All Obituaries

Patricia (Bilby) Van Tuyle, retired from Toledo Engineering and former employee of Bunstine, Mowery & Moore Law Firm, passed away on February 11, 2020. Patricia is survived by her husband, Charles Van Tuyle; her children, Julia Van Tuyle, Jennifer Van Tuyle, Jeanna Phillips (Jim) and Jacquline Brown; 15 grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents, Leonard and Grace Bilby; her brother Leonard “Sonny” Bilby; and her grandchildren, Charles...

Deborah Denise King, 67 of Chillicothe, went to be with her Lord at 1:36 am Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Adena Medical Center following an extended illness She was born February 7, 1953 in Chillicothe to James L. and Vitura Sommers. On November 17, 1972 she married the love of her life Randy L. King, who survives. Debbie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.. She is survived by her husband Randy King; daughters Misty Tuttle and Sarah King;...

R. Eileen Knapp, 90, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in Heartland of Chillicothe, on what would have been she and Bernard’s 70th wedding anniversary.  She was born October 18, 1929 in Mt. Sterling, OH  the daughter of Ivon C. and Ina Bea (Gabhart) Terflinger.  On February 5, 1950 she married Bernard E. Knapp, who preceded her in death on January 16, 2019. Surviving are daughters;  Janis (Michael) Schreiter, Elgin, IL, Emily...

The Rev. Carol A. Hertler, 61, of Chillicothe, passed from this life Thursday, January 30, 2020, in Traditions of Chillicothe, following a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  She was born on May 25, 1958 in Pittsburgh, PA to James C. and Jean A. (Burnham) Hertler.   Surviving is a sister; Judith H. (Timothy) Garnhart, Dixon, IL, brothers; William J. (Lynn) Hertler, Chillicothe, and Andrew D. Hertler, Washington, D.C., and eight nieces and nephews.  She is preceded...

Charles Willard Wilburn, 90, of Columbus, formerly of Circleville passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2020 in Ohio Living Westminster Thurber, Columbus.  He was born April 23, 1929 in Bainbridge, Ohio to Thomas and Mary Jane (Fultz) Wilburn.  Charles was the ninth of ten children. A graduate of Waverly High School, he worked at the Chillicothe VA Hospital and entered the military, where he served in the U.S. Army Counter-Intelligence Corps from 1950 to 1952.  He was...

Beth Ann Mitchell, 63 of Chillicothe passed from this life on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 at her residence following an extended illness.  She was born July 31, 1956 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Jo Ann McFadgen.  On June 5, 1990 she married David B. Mitchell who survives. Also surviving are her sons, Travis (Racheal) Mitchell, Circleville and Samuel (Carissa) Mitchell, Chillicothe; grandchildren, Chessa, Jaycee, Adaleigh and Waylon; mother-in-law, Mary Lou O'Bryant,...

Roger Eugene Rittinger, 91 of Chillicothe passed from this life on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness.  He was born Jan. 4, 1929 in Highland County, the son of Donald W. and Georgia W. (McNeal) Rittinger.  On June 9, 1951 he married Mamie Francis who preceded him in death Aug. 4, 1984. Surviving is his daughter, Mindy (John, II) Hartmus, Frankfort; his son, Keith (Bonita “Bunny”) Rittinger, Chillicothe; grandchildren, Jason...

Bernita P. Stauffer (Tippie Lu), passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, January 4, 2020.  She was 93 years old, born July 27, 1926, in Stewart, Ohio to the late Acel L. and Mary Lee (Wilson) Tippie.  Tippie Lu married the late Edgar J. Stauffer, Jr., on April 27, 1947.  She lived in Chillicothe for almost 70 years, and Dunedin, Florida, with her daughter for the last seven. Bedazzling with her infectious smile, bright red lipstick (Tabu Bermuda Red), multitude of baubles,...

Clark (Robby) W. Robinson, Jr. passed away peacefully on December 27, 2019 at Tidewell Hospice House, Bradenton, Florida. He was born May 4, 1925 in Chillicothe, Ohio. Clark took time out from his high school studies to serve his country during World War II in the U. S. Navy, Asiatic Pacific area.  In 1946, he returned to his hometown to continue his education and went on to attend Ohio University. For many years he worked at the Goodyear Atomic Corporation’s Gaseous Diffusion...

David E. Pabst Sr., 78 of Chillicothe passed from this life on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at the residence of his daughter following an extended illness.  He was born July 24, 1941 in Chillicothe, the son of Frank and Pauline (Spindler) Pabst.  David was raised by his stepfather and mother, Ernie and Pauline Large.  On August 22, 1973 he married Ruth Skaggs who preceded him in death October 10, 2018. Surviving is his daughter, Cindy (Frank) Estep and his son, David E. Pabst...