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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Mark Hudec

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Eleanor Vasilik

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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