Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Jan 30, 2019

Patsy Dalton, 75, of Circleville passed away on January 30, 2019.  She was born on November 21, 1943 in Debord, Kentucky to Christopher and Molly (Crum) Smith.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William Dalton and brothers William and John Smith.  Patsy is survived by her children Billy (Colleen) , Gregory (Michelle)...

Jan 29, 2019

Cremation has been observed

Jan 28, 2019

Donald Vinkovich, 84, of Circleville passed away on January 28, 2019 in Florida.  He was born on December 27, 1934 in Bentleyville, PA to John and Ann (Cizmek) Vinkovich.  He retired Plant Manager for RCA Thomson, an Army Veteran, a member of AmVets #2256, B.P.O.E #77 and was a former member of Berger Hospital and YMCA Board of Directors. ...

Jan 27, 2019

Marvin Reichelderfer, 80, of Circleville passed away on January 27, 2019.  He was born in Pickaway County to Arnold and Elizabeth (Leist) Reichelderfer.  He was a US Army Veteran and a 1956 Saltcreek High School graduate.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Ned and Carl Reichelderfer and by sister Carolyn O’Ryan. ...

Jan 26, 2019

Cremation has been observed

Jan 25, 2019

Margaret Mae Colvin Norris passed peacefully January 25, 2019 in her home.  She was born on February 10, 1932 in Yellowbud to Oscar and Dorothy (Jordan) Colvin of Chillicothe.  She was a 1950 graduate of Huntington High School and was raised in Huntington Hills, Chillicothe.  She retired from GE after 32 years then worked at Walmart for 15 years. ...

Jan 24, 2019

William Gobel Holbrook, 92, of Stoutsville, went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2019.  He was born September 22, 1926, in Ross County, Ohio, the son of the late Charles and Cora (Young) Holbrook.  He graduated from Pickaway High School then enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the Philippine Islands and Japan during World War...

Jan 23, 2019

Verona “Jackie” Turner Saunders, 73, of Circleville passed away on January 23, 2019.  She was born on August 6, 1945 in Circleville.  She was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Turner) Guess.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband George Saunders and brother Larry Turner.  She is survived by her children Glen, Cassandra,...

Jan 22, 2019

Phyllis Mary Swackhammer, 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family who loved her dearly.  She was born November 26, 1936 to Harold and Elizabeth Febes.

She was a lifetime resident of Hocking County and a long time member of the Laurel Hills United Methodist Church. Phyllis retired from Logan Elm School District with 20 years...

Jan 21, 2019

Deana McCabe, 57, of Oak Hill, Ohio passed away on January 21, 2019.  She was born on August 2, 1961 in Gallia County to Gerald and Lorene (McCormick) Moore.  She formerly worked for Jackson County Senior Center and was now Director of Oak Hill Senior Center.  Deana was a 1979 Circleville High School graduate and attended Rio Grande.  She...

Jan 20, 2019

Richard Gary Chattos, age 80, of Circleville, after courageously fighting cancer, died on January 20, 2019 at Mt. Carmel East. He was a 47 year employee of CSX Transportation. Richard enjoyed fishing, gardening, and time spent with family, especially his grandchildren.  He always had a nickname for those people he loved best.  He was preceded in death by his...

Jan 18, 2019

Karen Marie Thatcher was born into this world on September 28, 1944, and left it a better place on January 18, 2019 at the age of 74. She is survived by her children, Shelley (Robert) Inlow, Doug (Angela) Thatcher, Tim (Utalcia) Thatcher; her grandchildren, Timberlee (Brock) Harris, Anthony Myers (Marla Nelson), Heather Thatcher, Charles Thatcher, Andrea (Dean) Laywell, Shad...

Jan 16, 2019

William R. “Bill” Yates, age 76, of Circleville, died on January 16, 2019, at Riverside Hospital.  He was born on August 13, 1942, in Chillicothe, Ohio to Alberta and Clifford Yates.  He graduated from Atlanta High School in 1960.  On June 22, 1963, he married the love of his life, Phyllis (Toto) Yates.  He retired from PPG Industries in...

Jan 14, 2019

Jean M. Thomas, 91, of Circleville passed away on January 14, 2019.  She was born on March 15, 1927 in Barnesville, Ohio to Walter and Goldie (Winland) Fowler.  She was a retired teacher from Scioto Elementary.  She had previously attended Nicholas Drive Church of God and Heritage Nazarene Church, worked as a Berger Hospital Volunteer and original patient portal. ...

Jan 12, 2019

Tina M. “Angel” Belmonte, 56, of Circleville passed away on January 12, 2019 surrounded by family and loved ones after a hard fought battle with cancer.  She was born on October 3, 1962 in Columbus to George and Martha (Graves) Miller.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband Robert Allison,...

Jan 11, 2019

Karen Lee Schein, 72, of Circleville, passed away on January 11, 2019 at Riverside Hospital.  She was born on August 1, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of the late Hubert and Elizabeth (Zalecky) Hillyard.  On March 28, 1978, she married David B. Schein, who survives.  Karen is also survived by brothers Charles (Elizabeth) Hillyard, David (Denise) Janosko; sisters Patricia...

Jan 6, 2019

Nellie J. “Bimbo” Hart, 67, of Laurelville passed away on January 6, 2019 at her home peacefully.  She was born on June 11, 1952 in Hocking County to Delno and June (Tubbs) Harper.  She married Wayne Hart on March 1, 1979.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother John Harper.  Nellie is survived...

Jan 5, 2019

Jean Coleman, 77, of Circleville passed away on January 5, 2018.  She was born on July 12, 1941 in Greenup, KY to Lafie and Louise (Woodrow) Cantrell.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Carl Coleman, daughter-in-law Polly Coleman, sister Geraldean Cantrell, brother Glenn Cantrell, sister-in-laws Verba and Lucille Cantrell and by nephews...

Jan 4, 2019

Judith Ann Davis, 71, of Circleville passed away on January 4, 2019.  She was born in Ross County to Earl and Elsie (Helmison) Buskirk.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Harold Davis, sister Phyllis Vincent, brothers Gene and Carl Buskirk and aunt Evelyn Brooks.  Judith worked many years at UDF and had...

Jan 4, 2019

Wyatt Nathaniel Riegel, 4 ½ months, of Circleville, passed away on January 4, 2019 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.  He was born on August 16, 2018 in Columbus, the son of Nicklas and Dawn (Dountz) Riegel.  He is survived by his parents; grandparents, Ned and Lela Riegel and Donald and Patricia Dountz; aunt, Natale (Blake Edwards) Riegel; great aunt, Marie...