Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Jul 13, 2024

Mary Keller, 74, of Circleville passed away on July 13, 2024.  She was born on July 21, 1949 in Circleville to Melvin and Mary (Floyd) Detty.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by son Henry Detty; siblings Jaquline Stevens and Vernon Detty and by nephews Todd Stevens and Scott Bolin.  Mary is survived by her...

Jul 13, 2024

Lawrence Harold Sullenberger passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Berger

hospital, surrounded by family. He was born March 6, 1946, in Troy, Ohio, the eldest of seven

children of Samuel David and Doris Jean (Minnich) Sullenberger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Norman D. Sullenberger and Samuel...

Jul 10, 2024

Jeffrey Smith, 64, of Florida passed away on July 10, 2024.  He was born on June 15, 1960 in Circleville to Lawrence and Wilma (Adkins) Smith.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by son Shawn Morrison; grandson Jason Hoop Jr. and by brothers Jeffrey Lawrence and Ernie Smith.  Jeffrey was an Army Veteran who loved...

Jul 10, 2024

Danny Binkley, 82, of Circleville passed away on July 10, 2024.  He was born on September 18, 1941 in Circleville to Robert and Eleanor (Starkey) Binkley.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Sally Grabill.  Danny is survived by his wife Patricia (Miller) Binkley; children Patsy (Paul) Porter, Corinna (Randy) Swoyer, Suann (Dusty)...

Jul 9, 2024

George Richard “Bud” Hritz, 95, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024.  He was born October 8, 1928 in Lancaster, Ohio.  Bud graduated from Lancaster High School in 1947, where he played basketball and met his future wife, Ginnie, to whom he was married for 67 years.  Bud had a 44-year career with South Central Power Company.  He began...

Jul 6, 2024

Rose Young, 80, of Circleville passed away on July 6, 2024.  She was born on May 11, 1944 in Washington Court House to Harold and Amanda (Francis) Burris.  In addition to her father Harold Burris and mother Amanda Burris Dowden she is preceded in death by her first husband Paul Ramey and her second husband Robert Young; son Paul...

Jul 5, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Perry, 80, of Circleville passed away on July 5, 2024.  She was born on November 22, 1943 in Marion County to Thomas and Katheryn (Beverly) Fabian.  She retired as a Librarian  with Teays Valley and Scioto Valley Schools and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Jul 3, 2024

Victor Smathers, 89, of Hillsboro passed away on July 3, 2024.  He was born on August 5, 1934 in Buchtel, Ohio.  In addition to his wife Leona (Ramey) Smathers he was preceded in death by his children, Mike, Jan and Jeff, parents; brothers and sisters and granddaughter Lacy.  Victor is survived by his step children Stephanie (Paul) Banik of...

Jul 3, 2024

James Schlegler, 80, of South Bloomfield passed away on July 3, 2024.  He was born on September 8, 1943 in Circleville to Charles and Louise (Lundy) (McGeehan) Schlegler.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Marty Burr Wagner Schlegler; grandson Zackery Costlow and brother Robert Schlegler.  James is survived by his daughter Krista...

Jun 28, 2024

Howard (Steve)  Newell Stevenson, Jr., 87, passed away peacefully at his residence on June 28, 2024.  He is survived by his wife, Sandy, and brothers Canon Beaumont (Richard) and Dick (Paulette) Stevenson.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Laura and Howard N. Stevenson and brother David.  A memorial service will be conducted at St. Philips Episcopal Church...

Jun 27, 2024

Raymond M. Perry passed away peacefully on Thursday June 27, 2024. He was 92 years old. Raymond was born March 28, 1932 in Albany, Ohio to Elias and Angie (Lightfoot) Perry. Throughout his life, Raymond would tell stories of his childhood where he enjoyed farming, spending time with his family and friends, caring for animals and tending to the...

Jun 27, 2024

Zackery Costlow, 23, of South Bloomfield passed away on June 27, 2024.  He was born on December 12, 2000 in Columbus to Shawn and Krista (Schlegler) Costlow.  Zack was a 2019 graduate of Teays Valley High School.  In addition to his parents he he is survived by a sister Josie Kay Costlow; grandparents Alice Costlow, Gary Costlow,...

Jun 25, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Thomas Moore announces his sudden passing on June 25, 2024.  He was 52 at the time of his passing.  Michael was the much-loved son of G. Thomas and Patricia Moore and brother of Maresa and Ryan.  He was the proud uncle of Liam, Macy and Grayson.  Michael’s childhood was...

Jun 24, 2024

Clarence “Bennie” Huffer, 87, of Westerville, formerly of Circleville, passed away June 24, 2024.  He was born September 1, 1936, in Pickaway County the son of Clarence and Bessie (King) Huffer.  Bennie was a 1954 graduate of Pickaway Twp. School, a member of Community United Methodist Church in Circleville and a veteran of the Ohio National Guard.  Bennie worked...

Jun 23, 2024

Patricia Ann Karshner (nee) Yaple, aged 92, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024 in Circleville, Ohio.  Born August 6, 1931, in Hallsville Ohio, she was the cherished daughter of Russell and Dolores (Dresbach) Yaple.  Patricia graduated from Circleville High School in 1949, laying the foundation for a lifetime of community involvement and service.  Throughout her life, Patricia was...

Jun 21, 2024

Martha Ann Wallace, 79, of New Lexington, passed away June 21, 2024.  She was born April 26, 1945 in New Lexington the daughter of the late Arthur and Martha (Murray) Chute.  She is survived by her sons, Chris (Miriam) Hedges and Ben (Cassi) Hedges, grandchildren Mackenzie, Charlotte and Harper, siblings Donald, Judy, Patricia, Scott, Rebecca and Kris.  Mass of...

Jun 21, 2024

Harold Spurlock, 85, of Circleville passed away on June 21, 2024.  He was born on August 13, 1938 in McArthur to Harold and Clarissa (Boyer) Spurlock.  Harold was an Air Force Veteran.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Harold B. Spurlock.  Harold is survived by his wife Diana (Ketchum) Spurlock; children Debbie...

Jun 20, 2024

Jamie Lea Stevens-Dupler, 41, of Circleville passed away on June 20, 2024.  She was born on March 28, 1983 in Lancaster, Ohio to James Stevens and Kim Thomas who survive.  She was a stay at home mom and worked in Healthcare Logistics.  Jamie in addition to her parents is survived by her husband Jason Dupler; children Lyndsey, Kilea and...

Jun 20, 2024

Ronald David Brown, 80, of Circleville went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 20, 2024 at home with his wife of 55 years Sandy (Ramey) Brown by his side.  He was born April 4, 1944 to Harley and Rosemary (Wilson) Brown.  He was a 1964 graduate of Logan Elm High School.  He retired from...

Jun 17, 2024

Rick Jones, 69, formerly of Laurelville passed away Monday, June 17, 2024 at 5:48 a.m. at Fairfield Medical Center after seeing some family members a couple of days before passing.  Rick was a 1973 graduate from Logan Elm High School where he was a great basketball player and then he started his career for Hocking Hills Forrestry where he...