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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Harvey Howison
Mar 12, 2013
Harvey F. Howison, 95, of Chillicothe, died at 6:00pm Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at his residence. He was born March 3, 1918, in Columbus, OH, to the late Warren and Goldie Garrett Howison. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, I. Lillian "Lil" (Sturgell) Howison in 2007; two sisters and a brother. Surviving are his sons...
Roger Dozer
Mar 12, 2013
Roger A. Dozer, 74, of Londonderry, died at 8:10pm Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at his residence following a brief illness. He was born April 6, 1938, in Londonderry, to the late Lawrence and Hazel (Dye) Dozer. He is survived by his children: daughters and sons-in-law Jacki (Don) Barnhart; and Victoria (James) Richmond; son Eric Dozer, all of Londonderry; grandchildren: Lani...
Lois Yakubisin
Mar 8, 2013
Lois M. Yakubisin, 84, of Chillicothe, OH, formerly of Greensburg, PA and Mesa, AZ, passed away March 8, 2013, at Heartland of Chillicothe. She was born March 27, 1928, in Westmoreland County, PA, to the late Russell and Louella (Clayton) Serman. On August 7, 1948, she married Michael Yakubisin, who preceded her in death in September of 2009. She is...
Ruth Conard
Mar 6, 2013
Ruth (Mayhew) Conard, 94, of Chillicothe, passed away March 6, 2013, at Traditions of Chillicothe. She was preceded in death by her parents Rev. Clarkson and Gladys Mayhew; brothers Martin (Tress); and George; sister Inabelle (Roger) Walvood; and her loving husband of 43 years, John Kenneth Conard, who was the co-founder of Scioto Farm Chemicals on Seney Road, along with...
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