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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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