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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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,...
Mary M. (Buck) Martindale
Sep 9, 2013
Mary M. Martindale, 84, of Newport, Tennessee, formerly of Chillicothe, unexpectedly passed from this life early Monday morning, September 9, 2013 in Newport, Tennessee. She was born November 30, 1928 in Greenfield, Ohio, the daughter of Dwight and Elizabeth (Beechler) Buck. On December 29, 1946 she married John W. Martindale who preceded her in death October 20, 2006. Surviving is...
Beverly Corene (Hester) Stanhope
Aug 31, 2013
Beverly Corene Hester Stanhope, 81, of Chillicothe, passed from this life following an extended illness, Saturday August 31, 2013, at her residence. She was born June 29, 1932 in Ross County, the daughter of the late Frank R. and Beulah Jenkins Hester. On December 18, 1978, she married John Franklin Stanhope, who survives. Also surviving are her two children, Blaine...
Ida Mae (Kennison) Harper
Aug 29, 2013
Ida Mae Harper, 92, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Thursday evening, August 29, 2013 in the Chillicothe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 14, 1921 in Ross County, the daughter of Fred and Marjorie (Stover) Kennison. On October 8, 1939 she married Earl F. Harper who preceded her in death on May 13, 1988. Surviving is...
Donald L. Roeder
Aug 26, 2013
Donald L. Roeder, Jr., 48, of Gahanna, unexpectedly passed from this life on Monday, August 26, 2013. He was born July 24, 1965 in Fairfax, VA, the son of Donald L. Sr., and Leslie C. (Williams) Roeder. On October 17, 1987 he married Denise K. Palmer who survives. Also surviving are his mother and step-father, Leslie and Gary Gardner, Reynoldsburg;...
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