Julie West
Mar 3, 2026
Julie D. West, 50, of Chillicothe, formerly of Weirton WV, died peacefully at home surrounded by family at 2:10am March 3, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born December 19, 1975, in Steubenville, OH to Robert D. "Bob" and Deborah K. "Debbie" (Robinson) Elliott, who survive. On June 16, 2000, she married Robert "Rob" West, and together they...
Helen Clyne
Mar 3, 2026
Helen L. Clyne, 80, of Kingston, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born in Ross County, Ohio on February 8, 1946, to the late Ross T. and Irene (Jordan) Downing. On June 10, 1977, she married Louis E. Clyne, who preceded her in death.
Helen is survived by...
Charlie McDonald
Mar 2, 2026
Charles W. McDonald, 79, affectionately known to many as "Uncle Charlie," died at 7:52pm March 2, 2026, at Hospice of Central Ohio, OSU Wexner, following a brief illness.
He was born February 22, 1947, in Chillicothe, to the late John Joseph and Gertrude (Dreiling) McDonald. On April 11, 1970, he married the former Yvonne E. Thompson, who preceded him in death...
Ronald Crackovich
Mar 2, 2026
Ronald M. Crackovich, 83, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away following an extended illness on March 2, 2026. He was born on July 13, 1942, to the late Vincent and Wilda (Burnsworth) Crackovich. On January 21, 1966, he was united in marriage to Barbara Ann (Lynn) Crackovich, who preceded him in death on November 14, 2021.
Also surviving are children, Ronda (Todd)...
Tina Ann White
Feb 26, 2026
Tina A. White, 67, of Chillicothe, passed away at 6:38 a.m. on February 26, 2026, at The Ohio State University Hospital, following a courageous and unwavering battle with cancer.Born July 18, 1958, in Chillicothe, she was the beloved daughter of the late Joe and Janey (Adams) Cottrill. On June 19, 1982, she married the love of her life, Michael W....
Tom Wiggins
Feb 26, 2026
Thomas Allen Wiggins Jr., 66, of Chillicothe OH, passed away on February 26th, 2026, following an extended illness.
Thomas “Tom”, was born October 25th, 1959, in Circleville Ohio, to Thomas A Wiggins Sr. and Ersel (Hart) Wiggins. He graduated in 1978 from Logan Elm High School. He worked at Dupont for 15 years, and then for Ohio Operating Engineers as a...
Johanna French
Feb 26, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Johanna (Hansi) French, who peacefully departed this world on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Chillicothe, Ohio. She was 87 years old.
Born Johanna Roetger on February 15, 1939, in the vibrant city of Frankfurt, Germany, she later made her home in Chillicothe, Ohio, where she became a cherished member of...
Patricia Richter
Feb 26, 2026
Patricia Richter, a lifelong resident of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the age of 78.
Known for her warmth, love, and dedication to her family, Patricia was a beloved member of her community.
Born on May 9, 1947, Patricia was the cherished daughter of the late Donald and Jeannette Mary (Hale) Chenault. She was predeceased by...
Lisa M Downing
Feb 25, 2026
Lisa Marie Downing (Collins) passed unexpectedly on February 25th, 2026. Lisa was born on February 3rd, 1959, to Chester and Mary Ella Collins, who proceeded her in death. She leaves behind two children who loved her very much: Mary Virden (Jeremy) and Chris Downing (Brittany), and two sisters: Darlene Slater (Don) and Pat Aloisio (John). She also leaves behind Matt...
John Gisvold
Feb 25, 2026
John Gisvold, a beloved resident of Chillicothe, Ohio, went into the presence of his Lord and Savior Christ Jesus on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on Thursday, October 20th, 1955, John lived a full and vibrant life, deeply rooted in the community he loved.
John was a proud graduate of the Chillicothe High School Class of...
David Allen Richter, Jr.
Feb 21, 2026
David Allen Richter, Jr., 73, of Canal Winchester, passed away Saturday evening, February 21, 2026, at OSU Wexner Medical Center, following complications from a lung transplant.
He was born July 18, 1952, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late David Allen Richter, Sr. and Catherine Theresa (Matteo) Richter.
He is survived by his beloved daughters, Elyse (James) Hopkins, of Canal Winchester, and...
Deborah Louise Schneider
Feb 19, 2026
Deborah “Deb” L. Schneider, 72, passed away on February 19, 2026, due to medical complications. She was born on August 3, 1953, to the late Curtis and Pauline (Frazier) Wheeler. On August 17, 1981, she married Christopher Schneider, who preceded her in death in May 2022.
Surviving is daughter, Amie L. Spaulding; grandchildren, Andrea (Matt) Whittington, Andrea, Kevan, Kourtney, Morgan, Christa;...
Debra A Wright
Feb 19, 2026
Debra A. Wright, 80, of Chillicothe, passed away Thursday evening, February 19, 2026, at Brown Memorial Home in Circleville, following an extended illness.
She was born June 2, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Philip and Christine (Devitt) Gordon.
Surviving are her children, Michelle Wright, Philip (Rachel) Wright, Michael (Kay) Wright, and Elizabeth Greer; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 nephews;...
Patricia Faye Cottrill
Feb 19, 2026
Patricia “Patty” Faye Cottrill, 62, passed away early Thursday morning, February 19, 2026 at her home, following a brief illness.
She was born January 18, 1964, daughter of the late Marvin Elwood and Eva Fay (Simmons) Irvin. On September 17, 1982, she married her beloved husband, Robert A. Cottrill, who survives.
Also surviving is their daughter, Erin (Eli Park) Cottrill; beloved grandchildren,...
Galen Lee Reisinger
Feb 14, 2026
Galen Lee Reisinger, 76, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on February 14, 2026. He was born on January 31, 1950, to the late Donald Reisinger and Ada (Greeno) Reisinger in Circleville, Ohio. On July 14, 1973, he married Gloria (Newland) Reisinger, who survives.
Also surviving is son, Andrew D. Reisinger, of California. He is preceded in death by his brother Donald...
Gordon Ray Barnhart
Feb 13, 2026
Gordon Ray “Barney” Barnhart, 76, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, following a brief illness.
Barney was born on July 7, 1949, in Louisa. He married the love of his life, Sharon Stump, on August 22, 1992. Sharon preceded him in death on September 1, 2021. Their love was the foundation of a life centered on family,...
Nehemiah Hendrix Lee Knoles
Feb 13, 2026
Nehemiah Hendrix Lee Knoles, passed away on February 13, 2026. He was born to Canaan and Madison (Montgomery) Knoles, who survives.
Also surviving is a big brother, Canaan Jr. “CJ”; grandparents, Kristen (Johnnie) Montgomery and Megan Brown; great-grandparents, Melody (Bill) Knoles, Sherry (Paul) Scharbrough, Kenny (Melissa) Faulkner, Gloria (Frank) Loel; great-great grandpa, Buzz Knoles; Aunt Leah Brown; uncles, Quentin (Karlee Seeling)...
Mike Ivey
Feb 12, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Michael “Mike” Ivey, 88 on February 12, 2026. Mike was born on August 8, 1937 in Perry, Iowa to Roscoe and Kathleen Ivey. In 1958 he married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Phyllis. Together they built a beautiful life and raised four children,...
Terry Lee Elliott
Feb 10, 2026
Terry L. Elliott, 76, of Chillicothe, passed away at 3:05am February 10, 2026, following an extended illness. He was born October 23, 1949, in Chillicothe to the late Donald E. and Leah Jean (Smith) Elliott. On December 1, 1970, he married the former Eva S. Hayes, who together enjoyed over 55 years of marriage. In addition to his wife Eva,...
James Michael Bennett
Feb 8, 2026
James M. Bennett, 71, passed away on February 8, 2026. He was born on October 12, 1954 to the late Oran and Johanna (Monchak) Bennett, in Pueblo, Colorado.
He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Bennett and brothers, Robert (Marsha) Bennett and Ron (Jane Lancaster) Bennett. He is preceded in death by an infant son, Michael Crawford Bennett.
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