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John Hickey Obituary
John Hickey, 75, of Lancaster passed away on February 19, 2026. He was born on October 7, 1950 in Circleville to William and Delores (Reed) Hickey. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings Tim and Jerry Hickey. John is survived by his wife Rose Ann (Hayes) Hickey; children John William (Regina) Hickey, Michelle Lynn (Andrew) McGough; step children Kimberly (Daniel) Ash, John K. (Bonnie) Coleman; grandchildren Zoella Poe, Xander Allan, Toby Peter, Alexis, Lee, Nicholas, Nathaniel and by brother Jamie Hickey. A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com
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Feb
27
Memorial Gathering
1:00 p.m.
Wellman Funeral Home
1455 North Court Street, Circleville, OH 43113
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Memorial Gathering
1:00 p.m.
Wellman Funeral Home
1455 North Court Street, Circleville, OH 43113
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