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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Barbara Stauffer

Barbara Stauffer

Dec 6, 2024

Barbara L. Stauffer, 89, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday evening, December 6, 2024, at Hopewell Grove Nursing Facility following an extended illness. She was born July 9, 1935, in Chillicothe, daughter of the late John B. and Dorothy M. (Cottrill) Mead. Barbara met the love of her life at the Skate-A-Way in town, where they could frequently be found...

Howard Schobeloch

Howard Schobeloch

Dec 6, 2024

Howard Philip Schobeloch, 84, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the StoryPoint in Grove City, following an extended illness. He was born September 2, 1940, in Chillicothe, son of the late Howard George and Evelyn Mae (Weaver) Schobeloch. He married his beloved wife, Charlotte Marilyn (Davis) Schobeloch, who survives. Also surviving are their children, Melissa (Glen)...

Wanda Haskins

Wanda Haskins

Dec 5, 2024

Wanda Mae Haskins passed away at the age of 92 years on Thursday, December 5th 2024. Wanda spent her life passionately committed to the healing of others through prayer and her vocation as a nurse. She began her career as a nurse at the age of thirty-six having graduated with honors in the midst of raising six children. She retired...

Patricia Hardy

Patricia Hardy

Dec 3, 2024

Patricia Ann "Patsy" (Hortel) Hardy Patsy was born at Langley AF Base in Hampton, VA on August 16, 1945, the daughter of John and Harriet Hortel. She spent her childhood years living in Ironton and Waverly, Ohio and graduated from Waverly HS in 1963. At the age of 18 she attended Morehead State University in Kentucky. She later moved to...

Robert Looney

Robert Looney

Dec 3, 2024

Robert Lee Looney, 92, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 3, 2024, following an extended illness. He was born on October 31, 1932, son of the late Jess and Helen (Hayes) Looney, in Highland County, where he lived with his parents and four siblings, Morna, Coleen, Richard, and Sondra. On June 21, 1957, he married his beloved wife, Nancy...

Patricia Barnhart

Patricia Barnhart

Dec 2, 2024

Patricia Louise Barnhart, 83, of Chillicothe, passed away early Monday morning, December 2, 2024, at Westmoreland Place, following an extended illness. She was born November 2, 1941, in Chillicothe, daughter of the late Samuel Swift and Bertha Ellen (Rutter) Scott. She married her beloved husband, Robert W. Barnhart, who preceded her in death on January 18, 1998. Surviving is her...

Lois Maughmer

Lois Maughmer

Dec 1, 2024

Lois J. Maughmer, 82, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, December 1, 2024 at her home. She was born May 28, 1942, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Lee C. and Helen I. (Cooper) Giles. She married Toby L. Maughmer, who preceded her in death in February 2004. Surviving is their son, Tab L. Maughmer; her grandchildren,...

Shannon D. Hawkins-Siler

Shannon D. Hawkins-Siler

Nov 30, 2024

Shannon Danielle Hawkins-Siler, 44, born February 29, 1980, passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2024, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She is survived by her mother Debra J. Willey, of Xenia; father John R. Hawkins, Chillicothe; sons: Austin Mider, of Maryland; Erroll Tyrone Baker III, of Greenfield; J.J. Hawkins, of Greenfield; brother Beau (Bethany) Culberson, Chillicothe; beloved granddaughter Emery Tate;...

Joseph Griesheimer

Joseph Griesheimer

Nov 30, 2024

Joseph Griesheimer was born on March 21, 1944, and died on November 30 at 2:15 a.m. at Adena Medical Center after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Ray Griesheimer, and his brother, Raymond "Scotty" Griesheimer. He is survived by his sister, JoAnne (Mike) Rolf, and brother, Herbert Griesheimer. Joe and his wife Cheryl...

Roger Mcwhorter

Roger Mcwhorter

Nov 27, 2024

Roger L. McWhorter, 84, of Chillicothe, is now resting in the arms of Jesus, reunited with his beloved wife Catherine, following a brief but difficult battle with arterial disease.  He passed away at home November 27, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born June 27, 1940, in Chillicothe, to the late Glenn and Mary (Walsh) McWhorter.  On August 7,...

Jan Younge

Jan Younge

Nov 26, 2024

Janet A. Younge, January 24, 1956 – November 26, 2024. Jan, thank you for noticing me one day and asking a mutual friend for my phone number, calling me for our first date in 1976 picking apples in an orchard.  Who can say that for a first date?  Thank you for saying, "Yes" and then "I do" on June 9,...

Steve Stoss

Steve Stoss

Nov 25, 2024

Steve Stoss, 80, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully at his residence on November 25, 2024. He was born December 18, 1943, in Cleveland, OH to the late Steve N. and Mary J. (Keck) Stoss. The viewing will be Monday Dec. 2, 2024, from Noon until 1pm at the Haller Funeral Home & Crematory. His funeral service will be held at...

Jay Metzger

Jay Metzger

Nov 24, 2024

Jay Bradley Metzger, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24 th , 2024, at the age of 59.  He was born in Chillicothe on July 8, 1965, to Donald and Nita (Vest) Metzger. Jay is survived by his daughter, Allison Metzger, and his brother Mark (DeeDee) Metzger, 3 nephews, as well as many other family and friends.  He...

Cathy Downs

Cathy Downs

Nov 24, 2024

Cathy Ellen Downs, 65, of Chillicothe passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in the comfort of her own home snuggled with her pup Minnie. Cathy was born on May 11, 1959, to the late Carl (Dick) and Betty Downs. She is preceded in death by her love Phillip Shonebarger, Daughter, Rosie Downs, Brother, Charlie Downs, and sister, Cassadra (Honey)...

June Ellifritt

June Ellifritt

Nov 23, 2024

June Esther Ellifritt, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the age of 92.  She was born in Chillicothe on August 10, 1932, to Ralph and Florence (Moore) Palmer and married Ira Donald Ellifritt on April 12, 1953. She is survived by her children, Scott E. (Lanie) Ellifritt of Mississippi, and Rebecca E. Alflen, her grandchildren,...

Bonnie Sullivan

Bonnie Sullivan

Nov 22, 2024

Bonnie L. Sullivan 77, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday evening November 22, at Adena Hospital surrounded by family and friends. She was born May 24, 1947, in Williamsport, Ohio, to the late Laban and Myrtle Parker (Barker). On June 12, 1965, she married Billy J. Sullivan who passed away on February 17, 2022. She is survived by Daughters, Lisa Sullivan,...

Wanda Pierce

Wanda Pierce

Nov 19, 2024

Wanda Lee Pierce, passed away in Chillicothe on November 19, 2024, at the age of 72.  She was born in Portsmouth, OH on May 28, 1952, Jack and Eileen (Davis) Weichmamn. She is survived by her children: Rob Simmons, Lola Combs, Leona (Joe) Gardon, Mike (Lorraine) Pierce, and Joy Parsley, her grandchildren; Earl Matty Pierce, Michael (Lillian) Pierce, Layla (Bryce)...

George Mosier

George Mosier

Nov 19, 2024

July 1, 1953 – November 19, 2024 George Edward Mosier, 71, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on November 19, 2024, after an extended illness. Known for his humor, kindness, and devotion to family, George was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. George was born on July 1, 1953, in Springfield, Ohio, to William and Charlotte (Parks) Mosier, the youngest of...

Jay Tackett

Jay Tackett

Nov 18, 2024

Jay Tackett, 85, of Frankfort, passed away on November 18, 2024. Jay was a remarkable man with a strong work ethic, a kind heart, and a love for life that left a lasting impact on those around him.

Jay found joy in fishing, hunting, and spending time in nature. He was an avid fan of University of...

Beth Schrake

Beth Schrake

Nov 17, 2024

New Straitsville, Ohio- Beth Elaine Schrake, of New Straitsville passed from this life on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 6:38 pm at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio.  She was born September 6, 1954 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Claude and Mary Alice Gray.  Beth was engaged and lived the past 30 years with her fiancé Dave...

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