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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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Cynthia Gavrill

Cynthia Gavrill

May 11, 2021

Cynthia Ann Gavrill, 74, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 11, 2021 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born December 17, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert and Monica (McAllister) Gavrill. She is survived by her only daughter, Tracy Ann (Dennis Tackett) Dalton, of Chillicothe; her sister, Pamela Gavrill, of Frederick, MD; nieces,...

Arthur Jones

Arthur Jones

May 10, 2021

The Greatest Generation lost another one this week. And he was a great one, at least to his family and many of his friends. Art Jones, 97, died at 1:55 a.m. May 10 in the National Church Residences complex on University Drive in Chillicothe. Friends may pay their respects from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Haller Funeral Home and one...

Justine Houck

Justine Houck

May 9, 2021

Justine L. Houck, 82, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly at her residence at 5:00pm May 9, 2021.   She was born December 27, 1938, in Luzerne County, PA to the late Michael and Mary (Hontz) Baloga.   Surviving are her sons: Clark (Connie) Blosser, of Fayetteville, NC; Tim Blosser, of Costa Mesa, CA, and David Blosser, of Chillicothe; grandchildren: Brandon Blosser, Huntington Beach,...

James Bambenek

James Bambenek

May 7, 2021

James Phillip Bambenek, 77, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday evening, May 7, 2021, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, with his three daughters by his side following an extended illness. He was born February 2, 1944, in Winona, Minnesota, to the late James Valentine and Phoebe Catherine (Abrahamsen) Bambenek. On October 21, 1967, he married his beloved wife Diane Lee...

Constance Hammond

Constance Hammond

May 6, 2021

Constance "Connie" Sue Hammond, 75, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, May 6, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born August 19, 1945, in Manchester, Ohio, daughter of the late Carl and Eloise (Hackathorn) Hull. Surviving is her fiancé, Thom Patrick; her two children, Angela (Charles Delong) Wisecup, and Eric (Vicki) Wisecup;...

Tamara Conrad

Tamara Conrad

May 2, 2021

Tamara Jo Conrad, 59, of Chillicothe, died 6:06 am, Sunday, May 2, 2021 at the Ohio State University Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born February 12, 1962 in Chillicothe to Charles Roger Hammond and Sara Nusbaum.  On July 17, 2004 she married Robert Conrad, who survives.  In addition to her husband and her father, survivors include two...

Pamela Derringer

Pamela Derringer

May 1, 2021

Pamela S. Derringer, 72, of Chillicothe, died at 11am May 1, 2021, following an extended illness. She was born October 8, 1948, in McArthur, OH, to the late Joe and Eileen (Phillips) Fain. On March 21, 1970, she married William E. Derringer, who survives. Also surviving are her daughter Theresa (Wayne) Newell, of South Carolina; son Eric (Amy) Derringer, Chillicothe;...

Debra Cox

Debra Cox

Apr 27, 2021

Debra L. Cox, 67, of Ray, died 1:22 am, April 27, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born January 17, 1954 in Canfield, OH to the late John J. and Donna J. Swanson Lally.  She married Robert Cox, who preceded her in death November 21, 2006.  Survivors include her two children, Jennifer E. Cox, of...

Tiffany Vest

Tiffany Vest

Apr 27, 2021

Tiffany Rae Vest, 32, of Chillicothe, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born August 30, 1988 in Chillicothe, gracing the world with her spirit, love, strength and laughter.  She graduated in 2006 from Chillicothe High School with aspirations of being a flight attendant. Tiffany was a loving and compassionate person who loved...

Timothy Kern

Timothy Kern

Apr 26, 2021

Timothy "Paw Paw" Gordon Kern, 77, of Chillicothe, closed his eyes on April 26, 2021 at home after visiting with family and friends as the guardian angel reached out for his hand to take him on his next journey. Timothy was born November 27, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Charles Gordon & Francis Dale (Burlile) Kern, the first...

Roy Smith

Roy Smith

Apr 25, 2021

Roy P. Smith Jr. (79) passed from this life to the next April 25,2021, the result of extended illness.   He was born August 11, 1941, to Roy P. Smith, Sr. and Ruth (Payne) Smith. On March 7, 1966, he married Phyllis Fraley, who survives.   He is also survived by his brother, Walter Smith; his sisters, Shirley (Bill) Landman and Lola...

Willard Miller

Willard Miller

Apr 25, 2021

Willard Keith Miller, 62, of Chillicothe, died April 25, 2021 at Carecore at Westmoreland Place, following a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born July 26, 1958 in Columbus to Willard and Violet Miller.  In addition to his mother, of Chillicothe, survivors include his wife, Lisa Ann Miller, Vanceburg, KY; a son, Brian K. Miller, Clarksville, TN; a stepdaughter,...

Mildred Zelinka

Mildred Zelinka

Apr 24, 2021

Mildred Holub Zelinka, 94, previously of Belpre, Ohio, passed away Saturday April 24, 2021.   She was born in Vapenny Podol, Czechoslovakia on September 16, 1926 to Josef and Anezka Tomiska Holub.   At the age of 9, Mildred immigrated to the United States to live with her aunt and uncle, Joseph and Anna Tomiska. She attended Hartwick College in Oneonta, New...

Larry Dennewitz

Larry Dennewitz

Apr 23, 2021

Larry J. Dennewitz, 58, of Chillicothe, died at 3:29pm April 23, 2021, at his residence following a brief illness.   He was born February 7, 1963, in Chillicothe, to the late Gerald L. and Mary Y. (Mullineaux) Dennewitz.   Surviving are his daughter, Danielle Dennewitz; grandsons Lincoln Meddock and Treyson Johnson; his longtime companion Christi Bixler; his former wife and mother of...

Richard Engle

Richard Engle

Apr 21, 2021

Reverend Father Richard Francis "Bird" Engle died at the age of 95 on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 while in hospice care at The Villas at St. Therese. Fr. Engle was born on August 2, 1925 to the late Joseph L. and Catherine M. (Griffin) Engle.  Fr. Engle was a son of St. Mary Magdalene Parish (Columbus). He is survived by...

Crew Krivak

Crew Krivak

Apr 21, 2021

Crew Atlas Krivak, precious newborn son of Jeffery and Christina (Elliott) Krivak, was born on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at the Ohio State University Medical Center, where he passed peacefully in the loving arms of his Mommy and Daddy, following a brief stay on earth. Although he were only here for a short time, he touched the hearts and lives...

Betsy Davidson

Betsy Davidson

Apr 21, 2021

Betsy L. Grey Davidson, 68, of Chillicothe, died 2:07 pm, April 21, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born October 7, 1952 in Chillicothe to the late Glenn L. and Doris J. Cavins Grey.  On July 19, 1980 she married William H. Davidson, who survives.  Also surviving are her two sons, Brad Davidson...

Jacqueline Stauffer

Jacqueline Stauffer

Apr 20, 2021

Jacqueline Lea Stauffer, 49, of Chillicothe, passed peacefully Tuesday evening, April 20, 2021 at Nationwide Children's Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born July 19, 1971, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter of Gary and Julia (Branham) Stauffer. Surviving is her father, Gary "Jake" (Darla) Stauffer; her mother, Julia Stauffer; two brothers, Jeramy Stauffer, and Justin Stauffer; her grandmother, Rita Stauffer;...

Georgia Weiderman

Georgia Weiderman

Apr 20, 2021

Georgia L. Weiderman, 86, of Chillicothe, died April 20, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born August 2, 1934 in Louisa, KY to the late Conrad and Anna Skaggs Ward.  On January 29, 1955 she married Frederick E. "Whitey" Weiderman, who died May 12, 1999.  Survivors include three children, Timothy (Nancy), Thomas, and...

Carl Winfield

Carl Winfield

Apr 18, 2021

Carl Eugene Winfield, 68, of Chillicothe, died 2:50 am, Sunday, April 18, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born May 4, 1952 in Ross Co. to the late Lloyd and Grace Mayo Winfield.  On September 17, 1971 he married Betty Lee Harris Winfield, who survives.  Also surviving are four children, Carl Harris-Winfield, Jamar (Rebecca) Harris-Winfield, Leroy Koolest...

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