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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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John Stokes
Sep 18, 2011
John Wesley Stokes Sr., 80, of Tampa, FL, died 11:45 pm, Sunday, September 18, 2011, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born December 9, 1930 in Philadelphia, MS to Leonard and Alois Howell Stokes. On August 22, 1950 he married the former Evelyn N. Bunyard, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Carol Lynn (Jerry) Lovell, of...
Alonzo Pinson
Sep 15, 2011
Alonzo L. Pinson, 68, of Chillicothe, died 10:07 am, September 15, 2011, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born August 7, 1943 in Portsmouth, VA to the late James P. and Hazel Martin Pinson. He is survived by a brother, Greg Pinson, of Ft. Gay, WV. He was preceded in death by a brother,...
Curtis Schmidt
Sep 13, 2011
Curtis Frederick Schmidt, 51, Chillicothe, died unexpectedly September 13, 2011. He was born July 1, 1960, to Charles F. and Diana L. (Walters) Schmidt, surviving. On November 4, 1995, he married Michele Renee Righter. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his adoring children Alec and Linsey Schmidt, both of Chillicothe; his in-laws Bill and Jan...
Leatha Salley
Sep 7, 2011
Leatha Etta Murch Salley, 46, of Frankfort, died Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, unexpectedly. She was born October 19, 1964 to Charles W. and Billie D. Polly Murch. On November 1, 2000 she married Ronald A. Salley, who survives. Also surviving is her son, Morris C. Salley, at home; a step-son, Ronald A. Salley Jr.,...
Delores Kisor
Sep 7, 2011
Delores Mae Kisor, 80, of Chillicothe, died 10:05 pm, Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born September 15, 1930 in Ross Co. to Oliver F. and Ada K. Boyer Richter. She married Fred Kisor, who preceded her in death. Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including a special great-great nephew, Brayden Kolodziejski; and a...
Joseph Rulapaugh
Sep 6, 2011
Joseph J. Rulapaugh, 65, of Chillicothe, died Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at his residence, unexpectedly. He was born August 8, 1946 in Pennsylvania to Henry and Rose Rulaphaugh Sr. Mr. Rulapaugh served in the US Marine Corp. during the Viet Nam War. Private military graveside funeral services, conducted by the US Marine Corp. will be held in the Dayton National...
Ramona Wineka
Sep 4, 2011
Ramona left this earthly body to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday September 4, 2011 in Chillicothe Ohio at the age of 82. She died suddenly due to complications from an aortic dissection. Her passing was quick and painless. She was born in Ironton, Ohio on October 24, 1928 to the late Willis "Pope" and Myrtle Ridgeway. She was...
Genevieve Clark
Sep 3, 2011
Genevieve I. Clark, 90, of Chillicothe, died 1:02 am, Saturday, September 03, 2011, at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home. She was born June 12, 1921 in Ross Co. to Ora and Bertha Scott Murray. On September 21, 1943 she married Ralph N. Clark, who died April 27, 2004. Survivors include her daughters, Rita (Mike) Spindler, of Chillicothe and Nyla A. (Todd)...
Jeffrey River
Aug 26, 2011
Jeffrey S. River, 36, of Chillicothe, died at 2:01pm Friday, August 26, 2011, at the Ohio State University Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born July 9, 1975, in Columbus, OH, to Charles E. and Lisa L. (Baucus) River. Surviving are his daughter, Emily River, of Seattle, WA; his mother Lisa River, Chillicothe; the mother of his daughter,...
William Morrissey
Aug 24, 2011
William D. Morrissey Sr., 78, a thirty plus year resident of the city of Chillicothe died 2:50 am, Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at the Ohio State University Medical Center, following a prolonged illness. He was born June 21, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Gerald and Nellda Miles Morrissey. Survivors include his three sons, Peter, William Jr., Patrick; a...
Jane Phillips
Aug 23, 2011
Long time Chillicothe educator Jane (Allyn) Phillips died on August 23, 2011, of natural causes. She was 95. Jane was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, on December 25, 1915, to Esther Scott and John Porter Phillips, Jr. Jane graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1932 and then attended Radcliffe College in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for about two years. In 1934, she married...
Carmel Osborne
Aug 23, 2011
Carmel Eugene Osborne II, infant son of Carmel and Lorretta Epling Osborne, was stillborn August 23, 2011. Survivors include his parents; a brother, Christopher; a sister, Ravenlynn; grandparents, Robert and Elizabeth Epling; great grandparents Arthur and Mildred Woods; uncles, Robert and Roger Epling, and Greg Smith; an aunt, Linda Cornett; great aunt, Mable Roush; and great uncle, Johnny Smith; and...
Mark Hudec
Aug 22, 2011
Mark James Hudec, 59, of Chillicothe, passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, August 22, 2011. He was born on September 14, 1951, in Cleveland, OH to the late John and Lillian (Rericha) Hudec. He grew up in North Canton, OH, and Hillsboro, OH, before moving to Chillicothe, where he was employed at Kenworth Truck Co....
Paul Stephens
Aug 21, 2011
Paul Willis Stephens, 80, of Chillicothe, went to be with his Lord and Savior, 12:30 am, Sunday, August 21, 2011. He was born July 2, 1931 in Waverly, OH to the late William and Jettie White Stephens. On October 7, 1973 he married the love of his life, Nancy K. Bucy, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Nanette K....
Lois Denicola
Aug 15, 2011
Lois May DeNicola, 89, of Chillicothe, passed away on August 15, 2011. She was born in Indiana to the Waldschmidt Family on September 11, 1921. She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry DiNicola and is survived by a step son Jerry Dale DeNicola, of Jewitt, OH, as well as many spiritual brothers, sisters, and spiritual sons and daughters....
James Mccoskey
Aug 14, 2011
James R. McCoskey, 67, of Chillicothe, passed from this life peacefully, surrounded by his family, at his home, 4:45 pm, Sunday, August 14, 2011. He was born February 4, 1944 in Gary, IN to the late Zane P. and Jane Jollief McCoskey. On October 12, 1996 he married Teressa J. Nolan McCoskey, who survives. Also surviving are his children, J....
Esther Franklin
Aug 8, 2011
Esther M. Franklin, 89, of Chillicothe, died at 2:38am Monday, August 8, 2011, in Traditions of Chillicothe. She was born May 29, 1922, in Chillicothe, to the late William Lawrence and Elma (Humphrey) Jakes. On November 27, 1943, she married John W. Franklin, Jr., who preceded her in death on July 11, 1998. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law John...
Aiden Keels
Aug 3, 2011
Aiden I. Keels, 5 month old son of Vincent and Rose Ann (Linson) Keels, died Wednesday, August 3, 2011. He was born February 20, 2011, in Chillicothe. In addition to his parents, he is survived by brothers and sisters: Jacob Keels, Vincent Keels III, Keisha Keels, Drew Keels, Vincent Keels, Jr., Martin Keels, Joseph Linson, Wally Sunderland, Donte Sunderland, Lola...
Cindy Brown
Aug 1, 2011
Cindy Jo (Barnes) Brown, passed away to be with the Lord Jesus unexpectedly on August 1, 2011, following a brief illness. She was the beloved daughter of Patricia A. (Sparks) Barnes, of Chillicothe; and James C. Barnes, Ft. Myers, FL. She was born December 1, 1956. Besides her parents and her husband, Kenneth Brown, she is survived by her loving...
Dorothy Miller
Jul 30, 2011
Dorothy Mae Miller, 82, of Chillicothe, died at 5:30am July 30, 2011, in Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born July 22, 1929, in Chillicothe to the late John B. and Dorothy Mae Cottrill Mead. On September 16, 1947, she married Wayne E. Miller, Sr., who preceded her in death on November 28, 1985. Surviving are...
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