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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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June Wolfe

June Wolfe

Dec 27, 2006

June L. Wolfe June L. Wolfe, 81, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at 3:54 am, Wednesday, December 27, 2006 in the Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born June 22, 1925 in Chillicothe to Joe and Bernice Gickler Grote. On March 3, 1945 she married George N. Wolfe, who survives. In addition to her husband, survivors include her three children, Susan...

Daniel Ater

Daniel Ater

Dec 26, 2006

Daniel W. Ater Daniel W. Ater, 53, of Bainbridge, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, December 26, 2006 in his home. He was born January 6, 1953 in Ross Co. to Maderia and Virginia Cochenour Ater. Survivors include his daughters, Abby Ater and Melinda Ater; his son, Daniel L. Hughes; sisters, Pauline Wilson, Barbara Saltz, Helen Jones, and Cindy Stanley; his brothers, Robert...

Carson Robinson

Carson Robinson

Dec 24, 2006

Carson O. Robinson Carson O. Robinson, 65, of Chillicothe, died 6:52 pm Sunday, December 24, 2006 in the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born August 2, 1941 in Ross Co. to the late Walter and Lillian Pearl Tackett Robinson. On April 21, 1962 he married Elizabeth Penwell, who survives. Also surviving are his daughters, Roberta...

Dale Rhoads

Dale Rhoads

Dec 23, 2006

Dale E. Rhoads, 80, of Chillicothe, died at 10:58am December 23, 2006, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born May 21, 1926, in Lima, OH, to the late James M. and Della Zickafoose Rhoads. On August 13, 1949, he married the former Patricia J. Poole, who survives. Also surviving are their daughter and son-in-law Kathy (Ray) Cerbasie,...

Harold Kinney

Harold Kinney

Dec 22, 2006

Harold I. Kinney, 91, of Chillicothe, died Friday, December 22, 2006, in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born May 5, 1915, in Ross Co. to the late William F. and Blanche (Keel) Kinney. He was the widower of Mabel Y. (Cousins) Kinney, who preceded him in death June 17, 2002. Surviving are his children: Talissa Kinney, Chillicothe; Melba Harewood,...

Kathy Thornton

Kathy Thornton

Dec 22, 2006

Kathy I. Thornton, 56, of Chillicothe, went home to be with the Lord Friday December 22, 2006, in Grant Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born October 20, 1950, in Chillicothe to the late Conner and Alverna "Cookie" Strausbaugh Elliott. On February 20, 1981, she married William Richard "Rick" Thornton, who preceded her in death January 27, 2006....

Donald Miller

Donald Miller

Dec 21, 2006

Donald E. Miller, 75, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord at 10:10am December 21, 2006, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born December 5, 1931, in Ross Co. to the late Arthur and Nellie Carnes Miller. On May 4, 1954, he married the former Margaret E. Woodruff, who survives. Also surviving are his children: Randy...

Lisa Harder

Lisa Harder

Dec 13, 2006

Lisa M. Harder Lisa Michelle Carper Harder, 38, of Conover, OH, formerly of Chillicothe, died 9:40 am, Wednesday, December 13, 2006 in the James Cancer Hospital of the Ohio State University Medical Center, following a long battle with cancer. She was born August 20, 1968 in Chillicothe. Survivors include her husband James Harder and son Dustin Harder; her parents, Howard...

Paul Routt

Paul Routt

Dec 13, 2006

Paul E. Routt Paul E. Routt, 81, of Chillicothe, passed away 7:20 pm Wednesday, December 13, 2006 in the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born January 13, 1925 in Ross Co. to the late Park Welcher and Jessie Bland Routt. While serving in the US Army in France, during World War II, Paul met and married Marie Helene LeDonge....

Vance Dearth

Vance Dearth

Dec 12, 2006

Vance R. Dearth Vance R. Dearth, 61, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly, 8:56 pm, Tuesday, December 12, 2006, in the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born February 6, 1945 in Ross Co. to Beryl L. and L. Veryl Sowers Dearth. On June 14, 1969 he married Jackie Hughes, who survives. Also surviving is his daughter, Lisa (Bob) Bair; a son,...

Monroe Sullivan

Monroe Sullivan

Dec 5, 2006

S. Monroe "Roe" Sullivan, 93, of Chillicothe, died Tuesday afternoon, December 5, 2006, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born November 4, 1913, in Greenup, KY, to the late James C. and Marry B. (Raybron) Sullivan. His wife, the former Sallie A. Manuel, preceded him in death on June 18, 1994. Surviving are his sons Jim, Joe,...

Opal Strausbaugh

Opal Strausbaugh

Dec 3, 2006

Opal J. Strausbaugh Opal J. Ackley Strausbaugh, 68, of Chillicothe, died 10:22 am, Sunday, December 3, 2006 in the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born May 7, 1938 in Ross Co. to George and Emmarean Breakall Ackley. On April 25, 1960 she married Kenneth M. Strausbaugh, who survives. Also surviving are her daughters, Kathy (Randy)...

Stephen Day

Stephen Day

Dec 2, 2006

Stephen M. Day Stephen M. Day, 57, of Chillicothe, died 7:00 pm, Saturday, December 2, 2006 in the Hearth and Care Nursing Home, Greenfield, following an extended illness. He was born September 5, 1949 in Chillicothe to Byron V. and Wilma M. Koch Day. On May 29, 1971 he married Ellen E. Barber, who died September 19, 2006. Survivors include...

James Millner

James Millner

Dec 1, 2006

James L. Millner James L. Millner, 78, of Chillicothe, died quietly at home, 8:50 am, Friday, December 01, 2006 in his home, following an extended illness. He was born November 16, 1928 in Columbus, OH the son of James G. and Eulalia E. Dixon Millner. On January 26, 1948 he married Marian Ann Reese, who survives. Also surviving are his...

Paul Bosworth

Paul Bosworth

Nov 29, 2006

Paul L. Bosworth Paul L. Bosworth, 82, of Chillicothe, died at home, surrounded by his family at 6:15 pm, Wednesday, November 29, 2006 following a brief illness. He was born August 14, 1924 in Crooksville, OH to the late Orris O. and Alta M. (Smith) Bosworth. He was predeceased by his first wife, Agnes Ann Thompson, who died on August...

Helen Hitch

Helen Hitch

Nov 24, 2006

Helen L. Hitch, 93, of Chillicothe, died at 6:05am Friday, November 24, 2006, in Mercy Fairfield Hospital. She was born January 7, 1913, in Ross Co. to the late Russell E. and Henrietta Anderson Murch. On October 29, 1936, she married William L. Hitch, who preceded her in death in January of 1969. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law William...

M. Mash

M. Mash

Nov 24, 2006

M. Sue Mash M. Sue Mash, 67, of Chillicothe, died Friday, November 24, 2006, in Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born September 21, 1939, in Bucyrus, OH, to the late James F. and Loree Stedman Strawser. Surviving are her son, Douglas Mash; daughter Cynthia Smith; son and daughter-in-law David and Stephanie Mash, all of Chillicothe; grandchildren: Joshua Sparks, Christopher...

Robert Cox

Robert Cox

Nov 21, 2006

Robert Cox Robert Cox, 54, of Londonderry, died 1:33 am Tuesday, November 22, 2006 in the Adena Regional Medical Center, as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born July 8, 1952 in Youngstown, OH to Russell G. and Catherine McClearen Cox. On May 21, 1977 he married Debbie L. Cox, who survives. In addition to...

Chad Thomas

Chad Thomas

Nov 19, 2006

Chad B. Thomas Chad Beckett Thomas, 34, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly, 12:15 am Sunday, November 19, 2006 in the Adena Regional Medical Center. He went to sleep in this world and awoke in Heaven. He was born December 8, 1971 in Chillicothe to Jim and Janet Thomas, who survive. On August 31, 1996 he married Wendy Miles Thomas, the love...

John Webb

John Webb

Nov 17, 2006

John F. Webb John F. Webb, 69, of Las Vegas, formerly of Chillicothe, died 8:15 am, Friday, November 17, 2006, in the Las Vegas Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, following an extended illness. He was born February 12, 1937 in Chillicothe, OH to Ira W. and Rosa E. Webb. On June 24, 1968 he married Mary Jane Foster, who survives. Also...

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