Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Oct 8, 2024

Gary “Mike” Sines, age 71 born March 10, 1953 in Circleville, OH to parents Carroll and Jerri (Speakman) Sines.  Left us early on October 8, 2024 surrounded by family.  Mike graduated from Westfall in 1971 with his wife Diane.  They were about to celebrate their 54th Wedding Anniversary on October 31.  Mike retired from John Deere in...

Oct 7, 2024

Helen Bragg, 80, of Groveport passed away on October 7, 2024 surrounded by her family.  She was born in Pickaway County to Paul and Helen (Giffin) Kochensparger on May 6, 1944.  She was preceded in death by her father Paul Kochensparger; her mother Helen Kochensparger Adams; her husband Lowell Bragg; son Lowell Bragg II; daughter Ronda Zeigler; grandson Dan...

Oct 3, 2024

Charles “Butch” Young, 70, of Williamsport passed away on October 3, 2024.  He was born on July 14, 1954 in Washington C.H. to Robert and Lulu (Wallace) Young.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.  Butch is survived by his daughters Tonda Young, Shawna (Tiffany) Young, Amanda (Mark Cross) Fairchild;...

Oct 1, 2024

Connie Gozdan, 71, of Circleville passed away on October 1, 2024.  She was born on March 30, 1953 to Robert and Marjorie (Butcher) Good.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Galen Gozdan; two sisters and one brother.  Connie is survived by her sons Josh (Leah Ervin) Drake and Brandon Tussing; Granddaughter Bella...

Sep 29, 2024

Karen Miller, 83, of Stoutsville passed away on September 29, 2024.  She was born on June 16, 1941 in Millford, CT. to Arthur Francis and Edith Marion (Smith) Beckwith.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband JC Miller; brother Arthur Beckwith Jr. and a sister Dianna Hart.  Karen is survived by her daughters...

Sep 27, 2024

Barbara Jayne (Barthelmas) Moore, 86, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away Friday, September 27, 2024.  She was born in Circleville, Ohio on November 10, 1937 to William J. and Marguerite L. Barthelmas.  She grew up on her family’s farm in southern Pickaway County, Ohio.  She loved working on the farm and had many great memories of farm life.  She was...

Sep 25, 2024

John Richard Raterman died peacefully in his sleep on September 25, 2024. His favorite season has always been fall and to no surprise has chosen this season to rest.

John (Johnny) was born and grew up in McCartyville, Ohio.  He obtained a B.S. degree in engineering from the University of Cincinnati, and later an M.B.A. from Central...

Sep 24, 2024

Poppy Bloom Hartshorn, 19 days, of Circleville passed away on September 24, 2024.  She was born on September 5, 2024 in Chillicothe to Jordan Isaiah and Hayley Michelle (Williams) Hartshorn.  She was preceded in death by her twin brother Riot Hartshorn and grandma’s Heather Jordan and Arentha Anderson.  Poppy is survived by her parents; siblings Brantley Ash, Silas, Ezekiel...

Sep 24, 2024

Elizabeth Diane Lauderdale, 77, passed away peacefully in her sleep on 9/24/2024. Diane grew up and lived in the Circleville area her entire life. As a teen, she worked at Lindsey’s Bakery in Circleville and continued to share her love and skill for baking with friends and family for the rest her life. She worked at and retired from...

Sep 22, 2024

Brenda L. (Smith) Troesch, 75, of Circleville, Ohio was welcomed into the arms of Jesus and her husband at 10:30 a.m. on September 22, 2024.  She was born to the late Joseph and Rosalie (Cowman) Smith on August 11, 1949.  Brenda was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 44 years, Donald “Butch” Troesch; grandson Shawn R. Edwards;...

Sep 21, 2024

Lagituaiva Harris, 51, of Circleville passed away on September 21, 2024.  She was born on July 28, 1973 in Pagopago, American Samoa to Faimalo and Lagituaiva (Tuilosega) Tuafono.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brother Mua’au Tuafono and sister Faleese Tuafona Taulai.  Lagituaiva is survived by her husband Tony Harris, children Jaelah (Ben) Raley,...

Sep 17, 2024

Iris Lavern Darst went home to her Lord and Savior, September 17, 2024.  She was born in Point Pleasant, West Virginia on February 23, 1957 to Virgil and Ruby Halley.  She was a fervent believer in her Lord Jesus Christ and lived to share her faith with anyone who cared to listen.  She was passionate and loyal to her...

Sep 17, 2024

Martha (Marty) E. Eitel, born in Circleville, on August 21,1947, passed away on September 17, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her daughter Courtney Leigh Eitel, and parents, Richard and Roma Conrad.  Marty is survived by her devoted husband of fifty-five years Roger, and daughter Erin Reuter (Dan) and grandsons J.D. and Brady Reuter.  She has two sisters...

Sep 16, 2024

Christina Daugherty, 54, of Stryker, OH died Sept. 16, 2024 in Ft Wayne IN. She was born Jan. 10, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of Franklin and Kathleen (Crago) Vandagriff.   She is survived by her children, Scott (Heather) Daugherty, Andrew Daugherty and Dustin (Mariah) Daugherty, grandchildren, Scott, Hayley, Hannah, Angel, Baja and Colson, sister Kimberly (John) Oiler, brothers,...

Sep 16, 2024

Kenneth Curtis, 81, of Circleville passed away on September 16, 2024 after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease.  He was born on May 12, 1943 in Wilmington, Ohio to the late Glen and Freida (Howell) Curtis.  He worked in agricultural feed sales; was a member of Community United Methodist Church; was a 1961 graduate of Wilmington High School and...

Sep 16, 2024

Carmen Hetzler, beloved wife and mother, 75, of Canal Winchester, Ohio passed into her loving savior’s arms peacefully on September 16, 2024, after her long 13-year battle with Multiple Myeloma cancer.

She was a friend to all and her kindness knew no boundaries.

Survived by her husband of 52 years Gary L. Hetzler, two children:...

Sep 15, 2024

Brenda "Mammy" Kay Vanover-Cradlebaugh, 63, of Laurelville unexpectedly passed away on September 15,2024 at Adena Regional Medical Center. Brenda was a 1979 graduate of Logan Elm. She was born to Jack "Daddy" Vanover and Doris Otenberger on March 20,1961. She is proceeded in death by Jack (Vicki) Vanover. She is survived by her husband Ernie Cradlebaugh of 47 years;...

Sep 14, 2024

Leland D. Johnson, 88, of Laurelville, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 14, 2024, after a pro-longed illness.

He was born May 2, 1936 to the late Glenn and Mae (Unger) Johnson of South Bloomingville, Ohio.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearlina, of 59 years, brothers, Dale and Leonard.

Sep 13, 2024

Dale William Gose (Feb. 8, 1966-Sept. 13, 2024) is proceeded in death by his father Ira Gose, and his mother Zola Gose, as well as his father figure Jack Meyers. His brother Don Gose, and his sisters: Dodie (Walt) Martin, and Beanie (Mike) Lenox were also in Heaven waiting for his arrival.

Dale is survived by his...

Sep 13, 2024

Ruth Nadene Zwayer, 86, of Circleville, died Sept. 13, 2024 at her home. She was born Aug. 4, 1938 in Latham, Ohio the daughter of Fred Hankins and Bea (Trimble) Breck.  Ruth retired from Hopewell Care Center.  She loved sewing and made numerous quilts making sure everyone in the family had one.  She loved cooking and baking cookies for...