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Darrol Wertman
Jun 13, 2015
Darrol L. Wertman, 85, of Circleville passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015 in Columbus. He was born on August 30, 1929 in Circleville to Chester and Ruth (Morris) Wertman. He was a Korean Navy Veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers; John, Chester Jr. and Donnie and by sister; Beverly Mettler. Darrol...
Robert Behrens
Jun 11, 2015
Robert Behrens, 59, of Circleville, died June 11, 2015 at Logan Elm H.C. He was born on December 5, 1955 in Troy, the son of Arthur and Bernice Behrens. No services will be observed. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville.
Charles Mertens
Jun 11, 2015
Charles L. Mertens, 77, of S. Bloomingville, formerly of Columbus, died June 11, 2015 at his residence. He was born January 10, 1938 in Delaware County, IN, the son of the late Arthur and Olive (Collins) Mertens. He was a veteran of U.S. Marines Corp. He is survived by his brother, Donald (Cindy) Mertens; sister, Jeanette Godfrey; numerous nieces and...
Georgia Hampp
Jun 11, 2015
Georgia M. Hampp, 95, of Circleville passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015. She was born on August 8, 1919 in Frank, North Carolina to David and Mary (Buchanon) Baker. She attended Ohio Street Church of Christ in Christian Union. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sons; Jeff, Charles and Clayton Hampp and siblings; Mack...
Mark Bower
Jun 9, 2015
Mark L. Bower, 59 of Circleville passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 in Chillicothe. He was born on November 16, 1955 in Chillicothe, was the son of Wayne and Norma (Whitten) Bower. He was a lifelong farmer, 1974 graduate of Logan Elm High School and was an avid musician and balloonist. In addition to his parents he was preceded...
John Eitel Iii
Jun 8, 2015
John Eitel III, 63, of Ashville passed away peacefully on June 8, 2015 at his home. He was born on July 2, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio to John and Mary (Riser) Eitel Jr. His father precedes him in death. He graduated from Westfall High School; he dedicated his life to helping others as a paramedic as well as a licensed...
Marie Whitcraft
Jun 8, 2015
Marie Whitcraft, 86, of Columbus passed away in Columbus on Monday, June 8, 2015. She was born on August 23, 1928 in Laurelville to Carl and Sanchion ( Fetherof ) Stump. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; Ellsworth Martin Whitcraft in 1986, son; James E. Whitcraft in 2005 and by sisters; Esther Henson,...
Donald Hipp
Jun 7, 2015
Donald L. Hipp, 78, of Circleville passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at his residence. He was born on August 8, 1936 in Buffalo, New York to Phillip and Loretta (Kroll) Hipp. He retired from E.I. Dupont after 35 years, was a Navy Veteran, member of AmVets #2256, American Legion #134, Moose Lodge and was an avid bowler, golfer,...
Kenneth Keller
Jun 5, 2015
Kenneth R. Keller Sr., 92, of Circleville passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015. He was born on July 11, 1922 in Williamsport to Russell and Donna (Wright) Keller. Kenneth, a WWII Army Veteran was a retired supervisor from FMC Corp. and also a retired custodial maintenance man from Circleville City Schools. He was a lifelong member of the American...
Fredrick Riggs Iii
Jun 2, 2015
Fredrick Ellis Riggs III, 63, of Bowling Green passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 in Bowling Green. He was born on November 24, 1951 in Denver, Colorado to Fredrick Jr. and Grace (Truitt) Riggs. He was retired from the Air Force and most recently from American Mechanical. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...
William Currence
May 29, 2015
William Currence, 78, of Circleville passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015. He was born on August 27, 1936 in Mill Creek, West Virginia to Nathan and Marjorie (Long) Currence. He was a 1954 graduate of Tygart Valley High School and was preceded in death by his parents. William is survived by his wife; Beverly (Shoff) Currence, son; William (Shelly)...
Sharon Shepherd
May 25, 2015
Sharon Jo-Anne Shepherd, 70, of Stoutsville died Monday, May 25, 2015 after a brief illness. She was born on September 28, 1944 in Albion, MI to Joseph and Viola (Hunt) Collins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brother; David Collins, younger sister; Emily Wheaton and granddaughter; Cynthia Hawk. Sharon is survived by her loving husband...
Scott Shirley
May 22, 2015
Scott S. Shirley, 45, of Washington, formerly of Circleville passed away in Vancouver, Washington on Friday, May 22, 2015. He was born on January 19, 1970 in Kittanning, PA. Scott is preceded in death by his loving mother; Leslie, all his grandparents, Aunt Jody and cousin Brian. Scott was a certified welder in the construction of bridges, oil rigs and...
David Ragland
May 21, 2015
David Ellison Ragland, 73, of Circleville went to be with his Lord May 21, 2015. David was a proud 82nd Airborne Veteran. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, but most treasured was his family. David was born September 28, 1941 to the late Ermanus H. and Mary D. Ragland. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...
Janice Rittinger
May 21, 2015
Janice E. Rittinger, 76, of Circleville died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, May 21, 2015. She was born on December 27, 1938 in Warrenton, Virginia to Clifton and Matilda (Shaver) Lunceford. She was a 1957 graduate of Warrenton High School, attended Crossroads Church, enjoyed church activities and family gatherings, was an avid reader and taught Sunday school...
Muriel Scholl
May 20, 2015
Muriel C. Scholl, 78, of Stoutsville passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. He was born on December 14, 1936 in Columbus to Charles and Helen (Lane) Scholl. He was a member of Olive Dale Senior Citizens. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife; Margaret (Weese) Scholl, sister; Anna Mae (Postle) Wheeler. Muriel is...
Ronald Waugh
May 17, 2015
Ron passed from this life at home with his family by his side. He is now in Heaven with Jesus and all who passed before him. Ron Waugh was born on February 5, 1945 in Xenia to Ben and Marg Waugh of Jamestown, OH. Ron is a Viet Nam Veteran. He served in the Army from 1967 to 1969. His...
Larry Bussert
May 16, 2015
Larry R. Bussert, 68, of Amanda, died May 16, 2015. He was born on Oct. 25, 1946 in Fairfield County the son of Merle and Kathryn (Wharton) Bussert. He was a veteran of Army 101st Airborne Division serving in Vietnam, Past Commander and member of American Legion Post 57, life member of Amvets 2246 and co- owner of Merle Bussert...
James Osborne
May 15, 2015
James E. Osborne Sr., 88, of Circleville passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015. He was born on November 17, 1926 in Catlettsburg, Kentucky to Zephy and Stella (Bocook) Osborne. He was a WWII NavyVeteran, attended Thomas R. Brown High School, member of First Baptist Church, Pickaway Lodge #23 F&AM, BPOE Catlettsburg Kentucky, American Legion, VFW, Amvets, Eastern Star, Past...
Carl Garrett
May 14, 2015
Carl Garrett, 60, of Circleville died on Thursday, May 14, 2015. He was born on March 24, 1955 in Circleville to Roy “Bud” and Pauline (Huffer) Garrett. He retired from Kenworth and was a member of BPOE 77 and enjoyed gambling, fishing and bowling. Sixteen years ago he donated a kidney to his brother-in-law, Daryl. He was preceded in death...
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