Obituaries for Wellman Funeral Home Inc.

Nov 27, 2020

Jeanie Giffin, 44, of New Holland passed away on November 27, 2020.  She was born on February 17, 1976 in Columbus to Donald and Judy (Strawser) Giffin.  She was preceded in death by her sister Selina.  Jeanie is survived by her parents, former husband Ryan Bickers, daughter Tessie (Joshua) Roberts and by grandchildren Kami and Joshua.  Funeral services will...

Nov 27, 2020

Benjamin Welch, 40, of Logan passed away on November 27, 2020.  He was born on February 10, 1980 in Circleville to Byron and Diane (Zickefoose) Welch.  He got a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems in 2001 from DeVry University and a MBA from Keller Grad School in 2005 where he graduated summa cum laude from both universities. ...

Nov 27, 2020

Debra McGuckin, 63, of Stoutsville passed away on November 27, 2020.  She was born on July 12, 1957 in Circleville to Howard and Mary Jo (Humphrey) Smith.  She was a former employee of Pickaway Senior Center.  She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Beverly Sue Harris.  Debra is survived by her husband...

Nov 26, 2020

Donald Eugene “Don” Ward, son of the late Ray and Marie Ward, was born October 30, 1936.  Don always credited his grandparents, Henry and Susan Ward, for an important role in his upbringing.  He graduated from Circleville High School in 1954.  After graduation, Don served in the Army Reserves until 1964.  He married the love of his life, Linda...

Nov 24, 2020

Edward Hunt Jr., 94, of South Bloomingville passed away on November 24, 2020.  He was born on April 17, 1926 in New York to Edward and Gretchen (Boher) Hunt Sr.  He was preceded in death by his parents, children Thelma Hively and Kenneth Maynard.  He is survived by children Larry (Pauline) Hunt, Becky (Marty) Duncan, John (Kim) Maynard, Brenda...

Nov 24, 2020

Carl Hooks passed away November 24, 2020 at his home with his family by his side, after a happy, long, active 88 year life.  Born August 18, 1932, son of James and Ruth (Wilson) Hooks.  Married to his high school sweetheart, Wanda (Newton) Hooks, an amazing 70 years.  They had three daughters: Dianna, Connie and Kay.  Survived by Wanda,...

Nov 21, 2020

Connie Sue Rodgers was a force to be reckoned with. Stubborn, smart, sweet, kind, and talented. She was an avid Donny Osmond fan, a devoted Mom to her two children and Mimi to her granddaughter. She will be missed and was loved by so many, much more than she will ever know.  Preceded in death by her amazing parents...

Nov 20, 2020

Larry T. Mitchell, 71, of Chillicothe, passed away November 20, 2020.  He was born June 28, 1949 in New Vienna, OH the son of the late George T. and Ruby (Wills) Mitchell.  Larry was a die hard Cleveland Browns fan and enjoyed collecting trains.  He is survived by his wife Karen (Lane) Mitchell, daughters Michelle Mitchell (Jerad) Clayton and...

Nov 16, 2020

Leroy Graham, 75, of Laurelville passed away on November 16, 2020.  He was born on March 4, 1945 in Pickaway County to Salem and Evelyn (Armentrout) Graham.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Leroy is survived by his wife Charlotte (Robinson) Graham, children Roy (Kelly) Sr., Robert and Scott Graham, grandchildren Ashley (Kacy Murphy), Chelsea (Allic Bestul),...

Nov 15, 2020

Darrell Edward Norris died peacefully at home in Columbus, OH on November 15, 2020 at the age of 86. Darrell is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Janet (Emerine); daughter and son-in-law Tonya and Sean Apke of Lewis Center; daughter and son-in-law Krista and Chris McGee of Blacklick; grandchildren Cole, Reid, and Brielle Apke, Leo, Samone, and...

Nov 15, 2020

Janet Sue Easterday,76, of Stoutsville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 15, 2020.  Janet was the daughter of Milton and Ruth Griest and younger sister of Harry (Lura) Griest.  Janet was born in Portsmouth, Ohio but lived the majority of her life in Circleville, Ohio.  In August 1963 Janet married Forrest Easterday Jr.  They had two daughters, Sue Cooper and...

Nov 13, 2020

F. John Demjen 68 of Circleville passed away Friday November 13th 2020 at Berger Hospital. John was born July 12th 1952 in Charleston WV to Frank and Kathryn both preceding him in death. Also preceding him in death was his Father In Law Bill Dountz. John was survived by his wife of 38 years Teresa (Dountz), daughter Jessica, Stepson...

Nov 11, 2020

George “Bruce” Stevenson Jr., 84 died on November 11, 2020 surrounded at home on his farm by his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Bruce was welcomed into Heaven by his loving dedicated wife of 56 years Betty Stevenson also by her side were their three children Robert, Thomas and Janet Stevenson, and granddaughter Martha Fulk.  Bruce was also...

Nov 10, 2020

James Merrill Lands Sr. (Jim) of Stoutsville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the age of 73.  Jim was born in Athens, Ohio on December 21, 1946 to father Frank R. Lands and mother Mary Kathryn (Bowman) Lands.  The oldest of three sons, Jim is a lifelong member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and graduated...

Nov 8, 2020

Marvin Payne, age 91, born to Oather John and Hazel (Rowland) Payne on July 19, 1929 near Yellowbud Ohio passed away on November 8, 2020 after living a long and full loving life.  Preceded in death by parents, daughter Paula Kaye, brother Glen, step father Charles Graham, half-brother Roger Graham and half-sister Pat Boston.

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Nov 8, 2020

Carolyn Sue Ramey, 76, of Circleville passed away on November 8, 2020.  She was born on October 29, 1944 in Zanesville to James and Joan Remleigh.  She was an avid quilter.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Carolyn is survived by her husband Roy Ramey, children Brian Watkins, Jennifer (Brian) Arnold, Jan (Boyd) Pollard, Brian Ramey and...

Nov 8, 2020

Ronnie “Columbo” Giffin, 73, of Circleville passed away on November 8, 2020.  He was born on November 28, 1946 in Circleville to Marion and Francis (Koon) Giffin.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie (Smith) Giffin on November 2, 2020, sisters Anna Giffin and Barb McGowan and by brothers Larry...

Nov 7, 2020

Evelyn Dalessandri, 80, of Lancaster passed away on November 7, 2020.  She was born on November 8, 1939 in Argentina to Charles and Margaret (Welzer) Stanley.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Paul Dalessandri.  Evelyn is survived by her children Michael (Dawn) Dalessandri, James Dalessandri and Christina Dalessandri, grandchildren Heather...

Nov 5, 2020

Ronald M. Bensonhaver, 73, of Circleville received his wings on the evening of November 5, 2020.  He was born May 13, 1947 to Goldie and Wayne Bensonhaver.  On December 18, 1981 Ron married Becky, the love of his life.  They had 38 years together.  Ron worked for Flo-Lizer and Crop Production for many years.  He retired from Teays Valley...

Nov 2, 2020

Bonnie Katherine Giffin, 76, of Circleville, passed away on November 2, 2020 in St. Ann’s Hospital.  She was born on September 23, 1944 in Circleville, the daughter of Andrew and Maggie (Peters) Smith.  She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Marie Pollock and brother, Willard Smith.  She is survived by her loving husband, Ronnie Giffin; daughter Maggie...