Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

May 6, 2010

John M. Musselman, 95, of Circleville, went to be with his precious Lord, May 6, 2010. He was born January 16, 1915 in Pickaway County the son of Albert and May (Pontious) Musselman. He was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, former member of Morris Chapel United Methodist Church, former Gideon, past member of Knights of Pythias, retired...

May 5, 2010

Send Flowers Lloyd Minor August 11, 1923 - May 5, 2010

Lloyd Eldon Minor, 86 of Circleville, passed away peacefully at Kobacker House-Hospice on May 5, 2010. He was born August 11, 1923 in Kingston, the son of Arthur Leo and Thelma Pearl (Merriman) Minor. He graduated from Buckskin High School, was a lifelong farmer, member of Trinity Lutheran...

May 3, 2010

Virginia L. Newman, 66, of Laurelville, died May 3, 2010 at Adena Hospital. She was born February 29, 1944 in Fairfield County, the daughter of the late Elijah and Cleona M. (McVaey) Abbott. She was a member of Laurel Hills United Methodist Church and retired from General Electric after 35 years of service. She is survived by her husband,...

May 2, 2010

James Edward Coakley, 87, of South Bloomingville, passed away Sunday May 2, 2010 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in The Plains, surrounded by his children. He was born October 4, 1922 in Lancaster, the son of James Darlington “Darl” and Mary Anna (Harris) Coakley. Jim was proud to have served his country in World War II as an Army...

May 1, 2010

Melissa Coates, 81, of Westerville, formerly of Washington C.H. passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2010 in Westerville. She was born on April 23, 1929 in Chillicothe to Franke and Marie (Kissel) Umphris. Mrs. Coates was a former bus driver for Miami Trace Local School District and was awarded the Kentucky Colonel Outstanding Service Award by Commonwealth of Kentucky. In...

Apr 30, 2010

Ronald E. Archer, 65, of Springboro died unexpectedly Friday morning, April 30, 2010 at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 29, 1944 to the late Leroy and Carmen (Addington) Archer and grew up in Milford Center. His first love was his family; his wife and best friend...

Apr 27, 2010

Thomas J. McManus, 61, of Grove City, died suddenly April 27, 2010 at his residence. He was born June 6, 1948 in McArthur, the son of Jesse and Gertrude (Montgomery) McManus. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother; wife, Gerri (Rich) McManus; children, Stephanie (Paul) Merideth, Heather (Jake) Justus, Tiffany McManus (Mike), Thomas...

Apr 24, 2010

Sigle F. “Papa Joe” Watson went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 12, 1923 in Ross County, the son of Harrison W. and Marry M. (Fisher) Watson. Sigle was a decorated WWII veteran, serving during the European Theatre and received 2 Bronze stars and many other...

Apr 22, 2010

Lisa Russell, 45, of Chillicothe passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at her residence. She was born on March 17, 1965 in Clinton County to Thurman and Marlene (Wilson) Brown. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Brown and by three sisters, Kristy Brown, Vickie Hayner and Cheri Smith. Mrs. Russell is...

Apr 20, 2010

Daisy Ellen Brintlinger, 80, of Circleville was called home Sunday, April 18, 2010 at her residence. She was born May 5, 1929 in Pickaway County, the daughter of Isaac and Phoebe (Sparks) Hamilton. Daisy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lloyd in 1986; brothers, Roy, Ray, Kenneth and Charles “Howard”; sisters, Mary Potts and Violet Stevens; brothers-in-law, Gerald...

Apr 18, 2010

Minnie S. Steinhauser, 94, of Circleville, died Apr. 18, 2010 in Sunbury, OH. She was born March 13, 1916 in Pickaway Co., the daughter of John and Cora (Crawford) Shaeffer. Minnie was a retired Circleville school teacher and member of Williamsport United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John in 1996, brothers, Dwight, Robert...

Apr 18, 2010

Irene Cantwell, 90, of W. Burlington, IA, died April 18, 2010 at Adena Regional Hospital. She was born March 18, 1920 in Lacona, IA, the daughter of Clyde and Laura (Edwards) Shupe. She was a retired school teacher. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Norval, Russell and Paul Shupe. She is survived by her daughter, Raylene...

Apr 17, 2010

Mary I. Swoyer, 93, of Stoutsville, died April 17, 2010 in Cirlceville. She was born July 11, 1916 in Pickaway County, the daughter of Elmer and Sarah (Woolever) Stout. Mary was a former member of St. John’s and South Bloomfield United Methodist Churches. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis in 1983, sister Catherine Barch and brothers, Marvin,...

Apr 16, 2010

Diane D. Short, 42, of Lancaster, died April 16, 2010 at her residence. She was born September 25, 1967 in Virginia, the daughter of Thomas and Ruby (Cook) Dumire. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her husband, Darrin Short; mother, Ruby Dumire of Front Royal, VA; sisters, Mary Kathryn (Dave) Groff of San...

Apr 11, 2010

Virgil Henry Keaton, Sr., of Circleville, died April 11, 2010 at Berger Hospital. He was born September 14, 1948 in Portsmouth, the son of the late Vonnie and Lula Mae (Fythe) Keaton. He is survived by his children, Virgil and Michael Keaton of Circleville and Rachael Keaton of Jackson; 7 grandchildren; brothers, Don Keaton of Kingston and Jackie Keaton of...

Apr 11, 2010

Chuck Harner, 47 of Washington C.H died on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at his home. Chuck was born on October 21, 1962 to Charles W. Harner Sr. and the late Betty L. (Strouse) Harner. On June 11, 1988 he married his wife Angela L. (Brown) Harner of Washington C.H. They have two children a daughter Azia Lee Harner and a...

Apr 9, 2010

Mildred C. Stauffer, 87, of Circleville, died April 9, 2010 at Pickaway Manor. She was born September 11, 1922 in Pickaway County, the daughter of Clarence and Lois (McPherson) Hancher, Sr. She was a charter employee of General Electric, Circleville. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Clarence “Buck” Hancher, Jr. She is survived by her...

Apr 7, 2010

Dale Lee Diltz, 75, of Circleville, passed away on Wednesday April 7, 2010 at Berger Hospital. He was born October 17, 1934 in Pickaway County, the son of Virgil and Mary Etta (Reid) Diltz. Dale was retired from E.I. DuPont in 1992 after 34 years and was an active member of the Circleville Elks Lodge #77 for 38 years...

Apr 5, 2010

Viola (Walls) VanMeter departed this life and went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, April 5, 2010, at 2:20 p.m., in whom she had placed her faith. She had resided in the Court House Manor Nursing Home for the past year and three months. She turned 100 years old on Thanksgiving Day, 2009 and celebrated with family...

Apr 3, 2010

On April 3, 2010, Lois Ann Rustin peacefully went to be with the Lord. She was born in Norfolk, VA. September 5, 1929 to John and Grace (Dickerson) Trafton, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved brother, Jack Trafton. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Robert Rustin, sons; Bob (Cindy)...