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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Maurice Wilson

Maurice Wilson

Sep 21, 2011

Maurice L. Wilson, 68, of Chillicothe, died 9:55 am, Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born January 30, 1943 in Williamsport, OH to the late Charles B. and Frances I. Edler Wilson. On August 4, 1964 he married the former Joanne E. Huffman, who survives. Also surviving are his two sons, Joseph W. Wilson,...

Julia Harper

Julia Harper

Sep 21, 2011

Julia E. Harper, 91, of Chillicothe, died at 6:15am Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at Heartland of Chillicothe. She was born February 19, 1920, in Newark, OH, to the late Louis and Florence (Graves) Knost. In 1956, she married K. Lamar Harper, who preceded her in death in 1994. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law Rick and Lisa Harper; granddaughters Brittany and...

James Barlage

James Barlage

Sep 20, 2011

James B. Barlage, Sr., 47, of Chillicothe, formerly of Columbus, died at 10:10am Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at his home following a battle with cancer. He was born June 10, 1964, in Chillicothe to Martin J. and Joanne L. (Everhart) Barlage, who survive. Also surviving are his son, James B. Barlage, Jr.; maternal grandmother Hazel Everhart; brother David A. (Denise...

Eleanor Keels

Eleanor Keels

Sep 18, 2011

Eleanor Mae Ragland-Keels, age 81, of Chillicothe, passed away at her residence at 1:30am Sunday, September 18, 2011, following an extended illness. She was born February 23, 1930, in Ross Co., to the late Rev. Owen and Emma Ragland. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Marcha Keels, in 1993, whom she married June 6, 1954. Eleanor will...

John Stokes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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