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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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Fred Schwartz

Fred Schwartz

Dec 22, 2012

Fred Schwartz, 73, of Chillicothe, died December 22, 2012, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born January 17, 1939 in Bellefontaine, OH to the late Fred and Vera Slavens Schwartz. Survivors include his children, Angie (Eric) Graves, of Chillicothe and William "Buck" Schwartz, of Wellston; his grandchildren, Kayla (Chris) Graves Woodfork, Jacobe Graves, Kristin...

Carlis Tackett

Carlis Tackett

Dec 22, 2012

Carlis Henry "Carl" Tackett, 56, of Chillicothe, died Saturday, December 22, 2012, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born May 2, 1956 in Boone Co. WV to the late Carlos J. and Janice Lafferty Tackett. On August 31, 1991 he married the former Theresa Anne Cole, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Daniel Tackett, Columbus, Brian...

Wilma Turner

Wilma Turner

Dec 20, 2012

Wilma Ina Arlene Turner, 69, of Frankfort, died 5:29 p.m. on December 20, 2012 in her home, following and extended illness. She was born on November 23, 1943 in Piketon, Ohio to the late Ellis and Irene Smith. On February 2, 1960, she was united in marriage to Jerry E. Turner who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Terry (Mike)...

James Davis

James Davis

Dec 15, 2012

James R. Davis, 81, of Chillicothe, died at 4:20pm December 15, 2012, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born January 13, 1931, in Chillicothe, to the late Ralph and Dovey (Large) Davis. On April 11, 1951, he married the former Patricia M. Britton, who preceded him in death on October 1, 2007. He is survived...

Gloria Woodruff

Gloria Woodruff

Dec 13, 2012

Gloria Marlene Woodruff, 79, of Chillicothe, died at 12:10 a.m. on December 13, 2012, in The Ohio State University Medical Center. She was born on December 6, 1933, to the late John W. and Chloe (Crabtree) Rainer. On June 22, 1957, she married Leonard Dale "Jack" Woodruff who survives. Also surviving is a son, Jack Woodruff, of Frankfort; daughters, Kim...

Herbert Friedman

Herbert Friedman

Dec 13, 2012

Herbert Friedman, 87, died on December 13, 2012 at Traditions of Chillicothe following an extended illness. He was born on November 17, 1925 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Mortimer and Ruth Schachne Friedman, deceased. Mr. Friedman graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1943 and from The Ohio State University in 1949 earning a degree in Accounting. His college studies were interrupted...

Gregory Arthur

Gregory Arthur

Dec 6, 2012

Gregory L. Arthur, 51, of Chillicothe, died December 6, 2012, unexpectedly. He was born November 22, 1961 in Huntington WV to Norman L. and Vivian E. Niehart Arthur. On November 23, 1993 he married the former Janice C. St. Clair, who died August 23, 2012. In addition to his mother, survivors include a son, Hunter, of Chillicothe and a step-daughter,...

Jeffrey Bales

Jeffrey Bales

Dec 5, 2012

Jeffrey Bales, 55, of Washington CH, died December 5, 2012 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Jeffrey Bales , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

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...

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