Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

May 22, 2021

Shane Loy, 58, of Delaware, passed away on May 22, 2021 at Continuing Care of Gahanna surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on June 12, 1962 in Circleville to Robert and Jo Ellen (Good) Loy. Shane loved bingo, sports, TV sitcoms, Karaoke, trivia and spending time with family. In addition to his mother he was preceded in...

May 22, 2021

Oma Bircher, 75, of Laurelville passed away on May 22, 2021.  She was born on March 2, 1946 in Martin County, Kentucky to Carl and Dorothy (Horn) Mills.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Jack Perry and siblings William Arnold, Okey Lee and Taylor Mills, Sadie Jean Horn and Mary Francis Mills. ...

May 22, 2021

Melvin Carpenter, 84, of South Bloomingville passed away on May 22, 2021.  He was born on August 24, 1936 in Vinton County to Walter and Ermel (Amerine) Carpenter.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother Gerald Carpenter.  Melvin was a farmer and a member of Colerain UMC.  He retired from maintanence at the Fairfield...

May 21, 2021

William Arthur “Tink” Crosby, 82, of Circleville, died May 21, 2021 in Circleville. He was born March 6, 1939 in Circleville the son of Albert and Virginia (Johnson) Crosby.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Regina and son Blake.  Tink is survived by children, Allen (Rhonda) Crosby and Markita (Jody Nason) Crosby numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren,...

May 20, 2021

Connie L. Rowe, 68, of Laurelville, passed away on May 20, 2021 at Adena Hospital.  She was born on January 6, 1953 in Portsmouth, the daughter of William and Mary (Jones) Rowe.  Connie was a loving and devoted mother.  She was immensely proud of her family.  She especially loved being a grandmother and great grandmother.  Connie was an excellent...

May 20, 2021

Cody Scott Heeter, 27, of Amanda passed away on May 20, 2021.  He was born on March 29, 1994 in Columbus to Scott and Becky (Moss) Heeter.  He was an Avid Buckeyes and Bengals Fan.  Cody was an organ donor and saved lives through his giving.  He was preceded in death by grandpas William Moss and Steve Heeter.  In...

May 19, 2021

Patrick Lynn "Biggen" Anderson, 49 of Amanda, OH was tragically taken too soon as a result of an automobile accident, May 19, 2021.  Survived by his loving wife, Dayna Anderson; children, Nate (Amy) Anderson, Kaylin (Jonathan) Tabor, Seth (Candace) Anderson, Brantlyn (Savannah) Anderson and Peyton Anderson; grandchildren, Duncan, Madisyn, Grayson, Brantley, Jettson and Camden; brothers, Jeff (Sharon), Rob (Deb)...

May 17, 2021

Heath Zachary Rowland, 34, of Circleville passed away unexpectedly May 17, 2021. He was born March 6, 1987. He graduated from Circleville High School in 2005. He had several Computer Science Certificates.

He is survived by his wife Heidi Rowland, Parents Christie & Jon Neff, Sisters Haley (Josh) Dick, Cassidy (Nick) Clark, Nieces Raegen Wesalowski,...

May 17, 2021

Kevin Lape, 47, of Rockbridge passed away on May 17, 2021.  He was born on October 1, 1973 in Circleville to Gil and Joy (Brown) Lape.  He was preceded in death by brother Donald Lape.  Kevin is survived by his parents, wife Tina (O’Neal) Lape, children Luke O’Neal, Tabitha and Emily Lape, grandchildren Remington O’Neal, Noah Castle, Slade, Hunter...

May 17, 2021

Robert “Bob” Albright, 70, of Pataskala passed away on May 17, 2021.  He was born on April 19, 1951 in Vinton County to Rolland and Ruth (Smith) Albright.  Bob was preceded in death by his father, brother Mike Albright and nephew Eric Albright.  Bob a Vietnam Army Veteran is survived by his mother, Ruth, wife Irene Kay (Hartsough) Albright,...

May 16, 2021

Grace “Sue” Danner, 59, of South Bloomingville passed away on May 16, 2021.  She was born on September 5, 1961 in Logan to Francis and Avanell (Dillie) Hart.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by grandchild Sierra and by brother Ted Hart.  Grace was a member of Pleasant Valley Holiness Church of Londonderry and was...

May 15, 2021

David E. Sowers, 74, of Circleville won his fight against cancer on May 15, 2021.  He was born on July 24, 1946 to Almer E. and Loraine A. Sowers.  Dave is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Carl E. Sowers.  Left to mourn his passing and miss him daily is step son, James “Jimmy” (Crystal) Parrett; step...

May 14, 2021

Ronald Leon Smith, 71, of Circleville passed away on May 14, 2021 in Pickaway Manor.  Born August 11, 1949 in Pickaway County he was the son of the late Edward C. and Dorothy Mae (Grunden) Smith.  He is survived by one brother Ralph (Shirley) Smith of Stoutsville, nieces Lindsey (Tyler) Genders and son Barrett of Amanda, McKensie (James) Shiplett...

May 13, 2021

Marshall Wayne Winner Jr. went on to his next journey May 13, 2021 after a long fight with cancer.  He was born in Circleville on February 15, 1947 to Marshall Wayne and Julia (Work) Winner who proceeded him in death.

Wayne graduated from Circleville High School and Otterbein College and enlisted in the United States...

May 13, 2021

Roger was born June 20, 1957 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Roger J. “Chet” Israel and Dorothy M. (Downey) Israel both who proceeded him in death.  Survivors are his wife of 13 years JulieAnne (Gingerall) Israel, daughter Shannon Lupiani (Rob) granddaughters Cheyann and Kyra Lupiani, grandson Jayden Lupiani all of St. Petersburg, FL., brother Vernon Moore Jr. of Jackson, sister...

May 12, 2021

Hazel Woodward, 101, of Circleville passed away into eternal life with the peace of Christ on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Ohio Health Berger Hospital.  Born January 17, 1920 in Pickaway County, the oldest daughter of the late Isaac and Phoebe (Sparks) Hamilton.  Mrs. Woodward was a member of Community United Methodist Church and spent her life caring for...

May 9, 2021

Julia E. Weaver, 89, of Circleville, passed away May 9, 2021 in Logan Elm Health Care.  She was born on June 12, 1931 in Piqua, the daughter of Henry and Dorothy (Miller) Bryant.  She was a member of Peoples Faith Chapel and retired from Deercreek State Park.  She was preceded in death by her parents; 1st husband, Thomas Lutz;...

May 8, 2021

Burma Jo Boyer, 75, of Plain City passed away on May 8, 2021.  She was born on January 22, 1946 in Kentucky to James and Christine (Green) Mullins.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  She is survived by her children Tami (Paul) Lemke and Wayne Millan, grandchildren Heather (Jason) McCormack and Jeremy (Colleen) Diamond, great grandchildren Gavin,...

May 8, 2021

Robert A. Johnson, 84, of Circleville passed away on May 8, 2021.  He was born on March 15, 1937 in Pickaway County to the late Emerson and Hazel (Ball) Johnson.  Robert worked many years at the Pepsi Cola Bottling Company and retired from Big Lots.  He was preceded by his wife Martha L. (Hart) Johnson, brother Marvin, sister Ruth...

May 7, 2021

Charles William Rittinger, 84, of Circleville, passed away May 7, 2021 in Columbus.  He was born February 21, 1937 in Circleville the son of Roy and Amy (Williams) Rittinger.  Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Carol Hemphill, brother Wheeler Rittinger and sisters-in-law Janice and Norma Jean Rittinger.  Charlie was a lifelong farmer and was in the...