Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Oct 11, 2019

Mary Kay Harding, 41, of Circleville passed away on October 11, 2019.  She was born on December 25, 1977 in Columbus to Mike and Patricia (Sowers) Hoop.  She is survived by her father Mike (Debbie) Hoop, her mother Patricia (James) Osborn, her husband Jeremy Harding, her children Jeremy (Courtney) Harding, Taylor Nicole Harding, siblings Chris (Toni) Hoop, Billie (Jessie)...

Oct 8, 2019

Larry G. Pontious Sr., 78, of Circleville passed away October 8, 2019.  He was born on March 24, 1941 in Columbus to William and Evelyn (Russell) Pontious.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Ted Pontious.  Larry was a retired chief of investigation with the State of Ohio and former police officer for...

Oct 7, 2019

Elaine Burkhart Greenlee, 82, of Circleville passed away on Oct 7, 2019. Born Sept. 3, 1937, Warren, OH, to Helen & Burk Burkhart, who proceeded her in death.

After graduating from Circleville High School, class of 1955, she received a degree from Ohio University. Elaine worked many years with Circle Plastics, the family business. She was a...

Oct 7, 2019

Paul Dewey Bivens Sr., 86, of Williamsport passed away on October 7, 2019.  He was born in Ross County on September 10, 1933 to Roscoe and Elizabeth (Payne) Bivens.  He was a Korea Army Veteran.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by son Paul Dewey Bivens Jr., great grandchild Kaylee and siblings Mary Margaret, Joan...

Oct 6, 2019

Cremation has been observed

Oct 5, 2019

Francis “Frank” Allen, 92, of Circleville passed away on October 5, 2019.  He was born on May 18, 1927 to Durbin and Bessie (Rihl) Allen.  He was a US Navy Veteran and was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church.  Francis is preceded in death by his parents, spouse Harriett (Roby) Allen, daughter Teresa Allen and by siblings Marcella...

Oct 1, 2019

Charles N. Levan, 73, of Circleville, died October 1, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on December 30, 1945 in Stoutsville, the son of Kenneth “Max” and Irene (Greeno) Levan. He was self-employed as a tree trimmer.  He was preceded in death by his parents; stepdad, John; brothers, Jimmy and Roger Levan and sister, Marcella Mumaw.  He is...

Sep 30, 2019

Rubie Lee Pace, 57, of Circleville, died September 30, 2019 at Berger Hospital.  She was born on February 5, 1962 in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of the late John and Ruby (Suggs) Beachy.  She is survived by her husband, Brian Pace; children, Brian (Jessica) Pace, Joshua Pace, Emilee Pace and Matthew (Tyler) Beachy-Pace; grandchildren, Jayden Pace, Jordan Ramey,...

Sep 29, 2019

Frank Palmer, 74, of Williamsport passed away on September 29, 2019.  He was born on April 18, 1945 in Columbus to Frank and Lois (Douglas) Palmer.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  He was a 1962 graduate of Williamsport High School. He was a life-long farmer and he and special friend Dave Tuggle enjoyed their partnership running...

Sep 29, 2019

Bradley Allen Cook, 46, of Circleville passed away on September 29, 2019.  He was born on October 24, 1972 in Columbus to Jack and Nita (Grant) Cook.  Bradley is preceded by his father Jack Cook and brother Brian Cook.  Bradley attended Emmett Chapel Church, was on Special Olympics Teams including Basketball, Softball, Track and Field and Bowling.  He was...

Sep 28, 2019

Bruce E. List, 72, of Williamsport, died September 28, 2019 at First Community Village Nursing Home.  He was born on September 13, 1947 in Pickaway County, the son of Ellis and Clara (Hamilton) List.  He was a member of Heber Lodge #501 F&AM and B.P.O.E #77.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Kathie (Cassidy) List and...

Sep 28, 2019

David J. Gentilini passed Saturday, September 28, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his twin brother, John, mother and father, Marie and Celso.  David is survived by his wife Dorothy, son David C., brother Joe, sister Anne, nieces Susan and Sarah, many cousins and close friends.  Before retirement David worked the Academy at Orient following a myriad of...

Sep 25, 2019

Mary Koonce, 96, of Circleville passed from this life to her eternal home on September 25, 2019.  She was born on July 22, 1923 in Byram, Mississippi to Mark and Onnie (Priscott) Becknell.  In addition to her parents and 8 siblings, Mary is preceded in death by, Wayne Koonce, her loving husband of 67 years.  Mary is survived by...

Sep 21, 2019

Charles Tompkins Schieman III, 79, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, September 21, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  He was born March 24, 1940 in Wichita, Kansas and was the son of the late Charles and Claire (Lewis) Schieman.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, James...

Sep 17, 2019

Robert Strawser Sr., 73, of Stoutsville passed away on September 17, 2019.  He was born on June 12, 1946 in Circleville to Harold and Eleanor (Wiggins) Strawser.  He was preceded in death by his father.  He served in the Air Force Air National Guard in Vietnam and was a retired from the Circleville Fire Department.  Robert is survived by...

Sep 16, 2019

Merle “Sonny” Jones, 82, of Circleville passed away on September 16, 2019.  He was born on November 1, 1936 in Circleville to Merle Sr. and Dorothy (Moore) Jones.  He was preceded in death by his father Merle Jones Sr., his mother Dorothy Seymour, his wife Pauline (Paxton) Jones, grandson Isaiah, sister Virginia “Sissy” Adams and by brother Stanley Seymore. ...

Sep 15, 2019

Donald E. “Woody” Woodward, 89, died September 15, 2019 at Pickaway Manor.  He was born June 3, 1930, to the late Paul and Dorothea Thomas Woodward.  He was also predeceased by daughter Jennifer Moss and sister Mary Ann Neff.  He is survived by his wife of 71 years, JoAnn Rader Woodward; dsons Michael (Darlene) Woodward and Christopher (Rojanne) Woodward;...

Sep 15, 2019

Clyde E. Karshner passed away Sunday September 15, 2019.  He was born on February 16, 1932 to the late Leslie and Faye (Stewart) Karshner.  Clyde was a farmer for many years and later opened his small engine repair shop, helping neighbors and friends.  He proudly served as one of the original Board of Directors for Pickaway Manor.  Clyde was...

Sep 15, 2019

Barbara Davis, 78, of Laurelville passed away on September 15, 2019.  She was born on November 3, 1940 in Circleville to Charles and Dorothy (Gillian) Smith.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings Charles W. Jr., Robert and Russell Smith, Virginia Brown and Rebecca Smith and by grandson Nick.  Barbara is survived by...

Sep 12, 2019

Clara “ETTA” Johnson, 89, of Stoutsville passed away on September 12, 2019.  She was born on July 6, 1930 in Beaver, Ohio to Oliver and Mary (Wooddell) Kuhn.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her 1st husband Barton Johnson and second husband Robert Callihan, grandson Baby Whitt, brother Emory Kuhn and sister Lena Jenkins. ...