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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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Harley Penrod

Harley Penrod

Dec 11, 2010

Funeral Service :  10:00 am Wednesday, Hay Hollow Cemetery Visitation :  None observed Harley Ann Penrod, infant daughter of Jason Penrod and Melissa Sexton, was stillborn December 11, 2010.   In addition to her parents, survivors include her grandparents, Cherlyn and Walt Sexton, Melissa and Jim Delfino, and Gloria and George Manson; several aunts; uncles; and cousins.   Graveside funeral services will...

Richard Koch

Richard Koch

Dec 10, 2010

Visitation :  11-1 Tuesday Funeral : 1:00 pm Tuesday Richard L. Koch, 76, of Chillicothe, died 12:05 pm, Friday, December 10, 2010, at the Kettering Hospital, following an extended illness.   He was born November 16, 1934 in Rarden, OH to the late John and Romie Ross Koch.   On January 14, 1957 he married the former Joyce I. Stubbs, who survives.  ...

Susan Mccomis

Susan Mccomis

Dec 10, 2010

Visitation : 6-8 Tuesday and 1 hour prior to the funeral Funeral : 2:00 pm Wednesday at Haller's Susan M. McComis, 42, of Chillicothe, died 1:33 pm, Friday, December 10, 2010, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness.   She was born June 8, 1968 in Chillicothe to Martin J. and Joanne L. Everhart Barlage, who survive.  On...

Jonathan Cox

Jonathan Cox

Dec 10, 2010

Visitation : 5-8 pm Wednesday Funeral : 10:00 am Thursday Jonathan B. Cox, 56, of Chillicothe, died 12:55 am, Friday, December 10, 2010, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a battle with cancer.   He was born January 29, 1954 in Bexley, OH to the late James G. and Nora J. Groves Cox.   Survivors include two sons, J. Cory (Tori)...

Cora Schobelock

Cora Schobelock

Dec 10, 2010

Visitation:  5-8 pm Tuesday Funeral: 12:00 pm Wednesday Cora E. Schobelock, 87, of Chillicothe,  went to her heavenly home, surrounded by her family, 4:42 pm, Friday, December 10, 2010, at the Adena Regional Medical Center.   She was born January 17, 1923 in Ross Co. to the late Arthur and Mabel Brannan Diehl.   On December 21, 1941 she married James L....

Robert Primer

Robert Primer

Dec 10, 2010

Robert "Bob" W. Primer, 79, of Chillicothe, died Friday, December 10, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. He will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends. Bob was born December 20, 1930 in Ross Co. to the late Ellsworth and Edna Thompson Primer. On September 21, 1956 he married Frances Skaggs, who survives. In addition to his wife...

Arnold Bee

Arnold Bee

Dec 9, 2010

Arnold S. Bee, 71, of Chillicothe, died 7:30 am, Thursday, December 09, 2010, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born July 18, 1939 in Ross Co. to the late Arlie S. and Hattie Black Bee. He married the former Kathryn "Katie" A. Phillips, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Sheri L. (Andrea Pettit) Bee, Jon A....

Margaret Burns

Margaret Burns

Dec 6, 2010

Margaret M. Burns, 90, of Chillicothe, died 6:30 am, Tuesday, December 07, 2010, at Traditions of Chillicothe.   She was born June 19, 1920 in Chillicothe to Winfield S. and Lora Wagner Barnhart.   On November 9, 1940 she married John Raphael "Ray" Burns, who died December 9, 1992.   Survivors include two sons, James W. (Becky) Burns, of Grove City and Dr....

Margaret Mickey

Margaret Mickey

Dec 6, 2010

Margaret Elizabeth Mickey, 77, of Chillicothe, OH closed the Book of Life and opened the Book of Eternity at Whetstone Gardens and Care Center, Columbus, OH December 6, 2010 at 09:40pm. She was born January 5, 1933 in Vinton Co. to the late Patrick and Frances Mundell, Sr. Margaret was married on August 15, 1959 to the late Charles Leroy...

Deborah Whittington

Deborah Whittington

Nov 29, 2010

Deborah "Debbie" S. Whittington, 57, of Londonderry, died at 10:50pm Monday, November 29, 2010, at Adena Regional Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 19, 1953, in Chillicothe to Randall, Jr. and Laura Ankrom Smith. On December 19, 1971, she married Buddy Whittington, who survives. Also surviving are her daughter and son-in-law Melissa (Scott) Carter,...

Helen Arrington

Helen Arrington

Nov 26, 2010

Helen L. Arrington, 95, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord 3:45 pm, Friday, November 26, 2010, at her home. She was born September 25, 1915 in Chillicothe, OH to David and Grace Everhart Hall. On July 8, 1936 she married Hugh Arrington, who died May 23, 1995. Survivors include two daughters, Martha (Don) Benner, of Bainbridge, and Dianne...

Olin Robinson

Olin Robinson

Nov 24, 2010

Olin Robinson, 70, of Chillicothe, died 6:00 am, November 24, 2010, at the Ohio State University Hospitals, following an extended illness. He was born February 19, 1940 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Walter and Lillian Pearl Tackett Robinson. In December of 1977 he married the former Mary Rumsey, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Ed Rumsey, Tony Hardy...

Donald Hawk

Donald Hawk

Nov 22, 2010

Donald L. Hawk, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010 at Castleton Health Care in Indianapolis. He was born on February 20, 1921 to Lon and Ada (Valette ) Hawk in Chillicothe, Ohio. Don was a WWII Army veteran who served in the Pacific Theater. After the war he was a machine operator for E & I...

David Larson

David Larson

Nov 22, 2010

David P. Larson, 54, of Chillicothe, died November 22, 2010, at his home, unexpectedly. He was born November 22, 1956 in Detroit, MI to the late George and Lillian Takala Larson. Survivors include a siser, Marie A. (Scott) Schieler, and a brother, George P. (Monica) Larson, both of Marquette, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Larson...

Janet Johnson

Janet Johnson

Nov 19, 2010

Janet A. Johnson, 86, of Bourneville, passed from this life at 9:21am Friday, November 19, 2010, at Hearth & Care Nursing Home, Greenfield, with family by her bedside. She was born February 19, 1924, in Ross Co. to the late Howard and Edna Schiller Crusie. She was married on February 24, 1941, to D. Farrel Johnson, who survives, as well...

Ruth Brown

Ruth Brown

Nov 19, 2010

Ruth I. (Eisnaugle) Brown, 70, of Chillicothe, formerly of Jackson, died unexpectedly at 1:33pm Friday November 19, 2010, at Adena Regional Medical Center.   She is survived by her daughters Linda Bondurant, of Chillicothe; Kathy Brown, Reynoldsburg; son and daughter-in-law Jim (Mary) Brown, Kingston; grandchildren: Brian Scarberry; DeWayne Brown; Jeffrey Allen; Erika Allen; Emily Brown and Matisha Brown; 3 great-grandchildren and...

James Ingle

James Ingle

Nov 17, 2010

James L. Ingle, 73, of Bryan, OH, died November 17, 2010, in his home. He was born November 5, 1937, in Defiance, OH to the late Leonard J. and Irene F. Ely Ingle. Surviving are his wife, Hazel C. (Adams) Ingle, Bryan, OH; sons James L. Ingle, Jr., Holgate, OH; Jeffery A. Ingle, Stryker, OH; son and daughter-in-law Ty (Alyson)...

Robert Bessie

Robert Bessie

Nov 16, 2010

Robert Bessie, 71, of Chillicothe, died Tuesday morning, at his residence, following an extended illness. Mr. Bessie's only family were those who lived near him and took care of him. Private funeral services will be held following cremation. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Robert Bessie , please click here to visit our Sympathy...

Tod Gray

Tod Gray

Nov 13, 2010

On Saturday, November 13, 2010, Tod Burton Gray, 49, of Chillicothe, suffered a massive heart attack and died unexpectedly at his residence, with his loving fiancée Amanda Scott at his side. He was born March 18, 1961 in Chillicothe, OH. He is survived by his parents, Lloyd and Alice Watkins Gray, of Chillicothe. He left two children to mourn his...

John Lynch

John Lynch

Nov 9, 2010

John W. Lynch, Jr., 70, of Chillicothe, went home to the Lord at 2:57pm on November 9, 2010, in Indianapolis, IN.   He was born October 11, 1940, in Chillicothe, the eldest son of John W., Sr. and Mary Valentine Lynch, both of whom preceded him in death.   He was also predeceased by a brother Donald Lynch and a sister Carol...

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