Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Mar 28, 2009

Lori Cooper, 49, of Washington C.H. passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at her residence. Her death was very unexpected. She was born on November 15, 1959 in Springfield, Ohio to Lawrence “Kenny” and Esther (Nichols) Sholler. She previously worked for Good Hands. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. Ms. Cooper is survived by her parents,...

Mar 27, 2009

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Barbara L. Blum, 77, of Laurelville, died March 27, 2009 at Riverside Hospital. She was born June 5, 1931 in Pickaway Co. the daughter of Mason Richard and Berneice Evelyn (Quincel) VanBuskirk. Barbara was a member of Trinity U.M.C. and was involved in numerous activities, Laurelville Senior...

Mar 27, 2009

George E. Lemaster, 77, of Williamsport, died March 27, 2009 at Berger Hospital. He was born February 26, 1932 in Circleville the son of Richard and Lucy (Sparks) Lemaster. George was an Air Force veteran of Korean War, member of Heber Lodge F & AM #501, life member Amvets #2256 and VFW # 3331, was commander of American Legion...

Mar 22, 2009

John D. Pontius, 66, of Circleville, died March 22, 2009 at Riverside Hospital surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with lung disease. He was born Feb. 25, 1943 in Columbus, the son of Harold and Maxine (Dreisbach) Pontius. John was a 1961 graduate of Logan Elm H S, member of the Presbyterian Church and founder of Pickaway Machine...

Mar 22, 2009

On March 22, 2009, after a long illness, Doris Louise Pearce left this earth to be reunited with her husband, Glenn and son, Dwight. Doris was also greeted by her mother and father, Marie and Clarence Allison. Also waiting for her were brothers, Charles and Richard and a sister-in-law, Rose Allison. Doris leaves behind daughter, Cathy (Steve) Olney; grandchildren, Christopher...

Mar 21, 2009

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Kenneth Lee “Skip” Taylor, 63, of Circleville, passed away March 21, 2009 surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 3, 1945 in Newark the son of Frank and Marie (Ramsey) Taylor. Kenneth was an Army veteran, retired truck driver,...

Mar 20, 2009

Margaret “Dean” Leach, 84 of Circleville, passed away Friday March 20, 2009 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eugene; grandson, Timothy; sisters, Josephine Black and Bernice Davis. She is survived by her son, William (Clare) Leach; grandson, Brian (Elizabeth); great granddaughter, MacKellar Leach; sister, Jean Herron; nieces, Susan Dresbach, Kelly Aman, Patty Jo...

Mar 16, 2009

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John A. Koogler, 38, of Circleville, died March 16, 2009 in OSU after a 7 yr. courageous battle with heart disease. He was formerly employed by the Village of Obetz and Orkin. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Karen Cotner; grandmother, Frances Helen Shankland; brothers, Charles “Rick” (Kim) Koogler and James Cotner; sisters, Jennifer (William) Miller...

Mar 16, 2009

Joyce A. Harris, 64, of Circleville died March 16, 2009 at her home with family. She was born December 14, 1944 in Columbus, the daughter of Verman “Skeeter” and Myrtle Ellen (Walker) Crosby. She was a member of the Amvets Post 2256 Ladies Auxiliary and retired from General Electric. She was loved by so many and will be greatly missed....

Mar 15, 2009

Glen Jack Heeter, 98, of Circleville, died March 15, 2009 at Brown Memorial. He was born November 15, 1910 in Jackson Twp., the son of Pete and Anna (Wilson) Heeter. He was a Circleville High School graduate, member of the drama and music dept., U.S. Army Air Corp veteran of WWII, member of Community United Methodist Church, Elks Lodge...

Mar 15, 2009

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Nelson E. Speakman, 63, of Circleville, died March 15, 2009 at his residence. He was born December 31, 1945 in Pickaway County, the son of Myrtle (Bell) Speakman. He was preceded in death by his step-father, John Ramsey and son Duane Speakman. He is survived by his mother; wife, Ruth (Drummonds) Speakman; children, Nelson Speakman, Jr. of W.C.H.,...

Mar 12, 2009

Elizabeth Ann (Murray) Marco, 65, passed away on March 12, 2009 in Circleville, OH. She was born August 22, 1943 in Tiffin, OH to Roger and Gaetta Murray, who preceded her in death. She married Thomas Marco on September 4, 1965 in Warren, OH, and he survives. She is also survived by her daughters, Margaret Mary Marco of Toronto,...

Mar 11, 2009

Richard P. Cook, 87, of Ashville, passed peacefully to join his beloved wife Ethel in heaven on March 11, 2009. He was born June 21, 1921 in Ord, NE, the son of Parker and Lela Cook. He was a graduate of Ashville High School, Class of 1939, member of Hopewell United Methodist Church and proudly served in the Army...

Mar 9, 2009

Catherine Hollis, 94, of Circleville, died March 9, 2009 at Sunbridge Nursing Home. She was born January 19, 1915 in Morgan County, KY, the daughter of Herbert and America (Lyons) Ferguson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Samuel Hollis; 2 great grandchildren; 1 sister and 4 brothers. She is survived by her children, Don (Theresa) Hollis,...

Mar 9, 2009

Stanley “Beanie” Oliver, 56, of Bloomingburg, died March 9, 2009 at Logan Elm Health Care. He was born November 8, 1952 in Circleville, the son of Charles Oliver and Martha (Johnson) Wilkins. He loved to fish and hunt. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Martha; brothers, John (Sandy) Oliver, Mark (Mary) Oliver...

Mar 8, 2009

Dale L. Swackhammer, 74, Zephyrhills, FL, formerly of Circleville, died March 8, 2009 in Florida. He was born March 26, 1934 in Laurelville, the son of Raymond and Florence (Paxton) Swackhammer. He was a member of Pickaway Lodge #23F&AM, Circleville Chapter #90 OES, Zephyrhills Moose Lodge 2276 and Tropical Acre Estate Association. He enjoyed woodworking, motorcycling and camping. He...

Feb 21, 2009

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Anna M. Blevins, 79, of Circleville, died Feb. 21, 2009 at Logan Elm Health Care Center. She was born March 22, 1929 in Ross County the daughter of Bascom and Inez (Chaney) Blevins. She is survived by first cousins; Hazel and Carl Lynn, Boots and Butch Brown...

Feb 21, 2009

Howard Johns Sr., 56, of Washington C.H. passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2009. He was born on September 25, 1952 in Fayette County to William and Gladys (Gray) Johns. He was preceded in death by his father. Mr. Johns is survived by his mother of Washington C.H., Gladys Alexander, his children, Troy Bailey, Robert Turner Jr., Howard (Heather) Jr....

Feb 17, 2009

Rev. Walter E. Cottrell, 89 of Ashville went to be with Jesus on February 17, 2009 at Brown’s Memorial Home, in Circleville. He was born in Omega, OH on December 2, 1919, the son of William and Lulu May Cottrell. As a retired minister of Church of the Nazarene and The Churches of Christ in Christian Union he served...

Feb 17, 2009

Stanley Stevens, 59, of Circleville, died February 17, 2009 at his residence. He was born February 26, 1949 in Greenville, KY, the son of Farris and Mildred (Hardison) Stevens. He was preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by his father; wife, Judith (Rothrock) Stevens and children, Anthony (Alexandra), Michael, Jason and Jonathan Stevens. Funeral service will...