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Alvin Revere Richter
Alvin Revere Richter, 90, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Thursday, May 30, 2002 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born May 4, 1912 in Ross County to Elsie Grace (Gossett) and Warder R. Richter. A life long resident of the Chillicothe area, he had been engaged in the floor and wall covering business, carpentry and farming. He was a 1930 graduate of Chillicothe High School.
He was preceded in death by his wife and the mother of his children, Helen (Ingham) Richter and wives Lorene (Johnson) Richter and Ethel (Carroll) Richter. Also preceded him in death were his parents and brothers, Marland E. and Carlon C. Richter.
Surviving is a daughter, Sandra Richter, Cathedral City, CA, a son, Keith Richter, Chillicothe, a grandson, Eric and his wife, Corey Richter, a great grandchild, Jersey Marie Richter, all of Grove City, a sister, Mary Snyder, Washington C.H., a niece, Marian Turner, Lancaster and nephews, Gary and Carlon Richter, Las Vegas, NV and Richard Richter, Chillicothe.
Mr. Richter was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was active for several years as maintenance superintendent, giving his time and efforts well as contributing in other capacities.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm Sunday, June 16, 2002 in the Fawcett Oliver Glass and Palmer Funeral Home with Rev. David Brown officiating. Committal will be at the discretion of the family. Calling hours will not be observed.
His family thanks his caregivers, Mrs. Lisa Matthews-Speelman and Mr. Gene Vickers, the Hospice of Adena Health System and the nursing staff of the Ross Co. Health Department. Contributions in Alvin's memory may be made to the Hospice of Adena Health System or to the National Kidney Foundation.
Oscar C. Seitz, Jr.
Oscar C. Seitz, Jr., 63, of Chillicothe, passed from this life Sunday evening, June 9, 2002 in the VA Medical Center, Cleveland following an extended illness. He was born Jan. 30, 1939 in Chillicothe, the son of Oscar C. and Elnora Hoselton Seitz. On May 9, 1984 he married Carol I. Graham who survives.
Also surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Darlene and Chuck Clemens, Defiance, OH, Marie and Dave Jague, Napoleon, OH and Mary Ann and Merrill Oakes, Atlanta, GA, a step-daughter and step-son-n-law, Brenda and Bruce Core, Chillicothe, step-sons and step-daughters-in-law, Eddie and Debbie Kistler, Columbus and Mike and Becky Kistler, Jackson, 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, sisters, Eileen Scott and Kay Ann Carey, both of Chillicothe, step-brothers, Robert Newlun, NY and Don Newlun, Chillicothe and numerous nieces and nephews.. His parents, step-mother, Mildred Newlun Seitz, a son, Darryl Seitz, a sister, Viola Burton, a step-sister, Evonne Newlun, a step-brother, Dale "Ike" Newlun and great grandchildren, Lucas Robert Ogan and Dee Dee Clemens preceded him in death.
Mr. Seitz was a retired employee of Mead Paper. He was a veteran of the US Army and was a life member of Moose Lodge 1626, serving as lodge administrator for 25 years. His other activities included membership in Eagles Aerie 600, American Legion Post 757, VFW, DAV and AMVETS.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday in the Fawcett Oliver Glass and Palmer Funeral Home with Rev. Douglas Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 pm on Thursday, with a Moose Lodge service at 7:30 pm.
Opal Eileen Tatman
Opal Eileen Tatman, 78, of Londonderry, passed from this life and into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday evening, Jan 8, 2002 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born Sept. 3, 1923 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Forest and Ocie Graves White. On Apr. 25, 1943 she married Dr. Robert C, Tatman, who survives.
Also surviving is a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley A. and Robert M. Drake, Londonderry, sons and daughters-in-law, Robert E. and Patricia Tatman and Daniel L. and Jacquelin L. Tatman, all of Chillicothe, grandchildren, Traci L. Tatman, Brian S. and wife, Lynn Tatman, Jason R. and wife, Karen Drake, Aaron L. Drake and Eric-Paul D. Tatman, a sister and brother-in-law, Juanita and Jack McGuire, Circleville, a brother and sister-in-law, Frank E. and Patsy White, Chillicothe and several close aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mrs. Tatman was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and was active in her Sunday school class. She was a life member of the Chillicothe Lioness Club, had served as a volunteer at Adena Regional Medical Center and is remembered for her dedication as a Den Mother for Cub Scouts and Brownies.
She was a devoted and faithful wife and loving mother.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday in the Fawcett Oliver Glass and Palmer Funeral Home with Rev. Raymond Welch officiating. Burial will follow in Browns Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 pm on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Liberty Township Fire and Rescue Association.
Patricia A. Cox
Patricia A. Cox, 59, of Waverly, passed from this life Saturday afternoon, Mar. 9, 2002 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born Dec. 22, 1942 in Chillicothe, the daughter of William D. and Marjorie Everhart Neighbors. On Oct. 14, 1983 she married Walter J. Cox, who survives.
Also surviving are sisters and brothers-in-law, Karen and Russell Paugh, Greenfield, Beverly and Robert Harrel and Debbie and Danny Butcher, all of Chillicothe, brothers and sisters-in-law, William and Oaky Neighbors, Cedarville and Richard and Dawn Foraker, Frankfort, and aunt and uncle, Imogene and George Forcum, Chillicothe and a host of nieces and nephews. Her parents and a niece preceded her in death.
Mrs. Cox was a homemaker and a member of AA.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday in the Fawcett Oliver Glass and Palmer Funeral Home with Rev. Douglas Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4 to 8 pm on Tuesday.
Patricia Anne Falco
Patricia Anne Falco, 70, of the Otterbein Retirement Community, Lebanon, OH, formerly of Chillicothe, passed from this life Sunday afternoon, Apr. 21, 2002 in the Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born July 14, 1931 in Darby, Ohio, the daughter of Walter E. and Opal D. Thacker Peecher. On Aug. 16, 1952 she married Ralph F. Falco, who preceded her in death Nov. 3, 1994.
Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony and Julie Falco, Centerville, OH, Joseph and Annette Falco, Morrow, OH, Nicholas and Marilyn Falco, Cincinnati, OH, a step-daughter and step-son-in-law, Peggy and Charlie Oyer and a step-daughter, Jeannette Davis, all of Chillicothe, step-mother, Teresa Peecher, Londonderry, a sister and brother-in-law, Ruthie and Roger Swaney, Chillicothe, a sister, Mrs. Richard (Jackie) Angus, Sandusky, OH, brothers and sisters-in-law, Gale and Mary Peecher and Lloyd and Emma Peecher, all of Chillicothe, 17 grandchildren, Christi Fraley, Tim, Tracy and Danny Oyer, Julie Tootle, Mike Davis, Vince, Frank, Monica and Marissa Falco, Victor, Allissa and Jared Falco and Robert, Brie, Cole and Leah Falco, 5 great grandchildren, Stephanie and Katy Fraley, Audrey and Anthony Oyer and Jenna Marie Tootle. Her parents preceded her in death.
Mrs. Falco was a retired homemaker and newspaper columnist for the Chillicothe Gazette. She was a resident of Chillicothe until moving to Lebanon, OH in 1997 to be near her children. She was a former member of Tyler United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 Thursday in the Salem Community Church with Rev. Brent Rolsten officiating. Burial will follow in St. Margaret's Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 pm on Wednesday.
Nathan James Perdue
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Wesley Jacob Perdue
Nathan James Perdue, 18 days old, passed from this life Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001 and Wesley Jacob Perdue, 21 days old passed from this life Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001 in the OSU Medical Center, Columbus. They were born Nov. 13, 2001, the two sons of three children born to Eric Brian and Michelle Diana (McClure) Perdue.
Surviving are their parents, of Chillicothe. Grandparents, Robert and Helen McClure, Londonderry and Ronnie and Karen Perdue, Charleston, WV, great grandparents, Wilbur and Lucy Smith, Ray, an infant sister, Dana Jordan Perdue, an uncle and aunt, Ryan and Kristen McClure, Jamestown, OH and cousins Conner and Derek McClure.
Private funeral services for Nathan and Wesley were held at the discretion of the family, under the direction of the Fawcett Oliver Glass and Palmer Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the OSU Neonatal Development Fund, in care of the OSU Development Fund, 113 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43210.
Johnny R. Rash
Johnny R. Rash, 54, of Chillicothe, Ohio unexpectedly passed from this life early Saturday morning, Jan 5, 2002 at his residence. He was born Mar. 12, 1947 in Elizabethon, Tennessee, the son of Joseph and Bonnie Robinson Rash.
Surviving are his parents, his companion, Debbie Haynes, Chillicothe, a daughter, Melissa Smith, sons, Jeff Rash and Jody Rash, all of Bristol, TN, three grandchildren, Caleb and Savannah Smith and Jessie Rash, sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy and Jimmy Ketron, Bristol, TN and Margaret and Hugh Wallace, Limestone, TN, a great nephew, Brandon Ketron, Poca, WV and numerous aunts, uncles and nephews including a special aunt, Faye Fritts. A brother, Jack Rash, a grandchild and a nephew preceded him in death.
Mr. Rash was a driver for Charlotte Motor Express.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002 in Greenlawn Cemetery, Frankfort, OH with Rev. David Titler officiating. Calling hours will not be observed. The Fawcett Oliver Glass and Palmer Funeral Home, Chillicothe, OH is serving the family.
Richard Allen Robbins
Richard Allen Robbins, son of Richard L. and Elizabeth A. Taylor Robbins was born Christmas day of 1963 in Springfield, OH and departed this life after a valiant and courageous battle from cancer at the age of 38 years, 5 months. He passed from this life at 6:00 am Saturday, May 25, 2002 in Chillicothe, OH. Rich lived most recently near Chillicothe with his uncle, Dwain D. Robbins. He had lived in Springfield, South Charleston and Tremont City and had attended Northwestern and Southeastern Schools.
After graduating in 1981 from Southeastern High School, Rich served in the U.S. Navy. Rich pursued employment with the PIC Program, custodian and medical assistant, Buckeye Woods, Hirsh Container, Land Air, Inc. and Carich Ford with a passion for mechanical engineering.
He gave freely of himself to others, often denying himself. His love was in great supply for his family and friends. His arms seem to reach out to surround his entire family, with plenty of room for others, especially to those in need. Family gatherings were a joy to him and separation seemed to be painful. He had a zest for life, which was exemplified in his love for family, friends and work. Throughout his life, however, the foundation of all he did was his belief in others and his devotion to them and his family. It was displayed in everything he did and was manifest in all those whose life he touched. He was a stalwart at home and at work, with a good attitude and a sincere work ethic.
He will be remembered as a father, a son, grandson, brother, nephew, great nephew, uncle, cousin and as a friend and acquaintance to so many people. Those who were fortunate enough to know him will always remember his effervescent laughter and irrepressible spirit, all captured in an earthly body under a beautiful head of blonde hair and blue eyes.
That spirit, so long contained, is now released into the heavens to spread its radiant glow. He will be missed by all, but with lots of loving memories to hold close.
He is survived by his wonderful sons, Zachary Nathaniel and Travis Uriah Robbins of Springfield. Also surviving are his father, Richard L. and brothers Scott A. and Todd A. Robbins of Springfield, and Christopher A. Robbins, U.S. Navy, Jacksonville, NC. His grandmothers, Louise M. Robbins and Ida M. Taylor will greatly miss him. A host of aunts, uncles and cousins survive, including David E. (Marilyn) Robbins, Mechanicsburg, OH, Ronald C. (Jackee) Robbins, Hollywood, FL, Gary L. (Marcella), S. Charleston, OH, J. Sue (Jim) Hand, Urbana, OH, Michael L. (Phyllis), Springfield, OH, Delores J. (Scott) Carter, Jamestown, OH, Dwain D. Robbins, Chillicothe, OH, Randy W. Robbins, Enon, OH, Betty Ricketts, New Carlisle, OH, Ed and Shirley Kidder, Springfield, OH, Mary Jones, Springfield, OH, Nancy and Harold Stewart, New Carlisle, OH. Rich will be greatly missed by special nieces and nephews, Siera Danielle, Brandon Michael and Bryant Lee Robbins, several cousins and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Ann Taylor Robbins, grandfathers, Charles W. Robbins and Paul Taylor, an aunt, Joyce Marie Robbins and uncles Robert Taylor and Jerry Jones, as well as a host of previous departed great aunts, great uncles and special people and friends.
Cremation will follow his departure and a memorial service and celebration of life gathering will be held at a later time, location and hour to be announced.
Rich loved the outdoors, trapping, hunting animals, mushrooms and projectile points, fishing and canoeing. In lieu of flowers, his family requests that you please plant a tree, adopt a pet or make a contribution to your own favorite charity. The Fawcett Oliver Glass and Palmer Funeral Home, Chillicothe, OH is serving the family.
Rocky L. Powell
Rocky L. Powell, Sr., 51, of Chillicothe, passed from this life unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001. He was born May 14, 2001 in Chillicothe, the son of Howard and Cledith Powell.
Surviving are a son, Rocky L. Powell, Jr., Bainbridge, daughters, Christy and Tiffany Powell, Columbus, three grandchildren, sisters, Jacqueline Kitchen, Circleville and Tracey Powell, Washington DC, and brothers, Steve Powell and Danny Powell, both of Chillicothe. His parents and a sister preceded him in death.
Mr. Powell was a former electrician and was a U.S. Army veteran.
Private services will be held at the discretion of the family under the direction of the Fawcett Oliver Glass and Palmer Funeral Home.
