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...
Lynda L. (Fent) Glass
Jun 17, 2025
Lynda L. (Fent) Glass passed from this life on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Arbor Landing at Pawleys Island, SC, after a 99-year earthly life filled with happiness, joy, and a family that adored her.
Mrs. Glass was born Sept. 21, 1925, in Jeffersonville, OH. She was the widow of Roger D. Glass, retired owner of the...
William Daniel Loel
Jun 4, 2025
William Daniel Loel, 79, of Chillicothe passed from this life on June 4, 2025 at his residence. He was born August 14, 1945 (the day the war ended) in Cleveland, OH to the late Howard C., Sr. and Mary E. (Nihiser) Loel.
Surviving is his sister, Carol Loel; a brother Frank D. (Gloria) Loel; nieces, Brenda L....
Marilyn J. (Park) Eitel
Jun 1, 2025
Marilyn J. Eitel, 80, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Sunday June 1, 2025 at her residence. She was born on December 22, 1944 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Lindley E. and Edith J. (Bethel) Park.
Surviving is her son, Phillip Lee Stultz, special friends, Mike Johnson, David Rose, and Bonnie, and nieces and nephews. She...
Toby Lee (Hart) Lawson
May 30, 2025
Toby Lee Lawson, 63, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Friday May 30, 2025 at her residence. She was born on April 24, 1962 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Russell G. and Norma Ruth (Park) Hart.
Surviving are her children, Jessica (Zech) Benner, and Daniel Levi Yeager, grandchildren, Braxton and Aubrey Benner, Jacey Varney, Braxton and...
Deborah Seymour
May 5, 2025
Deborah Joy Seymour, 74 of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Monday, May 5, 2025 in Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born July 25, 1950 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Donald and Dessie Lou (Leach) Laughlin. On July 18, 1973 she married Gary N. Seymour who preceded her in death June 14, 2010.
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Crystal L (Myers) Rider
May 3, 2025
Crystal Lynn Rider, 67, of Piketon, Ohio passed on May 3, 2025 at home. Crystal was born on May 10, 1957 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Byron and Almeda (Boydston) Myers.
She is survived by her husband Roger T. Rider, two sons, Scott (Amy) Rider, Roger K. (Jamie) Rider, daughter, Delisa Myers (Phillip Tyler), 3 brothers,...
Eileen (Hatfield) Spetnagel
Apr 15, 2025
Eileen Spetnagel, 92, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Tuesday April 15, 2025 in Pickaway Manor Nursing Home. She was born on November 30, 1932, in Chillicothe, the daughter of Eugene and Bertha (Davis) Hatfield.
Surviving is her daughter, Cathy (Randy) Hurtt, step-children, Tracy (Tiny) French, Ted Spetnagel, Dave Spetnagel, and Dennis Spetnagel, grandchildren, Toney (Tone...
George J. Strouth
Apr 12, 2025
George J. Strouth, 56, of Circleville, passed from this life on Saturday April 12, 2025 in Ohio Health Berger Hospital, following an extended illness. He was born in February 26, 1969 in Hell, MI the son of Arthur P. and Mary L. (Caldwell) Strouth.
Surviving is his fiancé, Cheryl Wallace, step-children, Preston (Amanda) Wallace, Matthew (Perlina) Bensonhaver, Jessica Bensonhaver (fiancé Jon...
Virginia "Ginny" F. Bethel
Mar 30, 2025
Virginia "Ginny" F. Bethel, 93, passed peacefully on March 30th, 2025 after living a long and active life. She was born on April, 9th 1931, in Columbus, OH to the late Kearns and Alverda Carter Stanton. She was married to the late Paul W. Bethel on April 14, 1952 for 38 years. Mother of the late Denver (Michelle) Bethel...
Howard Randall "Randy" Loschert
Mar 27, 2025
Howard Randall “Randy” Loschert, 70, beloved husband of Jacqueline Calentine Loschert, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Born in Chillicothe, OH, he was the son of the late Howard and Helen Hartmus Loschert.
Randy dedicated 34 years of service to Sherwin-Williams Company as a market manager, earning numerous Presidential Awards throughout his...
M. Marlene Ramsey
Mar 22, 2025
Myrtle Marlene Ramsey, 77, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Saturday March 22, 2025 in Hopewell Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born on March 1, 1948 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Amos O. and Myrtle L. (McCutchen) Ramsey.
Surviving are her sisters, Brenda (Les) Wolfe, and Deana (Fred) Woodruff, brothers, Keith (Yvonne) Ramsey, and...
Bonnie Lou (Carroll) Bowsher
Mar 16, 2025
Bonnie Lou Bowsher, 65, of Pittsburgh, PA passed from this life on Sunday March 16, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born on July 22, 1959 in Chillicothe, the daughter of David and Marilyn (Dickerson) Carroll-Francis. On April 9, 1983 she married Kenneth Bowsher who survives.
Also surviviving is a daughter, Connie L....
Sherman "Bill" W. Hawk
Mar 11, 2025
Sherman W. “Bill” Hawk, Jr., 73, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Tuesday March 11, 2025 in CareCore at Westmoreland. He was born on August 21, 1951, the son of Sherman W. and Pauline Opal (Jenkins) Hawk-Mason.
Surviving is his daughter, Emily Lindauer, NC; sons, Paul Hawk, Chillicothe; Michael (Charlotte) Hawk, MD; and Allen (Jessica) Hawk,...
Donald R. Schofield
Mar 10, 2025
Donald R. Schofield, 86, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Monday March 10, 2025 in National Church Residences. He was born on November 28, 1938 in Chillicothe, the son Harold D. and Helen R. (Rowland) Schofield. On September 20, 1968 he married D. Sharon Carmean who preceded him death on December 21, 2023.
Surviving are daughters,...
Ann Elizabeth Oliver
Mar 3, 2025
Ann Elizabeth Oliver, 66 of Cincinnati, Ohio, departed this life on March 3, 2025, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Ann was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, to June E. and David M. Oliver. She graduated from Chillicothe High School, earned a bachelor’s degree in art history from the University of Cincinnati, a diploma from Christ Hospital School of Nursing, a ...
Joyce E. (Dunfee) Toole
Feb 15, 2025
Joyce E. Toole, 85, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Saturday, February 15, 2025 in National Church Residences. She was born on September 13, 1939 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Paul and Alta (McFerrin) Dunfee. On February 15, 1964, she married Walter L. Toole, who preceded her in death on August 25, 2011.
Surviving is her...
