Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Jul 12, 2012

Dorothy Hoffman, 87, of Circleville, died July 12, 2012 at Berger Hospital. She was born March 19, 1925 in Circleville, the daughter of Charles and Eliza (Burgoon) Graham. She had worked as a cook in various restaurants. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dean Hoffman; daughter-in-law, Kathy Hoffman; brothers, John and Charles Graham and sisters, Elizabeth Peters,...

Jul 12, 2012

Portia E. Keaton, 68, of Williamsport passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2012. She was born on November 21, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to George and Zelma (Bryant) Donohoe. She was a member of Atlanta United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother Paul Donohoe. Mrs. Keaton is survived by her children,...

Jun 30, 2012

Joyce Pierce, 59, of Washington C.H. passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2012. She was born on July 14, 1952 in Fayette County to Oscar L. and Mildred (McNeil) McKinney. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her brother, Randy McKinney. Joyce is survived by her mother, Mildred McKinney of Washington C.H., her children, Tim...

Jun 26, 2012

Jun 26, 2012

Phyllis “Shorty” Hunt of Circleville, passed away on June 26, 2012. She is survived by her husband of nearly 56 years, Melvin Hunt; mother, Ola Van Fossan; children, Vicky (Steve) Egan and Todd Hunt; grandchildren, Brooke (Jack) Moats, Jarrod (Jenny) Egan and Mitch Hunt; great grandchildren, Drew, Mia and Allie Moats; brothers, Ronald (Marlene) Van Fossan and Craig Van Fossan;...

Jun 26, 2012

Kenneth E. Combs, Sr., 63, of Williamsport, died June 26, 2012 at Berger Hospital. He was born September 24, 1948 in Wellston, the son of Chester and Bertha (Johnson) Combs, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Chester, Jr., Roy, Freddie and Ronnie. He is survived by his wife, Cassandra (Harter) Combs, children, Anisha Riebel of...

Jun 26, 2012

Berlin Robert “Bob” Giffin, 70, of Zanesville died June 26, 2012 at his residence. He was born January 29, 1942 in Circleville, the son of William and Bessie (Montgomery) Giffin. He was retired from McNaughton-McKay Electric. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Darrell and Dale Giffin and ½ brothers, Elmer Butterbaugh and Earl Giffin. He is survived...

Jun 20, 2012

Junior D. Danner, 79, of Stoutsville, died June 20, 2012 at Logan Elm Health Care. He was born September 10, 1932 in Ross County, the son of Arthur and Goldie (Leasure) Danner. He was an U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, member of VFW 8657 and Knights of Pythias. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife,...

Jun 19, 2012

Christian M. Ward, 44, of Circleville, died June 19, 2012 at his residence. He was born May 16, 1968 in Fort Wayne, IN, the son of Michael and Diane (Wilson) Ward. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ed Wilson and Lewis & Eileen Ward. He is survived by his parents; children, Carter and Landon Ward and grandmother, Lois...

Jun 18, 2012

Carl R. Riencheld, 62, of Circleville, died June 18, 2012 at his residence. He was born October 13, 1949 in Fairfield County, the son of the late Harold and Pauline (Brown) Riencheld. He was a U.S. Marine veteran of the Vietnam War, member of Amvets Honor Guard and Marine Corps League. He is survived by his wife, Judy (Hanley)...

Jun 16, 2012

Fred Allen Howcroft, age 71, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 16, 2012. He was born February 10, 1941 in Wheeling, WV to the late Frederick James Howcroft and Clarice Medora Allen Howcroft. Allen graduated from Marshall University in 1964 with a master's degree in music, after which he taught music...

Jun 15, 2012

Betty R. Lowery, 86, of Laurelville, died June 15, 2012. She was born October 18, 1925 in Hocking County, the daughter of Oakley and Bess (Weaver) Steele. She was a lifelong resident of Laurelville, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She traveled across the United States from Needles, CA to Massachusetts and from Alabama to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan...

Jun 13, 2012

Roberta Jean Brock, 86, of Circleville, died June 13, 2012 at Pickaway Manor. She was born May 30, 1926 in Cambridge, OH. She was a member of Circleville Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Anson Brock; daughter, Cindy Gregory and brother, Fred Gibson. She is survived by her children, William G. Brock, Judy Holbrook...

Jun 13, 2012

Jerry Lee Barnhart, 56, of Williamsport, died June 13, 2012 at Berger Hospital. He was born August 22, 1955 in Franklin County, the son of Joseph and Alice (Vanhorn) Barnhart, Sr. Formerly he was a Thomson Employee for 29 years and currently worked for Walmart for 7 years as a supervisor. He was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce...

Jun 10, 2012

Elizabeth A. Campbell, 69, of Circleville, died June 10, 2012 at Riverside Hospital. She was born on April 20, 1943 in Pickaway County, the daughter of Earl and Mabel (Hott) McFarland. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Bob McFarland. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Campbell; children, Steve Tilton, Fred Myers, Sue Ann Carline,...

Jun 10, 2012

Mark A. Davis, Sr., 67 of Circleville, died June 10, 2012 at Adena Hospital. He was born October 23, 1944 in Circleville the son of Myron and Laura Bell (Lutz) Davis. He was retired from Owens-Illinois/Georgia Pacific after 42 years of service and loved hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, James M. and Phillip M....

Jun 6, 2012

William L. Brungs, 77, of Circleville, died June 6, 2012 at Berger Hospital. He was born January 15, 1935 in Circleville, the son of Raymond and Edna (Shaffer) Brungs. He was Past Master Pickaway Lodge #23 F&AM, DuPont Retire Club and former member of Country Strings Band and the Eagles. He worked for the Circleville Police Dept. from 1954-1965...

Jun 4, 2012

Wellman-Kinzer Funeral Home 509 Washington Avenue Washington Court House, Ohio 43160 740-335-3342 Fax 740-335-3344 Clyde Sowders, 60, of Washington C.H. passed away on Monday, June 04, 2012 in Columbus after a two year battle with kidney cancer. He was born on February 15, 1952 in Washington C.H. to Lyle and Oma (Martindale) Sowders. He graduated in 1970 from Washington Senior...

Jun 2, 2012

Dean Sells, 92, of Laurelville, passed from this life June 2, 2012 at the V.A. Medical Center in Dayton after a brief illness. He was born Jan. 15, 1920 in Laurelville, OH, the son of George and Della (Smith) Sells. Dean was an Army veteran of WWII and a retired painter and builder. He was preceded in death by his...

Jun 2, 2012

Bernice Kennedy Rock, 83, of Circleville, died June 2, 2012 at her residence. She was born February 14, 1929 in Bradford, PA, the daughter of Edward and Blanche (Pendelton) Black. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, James A. Kennedy; sons, Gregg E. and James L. Kennedy and 1 grandchild. She is survived by her husband, Melvin Rock;...