Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Dec 9, 2020

David Bowens, 68, of Williamsport passed away December 9, 2020.  He was born on June 2, 1952 in Gallipolis to Ellsworth and Sara (Alban) Bowens.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  He was a member of New Beginnings Church, was a horse enthusiast and loved spending time with his grandchildren, deer hunting and fishing.  David is survived...

Dec 9, 2020

Woodroe “Woody” Perkins, 88, of Circleville passed away on December 9, 2020.  He was born on March 12, 1932 in Webbville, KY to Earl and Tennie (Hicks) Perkins.  He was owner/operator of Woody’s for 40 plus years.  He was an Army Veteran.  He was preceded in death by his parents, son Wendell Perkins and by 2 sisters and 8...

Dec 9, 2020

Carmeletta Baker, 88, of Circleville passed away on December 9, 2020.  She was born on February 27, 1932 in Toledo to Harold and Ruth (Magrum) Laberdie.  She was preceded in death by her parents, son Larry Baker and siblings Harold and Vernon Laberdie, Marge Brown and Betty Pence.   Carmeletta is survived by her daughter Karen (Terry) Thompson, grandchildren Travis...

Dec 9, 2020

Joyce Poling, 74, of Laurelville passed away on December 9, 2020.  She was born on September 27, 1946 in Hocking County to Clarence William and Frances Geneva (Justice) Ebert.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Gerry Poling, siblings Max Ebert and P.D. Smith and step-father Paul Smith.  Joyce is survived by her...

Dec 7, 2020

Donna Swackhammer, 90, of Circleville passed away on December 7, 2020.  She was born on May 19, 1930 in Hocking County to Theodore and Mildred (Peck) Poling.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Gordon Swackhammer, daughter Connie Jean Swackhammer, grandson Kevin Jay Swackhammer and by siblings Amy Karr, Norman, Bernard, Gerry, Clyde,...

Dec 7, 2020

On Monday, December 7, 2020 “Roddy” Scherbarth, loving son, brother, and uncle passed away at the age of 41. He was born February, 1979 in Columbus, Ohio to Monica Ferguson.

Roddy loved watching movies with family, especially Star Wars and had a passion for all things superhero. He enjoyed working at PDI, PCS, and Goodhands...

Dec 7, 2020

Robert Dollison, 89, of Circleville passed away on December 7, 2020.  He was born on December 19, 1930 in Circleville to Ronald and Eleanor (Dixon) Dollison.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Violet (Hook) Dollison, daughter Connie Eveland, grandchild Shawn, brothers Larry and Dave Dollison and by sister Mary Jay.  Robert is...

Dec 7, 2020

Donald Lee Congrove, 83, of Chillicothe, formerly of Adelphi passed away at 2:25 a.m. on December 7, 2020 after an extended illness.  He was born on September 11, 1937 in Adelphi to Donald R. and Lucille (Reed) Congrove.  On June 1, 1956 he married Thelma Harmon who preceded him in death on January 30, 2003.  He was a member...

Dec 6, 2020

Helen Stonerock, 81, of Circleville passed away on December 6, 2020.  She was born on June 4, 1939 in Fairfield County to Kenneth and Mabel (Greeno) Levan.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by daughter Angie Stonerock, brothers Charles and Roger Levan and Jimmy Rittenhouse and by sister, Marcella Mumaw.  Helen is survived by son...

Dec 4, 2020

Connie Brokaw, 59, of Laurelville passed away on December 4, 2020.  She was born on August 22, 1961 in Circleville to John and Rose (Stump) Norton.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Connie is survived by her husband Donald Brokaw, son and grandsons who were her everything, James (Erica) Neff, Deric and Gatlin, sisters Carolyn Adams (Walt),...

Dec 3, 2020

Sarah Waldeck, 64, of Newark passed away on December 3, 2020.  She was born on November 1, 1956 in Circleville to John and Nancy (Eitel) Happenny.  Sara was a 1974 graduate of Circleville High School and retired from EI DuPont.  Sarah was preceded in death by her father John Happenny.  Sarah is survived by her mother Nancy Happenny, her...

Dec 1, 2020

Cynthia Lynn (Hill) Weiss, 48, of Circleville left us on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Cindy was born on June 10, 1972 in Circleville to Loretta (Grey) Davis and Bishop Hill.

Cindy was a loving wife, mother, grandma, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She graduated from Logan Elm High School in 1990. Cindy was always the first one...

Nov 30, 2020

Mr. Donald Richard Maxson, Sr. 86 years old of Circleville, Ohio passed away November 30, 2020 of natural causes. Born on July 19, 1934 in Pickaway county, Ohio. He was the son of the late Clarence M. and Jeanette R. (Fox) Maxson. Following graduation from Salt Creek High School, he established a grain and livestock farming business. During his...

Nov 28, 2020

Janet Ruth (Clifton) Martin followed her Lord and Savior home on November 28, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Columbus, Ohio.  Janet was born on March 1, 1946 in South Webster to John and Madge (Duncan) Clifton.  Janet was a loving mother, grandmother and sibling.  She was a caregiver of others, and compassionate in her walk through life.  She...

Nov 27, 2020

Jeanie Giffin, 44, of New Holland passed away on November 27, 2020.  She was born on February 17, 1976 in Columbus to Donald and Judy (Strawser) Giffin.  She was preceded in death by her sister Selina.  Jeanie is survived by her parents, former husband Ryan Bickers, daughter Tessie (Joshua) Roberts and by grandchildren Kami and Joshua.  Funeral services will...

Nov 27, 2020

Benjamin Welch, 40, of Logan passed away on November 27, 2020.  He was born on February 10, 1980 in Circleville to Byron and Diane (Zickefoose) Welch.  He got a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems in 2001 from DeVry University and a MBA from Keller Grad School in 2005 where he graduated summa cum laude from both universities. ...

Nov 27, 2020

Debra McGuckin, 63, of Stoutsville passed away on November 27, 2020.  She was born on July 12, 1957 in Circleville to Howard and Mary Jo (Humphrey) Smith.  She was a former employee of Pickaway Senior Center.  She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Beverly Sue Harris.  Debra is survived by her husband...

Nov 26, 2020

Donald Eugene “Don” Ward, son of the late Ray and Marie Ward, was born October 30, 1936.  Don always credited his grandparents, Henry and Susan Ward, for an important role in his upbringing.  He graduated from Circleville High School in 1954.  After graduation, Don served in the Army Reserves until 1964.  He married the love of his life, Linda...

Nov 24, 2020

Edward Hunt Jr., 94, of South Bloomingville passed away on November 24, 2020.  He was born on April 17, 1926 in New York to Edward and Gretchen (Boher) Hunt Sr.  He was preceded in death by his parents, children Thelma Hively and Kenneth Maynard.  He is survived by children Larry (Pauline) Hunt, Becky (Marty) Duncan, John (Kim) Maynard, Brenda...

Nov 24, 2020

Carl Hooks passed away November 24, 2020 at his home with his family by his side, after a happy, long, active 88 year life.  Born August 18, 1932, son of James and Ruth (Wilson) Hooks.  Married to his high school sweetheart, Wanda (Newton) Hooks, an amazing 70 years.  They had three daughters: Dianna, Connie and Kay.  Survived by Wanda,...