Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Aug 9, 2023

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my Grandma Leona “Pauline” Miller.  She passed peacefully on August 9, 2023 holding my hand at the age of 99.  She will be missed every day by all of her family and friends.  There will be a small graveside service on Monday, August 14, 2023 at 2:00 p.m....

Aug 9, 2023

William Massie, 66, of Circleville passed away on August 9, 2023.  He was born in Gallipolis, Ohio on June 25, 1957 to Gordon and Clara (Clagg) Massie.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  William is survived by his wife Kathy (Smith) Massie; son Stephen (Nicole) Massie; grandchildren Joey and Ollie.  There will be no services observed.   Online...

Aug 4, 2023

Donna Schroeder, 86, of Ashville OH, sadly left us on August 4, 2023.  She was born on February 13, 1937 in Buffalo, NY to Mendell and Virginia (Lyman) Richar.  She was preceded in death by her daughter Pamela, parents, her sister Sandy and brother Bill.  She was an excellent role model, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.   She fought...

Aug 3, 2023

John O’Hara, 74, of Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of Circleville passed away on August 3, 2023 in Colorado.  He was born September 23, 1948 in Circleville, Ohio to John and Jean (Fitzpatrick) O’Hara.  He was proud to serve in the US Army during the Vietnam Era.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years Brenda (Forrest); two sons...

Aug 1, 2023

James Eldon Sweet, 68, of Stoutsville, formerly of Mount Sterling passed away on August 1, 2023.  He was born on June 20, 1955 in Columbus to Robert and Iris (Hughes) Sweet.  He had worked in maintenance for Stephens Pipe and Steel for 30 plus years, was a former volunteer fireman for Mount Sterling and former employee of the State...

Jul 31, 2023

With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to a beloved soul whose life was a testament to kindness, generosity, and unwavering humility.  Paul David Barnes, 74, of Williamsport, OH passed away on July 31, 2023 at home surrounded by his family after an extended illness.  Paul was born to Robert Owen and Margaret Barnes on January 23, 1949 in Westerville,...

Jul 31, 2023

Jason Grabill, 48, of Chillicothe passed away on July 31, 2023.  He was born on November 26, 1974 in Circleville to Ronald and Hazel (Legg) Grabill.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Tammy Grabill.  Jason is survived by the mother of his children Heather Osborne; children Gunner and Gatlin Grabill; step children...

Jul 28, 2023

Donald Robert Smith passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023. Don was born in Columbus, Ohio, August 11, 1938 to Cletus and Rose (Swendenburg) Smith. He attended Jackson Township School and was Valedictorian as well as president of his class. He graduated in 1956. He was a member of the International Typographical Union, which became the Communications Workers of...

Jul 26, 2023

Thelma Jean (Ling) Cheuvront, lovingly known as T.J., 73 of Circleville, was called home unexpectedly on Wednesday July 26, 2023.  Thelma was born on May 18, 1950 in Millersburg, Ohio to her parents Daniel Eugene and Dorthy (Fortune) Ling.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Krista Jean Cheuvront, her sister Brenda, her...

Jul 24, 2023

Nadine Mounts, 82, of Lancaster passed away on July 24, 2023.  She was born on October 19, 1940 in Pickaway County to Floyd and Josie (Funk) Bennett.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Thurman Mounts; sister Beatrice Sollars and brothers Lawrence, Stephen and Floyd Bennett.  Mrs. Mounts is survived by her son...

Jul 20, 2023

Gregory Glen Foster, 57, born 9/28/65 died 7/20/23 Columbus Ohio due to complications from a burn injury

Born in Nor Suffolk, England and grew up in Orient, Ohio. Greg played football for Westfall High School, He was multiple time State Quarter Horse Champion and a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked at DuPont for 30 years,...

Jul 19, 2023

Karen L. (Novak, Rose) Bensonhaver, 74, passed away on July 19, 2023 at home. She was the wife of Bob Bensonhaver. They shared 38 years of marriage. Born in Hammond, IN, Karen was the biological daughter of Jennie (Pigg) Novak and Bob Novak. Upon the death of her mother at age eight Karen and her baby sister Larissa were...

Jul 19, 2023

Kevin Smith, 67, of Circleville passed away on July 19, 2023.  He was born on January 27, 1956 in Circleville to Harold and Zelpha (Crites) Smith Sr.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters Theresa and Jamey Smith.  Kevin is survived by his significant other Rhonda Morris; children Talisha (Mark Clemmons) Smith, Kelly (Mike...

Jul 19, 2023

Beth Anne Whitaker, 46, of Circleville passed away on July 19, 2023.  She was born on January 13, 1977 in Columbus to Rick and Nelda (ODell) Seymour. Beth Ann proudly graduated from Westfall High School in 1995. In addition to her father Rick Seymour she was preceded in death by her brother Richie Seymour and grandmother Gwendolyn Seymour.  Beth...

Jul 17, 2023

Patricia Ann Kern, age 69 of Circleville, Ohio passed away suddenly on July 17, 2023, at Berger Hospital.

Born on November 3, 1953, in Circleville, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Billingsley.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband Ronnie Kern, her two daughters, Tonya Kern...

Jul 17, 2023

Timothy Allen, 54, of Circleville passed away on July 17, 2023.  He was born on February 18, 1969 in Columbus to Jerry and Marian (Stiles) Allen.  He was preceded in death by a son Cody McKibben.  In addition to his parents Timothy is survived by his wife Tina (Davis) Allen; daughter Kodi (Ian) SirLouis; grandchildren Carter, Caiden, Alayna, Cambri,...

Jul 16, 2023

George Curtis Adams, age 79, of Otway, Ohio, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 16, 2023, at SOMC Hospice surrounded by his family.  He was born September 4, 1943 in Pickaway County, OH, son of the late Columbus Adams and Meda Roberts Adams.  George joined the U.S. Army in 1966 where he served during the Vietnam War.  He was a...

Jul 15, 2023

Joann Davis, 88, of Ashville passed away on July 15, 2023.  She was born on March 16, 1935 in Circleville to Clark and Mary (Darst) Stevens.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by daughter Pamela Jo Bolin; siblings Mary Ellen Hoop, Richard, Paul, Ike and Robbie Stevens.  Joann is survived by her children Ray E....

Jul 14, 2023

Richard E. (Dick) Reeser, age 87, of Circleville, passed away peacefully in his home on July 14, 2023. Dick was born on October 27, 1935, and was a lifelong resident of Pickaway County. He was the eldest son of the late Robert (Bud) & Katherine (Lape) Reeser. He worked on dairy farms and delivered milk for Blue Ribbon Dairy...

Jul 13, 2023

Herbert William “Bill” Kochs, Jr., 86, of Economy, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at UPMC Passavant Hospital on the evening of July 13, 2023.

Bill was born to Herbert William and Mildred (Swift) Kochs on July 29, 1936, at Grant hospital in Chicago, Illinois.  He attended private schools in Chicago and Tucson, Arizona, then graduated with a double...