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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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Donald Laughlin

Donald Laughlin

Jan 11, 2007

Donald C. Laughlin, 86, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 11, 2006, in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born July 12, 1920, in Athens Co., OH to the late Waldo and Charetta Wildes Laughlin. On June 6, 1948, he married the former Dessie Lou Leach, who survives. Also surviving are...

Joshua Weldy

Joshua Weldy

Jan 11, 2007

Joshua J. Weldy, 33, of Chillicothe, died early the morning of Thursday, January 11, 2007, unexpectedly. He was born February 4, 1973 in Columbus, OH to William and Diane Decker Weldy. Survivors include his father and mother, of Piqua, OH. He was a former phone operator. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Calling hours...

Betty Tyler

Betty Tyler

Jan 7, 2007

Betty R. Tyler Betty R. Tyler, 82, of Chillicothe, died 3:20 pm, January 7, 2007 in the Pike Community Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born May 17, 1924 in Wyco Co, WV to Dempsey and Letty O'Neal Oaks. Survivors include three children, George "Tom" (Helen) Tyler Jr., of Chillicothe, Stephen E. (Karen) Tyler, of Emerado, ND and Letitia...

Clifford Gallaugher

Clifford Gallaugher

Jan 6, 2007

Clifford E. Gallaugher Clifford E. Gallaugher, 89, of Chillicothe, died 2:25 am, January 6, 2007 in the Valley View Alzheimers Care Center, following an extended illness. He was born September 20, 1917 in Liberty Township, Ross Co., OH to Clifton and Ethel E. Staffin Gallaugher. He married Ruth O. Jenkins and they shared 35 years of marriage until her death...

Tammy Lane

Tammy Lane

Jan 1, 2007

Tammy L. Lane Tammy L. Lane, 49, of Chillicothe, died 10:40 pm, Monday, January 1, 2007, in Westmoreland Place Nursing Home, following an extended illness. She was born October 3, 1957 in Washington CH, OH to Arthur S. and Emma E. Fannon Lane. Survivors include four sisters, Barb (Bill) Chaney, Jane (Roger) Pollock, and Jacqueline (Bob) Hill, all of Chillicothe...

Betty Dodrill

Betty Dodrill

Dec 31, 2006

Betty McLean Dodrill Betty McLean Dodrill, 89, died Sunday, December 31, 2006 at 11:15 am in her home in Chillicothe, OH. She was born August 26, 1917 to Thomas and Pauline Greenbaum McLean. She was a graduate of Waverly High School and attended Miami University, Oxford, OH. She was the owner of Douglass Pontiac and Gulf Station in Waverly. For...

Shirley Bucy

Shirley Bucy

Dec 30, 2006

Shirley M. Bucy Shirley M. Bucy, 80, of Chillicothe, died December 30, 2006, in her home, following an extended illness. She was born February 27, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI to Herbert H. and Anita Erdman Mursett. On May 17, 1946 she married Charles Bucy, who survives. Also surviving are her children, "Kit" Herbert (Sandy) Bucy and Charlene D. (Robert) Green,...

Anthony Babbaro

Anthony Babbaro

Dec 29, 2006

Anthony J. Babbaro, 90, of Traditions of Chillicothe, died December 29, 2006 in the Fayette Memorial Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30 am Friday in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Youngstown, OH. Friends may call 4-7 pm Thursday in the Rossi Brothers Funeral Home, Youngstown. A Memorial Mass and celebration of his life will be...

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)...

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