Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Chillicothe, OH

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Chillicothe, OH area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Katie Adams

Katie Adams

Jan 13, 2018

Katie Ilene Waldron Adams, 96, of Waverly, died Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home.   She was born May 26, 1921 in Vinton Co. to the late Calvin and Ella Scott Waldron. On January 14, 1952 she married William Adams, who died January 11, 1993. Survivors include her daughter and loving son-in-law, Sheila and Jim Sexton, of Waverly;...

Michael Pontious

Michael Pontious

Jan 13, 2018

Michael Pontious, 62, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly, Saturday morning, January 13, 2018, at his home. He was born March 31, 1955 in Chillicothe to the late Donald and Betty Dearth Pontious.  Survivors include two children, Tracy and Aaron Pontious, both of Chillicothe; a grandchild, Jaden Pontious; and two brothers, James and David Pontious, of Chillicothe.  He was preceded in death...

Patricia Steppe

Patricia Steppe

Jan 13, 2018

Patricia Ann Steppe, 70, of Chillicothe, won her battle with Dementia, on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at the Valley View Care Center in Frankfort. She was born January 5, 1948, in Ross County, to the late Bill and Viola Mae (Johnson) Newsome. On October 17, 1969, she married Roger Lee Steppe in Clintwood, Va, and together they shared 48 happy...

Elizabeth Walsh

Elizabeth Walsh

Jan 12, 2018

Elizabeth Ann Walsh, 75, of Londonderry, passed from this life, through the gates of Heaven, Friday, January 12, 2018.   She was born November 20, 1942 in Baltimore, MD to the late Paul and Naomi Higginbotham Shoemaker. On May 5, 1963 she married Jerry J. Walsh, who died February 27, 2017. Survivors include her children, Lori (Eric) Starkey, of Chillicothe, Jerry...

Nancy Clark

Nancy Clark

Jan 12, 2018

Nancy Ann Clark left this world on January 12, 2018 to meet her Savior in Heaven after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.   Nancy was born September 4, 1959 in Chillicothe. She is survived by her husband, Stan Clark; daughters, Alicia Hanners and Jordan Clark; grandchildren, Austin, Luke and Mia Hanners; her...

Donald Laessle

Donald Laessle

Jan 9, 2018

Donald James Laessle, 60, of South Salem, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at his home, following a brief illness. He was born on September 22, 1957, in Chillicothe, to Glen Reinhold and Wilma Irene (Estep) Laessle. In the fall of 1977, Don married his high school sweetheart, Gail Ann (Rossiter) Laessle, who survives. Also surviving is their...

John Ziskowski

John Ziskowski

Jan 9, 2018

Dr. John Joseph Ziskowski, 69, of Chillicothe, died 1:21 pm, January 9, 2018, after a short battle with cancer.                        John was born January 2, 1949 in Carbondale, PA, the son of the late Walter and Irene Blasko Ziskowski. On June 20, 1981 he married Irene Agatha Papp Ziskowski, who survives. John also leaves behind two children, Angela Ziskowski and her...

Frank Lewis

Frank Lewis

Jan 9, 2018

Frank M. Lewis, 88, of Washington DC, died unexpectedly Tuesday, at his home. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Frank Marzluff Lewis , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Helen Davis

Helen Davis

Jan 9, 2018

Helen L. Davis, 89, of Chillicothe, died at 3:35pm January 9, 2018, at Valley View Care Center following an extended illness.   She was born May 13, 1928, in Pickaway County to the late Roy M. and Ruth (Switzer) Hinton. On June 25, 1946, she married John "Jack" Davis, who preceded her in death in July 3, 1974.   Surviving are her...

Kevin Woods

Kevin Woods

Jan 8, 2018

Kevin Jay Woods His soul exercised its most divine of human actions, on January 8, 2018. He was born September 29, 1959, to Jack V. and June E. Mallow Woods, of Chillicothe, Ohio. He shared his new home with his loving parents and his siblings, Col. Jon P. Woods (Diane), William E. Woods, Jack V. (Helen) Woods, Jr., Tamara L....

Scott Coman

Scott Coman

Jan 8, 2018

Scott Allen Coman, 52, of Chillicothe, died Monday, January 8, 2018 unexpectedly. He was born March 28, 1965 in Ross Co. to Patricia Ann Coman, who survives.  Also surviving are several aunts, uncles and cousins. Scott was a local dump truck operator. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or...

Mary Mustard

Mary Mustard

Jan 8, 2018

Mary L. Mustard, 70, of Waverly, died 3:50 am, Monday, January 08, 2018, at Pleasant Hill Manor, Piketon.   She was born September 27, 1947 in Chillicothe to the late Ferrill D. and Geneva L. Brown Grubb. She married Larry L. Mustard, who died October 19, 2011. Survivors include her children, Teresia Stepp, Laura (Edward) Bernardo, Hubert "George" Stepp, Mary Stepp,...

Mark Elkins

Mark Elkins

Jan 6, 2018

Mark Randolph Elkins, 58, of Chillicothe, died January 6, 2018 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. Military graveside services, conducted by the Ross Co. Veterans Honor Guard, will take place 10:00 am January 30, 2018 in Greenlawn Cemetery Soldier Square. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Mark Randolph Elkins ,...

Francie Riggs

Francie Riggs

Jan 5, 2018

Francie Jean (Julian) Riggs, 50, of Lucasville, died at 9:33pm January 5, 2018, at Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth, following complications from a recent surgery.   She was born May 11, 1967, in Chillicothe, to the late Herbert, Jr. and Judith Kay (Patterson) Julian.   Francie is survived by her fiancé Shane Riggs, Lucasville; her son Justin Young and his fiancée Lindsey...

Mary Saxton

Mary Saxton

Jan 4, 2018

Mary K. Saxton, 95, of Grove City, formerly of Chillicothe, died at 10:50pm January 4, 2018, at Brookdale Senior Living in Grove City.   She was born April 22, 1922, in Chillicothe, to the late Anthony and Carrie (Frey) Geyer. She was the widow of Robert E. Saxton, who died in WWII.   Surviving are her son Robert D. Saxton, of Columbus;...

Helen Hall

Helen Hall

Jan 2, 2018

Helen Constance Lloyd Hall, 99, of Pasadena, CA, formerly of Ross County, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at the Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, following an extended illness. She had lived in Pasadena for 65 years. She was born October 5, 1918, in Ross County, to the late John F. and Sarah Jane (Mace) Lloyd.  In 1976, she married...

Helen Meehan

Helen Meehan

Dec 31, 2017

Helen Adrienne (Jean) Meehan left this earth December 31, 2017.  She outlived her husband Thomas J. Meehan who passed from this life September 17, 200l.   Jean was born January 13, 1926 to John and Pauline Reagan in Scottdale, Pennsylvania.   Surviving are children Peggy (Walt) Sambi; Tom (Suzanne); Debby (Bill) Wilber; Kathy (Ken) Luban; John (Angie); ten grandchildren Thomas Meehan, Bridget...

Mark Colley

Mark Colley

Dec 30, 2017

Earl Mark Colley, 54, of Chillicothe, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, following an extended illness. He was born March 8, 1963, in Scioto County, to the late Earl and Constance Elaine (Fisher) Colley. On August 15, 1992, he married his high school best friend Sue Ann (Detty) Colley, who survives. Also surviving is his son...

Margaret Owens

Margaret Owens

Dec 30, 2017

Margaret Christine "Sammy" Owens, 89, of Chillicothe, died 1:49 pm, Saturday, December 30, 2017, at the Adena Regional Medical Center.   She was born March 3, 1928 in Chicago, IL to the late Edward and Margaret Ewers McBride. On August 20, 1949 she married Howard Lloyd Owens Jr., who died in 1988. Survivors include her three children, James, Karen and Thomas...

Andrea Burke

Andrea Burke

Dec 28, 2017

Andrea Lyn Burke, 46, of Wellston, died December 28, 2017 at the Ohio State University Medical Center.   She was born June 4, 1971 in Hanover, NH to Douglas and Teena Roof Hammond. On August 15, 1998 she married Jeremy S. Burke, who survives. In addition to her husband and father, survivors include her four children, Eliana, Makenna, Zane and Galen...

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