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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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Samuel Rainey
Jan 19, 2021
Samuel Franklin Rainey, 75, of Chillicothe, passed away at the Adena Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. He was born July 13, 1945 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, son of the late Robert Francis and Kathleen (Kearns) Rainey. In accordance with his wishes, private services will be held at the convenience of the family. To send a flower...
Marvin Riley
Jan 18, 2021
Marvin Earnest Riley was called home to his Heavenly Father on Monday evening, January 18, 2021 surrounded by his three devoted daughters. The sixth of nine children, he was born Feb. 15, 1928, to the late William Allen and Maxie Glenna (Gullett) Riley. He graduated from Southeastern High School in 1945. Following high school, Marvin enlisted in the US Army...
James Strausbaugh
Jan 18, 2021
Mourning the loss of James (Jim) Robert Strausbaugh, a great husband and father whose happy nature, silly jokes, and willingness to always lend a helping hand will never be forgotten. After a brief stay in the COVID unit at Adena Regional Medical Center, where amazing nurses and staff cared for Jim, the family said their final goodbyes in the early...
Thomas Garrett
Jan 15, 2021
Thomas E. Garrett, 73, of Chillicothe, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021, at home, following an extended illness. He was born April 12, 1947 to the late Denver E. and Edith Amspaugh Garrett, of Amanda, OH. He graduated from Amanda High School in 1966. On October 7, 1994 he married Jane Robinette Bauer, who survives. They shared 26 wonderful years...
Donald Schinkle
Jan 12, 2021
Donald Charles Schinkle passed from this life to the next on January 12th,2021 after a short battle with acute leukemia. He was born on March 5th, 1956 to Donald Charles Schinkle and Martha Herlihy Schinkle. Don was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a former employee of Union Spring. He was an Eagles and Bengals fan and loved animals,...
Florence Gotti
Jan 12, 2021
Florence Susan Gotti, 92, of Bainbridge, formerly of Beavercreek, passed away Tuesday morning, January 12, 2021, surrounded by her loving family, following an extended battle with dementia. She was born April 20, 1928, in Rome, New York, daughter of the late Albert and Angeline (Uvanni) Spadafora. On March 21, 1951, she married Joseph Louis Gotti, and they shared nearly 46...
Timothy Stevens
Jan 7, 2021
Timothy A. Stevens, 61, of Londonderry, was called home at 2:08pm at his residence on January 7, 2021. He was born October 4, 1959, in South Bloomingville, OH to the late Francis T. and Minnie L. (Mercer) Stevens. On February 23, 1979, he married the former Diana D. Kuhn, who survives. Also surviving are his children: Diana Stevens and her...
L. Williams
Jan 7, 2021
Larry Kevin Williams, 55, of Chillicothe, went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born May 15, 1965, in Akron, OH to Larry R. and Anita C. (Maxie) Williams and grew up in West Portsmouth, OH. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law Kevin (Samantha) Williams, Chillicothe, Kyle (Chelsea) Williams,...
Pauline Spriggs
Jan 7, 2021
Pauline Ann Doyle Spriggs, 89, of Chillicothe, OH passed away at Adena Regional Medical Center on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Pauline was born on October 16, 1931 in Portsmouth, OH to Paul and Mary Luella (Brown) Doyle. Pauline graduated from Holy Redeemer High School in Portsmouth in 1949. Pauline then pursued her dream of becoming a nurse and graduated from...
James Quinn
Jan 4, 2021
James M. Quinn, Jr., 64, of Oberlin, formerly of Chillicothe, died at 2:00am Monday, January 4, 2021, in the Welcome Nursing Home, Oberlin. He was born August 13, 1956, in Buffalo, NY, to the late Dr. James M., Sr. and Mary Jane (Bugman) Quinn. Survivors include his sister: Patricia A. Patrick (Steve) of Chillicothe; brothers: Timothy J. Quinn (Shelly) of...
R. Sulzer
Jan 4, 2021
Rita Colleen Sulzer, 99, of Chillicothe, died at 3:15pm January 4, 2021, at her residence. She was born May 1, 1921, in Charleston, WV, to the late Thomas I., III and Freda (Moore) Haggerty. On November 28, 1945, she married Dr. John R. Sulzer, Sr., who preceded her in death on January 5, 1999. Surviving are their children: John R....
Jeff Starkey
Jan 2, 2021
Jeff H. Starkey, 80, of North Augusta, SC, formerly of Ross County, entered into rest January 2, 2021. Mr. Starkey was a native of Panther, WV, a former resident of Davenport, FL, having North Augusta his home for the past twelve years. He was a member of Sweetwater Church of God and was a self-employed HVAC repairman. Mr. Starkey was...
Timothy Cutright
Jan 1, 2021
Timothy P. Cutright, 65, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2021 at his home. He was born August 8, 1955 in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Paul Eugene and Catherine Cristina (Andrews) Cutright. Surviving is his only sister and brother-in-law, Dian (Joel) Fisher, of McKinney, Texas; as well as a host of friends and former co-workers. He...
Willard Taylor
Dec 31, 2020
Willard James "Bill" Taylor II, 80, of Chillicothe, died 5:50 pm, December 31, 2020 at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born August 15, 1940 in Chillicothe to the late Willard James and Mary Elizabeth Hurff Taylor. In December 17, 1961 he married Beverly Ann Howard Taylor, who preceded him in death June 30, 1995. ...
George Long
Dec 31, 2020
George W Long, Sr. passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 6:46 a.m. after an extended illness. George was born on August 15, 1928 to Robert Earl Long, Sr. and Edith Rush Elmore Long. George is survived by his wife, Rita Tardif Long, and their three children: son, George W. Long, Jr. and his wife, Beverly J French Long...
Lois Dean
Dec 31, 2020
Lois J. Dean, 97 of Chillicothe, formerly of Columbus went home to be with the Lord, along with a number of family members and friends, Thursday, December 31, 2020. She was born August 13, 1923 in McArthur, OH to the late Rev. G. C. and Zelma (Seitz) Johnson. On December 24, 1945 she married Paul W. Dean who preceded her...
Ronald Kirton
Dec 30, 2020
Ronald Gary Kirton, 83, of Chillicothe, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 30, 2020, at the OSU James Cancer Hospital, following an extended battle with cancer. He was born March 14, 1937, in Chillicothe, Ohio, son of the late Robert N. and Vera G. (Gates) Kirton. He was widowed by his first wife, Rosellen (Whaley) Kirton. Surviving is his longtime...
Veronica Watson
Dec 29, 2020
Veronica Danielle Watson, 33, of Chillicothe, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 29, 2020, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, following an extended battle with cancer. She was born July 27, 1987, in Chillicothe, Ohio, daughter to the late Joy Dawn (Beeler) Lanch, and Kevin Mark Lanch. Surviving is her son, Dakota James Woods, of Chillicothe; the father of her...
Jerry Greene
Dec 26, 2020
Jerry Lucille Greene (nee Park) 79, passed away peacefully December 26, 2020 after extended illnesses. She was born April 30, 1941, in Chillicothe, Ohio to Orland and Mae Hertentein Park Markel. She married Arthur Greene, in Fayette County in January, 1988. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2017. Jerry enjoyed the unembellished life. A good meal and her...
Penny Miller
Dec 24, 2020
Penny Miller, 57, of Chillicothe, died unexpectedly December 24, 2020, at her residence. She was born March 25, 1964 in Columbus, OH. Survivors include her fiancee John Scherff, and numerous half-brothers and sisters. Penny was a graduate of Amanda High School and formerly worked at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Chillicothe. Following cremation, private services will be held at the convenience...
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