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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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Edward Reutinger

Edward Reutinger

Aug 25, 2005

Edward M. Reutinger Edward M. Reutinger, 58, of Kingston, died 8:20 pm, August 25, 2005 in the Adena Regional Medical Center, unexpectedly. He was born March 31, 1947 in Ross Co. to Robert M. Reutinger and Betty Goldsberry. On September 21, 1968 he married Donna J. Hill, who survives. In addition to his mother and wife, survivors include two daughters,...

Javan Thomas

Javan Thomas

Aug 22, 2005

Javan W. Thomas Javan Wayne Thomas, 59, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly, early morning, Monday August 22, 2005. He was born September 22, 1945 in Chillicothe, to Lewis D. and Gloria A. Cox Thomas who preceded him in death on March 6 and November 12, 1996, respectively. Survivors include brothers and sisters-in-law, Jacques L. and Carole Thomas, Marland E. and Tamara...

Martha Beeler

Martha Beeler

Aug 21, 2005

Martha Beeler, of Chillicothe died Sunday evening. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Patricia Diehl

Patricia Diehl

Aug 21, 2005

Patricia L. Diehl, 66, of Chillicothe, died Sunday August 21, 2005, at Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. Susan Bowers, best of friends, was by her side. She was born March 23, 1939, in Hamilton Co., OH to the late Ewell Clyde and Goldie Mae (Mitchell) Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by an infant...

Patricia Diehl

Patricia Diehl

Aug 21, 2005

Patricia Diehl, of Chillicothe died Sunday night. Funeral arrangements are pending

Steven Melchert

Steven Melchert

Aug 19, 2005

Steven Shane "Melch" Melchert, 40, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at his home Friday August 19, 2005. He was born February 1, 1965, in Ross Co., the son of Eugene E. and Barbara J. (Click) Melchert, who survive. Also surviving are his sister and brother-in-law Cindy (Jubal) Davis, of Waverly; a great-aunt Frances Kerns, Chillicothe; niece Tracy (Brandon)...

Martin Flannagan

Martin Flannagan

Aug 19, 2005

Martin P. Flannagan, 83, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly Friday August 19, 2005, at his residence. He was born August 26, 1921, in Uniontown, IN, to the late John and Delphine Bodart Flannagan. On October 20, 1945, he married the former Joy A. Faulkenberg, who preceeded him in death on November 25, 2004. Surviving are his children Patricia Anne (Ken) Loose,...

Alfred Harris

Alfred Harris

Aug 19, 2005

Alfred S. "Shorty" Harris Alfred S. "Shorty" Harris, 67, of Chillicothe, died at 9:28pm Friday, August 19, 2005, in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born October 17, 1937, in Pike Co., OH to the late Ernest and Della Mae Kuhn Harris. On September 5, 1957, he married the love of his life, the former Mary Ann Hoosier, who survives....

Georgia Spindler

Georgia Spindler

Aug 18, 2005

Georgia I. Spindler Georgia I. Spindler, 93, of Chillicothe, died at 11:45pm Thursday August 18, 2005, in Westmoreland Place Nursing Home. She was born July 4, 1912, in Ross Co. to the late Jacob J. and Lena M. Blaum Reinhart. She was married June 15, 1935, to Charles Oscar Spindler, who preceded her in death in 1967. Surviving are her...

Norman Sanders

Norman Sanders

Aug 18, 2005

Norman D. "George" Sanders, 79, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at 5:20pm Thursday August 18, 2005, at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born March 14, 1926, in Middleport, OH to the late Millard and Stella Tucker Sanders. On April 30, 1949, he married the former Marilyn L. McDill, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter and son-in-law Judy (Steven) Cokonougher,...

Robert Wilcox

Robert Wilcox

Aug 17, 2005

Robert A. Wilcox, 75, of Chillicothe, died at 4:52am Wednesday August 17, 2005, in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born April 30, 1930, in Rutland, OH, to the late Francis Warren and Adria (Phillips) Wilcox. On July 4, 1951, he married the former Lanada M. Thomas, who survives. Also surviving are his daughter and son-in-law Sherry L. (John) Vest,...

Oliver Stringer

Oliver Stringer

Aug 11, 2005

Oliver W. Stringer, 95, of Chillicothe, died at 9:45am August 11, 2005, at his residence. He was born May 29, 1910, in Bay Springs, MS, to the late Henry C. and Donnie M. (Muckelrath) Stringer. He is survived by two sisters: Doris Calloway and Minnie McKissack, both of Jackson, MS. He was predeceased by two brothers Handel and Dwinton Stringer;...

Mary Shoemaker

Mary Shoemaker

Aug 8, 2005

Mary E. Shoemaker Mary E. Lloyd Shoemaker, 88, of Chillicothe died 2:40 pm Monday, August 8, 2005 in her home following an extended illness. She was born July 5, 1917 in Ross Co. to John and Sarah Mace Lloyd. In 1936 she married Leroy Shoemaker, who preceded her in death in 1987. Survivors include a daughter, Kay (Tom) Binns, of...

Marianne Jackson

Marianne Jackson

Aug 8, 2005

Marianne M. Jackson Marianne M. Jackson, 84, of Chillicothe died 12:35 pm, Monday, August 8, 2005 in Westmoreland Place Nursing Home, following an extended illness. She was born May 18, 1921 in Moore, ID to Edgar L. Montgomery. On May 22, 1938 she married Dr. Paul R. Jackson, who preceded her in death in 1968. Survivors include a daughter, Cristine...

Corda Perry

Corda Perry

Aug 5, 2005

Corda I. Fry Perry, 80, of Frankfort, died at 8:05am Friday August 5, 2005, in Hearth and Care Nursing Home, Greenfield, following an extended illness. She was born July 23, 1925 in Logan Co., WV to Garland and Betty Maynard Fry. On August 5, 1940 she married Carl Perry, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters, Carla Burns, Doris (Ronald)...

Betty Cooper

Betty Cooper

Jul 31, 2005

Betty Cooper Betty Dawson Cooper, 81, of Chillicothe, died 9:05 am Sunday, July 31, 2005 in Westmoreland Place Nursing Home, following an extended illness. She was born February 5, 1924 in Columbus to Jack and Mary Ritzer Cooper. Survivors include a sister, Freida Macrander, of Springfield, OH; a brother, Donald Dawson, of Columbus,OH; several nieces and nephews, Theresa, Terry, Tina,...

Edna Scharfetter

Edna Scharfetter

Jul 30, 2005

Edna A. Scharfetter Edna A. Scharfetter, 87, of Chillicothe, OH, formerly of Sarasota, FL, and Cleveland, OH, died July 30, 2005, in Heartland of Chillicothe. She was born October 17, 1917, in Cleveland, to the late Frederick and Bertha A. Kless Scharfetter. Surviving are her nephews Harold F. "Bud" Scharfetter, of Chillicothe; and Gregory Allen Scharfetter, Memphis, TN; nieces Sandra...

Jean Mcnall

Jean Mcnall

Jul 29, 2005

Jean H. McNall Jean H. McNall, 57, of Chillicothe died 8:10 am Friday, July 29, 2005 in the Pike Community Hospital following an extended illness. She was born October 10, 1947 in Memphis, TN to Charles McCarver and Lillian Plyles Teaugues. On December 23, 1966 she married James McNall, who died in 1998. In addition to her mother, survivors include...

Shirley Pigott

Shirley Pigott

Jul 26, 2005

Shirley J. Pigott Shirley J. Pigott, 70, of Chillicothe went boldly into the arms of Jesus at 6:00 am on Tuesday, July 26, 2005. She was born October 15, 1934, in Chillicothe to H. Clifton and Carrie Blain Finley. On January 6, 1957 she married Guy T. Pigott, who survives. Also surviving are her three children, Melanie Pigott, of Chillicothe,...

Salvatore Zangri

Salvatore Zangri

Jul 22, 2005

Salvatore J. Zangri Salvatore J. Zangri, 85, of Chillicothe, died 11:15 am Friday, July 22, 2005 in Westmoreland Place Nursing Home. He was born March 25, 1920 in Lawrence, Mass. to Alfio and Catherine Zappola Zangri. On September 24, 1944 he married Helen Berger Schowengerdt, who died July 4, 1990. Survivors include 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Alfred G. (Judith M.)...

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