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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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Eleanor Vasilik
Jul 24, 2011
Eleanor J. Vasilik, 82, of Chillicothe, formerly of East Springfield, PA, died Sunday, July 24, 2011, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born July 23, 1929 in Cleveland, OH to the late Rex T. and Lois M. Plunkett Eaton. On April 5, 1951 she married John Vasilik, who survives. Also surviving is a daughter and son-in-law, Deborah...
Tracey Shoemaker
Jul 22, 2011
Tracey J. "Buck" Shoemaker, 50, of Chillicothe, died Friday, July 22, 2011, unexpectedly. He was born June 14, 1961 in Ross Co. to Jack H. Shoemaker and Jaqueline K. Lane. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Jacqueline and Robert Hill, of Chillicothe; a son, Kasey (Ashley) McCloskey, of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Mackenna and Mackhia; a brother, Eric (Jamie) Ackley, of Frankfort;...
Mary Warner
Jul 21, 2011
Mary Jane Warner, 71, of Ashville, formerly of Chillicothe, died 2:10 pm, Thursday, July 21, 2011, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a series of brief illnesses. She was born January 5, 1940 in Hamden, OH to Bertram and Myrtle Wilkerson Harkins. Survivors include her daughter, Angela J. (Jeff) Tyler, of Chillicothe; her granddaughters, Suzette Wells and Michelle (John)...
Lillie Smith
Jul 17, 2011
Lillie M. Smith, 74, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 4:18am, Sunday July 17, 2011, in Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born June 29, 1937, in Pickens Co., Ala., to the late Wimbley and Luella (Hughes) McCrary. Surviving are her son William "Bill" Locklear, of Chillicothe; son and daughter-in-law Traylon (Crystal) Smith,...
Ray Hamlin
Jul 16, 2011
Ray L. Hamlin, 80, of Chillicothe, died Saturday, July 16, 2011, in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born April 17, 1931, in Whitney, KY, to the late Frank and Doxie Hamlin. On September 28, 1953, he married the former Patty Ann Knox, who survives. Also surviving are their children: Michael Hamlin, of California; Jeanette Barnhill, Somerset, OH; Corey Hamlin,...
Roger Hayward
Jul 16, 2011
Roger S. Hayward, 103, of Chillicothe, died Saturday afternoon in Traditions of Chillicothe. Arrangements are being completed at this time.
Esther Stone
Jul 10, 2011
Esther O. Stone, 80, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 2:25pm Sunday, July 10, 2011, at Mercy Siena Woods Care Facility, Dayton, OH. She was born March 8, 1931, in Ross Co. to the late Obadiah E., Sr. and Esther Mae (Adams) Harris. Surviving are her daughters Diane Gatliff and Debra Wolfe, both of Chillicothe; son and...
Martha Rittenhouse
Jul 10, 2011
Martha J. (Chester) Rittenhouse, died 6:30 am, Sunday, July 10, 2011, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born February 10, 1942 in Pickaway Co. to the late Roy L. and Clara D. Justice Chester. On October 15, 1987 she married and has enjoyed 24 years with Jerry E. Rittenhouse, who survives. Also surviving is her daughter, Mary...
Ronald Lytle
Jul 8, 2011
Ronald M. Lytle, 75, of Chillicothe, died 1:50 am, Friday, July 08, 2011, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born June 1, 1936 in Bainbridge, OH to the late Elmer and Anabelle Althouse Lytle. On August 14, 1965 he married the former Janice L. Adkins, who survives. Also surviving is his son, Dennis (Billie) Lytle, of Chillicothe;...
Richard Osborne
Jul 7, 2011
Loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, Richard C. Osborne, reached his final destination 3:00 pm, Thursday, July 7, 2011. He was 84 years old and had battled with an extended illness. He was born April 29, 1927, to Mitchell Osborne and Florence Rinehart and has several brothers and sisters surviving. Rich married the late Anna Mae (Chaney) October 2, 1948;...
Gladys Holton
Jul 4, 2011
Gladys V. Holton, 92, of Richmond Dale, OH, died 5:00 am, at her home, Monday, July 4, 2011. She was born June 8, 1919 in Greenup Co., KY to the late Field and Myrtle Horsley Howard. She married Glen Holton, who died January 18, 1973. Survivors include a daughter, Glenda (Anthony) Allen, of Richmond Dale; a son, Paul (Marleah) Holton,...
Paul Moore
Jul 4, 2011
Paul Gene Moore, age 76, passed away July 4, 2011 at Heartland Nursing Center after suffering from a long illness. Paul was born April 2, 1935 in Floyd Co., KY, to the late Beecher and Sarah Moore. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Miller Moore; two sisters, Irene Hay and Corene Moore. He is survived by...
Paul Basye
Jul 3, 2011
Funeral: Military Tribute 3:00 pm Wednesday at the American Legion Post 757 Paul D. Basye, 78, of Chillicothe, died 3:21 pm, Sunday, July 3, 2011, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born October 30, 1932 in Chillicothe to the late Samuel W. and Carlie Tackett Basye. Survivors include his life partner, Mary Stockey, Chillicothe; 2 sons, Paul (Debbie)...
Carol Bayless
Jul 3, 2011
Carol Sue Bayless went home to be with the Lord July 3, 2011, at 7:58 pm. Carol was born March 26, 1948 in Chillicothe, to the late Oather and Erma Jackson Bayless. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Dwight and Ron Bayless; and sisters, Martha Bumbrey and Marjorie King. She is survived by sisters Donna Williams,...
Laura Koss
Jun 30, 2011
Laura M. Koss, 83, of Chillicothe, died at 8:40pm Thursday, June 30, 2011, in Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born June 3, 1928, in Queens, NY, to the late John and Margaret (Gangloff) Gorsuch. On March 15, 1953, she married Howard Koss, who together enjoyed 58 years of marriage. Survivors include her husband, Howard; her daughter Deborah Koss, of...
John Woodruff
Jun 29, 2011
John M. Woodruff, 66, of Chillicothe, died at 2:55pm Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born February 8, 1945, in Ross County to the late Robert C. and Eunice M. (Harrington) Woodruff. On October 6, 1967, he married the former Ellen Victoria "Vickey" Detty, who survives. Also surviving are his brothers...
June Woods
Jun 28, 2011
June Elaine Mallow Woods, 81, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on June 28, 2011, to spend eternity with her Savior, loved ones and friends. She was born on May 25, 1930, the daughter of Dorothy and step-father Jack Chenault. United in marriage on July 24, 1949, to her former husband Jack V. Woods, Sr. From this union are their...
James Umphries
Jun 28, 2011
James E. Umphries, 78, of Chillicothe, died Tuesday afternoon in Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. His wife, Marjorie I. (Bower) Umphries, survives. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of James E. Umphries , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store...
Earl Carmean
Jun 28, 2011
Earl David Carmean, 74, of Hallsville, passed away June 28, 2011, at his residence, unexpectedly. He was born April 26, 1937 in Kinnikinnick to the late Doris and Deb Carmean. On June 27, 1959 he married the former Connie Ellen Wolfe, who survives. They celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary this month. Also surviving are his 3 children, Clay (Cheryl) Carmean,...
Mary Malone
Jun 26, 2011
Mary Grace Malone, 84, of Canal Winchester, died 4:23 am, Sunday, June 26, 2011, at her home, unexpectedly. She was born June 20, 1927 in Chillicothe to Orlando and Louisa Detty Coon. On January 19, 1944 she married Joseph B. Malone, who died November 21, 2008. Survivors include a daughter, Karen K. (Randall) Boring, of Canal Winchester; sons, Joseph K....
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