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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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Hattajo O'Neill

Hattajo O'Neill

Mar 19, 2012

Hattajo L. O'Neill, 65, of Chillicothe, died at 4:28pm March 19, 2012, in her home after an extended illness. She was born on December 14, 1946, in Chillicothe, to the late Joseph H. and Mary L. (Willis) Niks. On January 8, 1972, she married Robert J. O'Neill, who survives. Also surviving are her two daughters, Tami (Doug) Dove; and Jennifer...

Michael Haines

Michael Haines

Mar 15, 2012

Michael J. Haines, 64, of Chillicothe, affectionately known as "Cowboy" or "Ab," died unexpectedly at 7:29pm March 15, 2012, in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born October 1, 1947, in Greenfield, OH, to the late Forest E., Sr. and Margaret J. (Cokonougher) Haines. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Amanda D. (Arin) Peters, Chillicothe; son Ethan Haines,...

Cody King

Cody King

Mar 14, 2012

Cody Andrew King, 21, of Chillicothe, died as the result of a motor vehicle accident on March 14, 2012. He was born on January 17, 1991, the son of Jennifer King and Duane King. Cody was a graduate of Pickaway Ross Vocational School and Chillicothe High School. He loved to help elderly people and fulfilled that passion through his work...

Ray Mccloskey

Ray Mccloskey

Mar 14, 2012

Ray A. "Jack" McCloskey, 77, of Bainbridge, went to be with the Lord at 4:30am Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in his home following an extended battle with cancer. He was born May 1, 1934, in Ross Co. to the late Harold A. and Rita M. Porter McCloskey. On June 4, 1955, he married the former Dorothy A. Gray, who survives....

Charles Griffin

Charles Griffin

Mar 12, 2012

Reverend Charles Richard Griffin died Monday, March 12, 2012. The son of John Patrick and Maree Fleming Griffin, he was born December 28, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers John "Jack" and Robert Griffin; and brother-in-law John Keating. He is survived by his sisters Jeanne Keating, Rochester Hills, MI; and Joanne (Frank) Matey,...

Stephen Shoults

Stephen Shoults

Mar 11, 2012

Stephen Tyrone Shoults, 63, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 11, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Ross Co. on August 1, 1948, to the late Glenn and Margaret (Mickel) Shoults. On November 16, 1972, he married Charlotte Cyrus, who survives. Also surviving are his son Daniel (Alicia) Shoults, Columbus;...

Mary Webb

Mary Webb

Mar 10, 2012

Mary Jane Webb, 84, of Chillicothe, died 4:17 pm, Saturday, March 10, 2012 following a brief illness. She was born January 27, 1928 in Casstown, OH, and was the daughter of the late Roy A. and Velma P. Teeter Miller. Survivors include her son, Rick A. Long, of Chillicothe; her grandsons, Sam Riehle and Hank Long; sisters-in-law, Audrey Miller and...

Kenneth Plowman

Kenneth Plowman

Mar 7, 2012

Kenneth R. Plowman, 24, of Kingston, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at the Ohio State University Medical Center following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born August 22, 1987, in Jacksonville, NC, to John Kenneth and Pamela J. Plowman. Surviving are his father and step-mother John (Angela) Plowman, Kingston; his mother Pamela J. McMurray, and her companion William...

Laymon Whitt

Laymon Whitt

Mar 7, 2012

Laymon G. "Tommy" Whitt, Jr., 39, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 7, 2012, as a result of injuries sustained from an automobile accident. He was born October 1, 1972, in Chillicothe to Laymon G. "Tom" Whitt, Sr. and Debra Ann Compher Whitt. On September 17, 2008, he married Debra Ann Elliott, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, Debra...

Elizabeth Mccloud

Elizabeth Mccloud

Mar 7, 2012

Elizabeth A. McCloud, 60, of Chillicothe, died at 10:00am Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at Chillicothe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. She was born September 30, 1951, in Ross Co., to the late Kenneth E., Sr. and Jane I. Raney Valentine. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law Stephanie (Jason) Howes; son Heath Coppel; grandchildren: Matthew, Andrew, Ryan Howes;...

Clara Paskiewicz

Clara Paskiewicz

Mar 3, 2012

Clara Paskiewicz, 90, of Chillicothe, died 5:15 pm, Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born March 30, 1921 in Pennsylvania. On June 14, 1941 she married the late Thadeus "Ted" Paskiewicz, who died March 26, 2006. Survivors include her children, Patricia Smith, of Illinois, Sandra (Nelson) Wolfe, of Chillicothe, Ted (Bev) Paskiewicz Jr., of...

Lynne Miller

Lynne Miller

Mar 3, 2012

Lynne L. Miller, 50, of Chillicothe, died 6:15 pm, Saturday, March 3, 2012, at her home, unexpectedly. She was born April 13, 1961 in Chillicothe to Graham and Jo Ann Leaverton Thompson. In addition to her father, survivors include a daughter, Tara (Justin) Immell, of Frankfort; 2 grandsons, Spencer and Jaxson Immell; a sister, Lisa Turner, of Chillicothe; and three...

Patricia Long

Patricia Long

Mar 2, 2012

Patricia Jean Riehle Long, 49, went to be with her Savior 3:45 pm, March 2, 2012, following an extended illness. She was born March 26, 1962, the daughter of the late John R. "Jack" Riehle and Linda Graves Riehle, of Chillicothe. She has a sister, Jackie Riehle Boggs, and two brothers, Rodney and James R. (Melissa) Riehle, all of Chillicothe....

Neil Countryman

Neil Countryman

Feb 28, 2012

Neil Franklin Countryman, 61, of Chillicothe, OH, died Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at his residence. He was born November 10, 1950, in Adams Co., OH, son of the late John B. and Gertrude (Douglas) Countryman. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, whom he married April 16, 1988; three daughters: Annette (Doug) Baker, of Hillsboro; Toni (James) Cowin, of Centerville;...

Charles Dray

Charles Dray

Feb 27, 2012

Charles R. "Bob" Dray, 63, of Chillicothe, passed away at home, surrounded by family and friends, on February 27, 2012. He was born November 27, 1948 to the late James R. and Sarah E. Curtis Dray. A very special brother, Larry "Buddy" Dray, preceded him in death. Surviving is a sister, whom he loved more than life, Bonnie (Bill) Rose,...

Michael Arledge

Michael Arledge

Feb 25, 2012

Michael J. Arledge, 68, of Chillicothe, died February 25, 2012, at his home, unexpectedly. He was born February 2, 1944 in Chillicothe to the late Ralph W. and Jetta M. Byers Arledge. Survivors include his son, Todd (Mary Ellhof) Arledge, of Chillicothe; 6 grandchildren, Christina (Ed) Martin, Zack Mowbray, Shelby Oliver, Mandy, Lindsey, and Devon Arledge; 5 great-grandchildren; special friend,...

Thelma Moody

Thelma Moody

Feb 25, 2012

Thelma Jean (Jefferson) Moody, 84, of Chillicothe, formerly of Columbus, OH, peacefully passed on to be with our Lord on Saturday morning, February 25, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father and mother; a daughter; two brothers and four sisters. Surviving are her two sons Carl (Pamela) Moody, Jr., Chillicothe; and Angelo Moody, Columbus, OH. She also leaves...

Robert Huffman

Robert Huffman

Feb 23, 2012

Robert L. Huffman, 71, of Chillicothe, died February 23, 2012, in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born April 18, 1940, in Noblesville, IN, to the late Charles E. and Kizzie A. Young Huffman. On August 31, 1965, he married the former Evelyn A. (Oliver) Huffman, who survives. Also surviving are their three children: Kathy (Arthur) McGill; Christopher Huffman, all...

Elizabeth Liggins

Elizabeth Liggins

Feb 22, 2012

Elizabeth A. "Sis" Liggins, 93, of Chillicothe, died at 7:04pm Wednesday, February 22, 2012, in Heartland of Chillicothe following a brief illness. She was born August 14, 1918, in Circleville, OH to the late Clifford and Sarah Elizabeth (Boley) Fairrow. On August 7, 1937, she married Leroy L. Liggins, who preceded her in death March 17, 1997. Surviving are her...

Thomas Siberell

Thomas Siberell

Feb 20, 2012

Thomas E. Siberell, 82, of Chillicothe, died at 5:40am Monday, February 20, 2012, in Westmoreland Place following a battle with cancer. He was born February 14, 1930, in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Lloyd and Mary (Cathart) Siberell. Surviving are his daughters and sons-in-law Louann (Dale) Wurstner; Stacie (Eric) Stark; step-daughters Annette Immell and Denise (Bernard) Schumann; grandchildren: John Wurstner;...

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