Obituaries
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Harold "Sam" Reeser
Mar 10, 2026
Harold “Sam” Reeser, 83, of Circleville passed away on March 10, 2026. He was born on January 18, 1943, in Circleville to Robert and Katherine (Lape) Reeser. Sam an Army Veteran was preceded in death by his parent and siblings Evelyn Hensley and Richard, Max, Robert, Howard Reeser and Sheila Myers. He was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist, Elks...
Richard Otenberger
Mar 9, 2026
Richard Otenberger, 80, of Londonderry passed away on March 9, 2026. He was born on May 10, 1945 in Springfield to Russell and Mary (Nerh) Otenberger. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by children Shirley, Brenda, David and Laura. Richard is survived by his wife Doris (LeMay) Otenberger; children Keith Otenberger, Larry (Dee) Vanover and Jack...
David Blue
Mar 8, 2026
David A. Blue, 90, of Circleville, went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2026. He was born on July 2, 1935, in Circleville, the son of Chester A. Blue and Irene Dreisbach Blue. He was one of six children. He graduated from Circleville High School in 1953. He was proceeded in death by his parents, his first wife,...
Lawrence R Mannon
Mar 8, 2026
Lawrence R. Mannon, 57, of Laurelville passed away on March 8, 2026. He was born on June 6, 1968 in Huntington, WV to Bobby and Linda (Cook) Mannon. In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife Heidi (Jeffrey) Mannon; children Erin Grace (Stephen) Buckner, Hannah Morgan (Orlando); grandchildren Gabriel Simon and Avery Peyton Buckner and best friend...
Michael Vandagriff
Mar 8, 2026
Michael Vandagriff, 48, of Adelphi passed away on March 8, 2026. He was born on June 5, 1977 in Circleville to Franklin and Kathleen (Crago) Vandagriff. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Christina Daugherty. Michael is survived by his children Michael II, Joseph and Evan Vandagriff; siblings Scott (Chris) Vandagriff, Robert Vandagriff; nephews...
Connie Wilkins
Mar 6, 2026
Connie Kay Wilkins, 74, of Circleville, died March 6, 2026 at her residence. She was born September 17, 1951 in Pickaway County, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul and Mother, Margaret Giffin, sister, Barb McManus and brother, Robert (Mary) Giffin. She was previously employed at Pickaway Manor, Good Hands of Circleville and Accentcare. She is survived...
Eileen Goldsberry
Mar 5, 2026
Eileen M. Goldsberry, 87, of Circleville, after a 2 month illness, she passed away at her home with her daughter and son-in-law. She was a strong woman who fought many health obstacles the past 2 years. She was born on June 30, 1938 in Ipswich, England, the daughter of James Frederick and Edith (Mattin) Orvis. She was preceded by in...
Charles Holbrook Jr.
Mar 2, 2026
Charles Holbrook, age 95, passed away peacefully March 2 at Pickaway Manor, Circleville, Ohio. Charles was born January 5, 1931, in Ross County, Ohio, and graduated from Stoutsville High School in 1949. He proudly served in the United States Army, Company D, 223rd Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division, in Korea, where he received the Combat Infantryman Badge. Upon returning home...
Charles Emerald Boltenhouse, Jr.
Mar 1, 2026
Charles Emerald Boltenhouse, Jr., 99 of Circleville, passed away on March 1, 2026 at Berger Hospital. He was born on December 19, 1926, the son of Charles and Leona (Tomlinson) Boltenhouse. He was an U.S. Army and Air Force Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Alice (Hickey) Boltenhouse and brothers, Lawrence, John and Jimmy Boltenhouse. He...
Anita Doty
Feb 28, 2026
Anita G. Doty, 37, of Circleville, passed away on February 28, 2026. She was born on August 26, 1988 in Columbus. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Doty; step-dad, Raymond Giffin; grandparents, Anita Doty, Mildred Mills and several aunts and uncles. She is survived by her spouse, Charles Carey; mother, Darlena Giffin; sisters, Kathy (Marion) Giffin, Erica...
Troy Lee Chaffin
Feb 28, 2026
Troy Lee Chaffin, 90, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026 at home with family in Stoutsville, OH. He was born January 3, 1936, in Webb West Virginia to Dennie Lee Chaffin and Ardith Chaffin (Chapman). He coached both boys & girls youth baseball & softball, taking the girls team to 3rd place in the state. He was preceded in...
Sabrina Rose Alphin
Feb 28, 2026
Sabrina Rose Alphin, 66, of Circleville, passed away peacefully at her home on February 28, 2026. She was born on March 19, 1959, in Circleville, OH, to Harold and Ethel (Ebby) Haddox. A lifelong resident of Pickaway County, Sabrina was a familiar and friendly face to many. Throughout her life, she held several different employment positions within the community, making...
Ryan Isaac Roy Wurtzel
Feb 28, 2026
Ryan Isaac Roy Wurtzel, 32, of Stoutsville, passed away on February 28, 2026. He was born on December 9, 1993 in Circleville. He was proud of his recovery and he was becoming closer to God. He was baptized 6 years ago. He was preceded in death by his sister, Tayler Fowler and grandfather, Ron Hamilton, step grandmother Joy Manbevers. He...
Brian Anthony Booth
Feb 26, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brian Anthony Booth, who left this world far too soon on February 26, 2026, at the age of 44. Brian was born on June 24, 1981, to Russell Booth Jr. and Carol Booth (Lemaster). He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Booth Jr. Brian was a beloved...
Marjorie Happeney
Feb 24, 2026
Marjorie M. (Rinehart) Happeney, age 91, surrounded by her family, went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on February 24, 2026.
Margie was born October 24, 1934 in Pickaway County, Ohio, where she lived her entire life. Her parents were Forest and Marvene (Peters) Rinehart. She had two siblings, Clarabelle (Carter) and Donald Rinehart, all of whom predeceased her.
Margie graduated...
Janice Morris
Feb 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of Janice Kay Morris, 84 of Williamsport Ohio born who passed on February 23, 2026 of natural causes. Janice grew up in Anderson IN, daughter to Hortense E Bryant-Thompson and Robert April Thompson. She graduated from Madison Heights High School, was a member of the International Order of the Rainbow Girls, choir and school musicals, and was...
Ronald Christman
Feb 21, 2026
Ronald Wilford Christman, known to family and friends as Ron and Ronnie, age 55 of Amanda, Ohio passed away February 21, 2026 after a battle with cancer, marked by unwavering strength. He was born December 12, 1970, in Larimore, North Dakota, to the late James and Virginia Christman. Ron honorably served his country as a United States Marine, carrying the...
Donna Ruck
Feb 20, 2026
Donna Ruck, 90, of Circleville passed away on February 20, 2026. She was born on September 17, 1935 in Parkersburg, WV to Donald C. and Rudolphia (Urschel) Marshall. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband George Ruck and brother Jim Marshall. Donna is survived by her children Nancy Curtis, George Mike (Karen) Ruck, Greg...
Beverly Downs
Feb 20, 2026
Beverly Louise Downs (1953–2026)
Beverly Louise Downs, a woman of sharp wit and a heart of gold, passed away February 20, 2026 at the age of 72. A lifelong resident of the Kingston and Circleville area, Beverly was known for her honesty—you never had to wonder what she was thinking, because she was more than happy to tell you.
A 1971 graduate...
John Hickey
Feb 19, 2026
John Hickey, 75, of Lancaster passed away on February 19, 2026. He was born on October 7, 1950 in Circleville to William and Delores (Reed) Hickey. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings Tim and Jerry Hickey. John is survived by his wife Rose Ann (Hayes) Hickey; children John William (Regina) Hickey, Michelle Lynn (Andrew)...
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