found his home in the hills of Hocking County, perched atop the...

Jan 4, 2022

Verne Carter, 83, of Kingston went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2022.  He was born on August 6, 1938 in Mount Sterling to Verne and Betty (Smith) Carter.  He worked at PPG for 34 years.  He was an Army Veteran.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Sharon (Six)...

Jan 4, 2022

June “Susie” Rinehart, 63, of Chillicothe passed away on January 4, 2022.  She was born on February 19, 1958 in Ashville to George Jr. and Mary (Burris) Smith.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by daughter Bobbi Sue Smith, siblings Helen Ruth Hannah, George W. Smith III, Glenda Black, Donna Brumfield, Shirley Bieber and Ricky...

Jan 2, 2022

Darrel Goodman, 70, of Circleville passed away on January 2, 2022.  He was born on June 1, 1951 in Circleville to Larry and Shirley (Gentzel) Goodman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Cathy (Arledge) Goodman and sister Deb.  Darrel is survived by his children Matt (Danielle) Goodman, Heather Goodman, grandchildren Derek, Grant...

Jan 2, 2022

Rodrick “Ric” Hugh Greider, age 72 of Ashville, Ohio was called home to be with our Lord on January 2, 2022 after enduring challenging health issues.

Born in Steubenville, Ohio on August 15, 1949 to the late Donald and Martha Greider, he was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.  He will be missed by them all. ...

Jan 2, 2022

Edward Bohenko, 87, of Circleville passed away on January 2, 2022 at Berger Hospital.  He was born on May 2, 1934 in Forge Village, MA to Walter and Ellen (Holmes) Bohenko.  He was an Air Force Veteran, 51 year member of St. Josephs Church, ushered for many years, taught ccd classes, sang in the choir and served on various...

Jan 2, 2022

F. Elnora Ratcliff Grant, 87, of Sarahsville, Ohio passed away on January 2, 2022.  She was born on January 1, 1935 in Elida, Ohio to Orvin C. and Zoe (Faust) Brenneman.  She attended Circleville Bible college now Ohio Christian University and had taught at Circleville Bible College for 10 years and 25 years in Noble County Public School System. ...

Jan 2, 2022

Michael D. Steely 63, of Circleville, passed away on January 2, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on May 3, 1958 in Circleville, the son of George H. and Jean (Thomas) Steely.  He retired as bailiff for the Pickaway County Common Pleas Court.  He was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister Susan Jean Steely.  He...

Jan 1, 2022

Michael R. Thompson, 73, passed away on January 1, 2022.  He was the son of Howard and Betty Thompson of Portsmouth, Ohio.  A graduate of Portsmouth High School, Michael went on to Ohio University to obtain a BA degree and an MBA by 1979.

Michael worked in telecommunication his entire life.  He was a senior engineer for...

Jan 1, 2022

Paul Warren Montgomery, 73, of Circleville passed away on January 1, 2022.  He was born on March 23, 1948 in Portsmouth to Martin and Esther (Overturf) Montgomery.  He graduated from Northwest High School MCDermott Ohio. He retired from Reynolds Aluminum with 35 years’ service.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters Evelyn and Elmes...