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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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John Kovacic

John Kovacic

Dec 2, 2012

John F. Kovacic, Jr., 71, of Waverly, died at 5:47pm Sunday, December 2, 2012, in Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born February 22, 1941, in Cleveland, OH, to the late John Frank, Sr. and Veronica "Mickey" (Schick) Kovacic. On October 7, 2000, he married the former Deborah Kay (Williams) Yeary, who survives. Also surviving are...

Earl Nichols

Earl Nichols

Nov 30, 2012

Earl E. Nichols, 69, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 11:30pm Friday, November 30, 2012, at Select Specialty Care Facility in Columbus. He was born June 21, 1943, in Ross Co. to the late John R. and Georgia I (Keller) Nichols. On May 24, 1967, he married the former Jean E. Fyffe, who preceded him in death...

Helen Roskos

Helen Roskos

Nov 28, 2012

Helen R. Roskos, 93, of Chillicothe, died at 11:35am Wednesday, November 28, 2012, in Heartland of Chillicothe following a brief illness. She was born October 9, 1919, in Donora, PA, to the late Joseph and Anna (Kovach) Huhra. She is survived by her daughter, Marlene Morris, Chillicothe; son and daughter-in-law Raymond J. (Ella) Roskos, Monessen, PA; grandchildren: Raymond J. (Mindy)...

Maria Proehl

Maria Proehl

Nov 28, 2012

Maria Proehl, 85, of Chillicothe, died at 5:25pm November 28, 2012, at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was married to the late George E. Proehl, Sr. on January 4, 1947, who preceded her in death on October 2, 1989. She is survived by her step-son George E. Proehl, Jr, Findlay, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her...

Marlys Clark

Marlys Clark

Nov 25, 2012

Marlys K. Clark, 69, of Chillicothe, died at 7:35pm Sunday, November 25, 2012, at Traditions of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born January 22, 1943, in Breckenridge, MN, to the late Norman M. and Judith M. (Winther) Huseth. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Kari (Rey) Garcia, of Chillicothe; Jill Clark (Martin McGraw), Homestead, FL; 7...

Jon Throckmorton

Jon Throckmorton

Nov 25, 2012

Jon F. Throckmorton, 73, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening at 6:10pm in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 26, 1939, to the late Fred C. and Virginia (Pickens) Throckmorton. On September 1, 1961, he married Barbara J. Frey, who preceded him in death on March 19, 2011. Surviving is his daughter and son-in-law Dawn (Throckmorton)...

Meredith Crabtree

Meredith Crabtree

Nov 21, 2012

Meredith R. "Mutt" Crabtree, 56, of Chillicothe, died Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born April 25, 1956 in Oak Hill, OH to Arnold and Ressie Rawlins Crabtree, who survive. On June 30, 2003 he married the former Barbara L. Pettit, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Kelli (Drew) Cheadle, Mike (Ashley...

Ruth Reeves

Ruth Reeves

Nov 20, 2012

R. Eileen Reeves, 85, of Chillicothe, died 4:00 pm, Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at Heartland of Chillicothe, following an extended illness. She was born October 31, 1927 in Chillicothe to the late Ralph and Edna Moore Palmer. On September 24, 1974 she married the late William Reeves, who died May 13, 2006. Survivors include a sister, June Ellifritt, of Chillicothe;...

Roy Hertenstein

Roy Hertenstein

Nov 19, 2012

Roy N. "Buck" Hertenstein Jr., 90, of Chillicothe, died 11:44 am, Monday, November 19, 2012, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, unexpectedly. He was born October 6, 1922 in Ross Co. to the late Roy N. and Mabel Muntz Hertenstein Sr. On February 6, 1948 he married the former Norma Jean Poole, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Teresa...

Donald Detillion

Donald Detillion

Nov 18, 2012

Don Detillion, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on November 18, 2012. He will be deeply missed in very moment and at every turn. He worked hard, lived well, and laughed often. Don was a wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Family Man. He contributed so much to the lives of others and the community throughout his life and was admired...

Joy Grimes

Joy Grimes

Nov 16, 2012

Joy Wandalee Grimes, 81, of Chillicothe, died 7:50 am, Friday, November 16, 2012, at Liberty Village, following a brief illness. She was born January 12, 1931 in Bourneville, OH to the late Lowell A. and Georgia A. Mick Pollock. She married the late H. Gene Grimes, who died in 1978. Survivors include a host of nieces and nephews. She was...

Josephine Collins

Josephine Collins

Nov 14, 2012

Josephine S. "Jo" Collins, 89, of Chillicothe, died Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at Traditions of Chillicothe, following a period of declining health. She was born July 16, 1923 in Lexington, NC to the late Benjamin C. and Bessie E. Sherrill Crawford. On November 23, 1950 she married the late Rex A. Collins, who died April 4, 2007. Survivors include a...

Randy Beinlich

Randy Beinlich

Nov 13, 2012

Randy Scott Beinlich, 49, of Chillicothe, died Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at his home, of natural causes. He was born October 2, 1963 in Miles City, MT to Jerry E. and Laura L. Ferrell Beinlich, who survive. Also surviving are his two daughters, Kayla and Kelsey Beinlich, of Chillicothe; a brother, Steve (Jo) Beinlich, of Bellbrook, OH; and his maternal...

Camryn Barker

Camryn Barker

Nov 12, 2012

Camryn Sue Barker, infant daughter of Brittani J. Barker, died shortly after birth, at 2:26 pm, Monday, November 12, 2012, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Camryn Sue Barker , please click here to visit our...

Edward Sasfras

Edward Sasfras

Nov 10, 2012

Edward L. Sasfras, Jr., 60, of Kingston, died at 6:35am November 10, 2012, in Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Cincinnati. He was born January 5, 1952, in Warren, OH, to the late Edward L., Sr. and Gussie (Stubbs) Sasfras. MIlitary graveside services for the Vietnam Army Veteran will be conducted at 10:00am Friday, November 16, in the National Cemetery, Dayton, OH,...

B. Harmon

B. Harmon

Nov 10, 2012

B. Virginia "Ginny" Harmon, 85, of Chillicothe, died peacefully at 2:40pm Saturday, November 10, 2012, in Adena Regional Medical Center.   She was born February 6, 1927, in Ross County to the late Ernest and Martha Belle (Perkins) Mead.   On June 21, 1947, she married Robert E. Harmon, Sr., who preceded her in death on January 10, 2000.   Surviving is her...

Deborah Allen

Deborah Allen

Nov 8, 2012

Deborah L. "Debbie" Allen, 60, of Chillicothe, died at 9:55pm November 8, 2012, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born September 9, 1952, in Ross County to Robert E. and Bessie (Smith) Acord. On December 26, 2000, she married Warren L. Allen, who survives. Also surviving is her mother, Bessie Acord; sons and daughters-in-law Joe...

Margaret Fairrow

Margaret Fairrow

Nov 8, 2012

Margaret L "Mardy" Fairrow, 82, of Chillicothe, took her flight from earth to glory at Westmoreland Place following an extended illness. She was born May 29, 1930 to the late Charles and Dorothy Hitchens. On May 12, 1951, she married Robert L Fairrow, who preceded her in death January 1, 1992. Surviving are her 2 daughters Rosala Brown and Mara...

John Tull

John Tull

Nov 7, 2012

John S. Tull, 71, of Chillicothe, went to be with his Lord at 5:49am Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born November 26, 1940, in Ross County to the late Lawrence and Margaret (Dearth) Tull. John is survived by his wife, Helen Taylor Tull; daughters Rhonda Margaret (Bill) Lott; Jodi Leigh...

Perky Persinger

Perky Persinger

Nov 5, 2012

Perky L. "Perk" Persinger, 71, of Kingston, died at 2:17am Monday, November 5, 2012, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born January 25, 1941, in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Charles H. and Barbara L. (Mallott) Persinger. On September 26, 1972, he married the former Cathy J. Spangle, who survives. Also surviving are his sons...

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