Charles F. Dearth
Jan 24, 2026
Charles F. Dearth, 69, of Chillicothe, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Saturday January 24, 2026 in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 29, 1956 in Chillicothe, the son of Denver Howard and Helen (Drake) Dearth.
Surviving is his daughter, Robin (Casey) Stewart, Chillicothe; granddaughters, Ellee and Baylee Stewart, brothers, David R. (Sandi) Dearth,...
William Hershel Holt
Jan 23, 2026
William Hershel Holt, 51, of Hillsboro, unexpectedly passed from this life on Friday January 23, 2026 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati. He was born on August 20, 1974 in Chillicothe, the son of Floyd and Rebecca (Drummond) Holt.
Surviving is his mother, Rebecca Holt, Chillicothe; father Floyd Holt, Hillsboro; niece, Annie Kuhnes, KY; a nephew, Tyler (Kat) Kuhnes, Newark; great nieces...
Philip E. Diehl
Jan 16, 2026
Philip E. Diehl, 76, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Friday January 16, 2026 in the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 23, 1949 in Chillicothe, the son of Phillip L. and Ruth (Green) Diehl. On March 21, 2011, he married Sharron Lynn Griffith who survives.
Also surviving is his daughter, Amy Jo Spires (John Campbell), step-daughter,...
Kirk Douglas Hartley
Dec 12, 2025
Kirk Douglas Hartley, 66, of Kingston, unexpectedly passed from this life on Friday December 12, 2025 in Grant Medical Center. He was born on September 19, 1959 in Circleville, the son of Orlando Franklin and Elizabeth Jean (Gillum) Hartley.
Surviving is his partner of 47 years, Ruth Congrove, a step-daughter, Sherry Congrove, a step-son, Tony Congrove, grandchildren, Rashauna (John) Beedy, and...
Eleanor Cook
Dec 4, 2025
Eleanor E. Cook, 96, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Thursday December 4, 2025 in National Church Residences. She was born on February 27, 1929 in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Doris (Irwin) Zonner. On July 4, 1948 she married Elwood Cook who preceded her in death on October 26, 2001.
Surviving are her daughters, Deborah J....
Gary E. Knecht
Nov 23, 2025
Gary E. Knecht, 81, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Sunday November 23, 2025 in the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 10, 1944 in Kingston, OH, the son of Daniel and Esther (Couden) Knecht. On December 13, 1996 he married Joann H. Kiminki who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Christina L. (Knecht) Heslip, Kelly Jo...
Kenneth Paul Bowsher
Nov 5, 2025
Kenneth Paul Bowsher, 74, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed from this life on Wednesday November 5, 2025 in UPMC Presbyterian. He was born on December 14, 1950 in Lima, OH, the son of Wendell Paul and Ruth Elizabeth (Goble) Bowsher. On April 9, 1983 he married Bonnie Lou Carroll, who preceded him in death on March 16, 2025.
Surviving is his daughter,...
David L Park
Oct 26, 2025
David L. Park, 69, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Sunday October 26, 2025 at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born on November 6, 1955 in Chillicothe, the son of Paul David and M. Carolyn (Sherrick) Park. On February 5, 1983 he married Jandyll N. White, who survives.
Also surviving are daughters, Chastity...
Joyce A. (Riley) Townsend
Oct 7, 2025
Joyce (Riley) Townsend went to be with her Lord on October 7, 2025 at 3pm. She was born to the late Joe and Mae Riley on November 12, 1935. She was preceded in death by the love of her life--her husband Ralph, and her son Bruce who was her whole world. Also preceding her in death was her mother...
Howard E. Holloway
Oct 6, 2025
Howard E. Holloway, 82, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Monday October 6, 2025 in the Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 6, 1943 in Pikeville, KY, the son of Frank and Oma (Thacker) Holloway.
Surviving are daughters, Joanne Mettler, and Connie Gillum, both of Chillicothe; a daughter-in-law, Crystal Holloway, Chillicothe; grandchildren, Terry...
Priscilla L (Boysel) Fuller
Sep 27, 2025
Priscilla L. Fuller, 60, of South Salem, OH, passed from this life on Saturday September 27, 2025 at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born on July 13, 1965 in Circleville, OH, the daughter of Leonard and Eunice (Brooks) Boysel. On January 20, 1990 she married John Fuller who survives.
Also surviving are daughters, Alison...
Pamela Jane (Hougland) Havens
Sep 9, 2025
Pamela Jane Havens passed away on September the 9th, 2025. At the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe Ohio. After an extended illness.
She was born August 27th, 1951 to Paul and Phillis Hougland in the home of her maternal grandmother.
Pamela is survived by her husband Tom Havens, Son Paul William Hawk, stepsons Danny...
Marilou Campbell Pentz
Aug 18, 2025
Marilou Campbell Pentz, 64, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Monday August 18, 2025 at her residence. She was born on March 9, 1961, in Columbus, the daughter of John L. and Molly E. (Evans) Campbell.
Surviving is her husband, Dennis Pentz, Columbus; sons, Richard Grant, Chillicothe, and Roger Campbell, Columbus, grandchildren, Kiara, Kenzie, Makayla (Jayden),...
Betty L. (Zeisler) Walburn
Aug 16, 2025
Betty L. Walburn, 74, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord on Saturday August 16, 2025 in Chillicothe Post Acute. She was born on June 13, 1951 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Ralph and Tina (Kidd) Zeisler. On April 28, 1971 she married the love of her life, Styrk Walburn, who preceded her in death on August 31,...
Margaret "Nellie" P. Ginther
Aug 12, 2025
Margaret P. “Nellie” Ginther, 99, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Tuesday August 12, 2025 in the Adena Greenfield Medical Center. She was born on October 7, 1925 in Chillicothe, the daughter of William and Nellie (Horn) Ginther.
Surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Donald Ray Barrow
Aug 10, 2025
Donald Ray Barrow, 88, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Sunday August 10, 2025 at his residence. He was born on October 10, 1936 in Monroe Co., IN, the son of Shirley Otto and Myra (Snyder) Barrow. On November 7, 1958 he married Sylvia Ann Scott, who preceded him in death on June 19, 2023.
Surviving...
Ronald Franklin Eselgroth
Aug 3, 2025
Ronald Franklin Eselgroth, 91, passed away on August 3, 2025. He was a beloved husband to Rebecca June (Haines) Eselgroth for more than 64 years until her death in 2022 and partner with her in their dairy farm, Shawnee Brook Holsteins. A graduate of Centralia High School, Ron grew his love for farming observing his father and as a...
Betty J (Grover) Vance
Jul 8, 2025
Betty J. Vance, 96, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Tuesday July 8, 2025 in National Church Residences. She was born in February 23, 1929 in Columbus, OH to the late Oscar and Ida Grover. On June 1 ,1947 she married James L. Vance, and remained married for 53 years. Because of Jim’s illness they had a small...
Ronald C. Moran
Jun 25, 2025
Ronald C. Moran, 73, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Wednesday June 25, 2025 in the V.A. Medical Center. He was born on July 26,1951 in Cincinnati to Edward C. and Dorothy Mae (Enidcott) Moran.
Mr. Moran was a veteran of the United States Army.
There will be no public services.
Gwynneth Mary (Dailey) Meeker
Jun 19, 2025
Gwynneth Mary (Dailey) Meeker, 88, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Thursday June 19, 2025 in Hopewell Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born on December 22, 1936 in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Lyle Andrew and Sarah Dorothy (Wilson) Dailey. On May 12, 1957 she married Ronald G. Meeker, who preceded her in death on...
