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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Janice Hauswirth

Janice Hauswirth

Apr 13, 2013

Janice Marie Hauswirth, 57, of Chillicothe, died 11:50 pm April 13, 2013 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born October 4, 1955 in Dickerson, ND to the late Florian and Josephine Armbrust Stoltz. On November 17, 1973 she married Allen W. Hauswirth, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Dawn (Sam) Bookwalter, Randy (Lara) Hauswirth, Kyle (Felisha)...

Danny Runyon

Danny Runyon

Apr 9, 2013

D. Darrell Runyon, 50, of Chillicothe, died April 9, 2013, at his home, unexpectedly. He was born October 7, 1962 in Gallipolis, OH to Daniel Runyon and Wilma Ball Fickisen. On October 19, 1987 he married Barbara N. Partney, who survives. In addition to his parents and wife, survivors include his children, Joyce Burns, Anthony Runyon, and Jeffrey Runyon, all...

Naomi Fleischer

Naomi Fleischer

Apr 9, 2013

Naomi Wolfe Fleischer, 85, of Chillicothe, died Monday, April 9, 2013, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born June 4, 1927 in New York, NY to the late Henry and Pauline Tabb Wolfe. On February 14, 1948 she married Dr. Stephen Fleischer, who survives. Also surviving are three children, David Fleischer, of Los Angeles, Amy Fleischer-Brown, of Columbus,...

Ovid Bethel

Ovid Bethel

Apr 7, 2013

Ovid Olan Bethel, 69, of Chillicothe, died peacefully at 2:30am on Sunday, April 7, 2013, in his home following an extended illness. Ovid was born on January 1, 1944, in Chillicothe to the late Sidney Eldridge and Eliza Elsie (Nokes) Bethel. Surviving are his children: Bob Bethel, of Chillicothe; and Cindy (Steven) Rodeman, of Akron; his granddaughters: Sophia Lynn and...

George Border

George Border

Apr 2, 2013

George E. "Jack" Border, 66, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 12:55pm on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at the Wexner Heritage Village, Zusman House, of Columbus. Jack wanted to stay, but God had other plans for him. Jack was born June 10, 1946, in Londonderry, OH, to George C. and Joyce A. (Hatfield) Border. On January 22,...

Martha Clotts

Martha Clotts

Apr 2, 2013

Martha Louise "Lolly" Clotts of Olean, NY, formerly of Dublin, OH, passed away Tuesday April 2, 2013 in the Pines Health Care and Rehab Center in Olean where she was a resident for the past two and a half years. Martha was born November 8, 1923 in Baldwin, KS, and grew up in Aimes, IA. She was the daughter of...

Robert Stewart

Robert Stewart

Apr 1, 2013

Robert J. "Buddy" Stewart, Sr., 83, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 5:47pm Monday, April 1, 2013, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born December 2, 1929, in West Virginia to the late Sylvester and Cloise Acord Stewart. On January 31, 1948, he married the former Gail June Park, who preceded him in death...

Alta Sparks

Alta Sparks

Apr 1, 2013

Alta M. Sparks, 85, of Chillicothe, died at 3:30pm Monday, April 1, 2013, at Traditions of Chillicothe. She was born February 15, 1928, in Blaine, KY, to the late David R. and Katherine Medley Sparks. In September of 1950, she married Darrell E. Sparks, who preceded her in death in January 1992. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law Dan and...

Deforest Romans

Deforest Romans

Apr 1, 2013

DeForest L. Romans, 64, of Chillicothe, died April 1, 2013, at his home, following an extended illness. His wife Marsha survives. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of DeForest Lin Romans , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Danny Carsey

Danny Carsey

Mar 30, 2013

Danny J. Carsey, 59, of Greenfield, formerly of Chillicothe, was set free from this life 8:47 am, March 30, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, with his wife by his side. He was born August 7, 1953 in Harrisonville, OH to the late Joe and Hattie Hall Carsey. Survivors include his wife, April M. Lemaster Carsey; two sons, Daniel and Jamie...

John Malinchak

John Malinchak

Mar 28, 2013

John S. Malinchak, 60, of Columbus, died March 28, 2013 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chillicothe, following an extended illness. He was born August 12, 1952 in Wilmington, DE to Pete and Irvina P. Golden Malichak. Private services for the Navy veteran will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant...

Carolyn Hughes

Carolyn Hughes

Mar 25, 2013

Carolyn Sue Hughes, 66, of Chillicothe, died 4:45 pm, Monday, March 25, 2013, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born June 23, 1946 in Chillicothe to the late Dwight and Lucille Baker. On August 31, 1963 she married Timothy A. Hughes, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Kelli (John) Slack, of Columbus, and Toni (Eric) Austin...

Eric Ackley

Eric Ackley

Mar 23, 2013

Eric S. Ackley, 43, of Frankfort, died Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Pickaway Co. as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born February 24, 1970 in Chillicothe. On August 13, 1999 he married the former Jamie L. Burke, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, Bob and Jackie Hill and Terry Ackley; his children, Aaron,...

Dennis Porter

Dennis Porter

Mar 21, 2013

Dennis H. Porter, 66, of Chillicothe, died March 21, 2013 at his home unexpectedly. He was born October 21, 1946 in Zanesville, OH. He is survived by several siblings. Mr. Porter served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. The family will hold a private memorial service following cremation. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in...

Franklin Hoops

Franklin Hoops

Mar 20, 2013

Franklin T. "Sonny" Hoops, 79, of Chillicothe, passed peacefully at 9:30am Wednesday, March 20, 2013, surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness. He was born July 14, 1933, in Bartley, WV, to the late Ernest and Mabel (Clark) Hoops. On May 24, 1953, he married the former G. Marlene Leach, who preceded him in death on August 4,...

Franklin Hoops

Franklin Hoops

Mar 20, 2013

Frank T. "Sonny" Hoops, 79, of Chillicothe, died Wednesday morning at his home. He was the widower of G. Marlene (Leach) Hoops. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Franklin T. Hoops , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Monnie Hill

Monnie Hill

Mar 18, 2013

Monnie Evelyn Hill, formerly of Londonderry, OH, joined her heavenly family at 5:50pm Monday, March 18, 2013, following an extended illness. She was born August 16, 1931, in Ross County to the late William and Zelda (Wheeler) Skaggs. On April 19, 1948, she married Cail L. Hill, Sr., who preceded her in death on September 9,1993. In addition to her...

Della L. Riley

Della L. Riley

Mar 15, 2013

Della Lena Mary Grace (Hummel) Riley was born December 24, 1925, in Ross County (Massieville) Ohio, to Walter J. "Bud" Hummel and Dorothy Grace (McGathey) Hummel. She attended first grade in the one-room Malone School House on Malone Road and Catholic grade schools at St. Peter and St. Mary in Chillicothe. She later attended Chillicothe High School and South Boston...

John Haines

John Haines

Mar 13, 2013

John F. Haines, 53, of Chillicothe, died at 3:16pm, March 13, 2013, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born December 17, 1959, in Muncie, IN, to the late Jack M. and Jacqueline J. (Flowers) Haines. Military graveside services will be held at 11:00am Monday, March 18, at the National Cemetery, Dayton, OH under the...

Deanna Ward

Deanna Ward

Mar 12, 2013

Deanna Lynn Ward, of Pickerington, formerly of Chillicothe, born September 20, 1964, in Chillicothe, departed this world on March 12, 2013. Survived by her husband Michael Eugene Ward; daughter Meagan Elizabeth Ward; and son Michael Eugene Ward Jr.; mother Blanche Yates, of Pickerington, OH; sisters Debra (Steven) Hammond, Bellefontaine, OH; and Dorothy Hitchens, Columbus, OH; brother Carl Hitchens Jr., Columbus,...

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