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Roderick Shasteen

Roderick Shasteen, 86, of Circleville, passed away on June 7, 2025, after being born in the same city on March 4, 1939, to William and Gertrude Shasteen. He is survived by his wife Saundra, three children, ten grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, his brother Jerry, and two nieces. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 12, at Wellman Funeral Home with burial at Heavenly Hills Cemetery, while visitation will take place the day before from 4 to 7 PM.

Ethel Louise Regan

Ethel Louise Regan, 93, of Columbus, passed away on June 7, 2025, at Brown Memorial Home. Born in Cordell, Kentucky to Olgie and Tilly LeMaster, she retired from Huntington Bank after 42 years and was a dog lover who enjoyed working on her home with her husband Frederick "Bud" Regan, who preceded her in death after 70+ years of marriage. She is survived by her sister Janet Shatzer and other family members. A graveside service will be held on June 12, 2025, at Heavenly Hills Cemetery, with donations suggested to the Pickaway County Dog Shelter in honor of a favorite pet in lieu of flowers.

Ethel Louise Regan

Ethel Louise Regan, 93, of Columbus and formerly of Ashville, died on June 7, 2025, at Brown Memorial Home. Born in Cordell, Kentucky to Olgie and Tilly LeMaster, she retired from Huntington Bank after a 42-year career and was known for her love of dogs. Louise and her husband Frederick "Bud" Regan, who preceded her in death after more than 70 years of marriage, enjoyed working on their house and yard together. She is survived by her sister Janet Shatzer and other family members, with a graveside service scheduled for June 12 at Heavenly Hills Cemetery.

Helen Toole

This brief announcement indicates that Helen Toole's funeral service will take place at Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home in Ashville on Monday, June 16, 2025, at noon. Family will receive visitors from 10am until the service begins. Following the funeral, interment will occur at Harrison Township Cemetery in South Bloomfield. The announcement notes that a complete obituary will be available soon and provides information for those wishing to send flowers or plant memorial trees.

Janet Eileen Covault

Janet Eileen Covault, born September 11, 1932, died on June 7, 2025 at Commercial Point. She retired from the Ohio Department of Development in 1993 after many years of service with the State of Ohio. Janet enjoyed traveling, coffee, scotch, birdwatching, and needlecrafts, and was married to the late Dr. Lloyd Covault, Jr. She is survived by her four children, twelve grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. The family will hold a private viewing before interment at Beckett Cemetery, with memorial contributions suggested to the Alzheimer's Association or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.