All Obituaries

     Clyde Ralston, 92, of Chillicothe, passed at 5:00 a.m. Friday, December 8, 2023 in Brown Memorial Home, Circleville, following an extended illness.      He was born November 25, 1931, in Ross County, to the late Martin and Carrie Miller Ralston.       Surviving are a son, Jeffrey (Mary Ann) Ralston, of Chillicothe; a daughter, Melynda (Todd Chaney) Ralston, of Frankfort; grandchildren, Liana Ralston, Brian Ralston, Scott...

   Leah Scharenberg, 97, of Chillicothe, passed away 10:43 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023 at CareCore at Westmoreland.    She was born May 31, 1926 in Ross County to the late William H. and Catherine Scharenberg.    Surviving are several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by sisters, Bessie Shoemaker, Sarah Riehle and Freda Carroll; brothers, Phillip, Edwin and William L., Sr. Scharenberg.    Leah was a...

     Bryan T. “Bubba” Osborne, 56, of Chillicothe, passed at 4:34 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.      He was born September 25, 1967, in Ross County, to the late Jeff and Elizabeth Simms Osborne.       Surviving are a nephew, Jerimiah (Brittany) Copley, of Chillicothe; nieces, Sierra (Bryan) Payne, of Chillicothe and Amanda (Jesse) Jordan-Burke, of...

    Rev. Dan L. Cook, 75, of Chillicothe, died 7:19 p.m. Friday, December 1, 2023 in the Kobacker House following a brief illness.      He was born September 26, 1948, in Greenfield, Ohio, to the late Rev. Leon and Margene Sullivan Cook. On May 10, 1996, he married the former Carolyn S. Locke who survives.      Also surviving are children, Shannon Cook, of Columbus, Michael Cook, of Chillicothe, Angelo Cook, of Fairbourn, Jessica...

     David T. Murray, 89, of Chillicothe, passed at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, November 30, 2023 at his residence.      He was born March 30, 1934, in Ross County, Ohio to the late George E. and Ethel M. Miller Murray.  On June 5, 1954, he married the former Wanda Carol Limle who passed May 3, 2012.      Surviving are children, David A. Murray and his companion, Teresa L. Howard, both of Frankfort and Cheryl E. Murray and life...

     Janiece D. Sesser, 72, of Chillicothe, passed 7:11 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2023 in the Adena Regional Medical Center unexpectedly.      She was born January 14, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Jack Kemmer Walton and Betty Jean Marsh Walton.       Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Caressa Sesser, of Chillicothe; mother, Betty Jean Walton, of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Maxwell...

     Amy M. Smith, 38, of Frankfort, passed at 6:04 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023 in the Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center unexpectedly.      She was born January 12, 1985, in Chillicothe, to Edward A. Sr. and Lisa A. Williams Woolum.       Surviving are children, Makayla Woolum and Nick Smith, both at home; mother and step father, Lisa Patrick Fast, of Chillicothe; father, Edward Woolum, Sr., of...

     Linda L. Doner, 74, of Circleville, passed as 7:25 p.m. Friday, November 24, 2023 at Circleville Post Acute following an extended illness.      She was born February 21, 1949, in Circleville, Ohio, to the late Dale P. and Norma J. Hoffman Doner.       Surviving are sisters, Roseann Tomlinson, of Circleville and Darlene (Dennis) Smith, of Chillicothe; a brother, Dale J. Doner, Jr., of Circleville; nephews, Freddie (Lisa)...

     Debra L. Bolin Cartee (Eldridge), 70, of Richmond Dale, passed at 1:14 p.m. Thursday, November 23, 2023 at her residence.      She was born January 12, 1953, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Kenneth D. Sr. and Virginia M. McMillian Bolin.  In 1978, she married Paul Eldridge who passed in 1997.  In 1998, she married Rodger Cartee who survives.         Also surviving are children, Teresa (Richard) Butler, of...

   Otto L. Tuttle, 98, of Chillicothe, passed peacefully 6:55 a.m. Monday, November 20, 2023 at National Church Residences, “his home,”  with his son and daughter by his side.    He was born July 7, 1925 in Lancaster to the late Reverand Lloyd W. and Marvene (Stevens) Tuttle.  On July 13, 1946 he married Letha Roberts who passed on June 7, 2009.    Surviving are children, Diana (Mark) Crawford, of Chillicothe and Darrell (Liz Churchill)...

Terry Lane Soummers, 36, of Chillicothe, died at his residence from long term side effects from cancer treatments he had as a child.        He was born June 5th, 1987, in Ross County, to Vickie (Sam) Williams.       Surviving are his mom and dad Vickie and Sam Williams; a brother, Timothy Steven Soummers; sisters by marriage, Dottie, Paula, Sherry and Susan, all from Girard, OH.  Also, he was blessed with 2 wonderful nephews,...

   Glenn V. Steinbrook, 82, of Chillicothe, passed 9:43 am Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Ohio State University Hospital following an extended illness.    He was born June 18, 1941 in Chillicothe to the late Samuel G. and Alma J. (Acord) Steinbrook.  On August 15,1966 he married Rebecca “Becky” Park who survives.    Also surviving are children Mindy S. Fisher and Chad G. (Jami) Steinbrook, both of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Davey (Rachel)...

     Seth Allen King, 37, of Chillicothe, passed at 7:18 p.m. Sunday, November 13, 2023 at his residence unexpectedly.       He was born May 15, 1986, in Chillicothe, OH, to Caroll Allen King and Tamara K. Jacobs Barker.       Surviving are his father and step mother, Caroll and Carolyn King, of Chillicothe; a daughter, Kenzlie; a brother, Cody King, of Chillicothe; a sister, Shannon (Greg) Milam, of Shalersville, OH;...

   Allen Leroy Colvin, 63, of Chillicothe, passed November 12, 2023 unexpectedly at his home.    He was born December 18, 1959 in Chillicothe to Oscar D. “Bud” Colvin and Lucille Irvin.    Surviving are brother, Tom (Penny Easterday) Colvin, of Chillicothe; sisters, Linda (Melvin) Jones, of Chillicothe and Violet Green, of Ashland, KY.  He was predeceased by his mother, Lucille Detty; father and step-mother, Oscar D. “Bud” Colvin...

     Richard Berry, 81, of Chillicothe, passed at 9:53 a.m. Saturday, November 11, 2023 in the Adena Regional Medical Center unexpectedly.      He was born December 23, 1941, in Chillicothe, to the late Frank and Chloe Bunn Berry.  On November 29, 1960, he married the former Phyllis Donahue who survives.       Also surviving are a daughter, Teresa (Gerald) Meacham; grandchildren, Candice (Alan) Seward, Kacey Graves,...

     Andrew Austin Pettit, 25, of Chillicothe, passed at 4:51 a.m. Friday, November 10, 2023 in the Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center as the result of an automobile accident.      He was born September 19, 1998, in Chillicothe, to Timothy Sr. and Dora Leasure Pettit, both whom survive, of Chillicothe.      In addition to his parents, surviving are brothers, Tim Pettit, Jr., of Zaleski, OH and Steven Pettit, of...

     Rita M. Stafford, 77, of Piketon, passed at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.      She was born October 22, 1946, in Ross County, to the late Edward and Margaret Thompson Williams.       Surviving are a son, Jason Blanco, of Grove City; a daughter, Lori (Tim) Sevy, of Chillicothe; sisters, Eva (Rob) Miller, of Chillicothe and Sharan (Charlie) Kerns,...

Curtis Charles Cool, 62, of Chillicothe, passed at 12:37 p.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at his residence unexpectedly.      He was born October 13, 1961, in Waverly, Ohio, to the late Samuel Wesley and Ruth Ann Perry Cool.       Surviving are sons, Mitchell (Celena Dally) Cool, of Chillicothe and Adam (Lisara) Cool; grandchildren, Lily, Kya, Alec, Violett, Aurora, Malachi and Everly; a sister, Julie Panas; and many friends, including his best...

     Elizabeth R. “Bonnie” Good, 84, of Chillicothe, passed 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 6, 2023 in CareCore at Westmoreland following an extended illness.      She was born February 1, 1939, in Ironton, Ohio, to the late John and Violet Barnett Delawder.  On December 21, 1980, she married Arthur Good who passed April 7, 2019.       Surviving are a daughter, Candice (Scott) Smith, of Chillicothe; a son, Ronald...

     Robert A. “Bobby” Coey, II, 49, of Chillicothe, passed at 8:40 a.m. Monday, November 6, 2023 at Bristol Village, Waverly, following an extended illness.      He was born December 12, 1973, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Robert A. and Marsha L. Echard Coey.       Surviving are daughters, Deanna Hatfield and Robin Coey, both of Chillicothe; a brother, Rondal (Kim) Coey, of Chillicothe; sisters, Toni (Bill)...

     Terry Edgington, 69, of Chillicothe, passed 12:35 a.m. Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his residence following a brief illness.      He was born January 13, 1954, in Chillicothe, to the late Earl Edgington and Belvia Logan Edgington Rix.  On April 19, 1996, he married the former Nancy Maria Coppel who passed September 4, 2023.      Surviving are a daughter, Ashley (Brent) Hoops, of Chillicothe; sons, Tim Butler, of...

     Jeremy Joe Shewalter, 44, of Chillicothe, passed 12:15 p.m. Saturday, November 4, 2023 in the Adena Regional Medical Center, unexpectedly.      He was born November 28, 1978, in Wadsworth, OH, to the late Gail and Caroline Sommers Shewalter.      Surviving are his partner, whom he considered his wife, Cassie Roberts; daughters, Kiara Shewalter and Ariana Shewalter, all of Chillicothe; a brother, Gail “Bub”...

     Marlene Collins, 77, of Londonderry, passed 10:17 pm Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Adena Regional Medical Center unexpectedly.      She was born April 7, 1946 in Chillicothe to the late Franklin and Mary (Mavis) Higley.  On April 13, 1995 she married Darrell E. Collins, Sr., who preceded her in death April 26, 2014.      Surviving are her beloved fishing buddy, Winchester; children, Chad Miller, of Marietta, Clay Miller,...

      Elanore J. “Eddie” Sager, 83, of Chillicothe, died 1:57 a.m.  Friday, November 3, 2023 at her residence.      She was born February 7, 1940 in Chillicothe to the late, Leslie T. “Jack” and Pauline F. Newton Edler.      Surviving are her Children, Donna K. (Richard) Harris, Patricia A. DeFino, Joyce L. (Howard) Perry and Carol Rice; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister,...

     Donna L. Richter, 89, of Chillicothe, passed 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness.      She was born January 21, 1934, in Waverly, OH, to the late Harry C. and Gladys M. Bost Stubbs.       Surviving are a daughter, Melonie Oiler, of Chillicothe; sons, Mike (Barbara) Richter, of Pensacola, FL and Jeff Richter, of Waverly; grandchildren, Megan (Danny) Buxie, Tricia (Cory)...

     Thomas Abruzzino, 75, of Greenfield, passed, with his faithful companion, his dog “Woody”, by his side, at 7:49 p.m. Tuesday, October 31, 2023 in The Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center following a brief illness.      He was born August 23, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Joseph and Nellie (nee Cordray) Abruzzino.       Surviving are a son, David (Lori) Abruzzino, of Wickliffe, OH; a...

     Steven Dana Patton, 76, of Chillicothe, passed Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at his residence unexpectedly.      He was born December 6, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Willard and Dorothy Downs Patton.      Surviving are a host of cousins, including Gwen Whitten, of Chillicothe.  He was predeceased by a brother, James Ernest Patton.       Steven was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal...

Jason L. Edler, 41, of Chillicothe, passed 3:38 p.m. Sunday, October 29, 2023 at his residence unexpectedly.      He was born February 16, 1982, in Chillicothe, to Leslie Steven and Joyce A. Kern Edler.      Surviving are a son, Jason Edler, Jr.; a daughter, Kaylea Edler; father, Leslie Steven Edler; maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Mary Kern; a sister, Stephanie (Steven) Dunn, of Chillicothe; half-brother, Seth Benner; aunts, Linda Eblen, Vonda...

    John E. Meeker passed from this life on October 29, 2023 at his home with his loved ones at his side.  He was born on March 26, 1938 in Kinnikinnick, Ohio to Raymond G. and Eliza Jones Meeker.  John is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn (Long) Meeker, and his son, Tom and daughter-in-law, Leigh Ann Meeker, and their daughter, Baileigh and her husband, Jeremee Cantrell.      Also surviving is one sister, Janet (Dean) Good of Kingston...

Linda D. Williamson, 74, of Chillicothe, passed 5:17 pm Sunday, October 29, 2023 at CareCore at Westmoreland unexpectedly. She was born March 26, 1949 in Ross County to the late Harold A. and Doris Belle (Tomlinson) Hummel.  Surviving are her husband, Ronald “Ron” Williamson; children, Rod and Greg DePugh, Kevin Williamson and Tina Sturgell all of Chillicothe;11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandsons; sister Mary Hummel of Baltimore, MD. ...

Bonnie K. Fields, 68, of Chillicothe, passed 6:20 pm Friday, October 27, 2023 at OSU Ross Heart Hospital following a brief illness.    She was born December 29, 1954 in Hurricane, W.V. to the late John and Mary (Mitchell) Moore.  On June 20, 1988 she married Charles Fields who survives.    Also surviving are children, Bobby Myers, Joyce (Edward Cundiff) Frazier, Kelly (Daryl) Fisher, Charles Fields, James (Lexi) Fields, Richard (Sunny) Fields and Holly Preston, all...

     Tamara K. Barker, 57, of Chillicothe, passed 12:53 a.m. Thursday, October 26, 2023 in the Adena Regional Medical following an extended illness.      She was born August 6, 1966, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to Howard W. and Patricia Wolford Jacobs.       Surviving are sons, Seth King and Cody King, both of Chillicothe; mother, Patricia (Carl) Gearhart, of Chillicothe; a granddaughter, Kinzlee King; a sister, Janice (Hersey)...

     Larry Glendon Leasure, (81), of Sunbury, Ohio suffered a brief illness and passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital on October 25th, 2023 surrounded by family.      Larry was preceded in death by his parents Marion Lee (O’Dell) Leasure and Forrest Leasure. Born on July 9, 1942 in Richmond Dale, Ohio. Larry is survived by his wife of almost 58 years, Mary (Uhrig) Leasure, and by his daughter and son-in-law, Amy & Alan Bumpus, and...

Daniel Lee McInturf, 74, of Chillicothe passed 5:19 am Wednesday October 25, 2023 at Adena Regional Medical Center following and extended illness. He was born May 20, 1949 in Stewart, Ohio.  Dan was the son of the late D.C. and Mary Geddes McInturf and was the 11th child in a family of 13.  Dan loved to read, was an avid sports fan, a lover of country and gospel music and had a genuine compassion for his dogs. Dan was married to Patricia Schrake of Chillicothe for 40 years. ...

Leonard Russell “Leo” Gartin was born sleeping at 3:40 a.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at the Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.      Surviving are his mother, Ashley Ward, of Chillicothe; father, Gene Gartin, of Chillicothe; a sister, Lynnley Lloyd, of Chillicothe; maternal grandparents, Len and Melissa Ward, of Chillicothe; paternal grandmother, Brenda Blackburn, of Columbus; great grandparents, Kathaleen Bethel, of Chillicothe...

David Rittenhouse, 68, of Cincinnati, passed at 11:30 p.m. Monday, October 23, 2023 in Mountain Crest following an extended illness.      He was born April 28, 1955, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Rev. Fred Arthur Henry and Dorothy Barnhart Rittenhouse.      Surviving are a brother, Steven (Monica) Rittenhouse, of Milford, OH; a sister, June (Wayne) Dalton, of Rainsboro, OH; and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was...

   Christopher A. Pummel, 52, of Chillicothe passed from this life at 6:35 pm, Monday, October 23, 2023 from unexpected health issues at his residence.    He was born October 29, 1970 in Chillicothe to Jeffrey and Jane Pummel, both deceased.    Surviving are his children, daughter Brooke Pummel of Chillicothe and Holly Pummel of Bainbridge and their mother Sarah Pummel. Also surviving are his grandchildren Isabella and Thomas DeMint. His companion Kristina...

Priscilla Kaye Ackley, 84, of Chillicothe, passed 2:25 a.m. Thursday, October 19, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born March 30, 1939, in Chillicothe, to the late John William and Dorothy E. Ward Brand.  On May 23, 1964, she married Arthur F. Ackley who passed December 22, 2008.  Surviving are a step son, David “Mike” Ackley of Chillicothe; 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Carolyn Ackley; daughter-in-law, Janet...

   James L. Manis, 66, of Chillicothe, passed Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the V.A. Medical Center following an extended illness.    He was born May 31, 1957 in Ross County to Lynn and Alice (Bowman) Manis.    Surviving are, in addition to his mother, Alice Pierce, of Chillicothe; children, James Eric Manis, of Kingston and John Manis, of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Wesley and Katelynn Manis; former wife and the mother of his children, Jessie Taylor, of...

Lewis William Coppel, MD passed away peacefully October 18, 2023 at the age of 99. Lewis was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on December 31, 1923 to the late William and Vinnita Coppel.  His father and his loving step-mother, Ethel, raised him in Chillicothe where he attended Chillicothe public schools, graduating as an honor student in 1941.  He attended the University of Michigan for his undergrad where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. Lewis joined the US Army and was sent...

Walter Crawford, Jr., 77, of Yellowbud, passed 5:26 a.m. Wednesday, October 18, 2023 in the Adena Regional Medical Center unexpectedly.      He was born March 12, 1946, in Yellowbud, to the late Walter Sr. and Betty Bennett Crawford.  On June 26, 1970, he married the former Barbara Romans who passed September 7, 1974.       Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Shawna and Larry Bush, of Chillicothe; a son, Joshua Crawford, of...

John M. Meyer, known as “Mike” to his friends, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 15, 2023 with his family by his side. He was 69 years old. He was born August 11, 1954, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina to Paul P. and Donna (McHenry) Meyer. He is survived by his sons Michael (Candice) Meyer of Peyton CO, and David Meyer of Chillicothe; grandsons Noah Meyer and Mikie Paul Meyer; brother Paul J. “Jeff” (Ginny) Meyer of Houston; sisters Kris (Brad) Baker of Chillicothe,...

     Katrina Dixon, 67, of Chillicothe, passed 2:44 a.m. Friday, October 13, 2023 unexpectedly.        She was born March 20, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Kay Jr. and Margie Hamilton Reynolds.       Surviving are brothers, Jack Reynolds, of Chillicothe, Timmy Reynolds, of Chillicothe and Roy Reynolds, of Columbus; a sister, Anna (Frank) Arrowood, of Columbus; numerous nieces and nephews; and many...

     Helen E. (Hollis) Wolf, 95, passed to her rest on Friday, October 13, 2023, at home with her four daughters at her side.  She was born on October 20, 1927, to Charles E. and Clara Flack Hollis who also proceeds her in death.  On November 28, 1948, she married Bernard “Bunk” L. Wolf who proceeded her in death in March, 1981.  Together they shared four daughters who survive, Lora C. Weaver, Lisa J. DeGarmo, Gina M. (Hans) Click and Nila A....

     Edward E. Wagner, Jr., 93, of Chillicothe, passed at 1:47 a.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2023, in Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center following a brief illness.      He was born March 24, 1930, in Ross County, Ohio, to the late Edward E. Sr. and Alma B. Willoughby Wagner.  On March 12, 1955, he married the former Norma Moss who passed on August 22, 2019.       Surviving are children, Cynthia D. Pratt,...

     Bonnie L. Kern, 95, of Chillicothe, went home praising God, at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, October 10, 2023 following a brief illness.      She was born September 29, 1928, in Pike County, Ohio to the late Guy and Margaret Voelker Brammer.  On July 22, 1950, she married Wayne Kern who died July 5, 2012.       Surviving are a sister-in-law, Garnet Brammer, of Greenfield, OH and many nieces and nephews.  She was...

   Carol J. Hays, 77, of Chillicothe, passed 2 p.m. Sunday, October 8, 2023 at her residence following a brief illness.    She was born March 17, 1946 in Columbus to the late Clyde and Elsie (Green) Lanthorn.  On March 20, 1965 she married David L. Hays.    Surviving are son, James Brian (Catherine) Hays; grandchildren, Jacob, Gabriel and Liam Hays.  She was predeceased by a sister and 3 brothers.    Carol retired from...

Bobbie G. Keller, 49, of Chillicothe, passed from this life 9:21 a.m. Sunday, October 8, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness.    He was born May 7, 1974 in Chillicothe to Leo L., Sr. and Alace A. (Bunn) Keller.    Surviving are his mother, Alace Keller, of Chillicothe; children, Shona Keller, Christin Keller, Shawn Damron and Josh Keller,  all of Chillicothe; brother and sister, Leo L. Keller, Jr. and Amanda M. Keller, both of Chillicothe;...

     Thomas A. Worthen, 73, of Chillicothe, passed 7:04 a.m. Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the Adena Regional Medical Center following a short illness.      He was born August 9, 1950, in Chillicothe, to the late Milburn E. and Mary A. (Watkins) Worthen.       Surviving are his children, Tracie (Rod) Dickerson, of Circleville, Kim (Toby) Hawk, of Chillicothe, Nick Worthen, of Chillicothe and Jamie (Mark) Miller, of South...

     Barbara A. Snyder, 84, of Circleville, passed 9 a.m., Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Pickaway Manor following a brief illness.    She was born April 24, 1939 in Ross County to the late Benjamin and Nellie (Stevens) Gray.    Surviving are children, Marsha Snyder, of Chillicothe, Belinda (Pat) Bowe, of Rockbridge, Tony (Felissa) Snyder, of Chillicothe, Gina (Mike) Davis, of Chillicothe and Ben (Danie) Snyder, of South Bloomingville; 13 grandchildren; 12...