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Robert Neal Wolfe
Jan 1, 2026
Robert Neal Wolfe, 88, of Circleville passed away on January 1, 2026. He was born on February 14, 1937 in Tarlton to Randolph and Mary (Dauterman) Wolfe. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings Edward, Earl “Peck”, Chuck and Art Wolfe and Eileen “Susie” Dean. Neal worked at Buckeye Steel Castings for 45 years and...
Sean Moore
2025
Sean Kenneth Moore, 34, of Ashville, Ohio, passed away suddenly in a tragic car accident December of 2025. Born on November 19, 1991, in Columbus, Ohio. Sean was the beloved husband of Sarah for eight years. Together, they had two beautiful daughters, Izabella and Skylar. As a family, they shared a life built on love, laughter, faith, and adventure. Sean...
Joe Wright
Dec 30, 2025
Joe Lorin Wright, 94, a lifelong resident of Williamsport, went home to rest with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. His journey with Parkinson’s and dementia has ended.
Joe was born in 1931, the youngest of five children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Elsie (Wardell) Wright; his brothers Warren “Wimpy” (Norma)...
Charles Galloway
Dec 29, 2025
Charles “Charlie” Galloway, 86, of Williamsport passed away at home with family. He will join his wife Ethel (Gilmore) Galloway that he has been missing for the last 8 years. He was born on May 7, 1939 in Mt. Sterling to Marvin and Hazel (Pinkerman) Galloway. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his only sibling...
Aaron Jenkins
Dec 28, 2025
Aaron Jenkins, 57, of Circleville passed away on December 28, 2025. He was born on December 7, 1968 in Circleville to Floyd and Sylvia Mae (Adams) Jenkins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings David and Christopher Jenkins and Nancy Keaton; grandchild Jeric and niece Jama Giffin. Aaron is survived by children Chris, Scott (Kala)...
Samantha Stethem
Dec 25, 2025
Samantha Cozetta Stethem, 37, of Washington Court House passed away on December 25, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. She was born on February 3, 1988 in Washington Court House. Samantha is preceded in death by sister Melissa Maffin, brother Martin Estle and nephew Richard Maffin. Samantha is survived by her father Robert Stethem and step mother Lisa; her mother;...
Lloyd Garrett
Dec 24, 2025
Lloyd Garrett, 73, of Williamsport passed away on December 24, 2025. He was born on February 26, 1952 in Circleville to Ernest and Arvella (Syders) Garrett. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Mildred (Friend) Garrett and siblings Robert, Raymond, Michael, Jean, Shirley, Mary and Margie. Lloyd is survived by his daughter Miranda Garrett;...
Geneva Smith
Dec 24, 2025
Geneva Mae Smith, Laurelville, Ohio received the gift of going home on December 24, 2025 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Geneva was born on July 10, 1940 in Chillicothe to Noble “Dave” and Leola (Morgan) Congrove. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond E. Smith; sons Raymond A. and Charles E. Smith; grandsons Robert and Bryan “Bub”...
Robert Fetherolf
Dec 22, 2025
Robert Fetherolf, 71, of Rockbridge passed away on December 22, 2025. He was born on November 4, 1954 in Columbus to Robert and Lorna “Susie” (Carter) Fetherolf. He was preceded in death by his parents. Robert is survived by his wife Joyce (Danner) Fetherolf; step daughters Rayna Morgan and Andria Lowery; grandchildren Jaelynn Morgan, Ciarra Brown and Quinn Toll; brother...
Lt. Colonel Richard "Rich" Warner Catlett
Dec 20, 2025
Lt. Colonel Richard “Rich” Warner Catlett, of Circleville, Ohio, a proud Vietnam veteran and devoted man of faith, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on December 20, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on July 24, 1936, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Floyd Jasper and Nannie (Stevens) Catlett, Richard lived a life of service, love, and...
Allen Blaney Jr.
Dec 17, 2025
Allen Blaney Jr., 41, of Chillicothe passed away on December 17, 2025. He was born on May 19, 1984 in Chillicothe to Allen and Lora (Brown) Blaney Sr. In addition to his wife Betty (Ashmore) Blaney he is survived by his parents Allen and Lora Blaney Sr.; step-children Nevaeh and Terrence Tubbs; grandpa Ron; siblings Amber, Bonnie, Jerry and Robert...
Sharon Lynde
Dec 17, 2025
Sharon Kay Lynde, 80, of Circleville, passed away on December 17, 2025. She was born in Martinsburg, WV, to Bernard Leon and Kathryn Virginia (Emerson) Boyer on October 27, 1945. Sharon had a deep love for gardening, especially her roses. She has proudly kept a cherished rose bush alive for 58 years, which was originally planted by her father at...
Joseph Wagner
Dec 14, 2025
Joseph Wagner,84, of Grove City passed away on December 14, 2025. He was born in Hocking County on March 25, 1941 to Fred and Elva (Waites) Wagner. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Belva (Thompson) Wagner and by siblings Marilyn Wagner, Joyce Watson, John Wagner, Fred Wagner Jr. and Henry Wagner. Joseph an...
James W. Shoemaker
Dec 14, 2025
James W. Shoemaker, 65, of Circleville passed away on December 14, 2025. He was born on March 19, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio. He was an Army veteran and retired Automotive Quality Engineer. James was an avid woodworker, loved Ohio State Buckeyes, rodeo, truck pulls, fishing and golfing. He was preceded in death by mother Jacquelene (Watkins) Connolly; sister Jeri Beard...
Dennis Capper
Dec 13, 2025
Dennis Capper, 64, of Laurelville passed away on December 13, 2025. He was born on November 25, 1961 in Circleville to Berkley and Murlene (Armentrout) Capper. Dennis loved hunting, fishing, being outdoors and spending time with family. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by granddaughter Kayla and siblings Sam, Bob, Dale Brumfield, Lenny Arledge, Judy Maynard...
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...
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