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Albert Olhava Jr.
Jan 19, 2025
Albert Olhava Jr., 82, of Circleville passed away on January 19, 2025. He was born on January 14, 1943 in Cleveland to Albert Sr. and Mildred (Yaxley) Olhava. He was preceded in death by his parents. Albert is survived by his wife Amy (Clink) Olhava; children Cathy (Jim) Castillo and Liz (Scott) Napoli; grandchildren Emily (Matt) Burke, Katy (Jason) Gleich,...

Lyn M. Conner
Jan 15, 2025
Lyn M. Conner, 76, formerly of Circleville, passed away on January 15, 2025 at Embassy of Canal Winchester. She was born on July 25, 1948 in Auburn, IN to the parents of Clarence and Ruth (Martin) Conner. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Barbara Brackert. She is survived by her son, Joshua Conner; grandchildren, Nathan, Madison,...
Judith Clifton
Jan 15, 2025
Judith Clifton, 82, of Circleville passed away on January 15, 2025. She was born on May 13, 1942 in Chillicothe to Donald and Josephine (Stumbo) Hardman. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband George Clifton; and siblings Jimmy and Lenny Hardman and Donna Lemaster. Judith is survived by her children Todd (Carol) Clifton, Tammy...
Janice Elaine Hardman
Jan 11, 2025
**Obituary for Janice Elaine Riffel Hardman**
Janice Riffel Hardman, born on May 9, 1946, in Circleville, Ohio, passed away on January 11, 2025. She was the cherished daughter of Harold Lyman Riffel and Nora Louise (Smith) Riffel, both of whom preceded her in death. Also preceding her were her brother, Harold Edward Riffel, and her beloved husband, Leonard Hardman, whom she...
Jason Seaton
Jan 10, 2025
Jason Seaton, 40, of Stoutsville passed away on January 10, 2025. He was born on September 11, 1984 in Columbus to Fred and Aurora (Mumaw) Seaton. Jason was preceded in death by his father and brother Joseph Seaton. He was a “tree guy” working to cut down trees, he also built houses and was a jack of all trades. Jason...

Ruth Mae Redman
Jan 10, 2025
**Obituary for Ruth Mae Redman**
Ruth Mae Redman, age 86, of Laurelville, passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2025. Born on May 4, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Martha (Feyh) Ebert.
Ruth was preceded in death by beloved daughter, Kendra Redman; her son, David “Scott” Redman; their father, Walter Redman; and her siblings—brothers Charles “Doc,”...
Chris Riley
Jan 9, 2025
Christopher Lee Riley, 66, passed away on January 9, 2025. He was born on August 17, 1958 in Circleville to Verlond and Wanda (Weese) Riley. Chris is preceded in death by his parents Verlond H. Riley and Wanda M. Riley, half-brothers Lawrence A. and Robert Higby. Chris is survived by brothers Mick (Ann) Riley and Wesley (Beverly) Riley and half-brother...
Steven Davis
Jan 9, 2025
Steven Davis, 68, of Circleville passed away on January 9, 2025. He was born on December 12, 1956 in Circleville to Elmer and Mable (King) Davis. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings Francis, Donald, William, Bernard, Jimmy, Norman and Marvin. Steven is survived by his sisters Joan Hart and Clara “Susie” Brown. Funeral...
Barbara Tilton
Jan 9, 2025
Barbara Tilton, 93, of Circleville passed away on January 9, 2025. She was born on December 11, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio to William and Catherine (Miller) Teets. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Charlie Tilton; children Ronald Schwalbauch, John Aber and Robert Schwalbauch and by brother Donald Teets. Barbara is survived by her...
Lucie Schumm
Jan 9, 2025
Lucie Schumm, 97, of Circleville passed away on January 9, 2025. She was born on October 28, 1927 in Circleville to Emerson and Retta (Dozier) Minor. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Schumm and siblings Donald and Thelma Minor, Evon Schumm and Mildred Straubaugh. Lucie is survived by her children Elizabeth Lavigne...
Dora Temple
Jan 8, 2025
Dora Ellen (Diehl) Temple, age 92, Circleville, peacefully passed on January 8, 2025. She was born February 11, 1932 to Jessie and Jennie (Routte) Diehl in Hocking County, Ohio. Dora was married to Francis “Frank” Allen Temple (deceased) for 38 years. Dora is preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Gertrude, David, Ruby, Norma, Esther, Dessie, Raymond, Everett...
James Powell Sr.
Jan 7, 2025
James Powell, Sr., 78, of New Straitsville passed away on January 7, 2025. He was born on February 25, 1946 in Mobile, AL to C.W. and Mildred Powell. He always enjoyed sitting under a tree, drinking his coffee and enjoyed his family time. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Cheryl (Thompson) Powell and...
Karen Knisley
Jan 6, 2025
Karen Jean Adams Knisley passed away unexpectedly on January 6, 2025, at the age of 68. She was born December 24, 1956, to Donald E. Adams and Alma Jean Long Adams. She was predeceased by her parents and her beloved husband, Paul D. Knisley, grandparents William Homer Long and Alma Morgan Long, Homer Adams and Highly Jane Adams, and infant...
Shaun Adkins
Jan 1, 2025
Shaun Adkins, aged 42, of Circleville, Ohio, passed away on January 1, 2025. He was born on November 21, 1982, in Columbus, Ohio, to Robert and Maxine (Christian) Adkins.
Shaun was employed as a forklift operator at Acorn Dist. and had a passion for welding. He is survived by his brothers, Robert (Tammy) Adkins Jr. and Kevin (Mandi) Adkins, along with...
Charles Seymour
Dec 31, 2024
**Obituary for Charles Anthony Seymour**
Charles Anthony Seymour, of Laurelville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family after a brief illness. He was born on June 4, 1962, in Ross County, to the late Donald and Carol (Maddy) Seymour.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his brothers, Donnie Seymour...
Ronnie Joe Black
Dec 31, 2024
Ronnie Joe Black passed away after a long battle with cancer in Williamsport, Ohio surrounded by his family. He was born December 8, 1946 in Bryan County, Oklahoma to parents John Samuel Black and Emogene Jean Davison.
Joe was an entrepreneur. He worked in numerous occupations including a Service Manager at a Chevrolet dealership and was skilled in many trades in...

Patricia Moore
Dec 31, 2024
With much sadness, the family of Patricia Moore of Circleville announces her passing on December 31, 2024. Patty was born March 24, 1944 in Tiffin, Ohio, the daughter of the late Nick and Theresa (Bagnoli) Mazzaferro. She married G. Thomas Moore (deceased 2022) at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tiffin on June 17, 1967. She is survived by two children:...
Faith Davis
Dec 30, 2024
**Obituary for Faith Davis**
Faith Davis, aged 55, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on December 30, 2024. She was born on May 4, 1969, in Circleville to parents Dale and Theresa (Jones) Byrd. Faith was preceded in death by her father, Dale.
She is lovingly remembered by her mother, Theresa; her sons, Jordan Byrd and his partner Angela, and Christian Davis; her...
Brett Green
Dec 29, 2024
Brett Howard Green, affectionately known as “Dancer,” 63, of Bainbridge, Ohio, was found passed away at his home on December 29, 2024.
Born on December 18, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, Brett was the son of Richard Green and Donna Guss (Long). Over the years, he shared his life with his children, Cassandra Wade (Green), Brittney Gray (Green), Justin Green, and Jessica...
Patricia Haddox
Dec 29, 2024
Patricia Ann Haddox, known to her loved ones as Pat, passed away on December 29th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 80. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Pat brought light and joy to the lives of those around her. Her greatest pride and joy were her family, and she found immense fulfillment in nurturing...
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