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William Darst

William Darst

May 24, 2022

July 3, 1935 - May 24, 2022

He was the kind of dad who led by example.

He worked and then worked some more.

HIs hobbies were tasks which others would consider work.

The enjoyment came from the laughter created through sweat and mistakes which needed to be fixed.

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Jack Pontious

Jack Pontious

May 23, 2022

Jack Pontious, 88, of Circleville passed away on May 23, 2022.    He was born on January 29, 1934 in Circleville to Vernon and Laura Pontious.  Jack a Navy Veteran was preceded in death by his parents.  Jack is survived by Jean Pontious, John (Valerie Smith) Pontious, Jeff Pontious, Jennifer (Harry) Conley, grandchildren Wyatt Pontious, Brittany (Brandon) Conkel, Tabi Pontious,...

Larry Francis Stump

Larry Francis Stump

May 23, 2022

Larry Francis Stump of Laurelville passed away on May 22, 2022 surrounded by family.  He was born on June 26, 1947 to John and Hazel (Hedges) Stump.  He graduated from Laurelville High School, Class of 1966.  He retired from E.I. Dupont in 2006.  Larry was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Sally and Sharon Kay and his brother...

Mary Jane "Pat" Norris

Mary Jane "Pat" Norris

May 20, 2022

Mary Jane “Pat” Norris, 98, passed away on May 20, 2022.  She was born on October 28, 1923 in Walkulla Co., FL.  On August 30, 1947 she married Clarence Eugene “Gene” Norris who passed away in 2007.  She is survived by her children Clarence Wayne (Lissa) Norris of Circleville and Sally Kay (Ed) Wheeler of Piketon, grandchildren Jessica Marijane...

Johanna "Dodie" (Picklesimer)  Valentine

Johanna "Dodie" (Picklesimer) Valentine

May 17, 2022

Johanna “Dodie” Valentine, 68, of Williamsport passed away on May 17, 2022.  She was born on October 23, 1953 in Columbus to John and Mary (Kneece) Picklesimer.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings Sandy Picklesimer and Jenny Kofinas.  Dodie is survived by her husband Ed Valentine, children Beth Pelfrey and Eric Valentine,...

Mary (Mallory)  Penn

Mary (Mallory) Penn

May 16, 2022

Mary  (Mallory) Penn passed away peacefully May 16, 2022 in Circleville, Ohio.  Mrs. Penn was born August 17, 1925 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Dr. Jasper N. and Quinnie (Karr) Mallory.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard W. Penn, twin sister Martha McCombs (Edward), and step-mother Beulah Mallory.  Mrs. Penn was...

Marjorie (Overman)  Perry

Marjorie (Overman) Perry

May 15, 2022

Marjorie Perry, 89, of Circleville passed away on May 15, 2022.  She was born on January 29, 1933 in Chillicothe to Henry and Marie (Strous) Overman.  She was a member of OES #90 and was retired from Rockwell and Telesis.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Roger Overman.  Marjorie is survived by...

Donald Gregory Anderson

Donald Gregory Anderson

May 14, 2022

Donald Gregory Anderson was born May 10, 1985.  He passed away May 14, 2022 at the age of 37.  He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Donald Anderson and Julie (Taylor) Anderson.  He was a Pastor at the Refuge Ministry and an Associate Pastor at Brown Road Church.  He also got his GED and went on to earn his...

Patricia (Smith)  Herron

Patricia (Smith) Herron

May 14, 2022

Patricia Herron, 86, of Columbia, South Carolina passed away on May 14, 2022.  She was born on March 17, 1936 in Circleville to Louis and Dorothy (Styers) Smith.  She retired from General Electric and was former Mayor of Tarlton and served on the Saltcreek Township EMS.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband...

Gerald Welsh

Gerald Welsh

May 13, 2022

Gerald Welsh, 79, of Circleville passed away on May 13, 2022 in Cuyahoga County.  Gerald was born on November 13, 1942 in Mahoning County to William and Edna (LaVelle) Welsh.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Graveside services will be in Forest Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022.    Online condolences can be made to...

Donna Siniff

Donna Siniff

May 12, 2022

Donna Siniff, 77, of Columbus passed away on May 12, 2022.  She was born on November 3, 1944 in Darbyville to Bernard and Ola (Estep) Siniff.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.  Donna is survived by her son Bill (Cherie) Siniff, grandchildren Nathan (Khristian) and Tyler, one great grandchild...

John Wilkes

John Wilkes

May 11, 2022

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John Z. Wilkes, 87, of Circleville passed away on May 11, 2022.  He was born on June 18, 1934 in Circleville to Charles W. and Addie M. (Ware) Wilkes.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor (Cupp) Wilkes, son James M. Wilkes and siblings Henry, Arthur, Robert, William Wilkes,...

Cody Mckibben

Cody Mckibben

May 10, 2022

Cody Stephen McKibben, 31, of Circleville passed away on May 10, 2022.  He was born on December 16, 1990 in Columbus to Joseph McKibben and Tina Davis Allen.  Cody is survived by his children Alayna, Cambri and Cameron, his father Joseph (Debbie Gray) McKibben, his mother Tina (Tim) Allen, grandparents Betty Hopkins and Karen McKibben,  his girlfriend Jessica Hamilton,...

David Carney

David Carney

May 8, 2022

David Carney, 65, of Laurelville passed away on May 8, 2022.  He was born on November 26, 1956 in Chillicothe to Stillman “Monk” and Rosemary (Ackley) VanSickle.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a nephew Shaun Carney.  He was a carpenter and belonged to Ohio Carpenter Union Local 200.  He was an outdoorsman and...

Freda (Holbrook)  Lindsey

Freda (Holbrook) Lindsey

May 5, 2022

Freda (Holbrook) Lindsey went home to be with her Lord on May 5, 2022 after battling many health issues over the past few months.  Freda was born in Hillsboro on October 25, 1936 to Harry and Vessie Holbrook; she was the ninth of ten children.  Freda graduated from Jackson High School in 1955, and married Carl Lindsey in 1956. ...

Dolores Darlene (Greene)  Darst

Dolores Darlene (Greene) Darst

Apr 29, 2022

Dolores Darlene Darst went home on April 29, 2022; she was truly an exceptional woman.  As many of our friends can attest, she was an outstanding cook.  She played 6 instruments at a high level and sang beautifully.  She was a part of the generation who broke the glass ceiling by becoming an HR Director at a local hospital...

Robert Vangundy

Robert Vangundy

Apr 27, 2022

Robert VanGundy, 59, of Circleville passed away on April 27, 2022.  He was born on February 27, 1963 in Columbus to John and Esther (Hedges) Vangundy. Rob was a lifelong member of the Pickaway County Koon Hunters Club, an avid fisherman and he loved to hunt.  He enjoyed volunteering at the Adelphi Food Pantry and helping others.  He was...

Jerry E. "Jake" Greiner

Jerry E. "Jake" Greiner

Apr 26, 2022

Jerry E. “Jake” Greiner, age 78, family patriarch, passed away on April 26, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family after battling cancer for 3 years.  He was born in Circleville on October 12, 1943 to Lyell and Mary (Thomas) Greiner.  He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Gladys Ison and Mary Virginia Davis...

Jean Herron

Jean Herron

Apr 25, 2022

Jean Herron, 94, of Circleville passed away on April 25, 2022.  She was born on October 3, 1927 in Whisler, Ohio to George and Ara (Huston) Herron.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother and four sisters.  Jean is survived by her children Patty (Dean) Whitten, Robert (Connie) Kerns and Kelly (Mike) Amann,...

Jerry Lee Newman

Jerry Lee Newman

Apr 24, 2022

Jerry Lee Newman, 61, of Laurelville passed away on April 24, 2022.  He was born on October 22, 1960 in Chillicothe to Leonard and Geneva (Ross) Newman.  He was preceded in death by his father.  Jerry is survived by his mother Geneva Newman, children Jara McKnight, Jessica Burgess, grandchildren Jerrica Jade McKnight, Braxton Burgess and by brother Jeff Diehl. ...

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