Benney Haller
Co-Founder
July 7, 1944 - January 1, 2019
Benney was a 1966 graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He was a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer for over 50 years. Benney's obituary and photo memorial video is available at our Obituary Search Section.
Benney Haller
Co-Founder
July 7, 1944 - January 1, 2019
Benney was a 1966 graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He was a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer for over 50 years. Benney's obituary and photo memorial video is available at our Obituary Search Section.
Margaret Haller
Co-Founder
Margaret "Peg" Haller has been a licensed Funeral Director since 1978. She was the first licensed female Funeral Director in Ross County. She is a 1961 graduate of St. Joseph Academy, and a 1965 graduate of the College of St. Mary of the Springs. Peg enjoys spending time with her four children
and seven grandchildren. When not spending time with the grandkids, she enjoys traveling, playing golf, and bowling. She is a Past-President of Junior Civic League and served on numerous civic organizations and church committees.
Margaret Haller
Co-Founder
Margaret "Peg" Haller has been a licensed Funeral Director since 1978. She was the first licensed female Funeral Director in Ross County. She is a 1961 graduate of St. Joseph Academy, and a 1965 graduate of the College of St. Mary of the Springs. Peg enjoys spending time with her four children
and seven grandchildren. When not spending time with the grandkids, she enjoys traveling, playing golf, and bowling. She is a Past-President of Junior Civic League and served on numerous civic organizations and church committees.
Michael Haller
Michael is a 1985 graduate of Bishop Flaget High School, a 1989 graduate of Ohio Dominican University, and a 1990 graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He is a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer and Certified Crematory Operator. He and his wife, Carol, enjoy their four children, and granddaughter. Michael is very active in the local community, serving on many boards and committees, including St. Mary Church, as Chairman of the Board of Kingston National Bank, Past-Chairman of the Board of the Adena Health System, the Adena Health Foundation, and the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Columbus. He is a Past Master of Scioto Lodge 6 F & AM, and Past President of the Chillicothe Noon Rotary Club, Ross Co. Shrine Club and the Ross Co. Golf Association. He was recently named the Chillicothe Jaycees Chillicothe Citizen of the Year.
Michael Haller
Michael is a 1985 graduate of Bishop Flaget High School, a 1989 graduate of Ohio Dominican University, and a 1990 graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He is a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer and Certified Crematory Operator. He and his wife, Carol, enjoy their four children, and granddaughter. Michael is very active in the local community, serving on many boards and committees, including St. Mary Church, as Chairman of the Board of Kingston National Bank, Past-Chairman of the Board of the Adena Health System, the Adena Health Foundation, and the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Columbus. He is a Past Master of Scioto Lodge 6 F & AM, and Past President of the Chillicothe Noon Rotary Club, Ross Co. Shrine Club and the Ross Co. Golf Association. He was recently named the Chillicothe Jaycees Chillicothe Citizen of the Year.
Matthew Haller
Matthew is a 1991 graduate of Chillicothe High School, 1996 graduate of Miami University, and 1997 graduate of Cincinnnati College of Mortuary Science. Matthew is a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, and a Certified Crematory Operator. He and his wife Jill have a daughter and a son. Matthew enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Gates Foundation, the Board of Directors of the Community Improvement Corporation, a former member of the Chillicothe-Ross Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, former President of the Bishop Flaget School Advisory Board and Financial Advisory Board, is a member of Scioto Lodge 6, F & AM, the Ross Co. Shrine and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 1071.
Matthew Haller
Matthew is a 1991 graduate of Chillicothe High School, 1996 graduate of Miami University, and 1997 graduate of Cincinnnati College of Mortuary Science. Matthew is a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, and a Certified Crematory Operator. He and his wife Jill have a daughter and a son. Matthew enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Gates Foundation, the Board of Directors of the Community Improvement Corporation, a former member of the Chillicothe-Ross Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, former President of the Bishop Flaget School Advisory Board and Financial Advisory Board, is a member of Scioto Lodge 6, F & AM, the Ross Co. Shrine and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 1071.
Sarah Kidwell
Funeral Director, Embalmer & Certified Crematory Operator
Sarah (Jenkins) Kidwell is a graduate of Huntington High School, class of 2008. In May of 2010, she graduated from the Ohio University-Chillicothe, and received her Associates of Science degree. She went on to the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, and graduated in December 2011, with a Bachelors of Mortuary Science degree.
Sarah is a licensed Embalmer, Funeral Director, and a Certified Crematory Operator.
She and her husband Matt have two children. Sarah was elected in 2016 to a four year term on the Lithopolis Village Council, where she enjoyed serving her local community. In her free time, she enjoys growing pumpkins and spending time with her children.
Sarah Kidwell
Funeral Director, Embalmer & Certified Crematory Operator
Sarah (Jenkins) Kidwell is a graduate of Huntington High School, class of 2008. In May of 2010, she graduated from the Ohio University-Chillicothe, and received her Associates of Science degree. She went on to the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, and graduated in December 2011, with a Bachelors of Mortuary Science degree.
Sarah is a licensed Embalmer, Funeral Director, and a Certified Crematory Operator.
She and her husband Matt have two children. Sarah was elected in 2016 to a four year term on the Lithopolis Village Council, where she enjoyed serving her local community. In her free time, she enjoys growing pumpkins and spending time with her children.
Andrew Rawls
Funeral Director, Embalmer & Certified Crematory Operator
Andrew is new to the Chillicothe area, having moved here with his wife, Laura, in December 2023.
With over 34 years in the funeral industry, Andrew is a Licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Certified Crematory Operator in Ohio.
Andrew Rawls
Funeral Director, Embalmer & Certified Crematory Operator
Andrew is new to the Chillicothe area, having moved here with his wife, Laura, in December 2023.
With over 34 years in the funeral industry, Andrew is a Licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Certified Crematory Operator in Ohio.
Leonard Gentil III
Certified Crematory Operator
Leonard Gentil has been with Haller Funeral Home since 1991. In addition to assisting with funeral services, operating the crematory, setting monuments, and transportation, Leonard handles all the building and vehicle maintenance.
Leonard enjoys building and restoring cars and trucks. He and his wife Melveena also enjoy camping.
Leonard Gentil III
Certified Crematory Operator
Leonard Gentil has been with Haller Funeral Home since 1991. In addition to assisting with funeral services, operating the crematory, setting monuments, and transportation, Leonard handles all the building and vehicle maintenance.
Leonard enjoys building and restoring cars and trucks. He and his wife Melveena also enjoy camping.
Roger Web
Associate
Roger is graduate of Chillicothe High School and has lived in the Chillicothe area his entire life. He has two children and four grandchildren. He retired from Columbia Gas as a Supervisor following 30 years of service. Along with his wife, Cheryl, he enjoys traveling.
Roger Web
Associate
Roger is graduate of Chillicothe High School and has lived in the Chillicothe area his entire life. He has two children and four grandchildren. He retired from Columbia Gas as a Supervisor following 30 years of service. Along with his wife, Cheryl, he enjoys traveling.
Dale Thompson
Associate
Dale is a graduate of Chillicothe High School, where he was a star basketball player. He retired from UPS after working for 25 years. He and his wife, Faith, have a son Aaron. He enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family.
Dale Thompson
Associate
Dale is a graduate of Chillicothe High School, where he was a star basketball player. He retired from UPS after working for 25 years. He and his wife, Faith, have a son Aaron. He enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family.
Joel Webb
Associate
Joel is a Chillicothe native. He and his wife Carla have two children. Joel works full time for First Capital Enterprises as a Vocational Trainer. Joel enjoys softball and bowling, watching his children play sports, and spending time with his family.
Joel Webb
Associate
Joel is a Chillicothe native. He and his wife Carla have two children. Joel works full time for First Capital Enterprises as a Vocational Trainer. Joel enjoys softball and bowling, watching his children play sports, and spending time with his family.
Alan Gossman
Associate
Alan is a Chillicothe Firefighter. He and his wife Karen have two children. They enjoy watching his children participate in extracurricular activities.
Alan Gossman
Associate
Alan is a Chillicothe Firefighter. He and his wife Karen have two children. They enjoy watching his children participate in extracurricular activities.
Mitchell Salyers
Associate
Mitch joined the firm in 2018. Mitch is a lifelong Chillicothe native. He and his wife Becky have three children and two grandchildren.
Mitch pastors the First Freewill Baptist Church and drives school buses for the Chillicothe City School System. In his spare time he enjoys playing golf and bowling.
Mitchell Salyers
Associate
Mitch joined the firm in 2018. Mitch is a lifelong Chillicothe native. He and his wife Becky have three children and two grandchildren.
Mitch pastors the First Freewill Baptist Church and drives school buses for the Chillicothe City School System. In his spare time he enjoys playing golf and bowling.
Jimmy White
Associate
Jimmy White is a lifelong Chillicothe resident and graduate of Bishop Flaget High School. He is married to Angie (Stout) White and they have two children. In his spare time Jimmy enjoys spending time with is family and friends and is an avid golfer.
Jimmy White
Associate
Jimmy White is a lifelong Chillicothe resident and graduate of Bishop Flaget High School. He is married to Angie (Stout) White and they have two children. In his spare time Jimmy enjoys spending time with is family and friends and is an avid golfer.
Randy Bliss
Associate
Randy Bliss retired from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and currently also works part-time for the Ross Co. Sheriff Department. Randy has over 15 years experience in funeral service.
Randy has two children, and enjoys spending time with his fiancée Kristen Hough.
In his spare time Randy enjoys traveling.
Randy Bliss
Associate
Randy Bliss retired from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and currently also works part-time for the Ross Co. Sheriff Department. Randy has over 15 years experience in funeral service.
Randy has two children, and enjoys spending time with his fiancée Kristen Hough.
In his spare time Randy enjoys traveling.
Virgil Search
Associate
Virgil Search has over 40 years of funeral service experience. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially his daughter and grandchild. He also enjoys listening to and playing music.
Virgil Search
Associate
Virgil Search has over 40 years of funeral service experience. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially his daughter and grandchild. He also enjoys listening to and playing music.
