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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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...
Karen Proehl
Nov 5, 2012
Karen L. Proehl, 61, of Chillicothe, died at 2:03pm November 5, 2012, at her home following an extended illness. She was born October 2, 1951, in Chillicothe, to the late Elwin O., Sr. and Evelyn D. (Moore) McCollister. On May 29, 1971, she married Darrell R. Proehl, who survives. Also surviving is her daughter and son-in-law Gracie L. (Albert) Kaltenbach,...
Joyce Weese
Nov 5, 2012
Joyce A. Weese, 56, of Washington CH, formerly of Chillicothe passed from this life on November 5, 2012, at Carlton Manor in Washington Court House, following an extended illness. She was born on September 2, 1956 in Ross Co. to Marcella (Johnson) Weese and the late Glenn Weese. Surviving are sisters:, Linda (Larry) Heshiser, Diana Graves, Glenna (Gene) Thompson, Amy...
Douglas Harrington
Nov 2, 2012
Douglas A. Harrington, 53, of Chillicothe, died at 9:19am November 2, 2012, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He was born December 29, 1958, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Richard W., Sr. and Janet S. (March) Harrington. Surviving is his fiancée Marianne Martinez, Chillicothe; his brother, Richard "Rick" (Susan) Harrington II, of Calif.; his "almost daughter" Sarah E. Roark, Hamilton,...
Andrew Poole
Nov 1, 2012
Andrew M. "Drew" Poole, 27, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at 3:23pm November 1, 2012, in Reading, PA. He was born April 24, 1985, in Chillicothe, to Randy M. Poole, of London, OH; and Suzanne K. Pigott, of Chillicothe, both surviving. Also surviving is his maternal grandmother Mary Pigott; his paternal grandfather Harold "Wimpy" Poole, both of Chillicothe; a half-brother Ryan...
George Ginther
Oct 31, 2012
George H. Ginther, 72, of Chillicothe, died at 4:15pm Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, following a brief illness. He was born August 4, 1940, in Chillicothe, to the late Fred C. and Elizabeth Ann (Hirsch) Ginther. On July 17, 1965, he married Mary Elizabeth Bridges, who survives. Also surviving are his son James A. Ginther; daughters and...
Kenneth Hawk
Oct 31, 2012
Kenneth E. "Kenny" Hawk, 80, of Chillicothe, died at 2:10am, Wednesday October 31, 2012, in Logan Elm Health Care, Circleville, following an extended illness. He was born August 20, 1932, in Frankfort, to the late Rueben and Goldie (Harris) Hawk. On November 9, 1953, he married Evelyn E. Pettit, who preceded him in death on May 16, 2012. Surviving are...
Steven Blaha
Oct 25, 2012
Steven A. Blaha, 57, of Chillicothe, died Thursday morning, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. There will be no services. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Steven Allen Blaha , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .
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