Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Jan 11, 2014

Jan 10, 2014

Robert Lee Herron, 73, died on Friday, January 10, 2014 and had fought a long and courageous battle with Parkinson Disease. He was born on September 17, 1940 in Kingston, Ohio to Wallace and Grace (Creachbaum) Herron. Bob enjoyed WWE wrestling, gospel music and eating pizza. He graduated from Centralia High School in 1959. Bob served in Ohio National Guard,...

Jan 10, 2014

Russell Swackhammer, 69, of Laurelville died on Friday, January 10, 2014. He was born on October 5, 1944 in Hocking County to Rolly (Rockford) and Lena (Bainter) Swackhammer. He was a worker for the village of Laurelville. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Weldon, Donald, Pearl, Gene, Paul and Darl Swackhammer. He is...

Jan 9, 2014

Mabel Cox, 93, of Circleville died peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2014 surrounded by family at Pickaway Manor. She was born on October 1, 1920 in Franklin County to Howard and Florence (Noe) Dye. She retired in 1977 from Nationwide Insurance after 36 years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Norton Cox, brother,...

Jan 8, 2014

Pamela Newman, 59, of Amanda died on Wednesday, January 08, 2014 in Columbus. She was born on July 4, 1954 in Stoutsville, Ohio to Edgar and Patricia (Thompson) Danner. She is survived by her husband, Dale Newman, her children Bobby Newman, Tracy (James) McLaughlin, Kelly (Jeremy) Hartranft, 6 grandchildren, Cody, Riley, Race, Brayden, Halie and Harlie, 3 sisters, Linda (Albert)...

Jan 7, 2014

Dorothy Katherine “Katie” Wamsley, 76, of Circleville died January 7, 2014 at Genesis Health Care. She was born June 19, 1937 in Portsmouth, the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Rowley) Davis. She received her PHD in English from OSU and was a college professor at Bethany College, WV. She was a member of New Life Church, former scout...

Jan 6, 2014

Joan McElhinny, 71, of Circleville passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014. She was born on February 24, 1942 in Greensburg, PA to Joseph and Catherine (McQuillis) Finan. She was a loving wife of 53 years to John McElhinny and a loving mother and grandmother. She worked at Wittichs for 18 years. In addition to her parents she is preceded...

Jan 6, 2014

Fanny A. Green, of Laurelville, Ohio passed from this earth on January 6, 2014. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be missed by the many lives she touched with her love of God and compassion for others. She was born in Circleville, Ohio on September 20, 1933 to Columbus and Meda (Roberts) Adams....

Jan 5, 2014

Connie Swackhammer, 64, of Circleville passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2014. She was born on October 24, 1949 in Hocking County to Gordon and Donna (Poling) Swackhammer. She was preceded in death by her father, Gordon Swackhammer. Connie is survived by her mother, Donna (Poling) Swackhammer, one sister, Susan Gordon, one brother, Jay Swackhammer and by numerous nieces, nephews...

Jan 5, 2014

Send Flowers Vernie Edward Stahr September 5, 1916 - January 5, 2014

Vernie Stahr, 97, of Laurelville, Ohio passed away on January 5, 2014. He was born on September 5, 1916 in Hocking County to Lewis and Clara (Friend) Stahr. He was a member of South Perry United Methodist Church, Gideons and Laurel Valley Grange. He served on Hocking...

Jan 3, 2014

Pamela Lint, 70, of Circleville passed away on January 3, 2014. She was born on November 16, 1943 in Columbus to Kirk and Charlotte (Cook) Cupp. She was a 1961 graduate of Circleville High School, was a member of the United Methodist Church, a Girl Scout Troop Leader and an animal lover who often took in strays. She was a...

Jan 1, 2014

Myron James Schelb passed away on January 1, 2014, at the age of 96. He was born on February 13, 1917, in Fremont, Ohio, to John Henry and Edith Schelb. He was the second of three children, with a brother Jean Schelb and sister Florence Zienta. Myron married the love of his life, Grace Dickman, on April 29, 1939. They...

Dec 31, 2013

James Stevens, 51, of Amanda passed away on December 31, 2013. He was born on December 6, 1962 in Lancaster, Ohio to James H. and Geniva Stevens. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Edward Stevens and by one sister Lisa Stevens. Mr. Stevens is survived by his two sisters, Sandy Elliot and Debbie...

Dec 29, 2013

Richard Funk, 93, of Circleville passed away on December 29, 2013. He was born on November 10, 1920 in Circleville to Wilbur and Ida Mae (Livesay) Funk. He was a WWII Army veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane (Bowers) Funk, three brothers and one sister. Mr. Funk is survived...

Dec 29, 2013

We mourn the loss of our beloved mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother- Helen Marguerite (Day) Williams-who passed away at her home in Lancaster on December 29,2013. She was an inspiration and role model throughout our lives. Those who knew her will miss her dearly; those who did not missed the opportunity to know a strong and remarkable woman. Helen...

Dec 28, 2013

Dec 27, 2013

Send Flowers Kylin Faith Hanshaw

July 19, 2013 - December 27, 2013

Kylin Faith Hanshaw earned her angel wings on December 27, 2013. She was born on July 19, 2013 at Adena Womens and Childrens Center in Chillicothe. After being two months early and weighing 4.5 lbs and spending 18 days in the hospital we made it...

Dec 27, 2013

Rufus L. Griffin, 52, of Chillicothe, died December 27, 2013 at his residence. He was born on August 3, 1961 in Harlan County, KY, the son of late James and Martha (Johnson) Griffin. He is survived by his children, Lisa, James, Martha, Jerry, Billy and David Griffin; 4 grandchildren; brother, James L. Griffin and sisters, Sheila (Roy) Elliott and Eileen...

Dec 26, 2013

John A. Lewis, Jr., 75, of Circleville, died December 26, 2013 at Berger Hospital. He was born December 5, 1938 in Circleville the son of John and Eleanor J. (Dade) Lewis Sr. He worked as a supervisor at DCSC in Columbus. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister and brother-in-law Mary Lou and Raymond Phifer. John is...

Dec 25, 2013

Glenn Castle, 85, of Circleville, walked into glory on Christmas Day. A gentle soul who never met a stranger and never uttered an unkind word. He was born Apr. 8, 1928 in Little Blain, KY, the son of Charles and Nora (Daniels) Castle. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Rachel Rohrer. He is survived by his...