Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Dec 19, 2020

Betty Gifford, 85, of Circleville passed away on December 19, 2020.  She was born on February 4, 1935 in Circleville to Charles Edgar and Mary (Dumm) McClure.  She had worked at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens, Berger Hospital and Orient State Institute as a registered nurse and retired from EI DuPont as a plant nurse.  She was preceded in...

Dec 18, 2020

Robert Larry Voris, 79, of Laurelville passed away on December 18, 2020.  He was born on January 12, 1941 in Logan to Levertt and Pauline (Frisinger) Voris.  He worked many years at Fraziers Home Furnishings and later at Ponderosa; he was a member of South Perry United Methodist Church and was an avid fan of all Boston Sports Teams. ...

Dec 17, 2020

Helen Heizer, 74, of Circleville passed away on December 17, 2020.  She was born on April 21, 1946 in Inez, Kentucky to Nimrod “Nim” and Cora Lee “Cubie” (Cassady) Mollett.  She had lived in Columbus, Ohio for 55 years.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Helen is survived by her daughter Peggy (Leonard) Ooten, son Steve Mollett,...

Dec 16, 2020

Carole A. Leib passed away comfortably and peacefully on Wednesday, December 16 at Berger Hospital at age 83. Born Feb. 4, 1937 in Calumet, Michigan her family and a close network of friends were her passions. She never missed an opportunity to get “her boys” and their extended families together for a family meal, to share stories and laugh....

Dec 16, 2020

John Daniel Grambo, 70, of Rockbridge passed away on December 16, 2020.  He was born in Columbus on May 27, 1950 to Harry "Bus" and Marguerite (Jones) Grambo.  In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his sister Sharon Grambo.  John is survived by his mother Marguerite Grambo, his wife Debbie (Hammond) Grambo, children Vickie (Bryan)...

Dec 15, 2020

Daniel Ansel, 73, of Lancaster passed away on December 15, 2020.  He was born on February 15, 1947 in Lancaster to Murl and Louise (Vanetta) Ansel.  Daniel was a graduate of Fairfield Union High School, attended CBC where he studied Christian Music and was an avid bowler.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother...

Dec 13, 2020

Sherry Ann Louise Tomak, 72, of Laurelville passed away on December 13, 2020.  She was born on January 15, 1948 in Columbus to William and Ruth (Trotter) Cline.   In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Tomak   and a son Mike Darling.  Sherry is survived by her children Chris (Chrissy) Darling, Tracy (Floyd)...

Dec 12, 2020

Lois List, 92, of Circleville passed away on December 12, 2020.  She was born on August 18, 1928 in Ross County to Howard “Cap” and Gladys (Lauerman) Whitten.  Lois was a bookkeeper at Harden Chevrolet early on making life long friends with the Harden family and the gals she worked with and called friends.  In addition to her parents...

Dec 11, 2020

Lawrence Cox, 89, of Laurelville passed away on December 11, 2020.  He was born in Laurelville on August 4, 1931 to Ernest and Clara (Julian) Cox.  He had worked as a horse wrangler breaking horses, a pipe liner in Alaska, lineman for telephone and Gas Company and was a machinist for 25 years.  In addition to his parents he...

Dec 11, 2020

Albert L. Karr, 87, of Circleville, passed away December 11, 2020.  He was born December 21, 1932 in South Perry, the son of Frederick Henry and Jeanette (Kline) Karr.  He was a U.S. Army veteran and was life member of American Legion.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Carol (Bryant) Karr, son Gary Karr, brother Eugene...

Dec 11, 2020

Robert J. Febes, 78, of Circleville, passed away December 11, 2020.  He was born November 2, 1942 in Hocking Co. the son of Lawrence H. and Betty (Miller) Febes.  He was a U. S. Army veteran.  Robert was preceded in death by his parents, wife Linda Lee (Lemley) Febes, sisters Doris Disbennett and Phyllis Swackhammer, brothers Tom, Chuck and...

Dec 10, 2020

Geraldine Mae Happeny, 81, passed away peacefully into her Savior’s arms on December 10, 2020.  Geraldine was born on January 21, 1939 in Revenge, Ohio.  She was preceded in death by her father James and mother Clara Happeny, one sister Marceille and five brothers:  Jimmy, Ernest, Carl, Larry, and Emmitt Ray.  She is survived by three sisters:  Carolyn Plant...

Dec 9, 2020

David Bowens, 68, of Williamsport passed away December 9, 2020.  He was born on June 2, 1952 in Gallipolis to Ellsworth and Sara (Alban) Bowens.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  He was a member of New Beginnings Church, was a horse enthusiast and loved spending time with his grandchildren, deer hunting and fishing.  David is survived...

Dec 9, 2020

Woodroe “Woody” Perkins, 88, of Circleville passed away on December 9, 2020.  He was born on March 12, 1932 in Webbville, KY to Earl and Tennie (Hicks) Perkins.  He was owner/operator of Woody’s for 40 plus years.  He was an Army Veteran.  He was preceded in death by his parents, son Wendell Perkins and by 2 sisters and 8...

Dec 9, 2020

Carmeletta Baker, 88, of Circleville passed away on December 9, 2020.  She was born on February 27, 1932 in Toledo to Harold and Ruth (Magrum) Laberdie.  She was preceded in death by her parents, son Larry Baker and siblings Harold and Vernon Laberdie, Marge Brown and Betty Pence.   Carmeletta is survived by her daughter Karen (Terry) Thompson, grandchildren Travis...

Dec 9, 2020

Joyce Poling, 74, of Laurelville passed away on December 9, 2020.  She was born on September 27, 1946 in Hocking County to Clarence William and Frances Geneva (Justice) Ebert.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Gerry Poling, siblings Max Ebert and P.D. Smith and step-father Paul Smith.  Joyce is survived by her...

Dec 7, 2020

Donna Swackhammer, 90, of Circleville passed away on December 7, 2020.  She was born on May 19, 1930 in Hocking County to Theodore and Mildred (Peck) Poling.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Gordon Swackhammer, daughter Connie Jean Swackhammer, grandson Kevin Jay Swackhammer and by siblings Amy Karr, Norman, Bernard, Gerry, Clyde,...

Dec 7, 2020

On Monday, December 7, 2020 “Roddy” Scherbarth, loving son, brother, and uncle passed away at the age of 41. He was born February, 1979 in Columbus, Ohio to Monica Ferguson.

Roddy loved watching movies with family, especially Star Wars and had a passion for all things superhero. He enjoyed working at PDI, PCS, and Goodhands...

Dec 7, 2020

Robert Dollison, 89, of Circleville passed away on December 7, 2020.  He was born on December 19, 1930 in Circleville to Ronald and Eleanor (Dixon) Dollison.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Violet (Hook) Dollison, daughter Connie Eveland, grandchild Shawn, brothers Larry and Dave Dollison and by sister Mary Jay.  Robert is...

Dec 7, 2020

Donald Lee Congrove, 83, of Chillicothe, formerly of Adelphi passed away at 2:25 a.m. on December 7, 2020 after an extended illness.  He was born on September 11, 1937 in Adelphi to Donald R. and Lucille (Reed) Congrove.  On June 1, 1956 he married Thelma Harmon who preceded him in death on January 30, 2003.  He was a member...