Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Feb 3, 2021

Mary K. Kingery, 83, of Stoutsville, passed away on February 3, 2021 at Brown Memorial.  She was born on April 9, 1937 in Ross County, the daughter of Harold and Nora (Spurgeon) Hester.  She was retired from RCA; loved flowers, gardening, cooking and all her grandkids.  No one ever left her house hungry or empty handed.  She was the...

Feb 3, 2021

Marian E. Kempton of Laurelville passed peacefully from this life February 3, 2021 following an extended illness. Marian was born January 12, 1925, daughter of the late Wilbur D. Garrison and Henrietta Edmiston.  On December 6, 1941, she married Elsworth E. Kempton who passed away December 19, 2005.  Surviving family members who will mourn her passing are sons, Teddy...

Jan 31, 2021

Mona Belle (Leist) Anderson, 87, of Circleville, passed away January 31, 2021 in OSU.  She was born on June 16, 1933 in Pickaway County, the daughter of Roy and Mary “Dolly” (Kochensparger) Leist.  She was a graduate of Circleville High School.  She loved her family, enjoyed walks on the beach collecting shells, reading, woodworking and crocheting.  She was preceded...

Jan 31, 2021

Harry E. Wolfe, Jr. 68, of Somerset, passed away January 31, 2021 at Genesis Perry Medical Center.  He was born on September 9, 1952 in Circleville, the son of Harry E and Catherine (Hill) Wolfe, Sr.  He was retired from Plumbers & Pipefitters 189, 20 year member of the Eagles, member of the NRA, a classic car enthusiast and...

Jan 29, 2021

Joseph M. Lahrmer was called to his heavenly home on Friday, January 29th, 2021. He passed peacefully in his home after succumbing to injuries sustained in a 2014 car accident.  He is preceded in death by parents Ernest and Betty (Salsbury) Lahrmer, son Joe-Joe,  brothers, Jerry and Ron. He is survived by daughter Rachel (Billy) Speakman of New Holland;...

Jan 28, 2021

Patricia A. Hildenbrand, 92, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 28, 2021.  She was born October 16, 1928 in Circleville, the daughter of Lewis (Ned) and Marie (Clark) Clifton.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband J Richard Hildenbrand; siblings Mary (Ged) Dresbach, George (Betty) Clifton, Betty (Guy) Jacobs, Lewis “Dick” Clifton and...

Jan 27, 2021

Judith Marie Coleman, 82, of Circleville passed away on January 27, 2021.  She was born on December 12, 1938 in Columbus to Melvin and Agnes (Jamalski) Dixon.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Bruce Coleman whom she married March 28, 1965 in Victoria, Texas and by siblings Joe and Mike Dixon, Mary...

Jan 27, 2021

Generous is the word that springs to mind when reflecting on the life of Donagene.  Giving of her time, giving of her love, and giving whenever anything was needed.  Always asking “What can I do to help”, she provided many a harvest meal in the field, late night pizzas, gallons of home brewed iced tea, and fresh cookies warm...

Jan 26, 2021

Rex Allen Emrick, 69, of Williamsport passed away on January 26, 2021.  He was born on March 5, 1951 in Columbus to Wendell and Katherine (Schuler) Emrick.  Rex worked for the Pickaway County Sheriff Department, was a member of Pickaway Lodge #23 F & AM, Provost Unit of Aladdin Shrine, Pickaway Shrine, Scottish Rite and Sons of American Revolution. ...

Jan 25, 2021

Shelly Peters passed away January 22, 2021 at Logan Elm Health Care in Circleville, Ohio at the age of 62 from Covid 19 and other health problems.  She was born May 13, 1958.  Shelly was the daughter of Merle and Peggy Swank.  She graduated from Logan Elm High School and attended Mt. Vernon Nazarene University.  She was in the...

Jan 23, 2021

Robert E. Rooker, 70, of Circleville, passed away on January 23, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on September 22, 1950, the son of Ervin and Clara (Primmer) Rooker.  He was a veteran of United States Marine Corps, member of The Tree Church and CMA.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Richard and Ray Rooker...

Jan 23, 2021

Joan Virginia Beougher of Lancaster went home to be with the Lord and to walk in His heavenly garden on January 23, 2021.  She was born September 5, 1940 to Ermanus H. and Mary D. (Keels) Ragland.  Joan is survived by her husband, Larry Beougher of Lancaster; children, Charles (Laura) Sims of Eaton, Ohio and Peggy (Vance) Hernandez Moore...

Jan 22, 2021

Jack Nelson Thompson, 91, of Laurelville, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born on June 8, 1929 on Thompson Ridge, Laurelville, OH to the late Donald Edward and Bessie M. (Ebert) Thompson.  Jack graduated from Laurelville High School in 1947.  He served in the United States Army during the Korean...

Jan 22, 2021

John Walter Rolland Dearth Jr., of Williamsport passed away January 22, 2021 in Circleville at the age of 88.  He was born on February 22, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to John Sr. and Hyacinth (Catchpool) Dearth.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  John is survived by his wife of 48 years Linda (Artz) of Columbus, children Gary...

Jan 21, 2021

Lottie A. Diltz, 94, of Circleville passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio due to complications of COVID 19.  She was born on December 30, 1926 in Adelphi, Ohio to Roy F. and Sarah E. (Rodgers) Rutter.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Diltz on April 21,...

Jan 21, 2021

John P. Downs 75 of Circleville, passed away on January 21, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on November 3, 1945 in Columbus, the son of Bernard and Louella (Call) Downs. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Sharon (Bumgardner) Downs.

He is survived by his sister, Barbara Lucas; niece, Beth (Karl) Lutz...

Jan 20, 2021

Mary Gibson, 90, of Circleville, passed away on Jan. 20, 2021.

She was born on July 17, 1930 in Pickaway County to Earl and Ethel (Lockhart) Lee.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Gibson; and children, Kathy Keaton, Ruth Robison, James Rigsby and Herman David Diltz.

Jan 20, 2021

Circleville Nancy Jo (Hess) Farthing, 77, of Circleville, Ohio, died Jan. 20, 2021. Born June 2, 1943, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. (Jean Armstrong) Hess, of Chillicothe, Ohio. She is survived by husband, John; their children, Laura (Jeff) Dornsife, of New Albany, Ohio, Jeff (Julie) Farthing, of Circleville, Ohio, Michael (Kathleen) Farthing, of Pickerington, Ohio, and...

Jan 19, 2021

Dorothy Wavelene (Wiggins) Jinks Whitcraft, 96 said good night here and good morning up there on January 19, 2021 to her loved ones waiting on her coming.  She was born on July 1, 1924 to Chloe and Lola (Knece) Wiggins.  She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, sisters Gayle (Gib) Anderson, (Joe Truex), Leota...

Jan 19, 2021

Willard “Joe” Fenneken, Jr., 73, of Circleville passed away on January 19, 2021.  He was born on November 20, 1947 in Columbus to Willard Sr. and Edna (Thompson) Fenneken.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Karen Sue (Kneece) Fenneken and siblings Bobby Fenneken and Janet Draise.  Joe is survived by his children...