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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Dorothy Compher

Dorothy Compher

Dec 14, 2024

Dorothy Jane (Fauber) Compher passed from this life on Saturday, December 14 at 4:20 p.m. Dorothy was born on December 20, 1929, in Highland County to Delmar W. and Mabel Lee (Young) Fauber.  On July 26, 1949, she married Vernon L. Compher, and they shared 51½ years together until his passing on February 7, 2001. Surviving are three daughters, Debra...

Lewis Atwood

Lewis Atwood

Dec 12, 2024

Lewis Kenton Atwood, Sr., aged 70, of Londonderry, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, December 12th, 2024, at his son's residence following a house fire. Born January 20th, 1954, lewis is preceded in death by his father and mother, Rev. Ernest E. and Doretha V. Atwood, and his sister, Paula Y. Grubbs. He is survived by his son, Lewis (Amanda) Kenton...

Marquietta Szarek

Marquietta Szarek

Dec 11, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Marquietta Szarek (Adkins). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson

Dec 8, 2024

Paul Leonard Johnson, 85, passed away on December 8, 2024, at his home.  He was born June 18, 1939, to Foster and Martha Johson.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Phyllis, whom he married on June 7, 1964.  He has one daughter, Dr. Paula Garvey (Sean) and two grandsons, Michael Paul and William Patrick Garvey.  He is...

Jody Fultz

Jody Fultz

Dec 8, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Jody Fultz. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Fay Perry

Fay Perry

Dec 8, 2024

Fay Ann Perry, 75, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully December 8, 2024 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. Born on November 18, 1949, in Chillicothe, she was the beloved daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Gaskill) Welsheimer. She is survived by her loving daughters, Bridget (John Ritchhart) Kashner, and Stacy (Tracy Hickman) Perry; her cherished...

Vickie M. Ward

Vickie M. Ward

Dec 8, 2024

Vickie Purpero Ward, 73, of Delaware, Ohio, passed from this life on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Willow Brook Christian Village following an extended illness. Vickie was born on January 6, 1951, in Chillicothe, OH, to the late Charles and Margaret Purpero. On October 28, 1972, she married Harold N. Ward who preceded in her in death on October 27,...

Robin Babcock

Robin Babcock

Dec 7, 2024

Robin Renee Babcock, 67, of Chillicothe, passed away Saturday evening, December 7, 2024, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born April 20, 1957, in Toledo, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert Edward and Donna Jane (Deselms) Werley. On March 8, 2001, she married her beloved husband, David Babcock, who survives. Also surviving is her...

Kenneth Newton

Kenneth Newton

Dec 6, 2024

Kenneth Franklin Newton, Jr., 73, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, surrounded by the family he cherished. Ken lived a life marked by dedication, service, and boundless love for those around him. Born on April 28, 1951, to Kenneth and Esther Newton, who preceded him in death, he grew up in Chillicothe and graduated from Chillicothe High...

Barbara Stauffer

Barbara Stauffer

Dec 6, 2024

Barbara L. Stauffer, 89, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday evening, December 6, 2024, at Hopewell Grove Nursing Facility following an extended illness. She was born July 9, 1935, in Chillicothe, daughter of the late John B. and Dorothy M. (Cottrill) Mead. Barbara met the love of her life at the Skate-A-Way in town, where they could frequently be found...

Howard Schobeloch

Howard Schobeloch

Dec 6, 2024

Howard Philip Schobeloch, 84, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the StoryPoint in Grove City, following an extended illness. He was born September 2, 1940, in Chillicothe, son of the late Howard George and Evelyn Mae (Weaver) Schobeloch. He married his beloved wife, Charlotte Marilyn (Davis) Schobeloch, who survives. Also surviving are their children, Melissa (Glen)...

Wanda Haskins

Wanda Haskins

Dec 5, 2024

Wanda Mae Haskins passed away at the age of 92 years on Thursday, December 5th 2024. Wanda spent her life passionately committed to the healing of others through prayer and her vocation as a nurse. She began her career as a nurse at the age of thirty-six having graduated with honors in the midst of raising six children. She retired...

Patricia Hardy

Patricia Hardy

Dec 3, 2024

Patricia Ann "Patsy" (Hortel) Hardy Patsy was born at Langley AF Base in Hampton, VA on August 16, 1945, the daughter of John and Harriet Hortel. She spent her childhood years living in Ironton and Waverly, Ohio and graduated from Waverly HS in 1963. At the age of 18 she attended Morehead State University in Kentucky. She later moved to...

Robert Looney

Robert Looney

Dec 3, 2024

Robert Lee Looney, 92, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 3, 2024, following an extended illness. He was born on October 31, 1932, son of the late Jess and Helen (Hayes) Looney, in Highland County, where he lived with his parents and four siblings, Morna, Coleen, Richard, and Sondra. On June 21, 1957, he married his beloved wife, Nancy...

Patricia Barnhart

Patricia Barnhart

Dec 2, 2024

Patricia Louise Barnhart, 83, of Chillicothe, passed away early Monday morning, December 2, 2024, at Westmoreland Place, following an extended illness. She was born November 2, 1941, in Chillicothe, daughter of the late Samuel Swift and Bertha Ellen (Rutter) Scott. She married her beloved husband, Robert W. Barnhart, who preceded her in death on January 18, 1998. Surviving is her...

Lois Maughmer

Lois Maughmer

Dec 1, 2024

Lois J. Maughmer, 82, of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, December 1, 2024 at her home. She was born May 28, 1942, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of the late Lee C. and Helen I. (Cooper) Giles. She married Toby L. Maughmer, who preceded her in death in February 2004. Surviving is their son, Tab L. Maughmer; her grandchildren,...

Shannon D. Hawkins-Siler

Shannon D. Hawkins-Siler

Nov 30, 2024

Shannon Danielle Hawkins-Siler, 44, born February 29, 1980, passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2024, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She is survived by her mother Debra J. Willey, of Xenia; father John R. Hawkins, Chillicothe; sons: Austin Mider, of Maryland; Erroll Tyrone Baker III, of Greenfield; J.J. Hawkins, of Greenfield; brother Beau (Bethany) Culberson, Chillicothe; beloved granddaughter Emery Tate;...

Joseph Griesheimer

Joseph Griesheimer

Nov 30, 2024

Joseph Griesheimer was born on March 21, 1944, and died on November 30 at 2:15 a.m. at Adena Medical Center after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Ray Griesheimer, and his brother, Raymond "Scotty" Griesheimer. He is survived by his sister, JoAnne (Mike) Rolf, and brother, Herbert Griesheimer. Joe and his wife Cheryl...

Roger Mcwhorter

Roger Mcwhorter

Nov 27, 2024

Roger L. McWhorter, 84, of Chillicothe, is now resting in the arms of Jesus, reunited with his beloved wife Catherine, following a brief but difficult battle with arterial disease.  He passed away at home November 27, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born June 27, 1940, in Chillicothe, to the late Glenn and Mary (Walsh) McWhorter.  On August 7,...

Jan Younge

Jan Younge

Nov 26, 2024

Janet A. Younge, January 24, 1956 – November 26, 2024. Jan, thank you for noticing me one day and asking a mutual friend for my phone number, calling me for our first date in 1976 picking apples in an orchard.  Who can say that for a first date?  Thank you for saying, "Yes" and then "I do" on June 9,...

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