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Donald DeLong
Jun 29, 2025
Donald L DeLong, 89, of Laurelville passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family June 29, 2025. Don was preceded in death by parents Edgar and (Elsie)DeLong, brother Robert (Ruth)DeLong, sister Helen (Don)Bower. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Lorraine (Gifford)DeLong. children Lisa, (Greg)Justus, Jodi, (Rom)Hastings, Susan DeLong (Chrissy Schaefer), Jeff (Starla)DeLong, Shelley (Jim)Rhoads. Grandchildren Alaina...
Patricia Swaim
Jun 28, 2025
Patricia Swaim, 84, of Circleville passed away on June 28, 2025 at Berger Hospital surrounded by her family. The daughter of Donald and Helen (Stephenson) Buckley, she was born on January 9, 1940 in Jackson, Ohio where she was raised. On April 21, 1963 she married Joe Robert Swain (Bob) in Jackson, Ohio and together they shared 62 years together....
Bonnie Sabine
Jun 24, 2025
Bonnie Lou (Graves) Sabine, 91, of Circleville Ohio passed away June 24, 2025, at her residence. Bonnie was born February 24, 1934, in Kinnikinnick, Ohio to Ray W. and Laura M (Albright) Graves who preceded her in death. On September 18, 1954, she married the love of her life Thomas D Sabine who passed away January 17, 1991.
Bonnie was preceded...
Michael Poston
Jun 23, 2025
Michael Poston, 42, of Stoutsville passed away on June 23, 2025. He was born on November 18, 1982 in Columbus, Ohio to Rick and Marguerite (Koser) Poston. He is survived by his father Rick Poston; mother Marguerite (Tom) Brown; son Cameron Poston. Michael loved to cook and was good at it. A Celebration of Life will be held July 26,...
Shelly Stevens
Jun 19, 2025
Shelly K. Stevens, 50, of Circleville passed away on June 19, 2025. She was born on April 26, 1975 in Circleville to Ronnie and Dorothy (Hill) Stevens. She was preceded in death by her brother Shawn Stevens. Shelly is survived by her children Amber Daniel, Brandon (Chelsea) Daniel and Macey Daniel; grandson Carson Daniel; spouse Chris Lambert and by siblings...
Cathy Bower
Jun 18, 2025
Cathy Bower, 69, of Circleville passed away on June 18, 2025. She was born on December 29, 1955 in Circleville to Darwin and Shelby (Skaggs) Gumm. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Mark Bower. Cathy is survived by her children Shawn (Tasha) and Kevin (Jeanie) Clifton; step-daughter Krista (David) Mack; grandchildren Michael, Alex...
Sharon Gulick
Jun 17, 2025
Sharon Gulick, 80, of Circleville passed away on June 17, 2025. She was born on October 25, 1944 in Circleville to James and Mildred (Coates) Gulick. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings Earl, Martha, Robert and Jess “Ted” Gulick. Cremation has been observed. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.
John "Johnny Ned" Cochran
Jun 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of John (Johnny) Neal Cochran It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John (Johnny Ned) Neal Cochran, age 60, of Blacklick, Ohio. A beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, Johnny’s life was marked by his love for family, his dedication to his work, his care for others and The Ohio State Buckeyes. Johnny...
Melvin Morris
Jun 14, 2025
Melvin Morris, 92, of Circleville passed away on June 14, 2025. He was born on September 23, 1932 in Harrisonville, Ohio to Melvin and Amanda (Stanley) Morris. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Wanda (Logan) Morris; sisters Maxine Morris and Betty Cone and by sister-in-law Cheryl Morris. Melvin a Korea Army Veteran is...
Marcella Goodman
Jun 13, 2025
Marcella Marie (Downs) Goodman, 90, entered the gates of Heaven in the earlyafternoon of Friday, June 13, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born October 11, 1934, in Hocking County to the late Marshall and Eloise Downs. On May 28, 1966, Marie married the love of her life, Charles “Bud” Goodman in Laurelville, Ohio. They were married one month...
Susan Carroll
Jun 12, 2025
January 13, 1962-June 12, 2025
Susan (Sue) Carroll went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Sue fought a hard battle with schleroderma for almost 17 years, brave and strong until the very end.
Susan was born in Lancaster,
Ohio to Eula Jane (Green)and Raymond Carroll.
Susan is survived by her partner of 36 years, Mike Boals, and only son,...
Mark Paxton
Jun 11, 2025
Mark Paxton, a devoted farmer and cherished member of the Laurelville community, passed away on June 11, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on May 7, 1956, in Circleville, Ohio, Mark's life was marked by his deep connection to his land and family.
As a lifelong farmer, Mark dedicated his days to cultivating the fields he loved. He enjoyed arrowhead...
Kenneth Ray James
Jun 10, 2025
Kenneth Ray James, 36, of Londonderry died on June 10, 2025 as a result of an auto accident. He was born on May 30, 1989 in Columbus to Davie and Sara (Brumfield) James who survive. In addition to his parents he is survived by children Mason Allen James and Madelyn Rae James; siblings Jessica (Nathan) Vanover and Davie James Jr....
Randy Brown
Jun 10, 2025
Randy Brown, 71, of Circleville passed away on June 10, 2025. He was born on July 29, 1953 in Akron to Joseph and Joyce (Butcher) Brown. He was a longtime employee of Bob Evans. Randy loved feeding the squirrels and going to local coffee shop. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by many aunts and uncles....
Sheila Myers
Jun 9, 2025
Sheila Myers, 80, of Circleville passed away on June 9, 2025. She was born on September 14, 1944 in Pickaway County to Robert and Katherine (Lape) Reeser. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband David Myers; brothers Richard, Robert, Howard and Max and a sister-in-law Clara Reeser. Sheila is survived by her children Brenda...
Roderick Shasteen
Jun 7, 2025
Roderick Shasteen, 86, of Circleville passed away on June 7, 2025. He was born on March 4, 1939 in Circleville to William and Gertrude (Parks) Shasteen. He was preceded in death by his parents. Roderick is survived by his wife Saundra Fay (Lindsey) Shasteen; children Robin (Paul) Cornwell, Brett Shasteen (Joy Smith), Ty (Kelly) Shasteen; 10 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren;...
Jennie Wharton
May 30, 2025
Jennie A.Wharton, 90, of South Bloomingville, OH passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on May 30, 2025. She was born on February 28, 1935 in Laurel, Delaware to the late G. Thomas and Olive (Bush) Scott of Laurel, DE.
On September 4, 1953 Jennie married the love of her life, Trent Wharton and they created their lifetime of...
Todd Fortner
May 29, 2025
A. Todd Fortner passed away peacefully, though unexpectedly at home on May 29, 2025.
Todd was born to William and Patricia Fortner in Joliet, Illinois on December 27, 1973. They moved back to Ashville, Ohio where Todd was raised. He was a 1992 graduate of Teays Valley High School where he was a friend to many and found his passion for...
Gary Caldwell
May 28, 2025
It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the loss of Gary V. Caldwell. Gary passed away in the early hours of May 28, 2025, at the age of 77 in Washington Court House, Ohio. Gary was born October 3, 1947 in Sultan, Washington to the late George and Eleanor Caldwell.
Throughout his adult life, living in the Mt. Sterling,...
Joseph Pence
May 28, 2025
Joseph Pence III, 55, of Circleville passed away on May 28, 2025. He was born on May 1, 1970 to Joseph II and Beverly (Parker) Pence. He was preceded in death by his mother. Joseph is survived by his father; children Kristina (Thomas) Higgins, Leslie Pence, Joseph Pence IV, Isaac Pence, his significant other Diane Aeschbacher; grandchildren Reece Fairchild, Draco...
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