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Danny L Patrick

Danny L Patrick

Nov 2, 2024

Danny L. Patrick, 72, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Saturday November 2, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center.  He was born on November 25, 1951 in Chillicothe, the son of Nathan and Helen (Evans) Patrick.  On July 19, 1997 he married Judy Bennett who preceded him in death on July 15, 2014.

Surviving are...

Keith Duffy

Keith Duffy

Nov 2, 2024

Edward "Keith" Duffy, 96, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength, steady presence, and a meticulous attention to detail that he maintained to the very end.

Born in July 1928 to Boyton and Susan Freda Duffy, Keith grew up learning the value of hard work by helping his father in the...

Richard L. Deacon

Richard L. Deacon

Oct 13, 2024

Our beloved Richard L. Deacon, 73, of Waverly passed into his loving Father’s arms on Sunday October 13, 2024 in the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.  Dick was born on August 26, 1951 at 4:16 a.m. in Scioto County, the son of Richard Earl and Hilda Ruth (Amlin) Deacon.  On January 24, 1998, Dick married Mary Deacon, who...

Bunny J (Fetters)  Rittinger

Bunny J (Fetters) Rittinger

Oct 10, 2024

Bunny J. Rittinger, 71, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Thursday October, 10, 2024 in Riverside Hospital.  She was born on April 7, 1953 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Truman and Pauline (Powell) Fetters.  On July 6, 1973 she married Keith Rittinger, who survives.

Also surviving is her son Jason (Denielle) Rittinger, Chillicothe; grandchildren, Jaiden Rittinger...

Constance L. (Compher)  Jones

Constance L. (Compher) Jones

Oct 3, 2024

Constance L. Jones, 74, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Thursday October 3, 2024 at her residence.  She was born on March 13, 1950 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Vernon and Dorothy (Fauber) Compher.  On August 8, 1969, she married John F. Jones, who preceded her in death on August 7, 2014.

Surviving is her mother,...

John R. Cogswell

John R. Cogswell

Sep 28, 2024

John R. Cogswell, 80, of Frankfort, passed from this life on Saturday September 28, 2024 in Valley View Care Center.  He was born on October 26, 1943, the son of Robert N. and Sarah E. (Herd) Cogswell.

He is survived by his sister, Marilyn Balam, Greenwood, MS. He was proceeded in death by his parents.

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Sonia H (Mcquirt)  Fitch

Sonia H (Mcquirt) Fitch

Sep 24, 2024

Sonia Hope Fitch, born on October 28, 1960, in Franklin County, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. She is survived by her loving husband, Billy Fitch, and her cherished children: Charles (Amber) Ramey, Joe (Brittany) Ramey, Matthew (Sherry) Ramey, William (Angela) Ramey, Jason (Ashley) Parsley, Cherry King, Evie (Chad) Bowles, and William (Cassie) Fitch....

Roger K. Tatman

Roger K. Tatman

Sep 22, 2024

Roger K. Tatman, 76, of Chillicothe passed from this life on Sunday September 22, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.  He was born on April 14, 1948 in Columbus, one of triplet sons to, Turney T. and Viola M. (Seymour) Tatman.  He married Linda Orr who preceded him in death on February 9, 2009....

Karen W. Rieder

Karen W. Rieder

Sep 9, 2024

Karen W. Rieder, 76, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Monday, September 9, 2024 in Riverside Hospital, Columbus following an extended illness.  She was born September 27, 1947 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Earl and Annette (Ludwig) Whitmore.  On February 17, 1979 she married David L. Rieder.

Surviving is her husband of 45 years, David L....

Eldon E. "Gene" Simerl

Eldon E. "Gene" Simerl

Aug 20, 2024

Eldon E. “Gene” Simerl, 87, of Chillicothe passed from this life Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born June 4, 1937 in Chillicothe, the son of the late Eldon R. and Dorothy M. (Rinehart) Simerl. On January 8, 1958 he married the former Barbara E. Bartlett who survives and together shared 66 wonderful years...

Cheryl Click (Evans)

Cheryl Click (Evans)

Aug 16, 2024

Cheryl Click (Evans), 70, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on August 16, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.

She was born March 19, 1954, in Chillicothe to the late R. Ted and L. Jane (Acord) Click.

Surviving are two children, Joshua and Lindsay;...

Robert Dale Brown

Robert Dale Brown

Aug 8, 2024

Robert (Bob) Dale Brown, 85, passed from this life to his Heavenly home on August 8, 2024.  He was born to Dale and Annabel Brown on March 4, 1939 in Chillicothe, Ohio.  On April 14, 1961, Bob married Beverly Rose Minor, who survives.

Bob graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1957.  Three days after graduation, he entered...

Donald Robert Torbett, Jr.

Donald Robert Torbett, Jr.

Aug 1, 2024

Donald Robert Torbett Jr., 82, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Thursday August 1, 2024 in the Adena Regional Medical Center.  He was born on February 28, 1942 in Wheeling, WVA to the late Robert and Virginia Torbett, Sr.  On May 31, 1984 he married Mary Swisher who survives.

Also surviving are daughters, Virginia Torbett, Virginia...

Cora "Susie" Alexander

Cora "Susie" Alexander

Jun 22, 2024

Cora “Susie” Alexander, 78 years old, left her earthly broken body on Saturday June 22, and is now rejoicing and dancing in heaven with her beloved parents. To know Susie was to love Susie. She lived alone with her much loved cat Lady. Susie’s favorite hobbies were doing genealogy and watching Blue Blood. She also loved Roy Rogers and...

Vicki Lynn Crowe

Vicki Lynn Crowe

Jun 16, 2024

Vicki Lynn Crowe, a beautiful soul peacefully made her way to eternal rest on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Vicki has lived to be 81 years old, born March 6, 1943 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Evelyn Gallagher and Robert Reis.

Vicki has carried a self-less nature throughout her life bringing immeasurable love to her loved ones....

Robert Corwin Cory, Sr.

Robert Corwin Cory, Sr.

May 24, 2024

Robert Corwin Cory, Sr. 96, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed from this life of natural causes at 11:00 a.m. on Friday May 24, 2024.

He was born August 17, 1927 to Franklin and Mary (Hoffman) Cory.  Bob was their last surviving son.  He is survived by his loving wife Carolyn Plumley-Cory, whom he married on June 2, 1998. ...

Ruth (Poole)  Montgomery

Ruth (Poole) Montgomery

May 19, 2024

Martha Ruthann Montgomery, 87, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Sunday morning, May 19, 2024 in National Church Residences of Chillicothe.  She was born on March 18, 1937 in Londonderry, the daughter of the late Howard R. and Gladys (Burt) Poole.  On July 8, 1956 she married Franklin Montgomery who preceded her in death on December 14, 1995....

Howard "Fuzz" Houser

Howard "Fuzz" Houser

May 9, 2024

Howard N. “Fuzz” Houser, 88, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Thursday afternoon, May 9, 2024 at his residence with his family by his side, following an extended illness.  He was born April 23, 1936 in Frankfort, OH, the son of Dorsey and Mary (Wisecup) Houser.  On September 7, 1956 he married Louretta Riley, who survives.

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Jeffrey E Lightle

Jeffrey E Lightle

May 8, 2024

Jeffrey E. Lightle, 60, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Wednesday May 8, 2024 at his residence.  He was born in May 25, 1963 in Xenia, OH to the late Robert A. and Evelyn L. (Wise) Lightle.

Surviving is his sister, Delores (Kevin) Kempton, Greenfield; a brother, Charles Lightle, Dayton; nephews, Robert (Elisha) Wiles, Chillicothe; Richard...

Lanny O. Claytor

Lanny O. Claytor

Apr 30, 2024

Lanny O. Claytor, 69 of Chillicothe, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH after a courageous battle with cancer and heart issues.  He was born February 24, 1955 in Ross County, the son of the late Robert E. and Wilma J. (Wilburn) Claytor.

On February 24, 1973...

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