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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Craig Hitchens

Craig Hitchens

Apr 13, 2010

On April 13, 2010, Craig A. Hitchens, 41, of Chillicothe, went home to be with his Lord and Savior. He was a devoted son to his mother, Marcella Hitchens, who survives. On April 13, 1996, he married the love of his life, the former Michelle "Missy" Letsche, and together they built a life with his son, Anthony "Humpty" Hitchens. Then...

Patricia Tedeschi

Patricia Tedeschi

Apr 13, 2010

Patricia A. Tedeschi, 70, of Waverly, died Tuesday morning in her home. Arrangements have been made for burial in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Totowa, NJ. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Patricia A Tedeschi , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

George Haubeil

George Haubeil

Apr 10, 2010

George W. Haubeil, 75, of Chillicothe, died at 10:00pm Saturday, April 10, 2010, in Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease. He was born December 19, 1934, in Waverly, OH, to the late Henry F. and Martha K. Patterson Haubeil. On August 25, 1956, he married the former June Carol Stewart, who survives. Also surviving...

Thomas Ward

Thomas Ward

Apr 9, 2010

Thomas N. Ward Jr., 86, of 34 Tecumseh Drive, Chillicothe, died Friday, April 9, 2010, at Adena Regional Medical Center after a yearlong battle with Wegener's granulomatosis, a form of blood vessel disease that damages the kidneys and other organs. A native of Pennsylvania, Tom had lived in Chillicothe since 1954, and retired in 1988 as vice president, secretary and...

Delorles Maxson

Delorles Maxson

Apr 8, 2010

Delorles E. Maxson, 82, of Chillicothe, died 1:07 pm, Thursday, April 8, 2010, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born April 25, 1927 in Flatwoods, KY to the late Frank and Nanette Wright Stapleton. On April 19, 1944 she married Frank Maxson, who died April 10, 2009. Survivors include three sons, Ned (Judy) Maxson, of Millfield, OH,...

Elmer Himelrick

Elmer Himelrick

Mar 31, 2010

Elmer J. "Boodle" Himelrick, 74, of Richmond Dale, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at his home. He was born July 9, 1935, in Vinton Co., to the late John Wesley and Goldie Sanney Himelrick. On January 9, 1954, he married Shirley R. Howard, who survives. Also surviving are his son and daughter-in-law Mark (Kathy)...

Arthur Jones

Arthur Jones

Mar 31, 2010

Arthur Jason "Art" Jones, 69, of North Fort Myers, FL, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010 while golfing. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:30 PM Monday April 5, 2010 at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington by Dr. David B. Lemming & Father Jim Sobus. Burial will be in Woodmere Memorial Park. Art was born April 14, 1940 in Nuttalburg, WV, a...

Carl Ray

Carl Ray

Mar 30, 2010

Carl Delbert Ray, Jr., 77, of Chillicothe, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born April 6, 1932, in Ross Co., to Carl D. & Ruth (Whiting) Ray. On February 26, 1955 he married the love of his life, Rubie Mae Cook, who survives. They spent 55 years together. Carl was...

Norman Kimberlin

Norman Kimberlin

Mar 28, 2010

Norman L. Kimberlin, Sr., 68, of Bainbridge, died unexpectedly Sunday morning in Adena Regional medical Center. His wife, Patsy (Perry) Kimberlin, survives. Arrangements for the Marine Corps Veteran are being completed at this time. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Norman L. Kimberlin, Sr. , please click here to visit our Sympathy Store .

Sharon Wikle

Sharon Wikle

Mar 26, 2010

Sharon L. Wikle, 62, of Chillicothe, died at 6:30pm Friday, March 26, 2010, in Adena Regional Medical Center, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 18, 1947, in Malone, NY, to Elmer and Alice Shova Humiston. On November 9, 1968, she married Charles E. Wikle, who survives. Also surviving are son and daughter-in-law Christopher (Michele) Wikle; grandchildren...

Missy Capera

Missy Capera

Mar 25, 2010

Melissa "Missy" Capera, 41, of Ray, OH, formerly of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly March 25, 2010, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born March 5, 1969, in Pahokee, FL, to Damian and Melba M. Morales Capera. She is survived by her mother, Melba M. Boyer, of Arden, NC; her father Damian (Rosmira) Capera, Miami, FL;...

James Shelhart

James Shelhart

Mar 24, 2010

James M. "Jimmy" Shelhart, Sr., 54, of Frankfort, died unexpectedly at 4:50am Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born April 12, 1955, in Columbus, OH, to Oscar James and Anna Marie Susil Shelhart. On June 3, 1989, he married the former Brenda C. Collins, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, Oscar and Anna Shelhart,...

Dorothy Stover

Dorothy Stover

Mar 21, 2010

Dorothy Stover, formerly of Bradley, WV, died March 21, 2010 at Traditions of Bristol Village, Waverly, OH. She was born June 23, 1914 at Maynor, WV, the daughter of the late Henry Lee and Pearl Davis Dew. Mrs. Stover was a retired Raleigh Co. teacher with 36 years of service in the field of education. She was a charter member...

C. Terrian

C. Terrian

Mar 19, 2010

Clyde Joseph Terrian, 62, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday, March 19, 2010. He is survived within the hearts of many friends, family and two sons, Clyde (42) and Willie (30). Clyde served his country with integrity of the finest Marine and he practiced those values until the day he died. He was a hero to many. A memorial service will...

Henry Panek

Henry Panek

Mar 17, 2010

Henry Panek, 66, of Chillicothe, died early Wednesday morning, at home, following an extended illness. His wife Judy survives. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial in Arlington National Cemetery will follow. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Dr. Henry Francis Panek , please click here to visit...

Mark Beeler

Mark Beeler

Mar 11, 2010

Mark A. Beeler, 61, of Dalton, GA, formerly of Massieville, died March 11, 2010, in his home following a brief battle with cancer. He was born August 30, 1948, in Chillicothe, to the late Frank E. and Juanita Browning Beeler. On March 17, 1973, he married the former Marla A. Dotson, who preceded him in death December 20, 2006. Surviving...

Rita Grabb

Rita Grabb

Mar 9, 2010

Rita E. Grabb went peacefully to the Lord on March 9, 2010 at Heartland surrounded by her family. Rita was born on March 29, 1925 in Chillicothe to Pearl O. & Louise (Rieder) Porter. On May 18, 1948 she married John R. Grabb who survives. She was predeceased by her parents, by her brothers Richard & Robert Porter, and by...

Norma Wilson

Norma Wilson

Mar 9, 2010

Norma Martha Wilson, 91, of Chillicothe, died at 8:08pm Tuesday March 9, 2010, in Chillicothe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Norma was born September 26, 1918, in Jamestown, ND, to Charles and Rachel (Marsh) Schneider. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters; two brothers; her husband, Bertram C. Wilson; and a son-in-law David Weiderman. Surviving are her daughter,...

Edna Newland

Edna Newland

Mar 7, 2010

Edna J. Newland, 84, of Chillicothe, was called home on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Westmoreland Place Nursing Home, following an extended illness. She was born February 6, 1926 in Ross Co. to the late Louis E. and Leona Shoemaker Gire. She was preceded in death by Lewis W. "Mann" Newland, her husband for forty-one years, who died September 29,...

Adam Skinner

Adam Skinner

Mar 7, 2010

Adam C. Skinner, 16, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 7, 2010, in his home following a courageous struggle with epilepsy. He was born March 26, 1993, in Chillicothe, to Jeffery E. and Lori A. (Cox) Skinner, who survive. In addition to his parents, Adam is survived by his brothers Mark and Noah Skinner; his girlfriend Summer Damron; maternal grandparents...

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