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

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...

Randy Beinlich

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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