Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Jan 5, 2022

Thomas Henry Hardbarger Sr. was called home on Wednesday January 5, 2022, after a short, hard fought battle with cancer. Born in the fall of 1937 to Dallas and Thelma Hardbarger in Groveport, Ohio he spent much of his childhood in Reese Station. Later in life he found his home in the hills of Hocking County, perched atop the...

Jan 4, 2022

Verne Carter, 83, of Kingston went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2022.  He was born on August 6, 1938 in Mount Sterling to Verne and Betty (Smith) Carter.  He worked at PPG for 34 years.  He was an Army Veteran.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Sharon (Six)...

Jan 4, 2022

June “Susie” Rinehart, 63, of Chillicothe passed away on January 4, 2022.  She was born on February 19, 1958 in Ashville to George Jr. and Mary (Burris) Smith.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by daughter Bobbi Sue Smith, siblings Helen Ruth Hannah, George W. Smith III, Glenda Black, Donna Brumfield, Shirley Bieber and Ricky...

Jan 2, 2022

Darrel Goodman, 70, of Circleville passed away on January 2, 2022.  He was born on June 1, 1951 in Circleville to Larry and Shirley (Gentzel) Goodman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Cathy (Arledge) Goodman and sister Deb.  Darrel is survived by his children Matt (Danielle) Goodman, Heather Goodman, grandchildren Derek, Grant...

Jan 2, 2022

Rodrick “Ric” Hugh Greider, age 72 of Ashville, Ohio was called home to be with our Lord on January 2, 2022 after enduring challenging health issues.

Born in Steubenville, Ohio on August 15, 1949 to the late Donald and Martha Greider, he was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.  He will be missed by them all. ...

Jan 2, 2022

Edward Bohenko, 87, of Circleville passed away on January 2, 2022 at Berger Hospital.  He was born on May 2, 1934 in Forge Village, MA to Walter and Ellen (Holmes) Bohenko.  He was an Air Force Veteran, 51 year member of St. Josephs Church, ushered for many years, taught ccd classes, sang in the choir and served on various...

Jan 2, 2022

F. Elnora Ratcliff Grant, 87, of Sarahsville, Ohio passed away on January 2, 2022.  She was born on January 1, 1935 in Elida, Ohio to Orvin C. and Zoe (Faust) Brenneman.  She attended Circleville Bible college now Ohio Christian University and had taught at Circleville Bible College for 10 years and 25 years in Noble County Public School System. ...

Jan 2, 2022

Michael D. Steely 63, of Circleville, passed away on January 2, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on May 3, 1958 in Circleville, the son of George H. and Jean (Thomas) Steely.  He retired as bailiff for the Pickaway County Common Pleas Court.  He was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister Susan Jean Steely.  He...

Jan 1, 2022

Michael R. Thompson, 73, passed away on January 1, 2022.  He was the son of Howard and Betty Thompson of Portsmouth, Ohio.  A graduate of Portsmouth High School, Michael went on to Ohio University to obtain a BA degree and an MBA by 1979.

Michael worked in telecommunication his entire life.  He was a senior engineer for...

Jan 1, 2022

Paul Warren Montgomery, 73, of Circleville passed away on January 1, 2022.  He was born on March 23, 1948 in Portsmouth to Martin and Esther (Overturf) Montgomery.  He graduated from Northwest High School MCDermott Ohio. He retired from Reynolds Aluminum with 35 years’ service.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters Evelyn and Elmes...

Dec 31, 2021

Barbara Lewis, 63, of Ashville passed away on December 31, 2021.  She was born on September 13, 1958 in Circleville to Roy and Dorothy (Fetherolf) O’Day.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brother Charles O’Day and sister Mary Watson.  Barbara is survived by her husband George Lewis, son James Watson, daughter Toni (Tim) Tootle,...

Dec 30, 2021

Ronny Elkins, 62, of Laurelville passed away on December 30, 2021.  He was born on May 14, 1959 in Circleville to Billy and Thelma (Riddle) Elkins.  He was a 1977 Logan Elm Graduate.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by infant siblings Vickie, Millie, Billie and Jerry Elkins and brother Ricky Elkins and brother-in-law David...

Dec 30, 2021

Dale E. Bower, 82, of Circleville passed away on December 30, 2021 after a short illness.  He was born on February 14, 1939 in Pickaway County to W. Curtis and Marjorie (Goodman) Bower.  Dale was a lifelong resident of Pickaway County.  He graduated from Pickaway Township High School in 1957 and attended OSU until his dad had a heart...

Dec 27, 2021

Charles McGuire, 85, of Circleville passed away on December 27, 2021.  He was born on September 15, 1936 in Ironton to Lundy and Edith (Hall) McGuire.  He was a retired Federal employee and a barber for many years.  Charles was a member of Heritage Nazarene Church, teen youth leader, choir member and usher.  In addition to his parents he...

Dec 26, 2021

Calvin Carl Weaver was born in Hocking County to Adrian Kenneth and Julia Adams Weaver.  He was born on December 31, 1931. He would have been 90 years of age on his birthday.  Calvin was a graduate from Starr-Washington High School in Union Furnace in 1950.  He was a Veteran of the Korean War.  He worked for the DuPont...

Dec 24, 2021

Richard Allen Greenlee was born on December 31st, 1941. He was a lifelong resident of Circleville, a graduate of Circleville High School, and a proud Marine Corps veteran. He worked alongside his father and mother for nearly forty years at Denver Greenlee Band Instruments.

Most people know Richard as Grandmaster Greenlee, as he was head of the...

Dec 20, 2021

Gary E. Fraley, 53, of Columbus passed away on December 20, 2021.  He was born on January 24, 1968 in Columbus to Milford and Alice (Holloway) Fraley.  Gary worked for Young’s Towing and retired from RDP Foods and attended Walnut Hill Church.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step father Frank Young, siblings...

Dec 19, 2021

Herbert A. Swank, Sr. 65, of Circleville, passed away December 19, 2021 at his home.  He was born October 4, 1956 in Columbus the son of Clyde V. and Vina (Stapleton) Swank.  He was a U.S. Army veteran, an avid motorcyclist, loved his Harley and his dog Cubby.  Herbert was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Rosemary...

Dec 18, 2021

William Clifton, 64, of Logan passed away on December 18, 2021.  He was born on April 3, 1957 in Circleville to George and Betty (Weaver) Clifton.  He was a lifelong employee of Peerless Saw Company.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Travis Clifton and siblings Edith Forsythe, George O. Clifton, Sandra Couch,...

Dec 17, 2021

Marilyn Ruth Shirey, 76, of Circleville passed away on December 17, 2021.  She was born on March 17, 1945 in Jackson, Ohio to Kenneth and Anna (Martin) Seymour.  She was an avid Ohio State and Nascar Fan.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William Shirey, brothers Willard and Roger Seymour and grandson...