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Herman E. Speakman
Feb 19, 2017
Herman E. Speakman, 85, of Circleville passed from this life on Sunday morning, Feb. 19, 2017 in Berger Hospital, Circleville. He was born Aug. 4, 1931 in Ross County, the son of Forrest C. and Mirla B. (Hupp) Speakman. On Oct. 15, 1954 he married Ada Cox who preceded him in death on May 4, 2012.
Surviving...
Timotha Jo Arledge
Feb 7, 2017
Timotha Jo. (Timmie) Arledge, 68, of Richmond Dale, died peacefully early morning, Tuesday February 7, 2017 at her residence.
She was born in Chillicothe, February 26, 1948, the daughter of the late John L. Hardy and the late Patricia McFadgen Mellor. She was married to the late Jay Arledge, who preceded her in death December 24, 1981....
Jeffery "Jeff" Park
Jan 29, 2017
Jeffery L. “Jeff” Park, 60, of Chillicothe unexpectedly passed from this life on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 5, 1956 in Chillicothe, the son of Melvin H. Park, Sr. and Mary K. (Hatfield) Park.
Surviving is his daughter, Stefanie Wright, Chillicothe; grandchildren, D. J. Burgin, Kali Burgin and Payton Burgin; a...
Cheryl L. Landman
Jan 20, 2017
Cheryl Lea Landman, 64, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Friday, January 20, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born June 6, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Edward and Gloria (Imes) Sites.
She is survived by her daughter, Angela L. Landman and companion, Christopher Schumaker; her son, John E. Landman,...
Mary E. (Neal) Whaley
Jan 5, 2017
Mary E. Whaley, 91, of Circleville passed from this life on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 5, 2017 in the Pickaway Manor, Circleville following an extended illness. She was born Aug. 21, 1925 in Chillicothe, the daughter of William G. and Emma M. (Koebel) Neal. On Sept. 4, 1947 she married Lewis Edward “Ed” Whaley who preceded her in death on...
Corey A. Bianco
Dec 30, 2016
Corey A. Bianco, 26 of Chillicothe tragically passed from this life on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 after losing his battle with addiction. He was born Jan. 15, 1990 in Columbus, the son of Michael A. and Karenina (Marshall) Bianco.
Surviving are his father, Michael A. Bianco, Jackson; step-father, Ollie Cousins, Chillicothe; grandmother, Doris Marshall, Lebanon, OH; a...
Marjorie Murray
Dec 30, 2016
Miss Marjorie Murray, 91, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Friday morning, Dec. 30, 2016 in Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born Mar. 23, 1925 in Vinton County, the daughter of Ernest and Ethel (Farmer) Murray.
Surviving are nephews, Rodney Murray and Anthony (Rhonda) Murray, both of Chillicothe; niece, Cathy Hinty, Chillicothe; and a host...
Brenda D. Core
Dec 24, 2016
Brenda D. Core, 61 of Chillicothe passed from this life at her home early Saturday morning, December 24, 2016 after an extended illness. Brenda was born Jan. 29, 1955 in Jackson, Ohio to Roland William Kistler and Carol Irene Graham Kistler Seitz.
Brenda leaves behind her husband and best friend, Robert “Bruce” Core. Together, they celebrated 32...
Robert Edward Starr Ii
Dec 10, 2016
Robert Edward Starr, II, 76 of Stewart, OH, formerly of Chillicothe passed from this life on Saturday evening, Dec. 10, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his wife and family. He was born Sept. 13, 1940 in Chillicothe, the son of Robert E. Starr, Sr. and Dorothy A. (Mercer) Starr. On Dec. 31, 1960 he married his childhood sweetheart,...
Sheila Kay Colvin Stevens
Dec 4, 2016
Sheila Kay (Colvin) Stevens, 75 of Londonderry slipped away from this life and into the arms of God on Sunday evening, Dec. 4, 2016 in Signature Health Care Center, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born June 12, 1941 in Uhrichsville, OH to the late Sheldon and Viola Mae (McKinney) Colvin.
Sheila is survived by...
Chase K. Guysinger
Dec 1, 2016
Chase K. Guysinger, 28, of Chillicothe, passed suddenly from this life December 1, 2016 at his residence.
He was born November 5, 1988, in Chillicothe the son of Billy Guysinger and Laura Claytor Barrington.
Surviving are his mother and step-father Laura and Jim Barrington, father and step-mother Billy and Brenda Saunders Guysinger, a son Conner...
William R. Jarvis
Nov 27, 2016
William R. Jarvis, 82, of Chillicothe, passed away 10:05 PM, Sunday, November 27, 2016 due to natural causes in Adena Regional Medical Center.
Bill was born in Canton, Ohio on February 15, 1934. He graduated from Canton Lincoln High School and continued on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Education at The Ohio State University in 1957....
Susan "Sussie" Benson
Nov 26, 2016
Susan Marie “Sussie” Benson, 87, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Saturday morning, Nov. 26, 2016 at her residence. She was born Oct. 26, 1929 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Fredrick and Leona (Moss) Leach. She was married in 1949 to Roy E. Benson who preceded her in death June 9, 1998.
Surviving are daughters, Linda...
William F. Richter
Nov 18, 2016
William F. Richter, 78, of Worthington, formerly of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Friday afternoon, Nov. 18, 2016 in Kobacker House, Columbus. Bill was born May 19, 1938 in Chillicothe, the son of Fred and Hester (Morris) Richter. On Sept. 20, 1962 he married Sonja Raven in St. Peter’s Church, London, England.
Surviving are his wife,...
Norma Jean Alcorn
Nov 18, 2016
Norma Jean (Payne) Alcorn, 85, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family November 18, 2016.
Jean was born August 17, 1931 in Anderson, Indiana. She moved with her family to a farm outside Austin, IN at the age of four. She is in heaven with her parents, Fairda and Clayetta Norwood...
Marvin L. Fizer
Nov 16, 2016
Marvin Lee "Tobey" Fizer, 76, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Wednesday afternoon, November 16, 2016 at his residence followng an extended illness. He was born February 16, 1940 in Chillicothe, the son of Charles and Elizabeth (Frey) Fizer.
Surviving is his wife, Pauline (Lutz) Fizer and several children and step-children.
Mr. Fizer was...
Shirley Ann Theobald
Nov 14, 2016
Shirley Ann Theobald, 80, of Chillicothe, passed from this life 6:15 PM, Monday, November 14, 2016 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.
She was born April 12, 1936 in Munising, MI, the daughter of the late Harold and Marie Savoie Bartlett. July 5, 1966 she married Bryan Theobald, Jr. who survives.
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Lester W. "Dick" Doughty
Nov 10, 2016
Lester W. “Dick” Doughty, 96, of Chillicothe passed away on Thursday morning, Nov. 10, 2016 at his residence with his family around him.
Dad was born to Orville and Bessie (Hockenberry) Doughty in Chillicothe on Mar. 28, 1920. He was united in marriage on Apr. 19, 1941 to Mary E. Bost who preceded him in death in...
Howard "Pete" Seymour
Nov 1, 2016
Howard “Pete” Seymour, 79, of Chillicothe unexpectedly passed from this life on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born Sept. 25, 1937 in Vinton County, the son of Clifford and Scioto Mae (Dawson) Seymour. On Dec. 31, 1958 he married Gloria M. Kight who preceded him in death Nov. 19, 2013.
Surviving...
Charles M. Kaltenbach
Oct 31, 2016
Charles Martin Kaltenbach, 69, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Monday, Oct. 31, 2016 at his residence. He was born Mar. 7, 1947 in Chillicothe, the son of the late Edgar and Ruth (Snyder) Kaltenbach.
Surviving are sisters, Daisy (Patrick) Irvin, Chesterhill, OH, Ada Mayle and Frances Kaltenbach, both of Marietta, OH and a host of...
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