James Schneider
Apr 25, 2025
James P. Schneider, 87, of Chillicothe, left this life to be with the Lord on April 25, 2025, at 8:55pm. He was born on January 25, 1938, in Chillicothe, to Joseph John and Theresa Mary Pfaff Schneider. On November 5, 1990, he married Helen L. Schneider, who survives. Also surviving are three sons: Thomas Aaron (Jill) Schneider, Kettering, OH, Matthew...
Theresa Lytle
Apr 25, 2025
Theresa I. Lytle, 74, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully at her home at 2:15am, April 25, 2025, following an extended battle with cancer. She was born June 2, 1950, in Bainbridge, OH to the late Lewis B. and Mildred (Holbert) Lytle. Surviving are her daughter Lora Lytle, of Frankfort; granddaughter Hannah Riehle, of Frankfort; great-grandchildren: Bailey, Madaline, Natalie, Zaylee, Taylie,...
Shirley Gillfillan
Apr 24, 2025
Shirley A. Gillfillan, 89, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully after an extended illness at 7:40pm, April 24, 2025, at Copper Knoll Health & Rehabilitation Center in Washington C.H., OH. She was born November 20, 1935, in Chillicothe, to the late Harold and Lillian (Segbers) Dickson. On September 8, 1956, she married James G. "Gordy" Gillfillan, Sr., who preceded her in...
James Mcnary
Apr 24, 2025
James "Jim" R. McNary, 89, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025. Jim was born and raised in Urbana, OH. Jim was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Pauline and his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Leslie McNary, and son Vince (Alisha) McNary, and grandchildren Lauren, Kelsie, Morgan, Karlie, and Kara. Jim graduated from Urbana...
Peggy Gallagher
Apr 24, 2025
Peggy Ann Gallagher, 93, of Chillicothe, passed from this Earth on April 24, 2025, after a brief illness. Peggy was born in her Chillicothe family home on January 8, 1932, to Howard Lee "Duck" Acord, Sr. and Helen Louise (Chaney) Acord. Peggy graduated from Chillicothe High School in the mighty class of 1950. She worked for the city after high...
Jo Cunningham
Apr 24, 2025
(Columbus, OH) Jo Ann Cunningham, 82, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family Thursday, April 24, 2025 after a brief hospitalization. Jo Ann was born in Chillicothe, OH on November 22, 1942 as one of six children to William F. Cunningham, Sr. and Mae "Catherine" Cunningham. She spent her childhood in Chillicothe, where she graduated from Chillicothe High School, but...
Mary Thomas
Apr 23, 2025
Mary Y. Thomas, 76, of Frankfort, OH passed away on April 23, 2025 at 7:55 am. She was born on June 8, 1948 in Powellton, West Virginia to the late Tom and Ruby (Wright) Townsend. On October 12, 1966 she married the late Gary Thomas. She is survived by her children: Ray (Regina) Thomas, of Chillicothe; Candice Thomas, of Columbus;...
Randy Vernatter
Apr 22, 2025
Randy M. Vernatter, 58, of Chillicothe, passed away at his home at 4:07am, April 22, 2025, following an extended battle with cancer. He was born August 17, 1966, in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Charles G., Sr. and Mary K. (Burton) Vernatter. On March 22, 2008, he married the former Brenda S. Adams, who survives. Also surviving are his son...
Martha Morrissey
Apr 22, 2025
Martha J. Morrissey, 89, of Chillicothe, passed away at 2:48pm April 22, 2025, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, following an extended illness. She was born July 23, 1935, in Summit, NJ, to the late Douglas and Ruth (Crosby) Garno. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law Holly (Steve) Johnson; son and daughter-in-law Patrick (Brandy) Morrissey, all of Chillicothe; grandchildren:...
James Proctor
Apr 20, 2025
James L. Proctor, 83, of Chillicothe, died April 20, 2025, at his residence. He was born July 10, 1941, in Chillicothe, to the late Kenneth M. and Kathryn V. (Dennewitz) Proctor. On June 20, 1964, he married the former Ruhama L. Ritchie, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter Keri (Josh) Young, of Chillicothe; daughter-in-law Julie Proctor; grandchildren: Maylee Brooke...
Shelley Smith
Apr 18, 2025
Shelley Marie Smith graduated to her Eternal Life with her Savior, Jesus Christ on April 18, 2025 after a series of infirmities. She was born on April 13, 1960, in Youngstown, Ohio to Donald G. and Elaine M. (Tripp) Smith, who proceeded her in death.
Shelley graduated from Unioto High School in 1978,...
Mary Harrison
Apr 17, 2025
Mary C ( McGraw) Harrison passed away suddenly at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe on April 17, 2025 at the age of 81. She was born in Chillicothe, OH, January 17, 1944, to Charles C. and Mary V. (Flannery) McGraw. Mary is survived by her daughter, Mary Jane (Gregory) Speirs, siblings, Carol (Tom) Delong, and Richard (Melissa) McGraw; grandchildren, Sarah...
Candy Danielson
Apr 17, 2025
Candy Danielson, 75, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is now in the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ after passing away on April 17, 2025, at her residence after an extended battle with liver disease. She was born July 17, 1949, in Sullivan, Indiana to the late Robert and Virginia Gibson. On October 5, 1968, she married John Danielson who...
James Hovater
Apr 16, 2025
James M. Hovater passed away suddenly in Chillicothe on April 16, 2025. James was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 18, 1958, to James B. and Marcella M (Pierce) Hovater. On February 15, 1996, he married Diana Crickmore. James is also survived by his children, Matt (Vanessa) Wilcox Sr, James (Anna) Wilcox III, Angela Hovater, and Cheryly Hovater, grandchildren, Matt...
Ivan Ely
Apr 14, 2025
Ivan Ray Ely, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Adena Regional Medical Center at the age of 89. He was born on September 14, 1935, in Mineral, Ohio, a son of Ernest Ray Ely (1896-1986) and Clara Ines Brooks Ely (1897-1996). He married Betty Jo Ryland...
Kathryn Jones
Apr 14, 2025
Kathryn "Katy" Emma Jones left this life and crossed over to her final life on Monday, April 14, 2025, due to an extended illness. Katy was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on February 15, 1941, to Walter D. and Mildred (Weislogel) Smith who are deceased. She had 4 sisters, Patricia and Charlene Smith, Martha "Marty" Overly and Virginia "Ginny" Baird. She...
Phyllis Whitten
Apr 14, 2025
Phyllis L. (Hamilton) Whitten passed away on April 14, 2025, in Chillicothe. She was born in Bainbridge, Ohio on September 24, 1936, to Sara Corns Harley. Phyllis is survived by her daughter Carrie (Rick) Penrod, her grandchildren Donald (Amy) Penrod, Shane (Katherine) Whitten, Tyler (Shannon) Whitten, Tisha (Roy) Oakes, 14 Great-Grandchildren, Daughter-in-law Melody Whitten, and many other family and friends. ...
David Daughters
Apr 10, 2025
If you had the good fortune to know Dave Daughters, you knew a man who poured his heart into his family, his community, and the adventures that brought them all together. Whether coaching, volunteering, or simply showing up—Dave was always there, fully present and full of heart. He never shied away from helping, especially when it came to anything involving...
Alexander Wilson
Apr 10, 2025
Alexander A. Wilson, Jr. received Last Rites on April 9 th and went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 10 th at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. Alex was born on December 30t 1938 in Ancon, C.Z. (Panama). He was born to Alexander A. Wilson, Sr. and Ann Edinger. He is survived by his half-sister...
Carolyn Chain
Apr 9, 2025
Carolyn R. Chain, age 63 of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away on April 9, 2025 surrounded by her family after a courageous 9-year battle with cancer. She was born September 2, 1961 in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Rondeau Counts Jr. and Dorothy (Olson) Counts. Carolyn was married to her husband, Keith Chain for 35 years. Together they created a...
