Obituaries
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Charles "Frank" Speakman
Dec 12, 2025
Charles “Frank” Speakman, 78, of Circleville passed away on December 12, 2025. He was born on November 2, 1947 in Circleville to James and Bernice (Gilpen) Speakman. Frank was a Vietnam Veteran, was a 1966 graduate Laurelville High School, member of Golden Eagle 685, life member of VFW, AmVets 2375 and the American Legion. Frank was preceded in death by...
Betty Traylor
Dec 10, 2025
Betty Traylor, 80, of Circleville passed away on December 10, 2025. She was born in Conley, KY to Woodrow and Jewell (Williams) Johnson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by siblings Dord, Harold, David and Dale Johnson, Sandra Miller, Shirley Grover, Patty Johnson and Tamara Bidwell. Betty is survived by her daughter Stephanie (Rory) Hansen, grandchildren...
Norma Schuman
Dec 10, 2025
Norma Schuman, 90, of Laurelville passed away on December 10, 2025. She was born on January 16, 1935 in Lancaster to Paul and Mildred (Schleich) Coss. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Albert Schuman. Norma is survived by children Ronnelle (Ron) Atwood, Donald (Chris) Beeman; step children Cathy (Aziz) Turkoglu and Bruce Schuman;...
Robert Blanton
Dec 7, 2025
Robert Blanton, 40, of Galloway passed away on December 7, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1984 in Columbus to Robert and Lisa (Griffey) Blanton. Robert was an avid pool player, life of the party and a jokester. He was preceded in death by his mother. Robert is survived by his father; son Matthew Blanton; girlfriend Felicia Allman; brothers...
Dorothy Crecco
Dec 7, 2025
Dorothy Crecco, 70, of Circleville passed away on December 7, 2025. She was born on June 27, 1955 in Jersey City, New Jersey. Dorothy moved to Circleville with her fiancé to be closer to her daughter Tracy and granddaughter Alisha. In addition to her mother Dorothy (Luddy) Paolacci she was preceded in death by a daughter Lisa Allen and a...
Larry Betts
Dec 7, 2025
Larry Betts, 79, of Circleville passed away on December 7, 2025. He was born on July 23, 1946 in Circleville to William “Bob” and Florence (Dresbach) Betts. Larry was an Army Veteran. Larry was a barber for 50 plus years. He is preceded in death by his parents. Larry is survived by his wife Charlene (Green) Betts; children Matthew and...
Donald Greenlee
Dec 5, 2025
Donald W. Greenlee March 3, 1937 – December 5, 2025
Our beloved father and friend, Donald William Greenlee, age 88, of Circleville, passed away peacefully at Wyngate Assisted Living on Friday, December 5, 2025.
A lifelong resident of Circleville, Don’s early years were spent helping in the family grocery store, where he stocked shelves, delivered groceries, and learned the value of service...
Jean Crider
Dec 5, 2025
Jeane Crider, passed away peacefully at home, Dec. 5, 2025, at the age of 91.
Jean was born on Sept. 14, 1934, in Marion, Ohio, to Thurland and Dorothy (Lowry) Trickey. She graduated in 1952 from Marion Harding High School and became a telephone operator for The General Telephone Company. She was assigned to Circleville during the telephone strike of 1956,...
Norma Fosnaugh
Dec 4, 2025
Norma Jean Fosnaugh, age 93, peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord on December 4, 2025 surrounded by her family. A woman of deep faith, she devoted her life to God, her family, and her church communities, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her.
Norma worked faithfully for A&P for 18 years, where she was respected for her...
James Holt
Dec 4, 2025
James Holt, 79, of Circleville passed away on December 4, 2025. He was born on February 27, 1946 in Fairmont, WV to Jackson and Jacqulyn (Abercrombie) Holt. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother Jackson Holt Jr. James is survived by his wife of 41 years, Deborah (Hughes) Holt; children Carey Jenkins, Brenna Mumaw (Jim),...
Danny Bunting
Dec 3, 2025
Danny Ray Bunting Sr. (1947-2025)
Columbus, Ohio – It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of Danny Ray Bunting Sr., a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished Papa. Danny passed away on December 3rd at the age of 78. Known for his boundless generosity, unwavering support, and strong work ethic, Danny built a legacy of love and security...
Mary Beth Remotap-Byrd
Dec 2, 2025
Mary Remotap-Byrd, 62, of Circleville passed away on December 2, 2025. She was born in Dayton to John and Barbara Ann (Holtdoigt) Henn. She worked for North Court Animal Clinic for 24 years. She was preceded in death by her parents. Mary is survived by her husband Ryan Wayne Byrd; children Justin Remotap and Jonathan (Samantha) Remotap; two granddaughters Maya...
Kay O'Conner
Nov 30, 2025
Kay Francis (McKenzie) O’Conner, 87, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, with her loving daughter by her side. Born June 28, 1938, in Chillicothe, she was the cherished daughter of Chester and Juanita McKenzie. Kay graduated in 1956 from Waverly High School and became a registered nurse upon graduation from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1959. She worked...
Dolores Shaeffer
Nov 30, 2025
Dolores Faye Shaeffer
June 15, 1953-November 30, 2025
Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend
Dolores Faye Shaeffer, age 72, of Orient, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on November 30, 2025 surrounded by her family and precious kitties. She was born in Circleville, Ohio on June 15, 1953 to Clyde and Pat (Yaple) Karshner. She is survived by her three siblings: Keith (Faye)...
Danny Artrip
Nov 30, 2025
Danny Phillip “noose” Artrip, 76, of Stoutsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on November 30, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. To many he was known as Danny, but to those who loved him most, he was simply and proudly “Papaw.” Danny was a man of strong values, firm rules, and an even stronger heart. He...
Gary Phifer Sr.
Nov 28, 2025
Gary E. Phifer Sr., 86, of Ohio went home to be with the Lord on November 28, 2025. Born on July 14, 1939 in Darbyville, Ohio he was the cherished son of John Lee and Violet Bessie (Byrd) Phifer. He was an avid Circleville Tigers fan and Reds fan. A devoted servant of God, Gary proudly served as a deacon...
Richard Sark
Nov 27, 2025
Richard A. Sark, 72, of Circleville passed away on November 27, 2025. He was born on November 20, 1953 to William and Helen (Martin) Sark. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother Rob Sark and sister Marge Sark. Richard is survived by his wife Jeannie (Pennington) Sark; children Nikki (Robert) Showalter and Dannille Sark; grandchildren...
Amelia Garner
Nov 25, 2025
Amelia Ruth Garner of Circleville, Ohio, passed away on November 25, 2025. Amelia (Milly) was born February 1st, 1929 to Roy Emerson Lemley and Aubrey Wickensimer in Pickaway Township. She and her husband, Walter J. Garner, graduated from Circleville High School in the Class of 1946.
Walter and Amelia were married in June of 1948. Amelia worked at the First National...
Yvonna "Suzi" Hart
Nov 24, 2025
Yvonna “Suzi” Hart, 61, of Londonderry passed away on November 24, 2025. She was born on December 6, 1963 in Wellston to Floyd and Barbara (Perry) McNichols. Suzi, an Army veteran, was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her daughters Amanda (Bob) Carney, Nina (Ryan) Kilgour; grandson Jett Kilgour; brother Rusty (Maryann) McNichols; sister Marilyn Ortman,...
Pamela Arledge
Nov 23, 2025
Pamela Kay Arledge, 69, left this earthly world on November 23, 2025. She was born March 7, 1956 to Clark E Zwayer and Marilyn R Zwayer. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Charles Dean Arledge. Her children, Dustin (Mandy) Arledge and Austin (fiancé Cindy) Arledge. Her grandchildren, Kaitlyn Arledge, Colten Thompson, Samuel...
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