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Robin Wolfe
Feb 11, 2025
It is with great sadness we say goodbye to Robin Elaine Wolfe 64 of Circleville on February 11ᵗʰ 2025 at the Kobacker House after her battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born October 17, 1960 in Pickaway County, the daughter of the late Russell and Bessie "Toots" (Riffle) Smith. Robin was a 1980 graduate of Logan Elm High School. She...
Howard Parker
Feb 9, 2025
Howard E. Parker, 80, of Circleville passed away on February 9, 2025 at Ohio Health Berger Hospital. He was born on June 18, 1944 in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Howard and Alice (Duncan) Parker. He was retired from E.I. Dupont and was an Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Dana (Geronzin) Parker. He...
James Kern
Feb 8, 2025
James N. Kern, who was 89 years old, of Circleville, OH peacefully passed on 2/8/2025 in Huntersville, NC. Neil was born on 07/05/1935 in Tarlton, OH to Paul and Margaret Kern (Hiatt). Neil graduated from Stoutsville High School in 1953. He started work at Dupont in 1960 and retired in 1993. On April 11, 1958, he married Peggy Page, of...
Janet Eitel
Feb 8, 2025
Janet Eitel, age 78, died peacefully at her home in Orient, Ohio, surrounded by the love of her family. Janet was born on October 29, 1946 in Louisa, Kentucky to Larue and Dora (Chmiel) Blankenship. She graduated from Jackson High School in 1964. Janet started her career in the insurance industry at Grange Insurance in Columbus, Ohio. Janet ended her...
Lane Woods
Feb 4, 2025
Lane Edward Woods was born in Huntington West Virginia to Billie Jo and John Woods on October 07, 1950. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 4th 2025 at the age of 75. Lane is survived by his wife Kathy, 9 children Lana, Issac, Jacob, Logan, Kelly, Philip, Sarah, Liz, Alex, 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. He...
Corina Stump
Feb 2, 2025
Corina Joy Stump, 76, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Corina lived a life of faith, love, and service to others.
Born on September 27, 1948, to Bernice and Howard “Bud” Thompson, Corina grew up cherishing family and faith. She was a lifelong member of Pleasant Ridge Church, where she...
Michael Messick
Feb 2, 2025
Michael Thomas Messick, 72, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away at home surrounded by loving family on February 2, 2025. Even through a long and well-fought fight with several illnesses over the last year, he kept his sense of humor until the very end. Michael was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on March 1, 1952 to Martha (Daniels) and Cecil Messick....
Stephen Bennett
Feb 1, 2025
Stephen J. Bennett, 84, of Lancaster Ohio, went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2025. He is preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Mildred, brothers Dave and Robert (Bob), and sister Sandra. Stephen is survived by his two daughters Lucy A. Mills (Ronnie), and Rebecca L. Vermilion (Jason). Stephen loved his career as a Typesetter at Columbus...
Jane Graham
Jan 31, 2025
**Obituary for Jane Graham**
Jane Graham, 73, of Tarlton, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025. She was born on July 15, 1951, in Gallipolis to the late Kenneth and Della (Baird) Casto.
Jane was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Steven Graham. She is survived by her daughters, Charity (David) Stump and Candy (Brian) Fox; her cherished grandchildren, Anthony, Cody,...
Alvin C. York
Jan 28, 2025
Alvin C. York, 87 of Circleville, passed away on January 28, 2025 in Berger Hospital. He was born on September 16, 1937 in Little Plains, MO, the son of Austin & Frances (Kellick) York. He serviced in the U.S. Air Force. Alvin worked at various jobs but loved his work as an owner & agent of Al Yorks Insurance Agency...
Richard Huggins
Jan 28, 2025
Richard C. Huggins, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 28th at Riverside Hospital. Richard was preceded in death by his first wife of nearly 35 years, Mae Martin Huggins, son Rock Allen Huggins, and parents Dwight Allen Huggins and Alma Kalklosch Huggins of Laurelville, older brother Robert Leo Huggins of Columbus, and step grandson Austin Dingus of Rockbridge. Richard...
Phyllis Moroney
Jan 27, 2025
Phyllis Moroney, 96, was born April 21, 1928 in Ironton, OH to the late Ira and Audra Faulkner. She is preceded in death by her loving husband John Moroney and siblings Fred, Elsie, Verna and Janet. Phyllis is survived by her children Jim (Ginny) Browning and Regina (Mel) Ramey, 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was the most compassionate...
Ruthane Thompson
Jan 26, 2025
Ruthane Thompson, 81, of Circleville passed away on January 26, 2025. She was born on February 19, 1943 in Columbus to Clifton and Elizabeth (Fromm) Wilder. On October 10, 1964 she married the love of her life Paul Thompson Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Paul Thompson; granddaughter Alicia Thompson, great granddaughter...
Kenneth Kassner
Jan 25, 2025
Kenneth Frank Kassner, 67, of Circleville passed away on January 25, 2025 surrounded by family. Ken was born on December 24th, 1957 in Elmhurst, Illinois to an electrician, Edward, and a school librarian, Eleanor. After graduating from Wheaton Warrenville High School in Wheaton, IL, Ken attended the College of DuPage. In 1982, Ken married his best friend, Chris (Hughes) Kassner,...
Marcus Albright
Jan 25, 2025
Marcus Francis Albright, lovingly known as “Mark,” passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on November 11, 1930, in Ross County, Ohio, he was the son of Christopher William Albright and Roberta Miller-Albright. Mark graduated from Circleville High School in 1948 and enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly serving his country during the...
Esther Chaffin
Jan 25, 2025
Esther Chaffin, 91, of Circleville passed away on January 25, 2025. She was born on April 16, 1933 in Pickaway County to William and Laura (Tigner) Mcuitrick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Richard Chaffin and a grandson Brian Wright. Esther is survived by her children Susie Shultz, Lloyd (Cheryl) Chaffin, Betty “Mouse”...
Michael Ricketts
Jan 24, 2025
Michael A. Ricketts, 70 of Laurelville, OH. Passed away on Friday, January 24th, 2025. He was born on November 24th, 1954 in Logan, OH. To George and Dorothy (Harden) Ricketts. He married the love of his life, Jean Anne Thompson, on December 31st, 1978. Mike was proceeded in death by his father, George Jr. and three stepsons, Bill, Bobby and...
Darrell Griffith
Jan 23, 2025
Darrell Griffith, 82, of Circleville passed away on January 23, 2025. He was born on March 30, 1942 in Circleville to Leland and Juanita (Spangler) Griffith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Ronnie Griffith. Darrell is survived by his wife Carol (Tucker) Griffith; children Mary Redd and Darrell (Kimberly) Griffith; grandchildren Krista Griffith,...
Nancy Thomas
Jan 22, 2025
Nancy B. Thomas, age 85 passed away on January 22, 2025 in Circleville, Ohio. She was born on April 6, 1939 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Ernest and Wilda Adams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Larry Thomas and her brother Jerry Adams. Survived by her daughters Traci (Mike) Lautenschleger, Melisssa Parsley...
James "Dave" Neece
Jan 22, 2025
James David “Dave” Neece passed away on January 22, 2025, at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, Ohio. Dave was born on July 5, 1950, in Kenton, Kentucky, to the late James and Donna (Thornton) Neece and was raised in Whitehall, Ohio. Dave was a 1968 graduate of Whitehall Yearling High School, where he was very involved in the music and...
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