JoAnn (Wills) Dearth

CIRCLEVILLE: JoAnn (Wills) Dearth, 67, of Circleville, Ohio passed away on December 23rd, 2011 at The Kobacker house in Columbus. She was born in Clayton, Ohio on July 20th, 1944, the daughter of John L. and Helen (Polson) Wills. She was a graduate of Chillicothe High School. She enjoyed travelling and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a big Ohio State Buckeyes fan, enjoyed watching NASCAR races, and listening to country music.

She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Dearth of Circleville (married July 12, 1963); sons, Monte Dearth (spouse Amy) of Hilliard, Tony Dearth of Circleville; grandchildren, Gregg (fianceé, Katrina Miller), Alyssa, Chelsea, and Brittany; brothers, Danny Wills of Texas, and Lanny Wills of Pennsylvania; nieces, nephews and friends, Judy and Monte Hinton of Chillicothe, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Frances Madden, and close friend, Barb (Bob) McCormick.

Visiting Hours will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on January 15th, 2012 at the Hill Funeral Home in Kingston, Ohio. A memorial service will follow at 4:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, it is requested that contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association , 1100 Dennison Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201.