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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Joan Rippeth
Apr 10, 2016
Joan D. Rippeth, 74, of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at her home. She was born on July 6, 1941 in Chillicothe, to the late Ralph D. and Alpha (Doughty) Porter. She is survived by her children, Jeff Tatman, and Traci Tatman, both of Chillicothe; two stepchildren, Eric...
Ramona Mckeever
Apr 9, 2016
Ramona Montgomery McKeever departed from this life to her heavenly home surrounded by her family April 9, 2016. She was born February 6, 1937 in Ross Co. the daughter of Robert and Louise Montgomery, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Jim McKeever; her children, Renee (Tim) Clemmons, Gregory (Kelly) Bost, Rocky (Connie) Bost and Nicholas...
John Johnson
Apr 6, 2016
John William Johnson, 88, of Chillicothe, died April 6, 2016, at this home, following an extended illness. He was born June 12, 1927 in Richmond Dale, OH to the late Charles M. and Eliza Brandon Johnson. On April 28, 1962 he married Mary G. Freeman, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Terry Johnson, Coolville, OH and Debbie Thomas, Chillicothe;...
Jerry Robinson
Apr 4, 2016
Jerry Leon Robinson, 73, of Chillicothe, ended his life's journey to rest in the arms of the Lord, April 4, 2016 in Chillicothe, OH. He was born to the late Estella Robinson Brown and Henry Brown May 7, 1942 in Berwind, WV. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Marjorie Robinson; his children Elizabeth (James) Marks, Canal...
Catherine Richter
Apr 4, 2016
Catherine Theresa Richter, 84, of Chillicothe, died Monday, April 4, 2016 at the Fairfield Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born August 26, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Joseph and Anna McGuire Matteo. On October 21, 1950, she married David Allen Richter Sr., who died December 22, 2007. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law David Allen...
Steven Madru
Apr 3, 2016
On April 3, 2016, our Heavenly Father sent angels down for his son, Steven Paul Madru, 58, of Londonderry, as he was surrounded by his wife and family. He was born December 17, 1957 the son of the late Charles B. and Nancy J. Travis Madru. On September 21, 2012 he married Theresa Nolan Madru, who survives. Also surviving is...
Angeline Hendershot
Apr 2, 2016
Angeline A. "Angie" Hendershot, 80, died at 4:00am April 2, 2016, Signature Healthcare of Chillicothe. She was born October 14, 1935, in Ross County to the late Lyell T. and Miriam E. Henderson McCarty. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Karen (Doug) Facemire, Chillicothe, Barbara (Jim) Johnston, Laurelville; son and daughter-in-law John (Tawny) Hendershot, South Salem; grandchildren: Shawn...
Thomas Lowe
Apr 2, 2016
Thomas W. Lowe, 55, died unexpectedly April 2, 2016, at his residence. He was born August 4, 1960, in Chillicothe, to the late William and Wilma Johnson Lowe. Surviving are his daughter Tiffany R. Lowe, Chillicothe; son and daughter-in-law Aaron W. (Sammie) Lowe, Frankfort; grandchildren Tommy and Lillian Lowe, Frankfort; sisters and brother-in-law Karen Steinbrook and Tammy (Tim) Wisecup, all...
Cameron Detty
Apr 1, 2016
Cameron L. Detty died unexpectedly at his residence on April 1, 2016. He was born on September 4, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to Willard Cameron and Jewell (Hayth) Detty. He was married to Pamela R. Sharp on November 4, 1967. He is survived by his wife, Pam, his mother Jewell Dickerson, of Waverly; his daughter, Stacia Bouillion (Shawn Skaggs) of...
Ronald Jones
Mar 31, 2016
Ronald E. Jones, 56, died at 7:30am March 31, 2016, at Signature Healthcare. He was born May 31, 1959, in Chillicothe to the late Richard S. and Phyllis M. Spreer Jones. Surviving are his brothers and sister-in-law Jack (Kathy) Jones, Wilmington, Doug Jones and Mark Jones, both of Chillicothe; his aunt Hermie Jones; his uncle Bill Jones, both of Chillicothe;...
Bradley Ramsey
Mar 31, 2016
Bradley Michael Ramsey, 25, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 31, 2016. He was born on August 19, 1990, to Brian Frey and Traci Ramsey. In addition to his parents, Bradley is survived by his two daughters, Aubrey Ramsey and Marliegh Cooley; four sisters, Kianne and Shyanne Tyler, Shelby Coleman, and Carly Wright; three brothers, Levi Tyler, and...
Edna Hinty
Mar 29, 2016
Edna C. Hinty, 54, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at 11:19 am, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at her residence. She was born June 27, 1961 in Dayton, OH to the late Herman Barker and Lillian Hankey Barker. On February 17, 1990 she married Larry M. Hinty, who survives. In addition to her husband and mother, survivors include two children, Nicole Barker,...
Delores Parker
Mar 28, 2016
Delores Teresa Parker, 84, of Chillicothe, our sweet mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed into God's hands on March 28, 2016, surrounded by her family, whom she adored. She was born May 26, 1931 in Columbus to the late Rocco A. and Bessie E. Cappocciama Pentello. On November 24, 1956 she married Robert A. Parker, who died September 6, 1989....
Beverly Letts
Mar 27, 2016
Beverly E. Letts, 84, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 27, 2016, at the Heartland Nursing Home. She was born December 1, 1931, to the late David R. "Roy" and Naomi E. "Sis" (Brown) Morris. On June 21, 1954, she married Howard Letts, Jr., who died August 23. 2012. Surviving is her daughter, Susan (Ron)...
Thomas Gragg
Mar 26, 2016
Thomas Jefferson Gragg, 95, of Chillicothe, died 3:40 am, Saturday, March 26, 2016 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born September 16, 1920 in Ross Co. to the late John and Dora Lightle Gragg. On May 25, 1940 he married Beatrice Mae Dennewitz, who died February 21, 2013. Survivors include three children, Larry Gragg,...
Robert Streitenberger
Mar 24, 2016
Robert E. Streitenberger, 72, of Kingston, died at 4:24pm March 24, 2016, at Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born August 11, 1943, in Columbus, OH, to the late Wilburt and Ruby Spindler Streitenberger. He is survived by his sons Kevin (Laura) Streitenberger and Ryan Streitenberger and Ryan's fiancée Jessica, all of Chillicothe; grandchildren: Haley, Justin...
Richard Harper
Mar 22, 2016
Richard Lewis Harper, 85, passed quietly from earth to his Heavenly Home on March 22, 2016, surrounded by all his "girls." He was born on February 1, 1931, in Vinton Co., OH, to Clifford Lee and Annabelle Oberholzer Harper. He graduated from McArthur High School, Class of 1948. On May 11, 1952, he married Lois Jane Fee, a wonderful partnership...
Steven Trainer
Mar 17, 2016
Steven A. "Bones" Trainer, 55, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at his residence March 17, 2016. He was born April 16, 1960, in Chillicothe to Thomas C. and Antonia Rose (Purpero) Trainer. Steve is survived by his wife, Deirdre "Dee" (Clymer) Trainer; his daughter Madison L. Trainer, of Virginia; step-son Brandon Blazer; his mother, Rosie Trainer and her companion Mike Kaltenbach,...
Paul Lee
Mar 17, 2016
Paul R. Lee, 75, of Frankfort, went home to be with his Lord Thursday, March 17, 2016. He was born December 27, 1940, to the late Burl and Anna (Craddolph) Lee. He was preceded in death by brothers Joseph Harris and William Lee; and a sister Nancy Lee. Paul was a decorated retired Army Veteran with numerous military honors including...
Walter Easterday
Mar 17, 2016
Walter B. Easterday, 83, of Chillicothe, passed away at 02:48pm, on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born in Ross County on August 3, 1932, to the late Harvey and Mary (Chaney) Easterday. Walter is survived by a son, Timothy (Tara) Easterday, of St. Petersburg, FL; a daughter and her...
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