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Mary Kay Clipner

Mary Kay Clipner

Jan 11, 2014

Mary Kay Clipner, 67, of Westerville, Ohio, formerly of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at her residence with her family by her side.  She was born March 7, 1946 in Middletown, Ohio, the daughter of Edwin John and Catherine Rose (Maxwell) Hampshire.  On January 17, 1970 she married Paul V. Clipner who preceded her in...

Maxine F. Richardson

Maxine F. Richardson

Jan 8, 2014

Maxine F. Richardson, 94, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 in Westmoreland Place following an extended illness.  She was born December 27, 1919 in Mason County, West Virginia, the daughter of William F. and Mary (Martin) Jacobs.  On May 23, 1941 she married Floyd Richardson who preceded her in death in 1965. Surviving is her...

Robert E.  Chester

Robert E. Chester

Jan 5, 2014

Robert E. Chester, 87, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Sunday, January 5, 2014 in Westmoreland Place following an extended illness.  He was born December 9, 1926 in Ross County, the son of the late Roy and Gertrude (Riley) Chester. Private interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of the FAWCETT OLIVER GLASS AND PALMER FUNERAL HOME.  ...

Melissa Anne Peters

Melissa Anne Peters

Jan 1, 2014

Melissa Anne Peters, 61, of Chillicothe, formerly of Londonderry, passed from this life on Wednesday morning, January 1, 2014 in the Chillicothe Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born July 12, 1952 in Chillicothe, the daughter of John William and Gracie Mae (Tillis) Peters. Surviving is her sister, Lorna Overly (Tom Colvin), Chillicothe; brothers, John W. (Shella) Peters, Frankfort, William...

Theresa E. (Davis)  Peecher

Theresa E. (Davis) Peecher

Dec 27, 2013

Theresa Ellen Peecher, 97, of Londonderry passed from this life on Friday, December 27, 2013 in Adena Regional Medical Center.  She was born October 20, 1916 in Ross County, the daughter of Grant and Ida (Stoneburner) Davis.  On June 17, 1935 she married Earl Murray who preceded her in death in 1966.  On October 4, 1969 she married Walter Peecher...

James H. Woodring

James H. Woodring

Dec 24, 2013

James H. Woodring, 77, of Lancaster, Ohio passed from this life on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at his residence.  He was born November 30, 1936 in Akron, Ohio, the son of Harry T. and Geraldine E. (Roush) Woodring. Surviving is his mother of Londonderry; sons, James Barry (Julie Ann) Woodring, Newark and Michael Robin (Lisa Ann) Woodring, Logan; 5 grandchildren;...

Mary Elizabeth (Cairns)  Adams

Mary Elizabeth (Cairns) Adams

Dec 15, 2013

Mary Elizabeth Cairns Adams Mary Adams, age 84 departed this world at 3:50 pm Sunday, December 15, 2013.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Fred Adams, her mother, Gladys Edgington, brother, Charles Cairns, sisters-in-law, cousins and dear friends. Mary left two daughters, Connie (Larry) Gullette and Vickie Streicher; grandsons, Jamie (Kim) Dennewitz and Travis (Gwen)...

Shirley L. Bethel

Shirley L. Bethel

Dec 6, 2013

Shirley L. Bethel, 77, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Friday morning, December 6, 2013 in Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.  She was born December 20, 1935 in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Marcus C. and Gladys (Burden) Harris.  On September 19, 1953 she married her husband of 60 years, Earl O. Bethel who survives. Also...

Jason L. Currier

Jason L. Currier

Dec 2, 2013

Jason L. Currier, 27, of Chillicothe, unexpectedly passed from this life on Monday, December 2, 2013 at his residence.  He was born November 3, 1986 in Chillicothe, the son of Terry L. and Mary J. (Reeves) Currier. Surviving is his father; his mother, Mary J. Greene, both of Chillicothe; a special uncle, John Reeves, Jr., Chillicothe and several cousins.  He...

Joseph Anthony Rinehart

Joseph Anthony Rinehart

Dec 2, 2013

Joseph Anthony Rinehart, 68, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Monday afternoon, December 2, 2013 at his residence.  He was born August 7, 1945 in Chillicothe, the son of Paul and Marcella (Brightenbaugh) Rinehart. Surviving is his fiancée, Lora Rhoades, Chillicothe; daughters, Falicia Rinehart, Pickerington, Marcy (George) Boyd and Gerri Rinehart, all of Dayton and Melissa Viney, Chillicothe; sons,...

Gloria M. (Kight)  Seymour

Gloria M. (Kight) Seymour

Nov 19, 2013

Gloria M. Seymour, 70 of Chillicothe, passed from this life, Midnight, November 19, 2013, at her residence following an extended illness.  She was born, January 17, 1943, in Chillicothe, the daughter of the late Glendon J. and the late Beatrice Beck Kight.  On December 31, 1958, she married Howard “Pete” Seymour who survives. Also surviving are two daughters Nicole (Chad)...

William "Mike" Hummel

William "Mike" Hummel

Nov 13, 2013

William M. “Mike” Hummel, 51, of Chillicothe, unexpectedly passed from this life on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 following an automobile accident.  He was born February 27, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of William M. and Ruth Eileen (Hatfield) Hummel. Surviving is his mother, Eileen Spetnagel; his long time special friend, Johna Pulver; his sister, Cathy (Randy) Hurtt, all of...

Geraldine L. Butterbaugh

Geraldine L. Butterbaugh

Nov 1, 2013

Geraldine L. Butterbaugh, 86, of Ray, Ohio passed from this life on Friday, November 1, 2013 in Holzer Medical Center, Jackson, Ohio.  She was born August 10, 1927 in Vinton County, the daughter of Ernest and Ruth (Detty) Clipner.  On August 17, 1947 she married Floyd Butterbaugh who preceded her in death in 1967. Surviving are her children, Leona Miller,...

Ethel M. Smith

Ethel M. Smith

Oct 30, 2013

Ethel M. Smith, 83, of Mount Gilead, OH, passed from this life 12:14 PM, Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born August 19, 1930 in Hartford, CT, the daughter of Richard R. and Ula G. Carter Grenfell. On August 29, 1952, she married Harvey M. Smith who survives. Also surviving are a son...

Thomas M. Peters

Thomas M. Peters

Oct 30, 2013

Thomas Michael Peters, 55, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 in Adena Regional medical Center.  He was born February 12, 1958 in Columbus, the son of George and Shirley (Hackworth) Peters. Surviving is his long-time companion, Ethel Brickles and her son, Josh Brickles, both of Chillicothe. Private services will be held at the discretion of...

Neil R. Merritt

Neil R. Merritt

Oct 21, 2013

Neil Roger Merritt, 79, of Chillicothe, passed from this life Monday morning Oct. 21, 2013, at his residence following a one year illness.  He was born on Nov. 8, 1933 in Chillicothe to the late Fred and Lucille Cox Merritt.  On July 27, 1953 he married Patricia Roush, who survives. Surviving is a daughter; Cindy Merritt, Londonderry, sons; David (Jessica)...

June (Gray)  Cox

June (Gray) Cox

Oct 15, 2013

June (Gray) Cox, 80, of Chillicothe, was carried in the arms of the angels to eternal rest with the Lord, on October 15, 2013 following a lengthy battle with cancer.  She was born June 24, 1933 in Chillicothe to the late John Walter and Edith Barbee Gray.  On June 24, 1978 she married her loving husband Lawrence (Larry) Cox, who...

Salvatore J. Tropea

Salvatore J. Tropea

Oct 8, 2013

Salvatore Joseph Tropea, 96 of Chillicothe, formerly of Dayton, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 in Traditions of Chillicothe following an extended illness.  He was born April 6, 1917 in Syracuse, New York, the son of Joseph Salvatore and Rose (Orlando) Tropea.  On April 6, 1945 he married Eleonore Boritzki who preceded him in death in 1990....

Walter E. Behmer, Sr.

Walter E. Behmer, Sr.

Oct 1, 2013

Walter E. Behmer, Sr., 65, of Chillicothe, unexpectedly passed from this life on Tuesday morning, October 1, 2013 in Adena Regional Medical Center.  He was born December 18, 1947 in Adelphi, Ohio. Surviving is his wife, Kimberly F. (Davis) Behmer of Chillicothe; his mother, Mary I. Flowers of Adelphi; his daughter, Jeannie Behmer of Chillicothe; his son and daughter-in-law, Walter...

Bonnie Raye Candlish

Bonnie Raye Candlish

Sep 15, 2013

Bonnie Raye Candlish, 65, of Chillicothe, joined her husband, Paul E. Candlish in rest and peace on Sunday, September 15, 2013.  Bonnie was the wonderful mother of two boys who grew to be proud men of their parents. Bonnie was preceded in death by her mother and father, Burt and Jane (Combs) Long; her brother, Bobby Long and her husband,...

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